An IFFR day ahead of you? Every day we help you with the best tips: unmissable films, compilation programmes, art or music that we think are more than worth your while. And yes, tickets are available too. Check out our highlights for Thursday 30 January.
Film
Los que vuelven by Laura Casabé
In this drama dealing with fear and oppression in South America, supernatural powers are unleashed when, in desperation, the wife of a white landowner invokes the spirits of the indigenous people. Her stillborn child is brought back to life, but at a terrible price. Is this the feared retribution?
12:15, LantarenVenster 1
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Los que vuelven
Laura Casabé IFFR 2020 93′The indigenous people of South America are dead or oppressed. Until the breaching of a supernatural taboo unleashes a mysterious uprising.
In this drama dealing with fear and oppression in South America, supernatural powers are unleashed when, in desperation, the wife of a white landowner invokes the spirits of the indigenous people. Her stillborn child is brought back to life, but at a terrible price. Is this the feared retribution?
The Delinquent by Kuei Chih-hung, Chang Cheh
Shaw Brothers action with social realism! A young fighter is forced by a plutocratic boss to betray his father in this extraordinary production. Featuring on-location shooting in Hong Kong's poorest neighbourhoods, Kuei's gloriously excessive, always entertaining action film reveals a complicated engagement with underlying social issues.
12:30, Oude Luxor
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The Delinquent
Chang Cheh IFFR 2020 101′Gloriously excessive action film with social realism! A young fighter is forced to betray his father in this extraordinary Shaw Brothers production.
Shaw Brothers action with social realism! A young fighter is forced by a plutocratic boss to betray his father in this extraordinary production. Featuring on-location shooting in Hong Kong's poorest neighbourhoods, Kuei's gloriously excessive, always entertaining action film reveals a complicated engagement with underlying social issues.
Sibyl by Justine Triet
Sibyl is a psychotherapist with a troubled past. She is intrigued by her patient Margot, an up-and-coming actress, and secretly records their conversations. Margot’s stormy life story gives Sibyl plenty of inspiration for the novel she is having trouble writing.
13:15, de Doelen Willem Burger Zaal
Please note: with Dutch subtitles
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Sibyl
Justine Triet IFFR 2020 100′To get inspiration for her novel, psychotherapist Sibyl secretly records her conversations with her new patient Margot, an up-and-coming actress.
Sibyl is a psychotherapist with a troubled past. She is intrigued by her patient Margot, an up-and-coming actress, and secretly records their conversations. Margot’s stormy life story gives Sibyl plenty of inspiration for the novel she is having trouble writing.
Le miracle du Saint Inconnu by Alaa Eddine Aljem
Bone-dry Moroccan crime film about religion, superstition and tradition. After a long prison sentence, a thief wants to pick up his loot, but the once-remote hiding place in the desert is now a holy shrine. There's only one thing he can do: infiltrate the religious community to get his illegal property.
16:15, de Doelen Jurriaanse Zaal
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Le miracle du Saint Inconnu
Alaa Eddine Aljem IFFR 2020 100′Crime comedy about a thief with a remarkable problem: a busy shrine was built on top of his loot.
Bone-dry Moroccan crime film about religion, superstition and tradition. After a long prison sentence, a thief wants to pick up his loot, but the once-remote hiding place in the desert is now a holy shrine. There's only one thing he can do: infiltrate the religious community to get his illegal property.
The Halt by Lav Diaz
In this political fantasy of a future highly reminiscent of today, volcanic eruptions have thrown the Philippines into darkness, while a crazed leader threatens rebellious neighbourhoods with poison gas. Resistance is not an easy option. After a stirring rock intermezzo, grand master Diaz calmly heads for the unexpected denouement.
19:15, Cinerama 6
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The Halt
Lav Diaz IFFR 2020 278′The Philippines descend into darkness under a crazed dictator whilst facing a huge volcanic eruption in this political science fiction film by grand master Diaz.
In this political fantasy of a future highly reminiscent of today, volcanic eruptions have thrown the Philippines into darkness, while a crazed leader threatens rebellious neighbourhoods with poison gas. Resistance is not an easy option. After a stirring rock intermezzo, grand master Diaz calmly heads for the unexpected denouement.
Si yo fuera el invierno mismo by Jazmín López
Four friends meet at a remote estate to create a cinematic re-enactment of three iconic works by Jean-Luc Godard, Harun Farocki and Ana Mendieta. During the artistic process one of them becomes entangled in her memories of an ex-lover she can't forget.
19:45, Pathé 5
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Si yo fuera el invierno mismo
Jazmín López IFFR 2020 92′A project motivated by artistic passion at a remote estate turns into a mysterious exploration of the complex grief surrounding lost love.
Four friends meet at a remote estate to create a cinematic re-enactment of three iconic works by Jean-Luc Godard, Harun Farocki and Ana Mendieta. During the artistic process one of them becomes entangled in her memories of an ex-lover she can't forget.
