IFFR 2011

The White Balloon

Badkonak-e sefid

Spectrum

Spectacular film in the best samurai tradition. Cult director Miike made an overwhelming version for the Japanese cinemas, and the audience started whispering admiringly Seven Samurai. But Miike didn’t think even that was enough and he made a longer director's cut of his film (to be screened once on Wednesday 2-2).

13 Assassins

Thrillseeker Aron Ralston (James Franco) had more of an adventure than he intended when he ended up alone trapped under a block of rock, somewhere in a canyon in Utah. Bloodcurdling and true story of the 127 hours that followed, portrayed with verve by Danny Boyle. Nominated for three Golden Globes.

127 Hours

In the first place, it’s a work of art. So much fantasy, so much wisdom, so many wonderful images and such idiosyncratic music, it’s almost too much and too confusing for one film. Confusion that will make an impression. Immersed in Japan, but with a dash of Brazil.

IFFR 2025
30 Jan – 9 Feb 2025

The White Balloon

Spectrum

127 Hours

13 Assassins

AUN - The Beginning and the End of All Things