Found footage film with a Chinese circus. The audience embraces the spectacular, theatrical elements. The appreciation is clearly mutual. Suggestive editing, inspired by avant-garde master Bruce Conner, makes the spectacle even more focused.
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DOLLS VS. DICTATORS
Puppets use their powers to rid the world of the last remaining dictators. A LOUD statement.
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Where Is My Dog?
A dog gets lost on the streets of Addis Ababa. The search is a joyous, beneficial and ultimately surprising undertaking.
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The Orange
Suddenly a humble citrus fruit is granted absolute power over the universe. From a story by Benjamin Rosenbaum.
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Self Improvement
An ultra-short self-help video that rests somewhere between the realms of code-hacking, archaic design and spiritual awakening.
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The External World
Wicked! A young boy learns to play the piano in a universe of absurdity. David OReilly’s latest animation is not to be missed.
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A Time Shared Unlimited
This happy film is set in the near future and extols life’s little joys, consumed alone or together.
Film details
- Country of production
- USA
- Year
- 2010
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2011
- Length
- 7"
- Medium/Format
- Mini DV NTSC
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