Overview of articles
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Jan Villa
Utilising a patchwork of images, the maker studies the personal consequences of a disaster for the inhabitants of post-colonial metropolis Mumbai.Published on: -
Golden Swallow
Following on from the success of The One-Armed Swordsman, director Chang Cheh branched out into new territory. Full of machismo, and with a hero dressPublished on: -
Biutiful
Bardem delivers a powerful performance as a hustler with a golden heart. In the grubby slums of Barcelona, he organises illegal workers and other actiPublished on: -
1989 (When I Was Five Years Old)
When the director was five, he and his father were in a car accident. His childhood drawings are used in this harrowing animated documentary.Published on: -
Women’s Show – Spring/Summer 2002
For this presentation, Gibbs uses 2D, drawn elements to create a minimalist style that seems to have had all the colour removed.Published on: -
Alice in the Underworld: The Dark Märchen Show!!
An unashamedly gothic version of Alice. For a start, the lead is played by a man. The viewer can determine whether it is kitsch, camp…Published on: -
Get Out of the Car
A miniature city symphony exposes Los Angeles’ gentrification and neglect. A cheeky montage of static images is set against the region’s musical histoPublished on: -
Winter
The darkest season. Winter shares a deeply felt connection with the city where Dorsky shot most of his films: San Francisco.Published on: -
Killer Clans
A godfather meets a romantic killer against a backdrop of traditional chivalry. An ingénue falls for an assassin with a penchant for poetry. Vicious fPublished on: -
Plank
An inspiring story that documents the life and dreams, hardships and perseverance of the 15-year-old aspiring pro skateboarder Nassim.Also screened atPublished on: