Archipel
Animation, imagination and reality merge in this enchanting search for the soul of the French-Canadian province of Quebec.
72'
Canada
IFFR 2021
It’s not exactly what the Minister of Justice wants to be doing: watching an endless stream of video footage. But a former police officer is very insistent. Together, all this footage – from hidden cameras, phone taps, Skype sessions and security surveillance – can tell an interesting story.
Lone Wolf relocates a classic book by Joseph Conrad to a near-future Australia where every aspect of daily life can be spied on by the government. The focus here is on an obscure bookstore where a group of environmental activists are meeting in secret. Idealistic Winnie and her boyfriend Conrad want to disrupt the G20, but aren’t aware that they are possibly being lured into a trap.
The main question remains long unanswered: why does the minister need to see this footage? Director Jonathan Ogilvie cleverly builds up to the answer. Its sharp dialogue and smart camerawork make Lone Wolf both an exciting political thriller and an emotion-laden drama.
IFFR 2021
Programme IFFR 2021
A diverse competition bridging the gap between popular, classic and art house cinema. An expert audience jury picks the winner.
Still: As We Like It
Read more about this programmeAnimation, imagination and reality merge in this enchanting search for the soul of the French-Canadian province of Quebec.
72'
Canada
IFFR 2021
Sophisticated, layered drama about breaking out of your social bubble and looking for love in contemporary Japan.
124'
Japan
IFFR 2021
Energetic, colourful reworking of Shakespeare’s love story, in which the lovebirds are now played by women. Set in the bustling metropolis of Taipei.
107'
Taiwan
IFFR 2021