A Witness Out of the Blue by Fung Chih-chiang
An incompetent detective, a mysterious criminal and a talking parrot that is the major witness to a murder are just a few of the ingredients in this highly entertaining police thriller. Fung Chih-chiang, previously screenwriter for Stephen Chow and Johnnie To, again proves that no city is as perfect for genre cinema as Hong Kong.
21:30, LantarenVenster 1
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A Witness Out of the Blue
Fung Chih-chiang IFFR 2020 104′An incompetent detective needs some help in a murder case from the sole witness: a parrot. Amusing police thriller from Hong Kong.
An incompetent detective, a mysterious criminal and a talking parrot that is the major witness to a murder are just a few of the ingredients in this highly entertaining police thriller. Fung Chih-chiang, previously screenwriter for Stephen Chow and Johnnie To, again proves that no city is as perfect for genre cinema as Hong Kong.
Short Film
Practices of Memory in Possible Futures
This programme sees the Karrabing's kaleidoscopic style sharpen as they probe their history, present and future, culminating in the world premiere of their new film Day in the Life.
15:30, Cinerama 4
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Practices of Memory in Possible Futures
IFFR 2020This programme sees the Karrabing's kaleidoscopic style sharpen as they probe their history, present and future, culminating in the world premiere of their new film Day in the Life.
This programme sees the Karrabing's kaleidoscopic style sharpen as they probe their history, present and future, culminating in the world premiere of their new film Day in the Life.
Shut Up and Suffer
Through a close examination of the taboos, fears and degradation inflicted upon our bodies, these violent, raging films cry out the need for reinvention.
16:15, LantarenVenster 6
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Shut Up and Suffer
IFFR 2020Through a close examination of the taboos, fears and degradation inflicted upon our bodies, these violent, raging films cry out the need for reinvention.
Through a close examination of the taboos, fears and degradation inflicted upon our bodies, these violent, raging films cry out the need for reinvention.
Talks & Masterclasses
For the Record: Music Video as Collective Space
Live radio and video broadcast with conversations and performances on music video as collaborative space for activism, consumerism and emancipation. With American artist Charm La'Donna and architect and urban theorist Dele Adeyemo, among others.
15:00, Het Nieuwe Instituut, free admission
Par-delà les nuages – In Conversation with Marion Hänsel
De Britse filmrecensent Ella Kemp (Sight & Sound, IndieWire) spreekt met Marion Hänsel over ruim veertig jaar filmmaken. Met haar camera heeft de Belgische filmmaker ons een uniek wereldbeeld voorgetoverd, vol nieuwsgierigheid, frisheid en kracht, met de blik van een avonturier, die niet alleen gebieden, maar vooral mensen onderzoekt.
17:30, KINO 4
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Par-delà les nuages – In Conversation with Marion Hänsel
IFFR 2020Through four decades of work, Marion Hänsel imposes a unique world view on us, filled with curiosity, expectation, freshness and force.
British film critic Ella Kemp (Sight & Sound, IndieWire, Into the Fold) interviews Marion Hänsel on more than four decades of filmmaking. Through her camera, the Belgian director imposes a unique world view, filled with curiosity, expectation, freshness, force. The look of an adventurer, not merely exploring territories but essentially people.
IFFR Young Network: Deconstructed
An evening of 'Deconstructing Cinematography'. During this masterclass, filmmaker Dorian Jespers and cinematographer Arnaud Alberola will take the audience along in an interactive analysis of their film Sun Dog, selected for the Ammodo Tiger Short Competition. Stay for a drink afterwards to meet like-minded young creatives.
20:00, KINO 4
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IFFR Young Network: Deconstructed
IFFR 2020A masterclass in 'Deconstructing Cinematography'. With an interactive analysis of the film Sun Dog, selected for the Ammodo Tiger Short Competition.
An evening of 'Deconstructing Cinematography'. During this masterclass, filmmaker Dorian Jespers and cinematographer Arnaud Alberola will take the audience along in an interactive analysis of their film Sun Dog, selected for the Ammodo Tiger Short Competition. Stay for a drink afterwards to meet like-minded young creatives.
Art & Exhibitions
G/D THYSELF: Spirit Strategy On Raising Free Black Children by The Ummah Chroma
As an extension of their short film AS TOLD TO G/D THYSELF, The Ummah Chroma provides a sacred space at Het Nieuwe Instituut entitled G/D THYSELF: Spirit Strategy On Raising Free Black Children. The ritual space invites visitors to explore themes of meta-physical transcendence, spirituality, and self-expression.
11:00 - 21:00, Het Nieuwe Instituut
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G/D THYSELF: Spirit Strategy On Raising Free Black Children
The Ummah Chroma IFFR 2020 360′This ritual space invites you to explore metaphysical transcendence, spirituality and self-expression and use the space for their own rituals and traditions.
As an extension of their short film AS TOLD TO G/D THYSELF, The Ummah Chroma provides a sacred space at Het Nieuwe Instituut entitled G/D THYSELF: Spirit Strategy On Raising Free Black Children. The ritual space invites visitors to explore themes of meta-physical transcendence, spirituality, and self-expression.
Photo in header: Marion Hänsel
