Trees daubed in blood, a poisonous cut-up soundtrack and a script deftly combining AOR favourites with Burroughs, and all deliciously shot in Nicaragua, the paradise where 1980s CIA dreams ran aground. ‘A dark wave of exile, incest and magic burns across the tropic of cruelty.’ (Michael Robinson)
Also in this combined programme
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I Miss You
Tender, sad and beautiful Korean animation about loss and mourning. The faces of the departed remain with us always. -
Ghost Algebra
Remarkable animation shows a woman threading her way through unreal landscapes. Search for the original meaning of the word ‘algebra’. -
This Is Alaska
A couple of sociable, idealistic Swedes looked for happiness in Alaska. So, did they succeed? -
A Center of the World
A woman walks to the station while we follow her thoughts. Personal 3D computer animation about an unattainable love, inspired by Flaubert. -
My Tears Are Dry
A 16mm document of plenitude, in all of its complex simplicity. My Tears Are Dry features the deep soul of singer Hoagy Lands. -
March 14 2009, Hong Kong Coliseum
In an empty concert hall, star singer Fish Leong shares her deeper thoughts on the pan-Asian tour, in which every show follows a fixed pattern. -
Laitue
In Laitue, the screen is a large white sheet of paper where refined sketches and scribbles render a fragmented drama.
Film details
- Countries of production
- Nicaragua, USA
- Year
- 2009
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2010
- Length
- 13'
- Medium/Format
- Mini DV PAL
