If the scorpion could see and the viper could hear, there would be no escape”. The viper is deaf and the scorpion can’t see, so it is and so shall be, the same way the countryside is peaceful and the city bustling and the human being impossible to satisfy. Lacrau demands the return “to theContinue reading “Lacrau – 2013”
Category Archives: Documentary
Eduardo Coutinho, 7 de outubro – 2013
A conversation with Brazilian documentary filmmaker Eduardo Coutinho about his work and methods. Director : Carlos Nader Cast : Carlos Nader|Eduardo Coutinho Genre : Documentary Release Date : 12/5/2013 Country :
Occupy Love – 2013
OCCUPY LOVE captures the heart of the movement of movements that is sweeping the planet in response to today’s economic and environmental crises. ‘Philosopher-filmmaker’ Velcrow Ripper travels to history-making hot spots, asking the question, ‘How can crisis create a love story?’ Scenes include the Egyptian revolution in Tahrir Square, Spain’s Indignado movement, Occupy Wall StreetContinue reading “Occupy Love – 2013”
Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News – 2013
Murder is the leading cause of work related deaths for journalists as censorship increases worldwide. In addition to those who have been killed, dozens have been attacked, kidnapped, or forced into exile in connection with their coverage of crime and corruption. Journalists reporting from Mexico, Russia and the conflict zones of Iraq, Afghanistan and SyriaContinue reading “Killing the Messenger: The Deadly Cost of News – 2013”
In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey – 2013
In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey is a documentary film about the legendary American guitarist, composer and provocateur John Fahey, 1939-2001. Fahey is often considered the godfather of ‘American primitive guitar’. This cinematic exploration features Pete Townshend, Chris Funk of The Decemberists and Joey Burns of Calexico. These stellar musicians,Continue reading “In Search of Blind Joe Death: The Saga of John Fahey – 2013”
Mademoiselle C – 2013
A documentary focused on former Vogue Paris editor-in-chief and fashion stylist Carine Roitfeld. Director : Fabien Constant Cast : Anna Wintour|Carine Roitfeld|Donatella Versace|Karl Lagerfeld|Linda Evangelista|Marion Cotillard|Riccardo Tisci|Tom Ford Genre : Documentary Release Date : 9/11/2013 Country : France
My Class – 2013
The ostensibly simple story of a sympathetic veteran teacher giving Italian lessons to a weekly class of diverse immigrants is given infinitely more depth and complexity by the manner in which director Daniele Gaglianone renders his story. Blurring the lines between fact and fiction, truth and artifice, and between documentary and drama, Gaglianone has createdContinue reading “My Class – 2013”
The Demon: A Film About Andy Kaufman – 2013
Andrew Kaufman (1949 – 1984) was an American entertainer, actor, writer, performance artist and professional wrestler. A charismatic persona poured out of a bucket. Director : Cory Hearns Cast : Andy Kaufman|Cory Hearns Genre : Documentary Release Date : 5/16/2013 Country : United States
Wir die Wand – 2013
Director : Klaus Martens Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 9/4/2013 Country : Germany
All of Me – 2013
The ‘Girls’ have been friends for years, bonding over hopes, dreams, food, and the shared experience of being obese. But, now, as some pursue weight-loss surgery, their center has shifted and upset everything they knew about happiness, friendship, and love. Director : Alexandra Lescaze Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 6/15/2013 Country :Continue reading “All of Me – 2013”