Named for the mythological Greek king cursed with insatiable hunger, Erysichthon takes as its base an exploration of subcultures through internet-user-generated content. Rafman’s skill is taking the bizarre and normalising it, meanwhile forcing the mundane to become mystical. On the internet, any culture we mass consume becomes our own.
Also in this combined programme
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The Everyday Ritual of Solitude Hatching Monkeys
In Egyptian artist Basim Magdy’s tranquil adaptation of his father’s short story, a man finds himself in solitude after his entire community walks to -
Ears, Nose and Throat
Chilling eye-witness report of the street argument that led to the cold-blooded murder of DeCarrio Antwan Couley in 2010. -
In a Perfect Fever
Empathy is generally a positive emotion though we shouldn’t underestimate the consequences of the stress it can cause. A stimulating essay. -
A Man Returned
In a Palestinian refugee camp, Reda’s parents have found a bride who is to calm his life. A bittersweet love story.
Film details
- Country of production
- Canada
- Year
- 2015
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2016
- Length
- 8'
- Medium/Format
- DCP
