Cinematic Correspondences: Albert Serra – Lisandro Alonso – 2009

The exhibition ‘The Complete Letters’ features epistolary works defined by cinematographic creation. This is an experimental communication format used between pairs of film directors. Although each director is situated in a location geographically distant from that of their partner, they are united by their willingness to share ideas and reflections on all that motivates their work. Within this space of freedom, the directors featured in the exhibition examine their affinities and differences, within an environment of mutual respect and simultaneity of interests and with notable formal variants established in each of the correspondences.

Director : Albert Serra|Lisandro Alonso
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Release Date : 2009-01-01

Thee – 2009

The story begins with Sarathy (Sundar) who is a tough and honest cop and given his straightforward nature, he is the thorn in the flesh for many antisocial elements and also the politicians. Due to this, he keeps getting transferred from time to time, however, Sarathy has no qualms about it since he is happily married with a lovely wife Ganga (Ragini). Sarathy’s life however takes a turn when he arrests a corrupt MLA (G M Kumar) and his men which leads the politician to quit the field. He vows revenge and kills Ganga and their two children’s and also frames Sarathy in a case. But his wife escapes and Sarathy admit her in a hospital in serious condition. From then on, he begins his corrupt acts and in such a way that the entire society begins to loathe the police force. Saami then strikes hard at the former MLA who kills Ganga and what happens from there forms the rest of the story.

Director : G. Kicha
Cast : Manoj K Jayan|Namita|Ramya Raj|Sayaji Shinde|Sundar C
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Release Date : 2009-02-27

Zen – 2009

In the early 1200s, Dogen brought Chinese Zen philosophy to Japan, and established the Japanese Zen school of Buddhism. He taught that a person was capable of realizing Buddhahood within himself, by way of Zazen. Zazen is extended hours of sitting and meditating to achieve a state of “Mu” (nothingness, or empty existence).

Director : Banmei Takahashi
Cast : Jun Murakami|Kantarô Nakamura|Keiko Takahashi|Kengo Kora|Masanobu Katsumura|Ryushin Tei|Tatsuya Fujiwara|Yuki Uchida|Zheng Tianyong
Genre : Drama|History
Release Date : 2009-01-10

Bulles de Vian – 2009

“Vian Bubbles” – On June 23, 2009, fifty years to the day after the death of Boris Vian, a supernatural phenomenon crosses all of France: in the streets, one sings everywhere his songs and one expresses oneself only in the language of the poet. In Paris, Antoine de Caunes wakes up to discover the strange “vianic” epidemic, which also affects radio waves and the small screen. A boss of channel proposes to him to organize, for the same evening, a show dedicated to the songs of Boris Vian. Jean-Pierre Marielle tells us the story of this phenomenon, as supernatural as inexplicable. A tribute in songs to the glowing cast.

Director : Marc Hollogne
Cast : Arielle Dombasle|Emily Loizeau|Emma de Caunes|François Hadji-Lazaro|Iggy Pop|Jean-Pierre Darroussin|Jean-Pierre Marielle|Jeanne Moreau|Joan Baez|Lilou Fogli
Genre : Documentary|Music
Release Date : 2009-06-18

Marisa – 2009

Marisa changes forms throughout her existance and the Narrator is determined to find her over and over again.

Director : Nacho Vigalondo
Cast : Cecilia Gessa|Jimina Sabadú|Macarena Gómez|Paloma Bloyd|Ruth Armas
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Release Date : 2009-06-17

No Ward – 2009

No Ward is a short documentary about the forced migration of New Orleans residents to cities in Texas. The film juxtaposes the migrations that occurred as a result of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and Hurricane Gustav in 2008.

Director : Terence Nance
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Genre : Documentary
Release Date : 2009-01-01

Tailenders – 2009

Premiered in Sapporo Short Fest 2009. The destiny of Tomoe Shiro, a formidable racer with a very promising career, experiments an U-turn when a serious accident puts his life at stake. He recovers miraculously, though, when his heart is replaced with the engine of his own racing car. However, because of that very reason, race regulations demote him to the category of a mere mechanical part of the vehicle and is deprived from the right to participate as a pilot in regular races. Only in a far away colonial planet, along with a multitude of other charismatic pilots also vetoed from participating in regular competitions, he will be given the opportunity to race for his pride and the money of the prize. And so this exciting rally starts!!

Director : Hisashi Sasaki|Makoto Ohta|Masaru Kawahara|Mebae
Cast : Kenta Miyake|Ryoka Yuzuki|Ry?suke ?bayashi|Wataru Hatano
Genre : Action|Animation|Science Fiction
Release Date : 2009-10-16

The Grudge 3 – 2009

Jake, the sole survivor of The Grudge 2 massacre, is tortured by chilling visions of Kayako and Toshio that have led to his hospitalization. Jake’s caretaker, Dr. Sullivan is determined to investigate his horrifying tales. She explores his Chicago home, finding another family on the brink of succumbing to the curse. It becomes clear that Jake’s terrifying stories are true, and a mysterious Japanese woman may be the only hope of banishing the spirits forever…unless her plan destroys them all.

Director : Mariana Popova|Toby Wilkins
Cast : Aiko Horiuchi|Beau Mirchoff|Emi Ikehata|Gil McKinney|Jadie-Rose Hobson|Johanna Braddy|Marina Sirtis|Matthew Knight|Shawnee Smith|Shimba Tsuchiya
Genre : Horror|Mystery|Thriller
Release Date : 2009-05-12
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