13 Essential Rules for Understanding the World
'Never try to change anything,' say tulips with faces. In his parody of educational films, Magdy's humour has a cynical edge.
5'
Egypt
IFFR 2015
In the Year of the Quiet Sun
The Otolith Group, Anjalika Sagar, Kodwo Eshun
IFFR 2015
- 33'
- United Kingdom
- 2013
The distant sun casts its light on Africa in the 1950-60s as it dreams of its liberation. Postage stamps from the period show the many faces of a moment in history, the fractured experience of which is demonstrated in the essay-film format.
- Directors
- The Otolith Group, Anjalika Sagar, Kodwo Eshun
- Country of production
- United Kingdom
- Production Year
- 2013
- Festival Edition
- IFFR 2015
- Length
- 33'
- Medium
- DCP
- Language
- English
- Producers
- Anjalika Sagar, Kodwo Eshun
- Sales
- LUX
- Editor
- Rini Yun Keagy
- Sound Design
- The Otolith Group, Tyler Friedman, Rini Yun Keagy
- Music
- Tyler Friedman
- Website
- http://www.otolithgroup.org
Programme
As Long As It Takes: Short
Read more about this programmeA 240 Second Analysis of Failure and Hopefulness (with Coke, Vinegar and other Tear Gas Remedies)
Employing household liquids used as teargas remedies in the Middle East, bold stains obstruct the clarity of vision in the double slide projection work.
8'
Egypt
IFFR 2015
Accent Grave on Ananas
Accent Grave on Ananas is a full three-minute slice of gorgeously flawed perfection. We’re on paradise beach, but still no-one’s answering the phone.
3'
USA
IFFR 2015