9/11 marked the start of the 21st century. Asselberghs wonders: why start with such a destructive image? Why not pick 15 February 2003, the day on which 30 million people demonstrated against the USA’s decision to start a ‘preventive’ war in Iraq? Somewhere between poetry and politics, he invites us to contemplate the effect of media images on society and to imagine the opportunities provided by an alternative media landscape.
Ook in dit verzamelprogramma
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Immortal Woman
Silent science fiction art film centring on an elderly pregnant lady. The maker learned the word euthanasia whilst studying in the Netherlands. -
End Transmission
Strange, alien messages sent to humanity are accompanied by ominous images. A final warning! -
Beyond-ism
Fascinating animation based on an ancient Chinese legend about a journey to Japan. An exceptional meeting between two totally different cultures.
Film details
- Productieland
- Belgium
- Jaar
- 2011
- Festivaleditie
- IFFR 2011
- Lengte
- 52'
- Medium/Formaat
- HDcam
