IFFR 2012

The figure of the artist as a barometer of his epoch is traced back from Tarkovsky’s Andrei Rublev and Jarman’s Caravaggio to the more contemporary take of Ruiz on Klimt and Marry Harron on Andy Warhol. The compilation of course reveals as much about film history then about art history.<br />Wed 1-2 to Sun 5-2, 11:00-18:00, Witte de With, Witte de Withstraat 50.<br /><br /><br />

Celluloid Brushes

Signals: Regained

#3 is a film with pure light. The images were created by recording the movements of a tiny light source using extremely long exposures, so that it draws traces on the emulsion. The light is part of a simple mechanical system that exhibits chaotic behaviour.

Kubelka strips the images down to their black-and-white essentials, to create the ultimate abstract film choreography.

Adebar

Fascinating masterpiece of documentary from the 1970s. Its charm, freshness and complexity defy short explanation. Shot on video, transferred to 16mm and now finally restored. Highly pregnant, wandering hippie Anna is picked up by Sarchielli. About real people, real love and the camera’s role.