In a Perfect Fever
Empathy is generally a positive emotion, though we shouldn’t underestimate the consequences of the stress it can cause. In the meantime, we experience the common cinematic dramatic effect of a light switch being toggled on and off. A stimulating essay.
Also in this combined programme
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The Everyday Ritual of Solitude Hatching Monkeys
In Egyptian artist Basim Magdy’s tranquil adaptation of his father’s short story, a man finds himself in solitude after his entire community walks to -
Erysichthon
Named for the mythological Greek king cursed with insatiable hunger, Erysichthon takes as its base an exploration of subcultures through internet-user -
Ears, Nose and Throat
Chilling eye-witness report of the street argument that led to the cold-blooded murder of DeCarrio Antwan Couley in 2010. -
A Man Returned
In a Palestinian refugee camp, Reda’s parents have found a bride who is to calm his life. A bittersweet love story.
Film details
- Countries of production
- Spain, USA
- Year
- 2014
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2016
- Length
- 9'
- Medium/Format
- DCP
