Let Us Persevere in What We Have Resolved Before We Forget
Based on mysterious messiah John Frum’s prophecy, priests on the island of Tanna in the Pacific conduct rituals to keep their history alive. The camera observes the cult surrounding Frum, while Russell plays with the conventions of anthropological films. See also A Spell to Ward Off the Darkness in Bright Future.
Also in this combined programme
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The Joycean Society
A group has been reading a book, word by word for 30 years. A snapshot of the third reading cycle, the ultimate form of close reading.
Film details
- Countries of production
- USA, France
- Year
- 2013
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2014
- Length
- 20"
- Medium/Format
- File
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