Poised explores the physical and emotional dynamics of a group of young female divers. Goodwin’s taut, pointed imagery and serpentine soundtrack lend the divers’ devotion and Zen-like composure an otherworldly quality that makes each sudden plunge into darkness even more poetic and poignant.
Also in this combined programme
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Dangerous Games
In a small house with oversized furniture, located in a rice field in Asia, some children wearing army clothes and carrying weapons start playing war. -
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Activated Memory I
‘Memory activation is the way that animals like us gain access to our knowledge.’ (David Gilden) -
The Room Called Heaven
Lovely West Coast melancholia in this loosely composed 16mm film that reveals a precise eye. The music works like a time machine.
Film details
- Country of production
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 2012
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2013
- Length
- 28'
- Medium/Format
- DCP
