In Cave of Forgotten Dreams, celebrated German film director Werner Herzog gained exclusive access to film the 32,000 year old Chauvet caves, which contain the earliest known pictorial creations of humankind. In this follow-up film, Ode to the Dawn of Man, Herzog shows us an insight into the construction of the film’s score with footageContinue reading “Ode to the Dawn of Man – 2011”
Tag Archives: Documentary
Hokaibito: Ina no Seigetsu – 2011
Part documentary, part fiction this film revolves around the life of the haiku poet Seigetsu Inoue who wandered Ina Valley for about 30 years from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji era. Director : Minao Kitamura Cast : Kirin Kiki|Min Tanaka Genre : Documentary|History Release Date : 3/24/2011 Country : Japan
Maya Deren’s Sink – 2011
Maya Deren’s Sink, a 30 minute experimental film, is an evocative tribute to the mother of avantgarde American film. The film calls forth the spirit of one who was larger than life as recounted by those who knew her. Teiji Ito’s family, Carolee Schneemann and Judith Malvina, float through the homes recalling in tiny bitsContinue reading “Maya Deren’s Sink – 2011”
A simple rhythm – 2011
A meditative and philosophical exploration of rhythm and synchronization. A complex, artfully constructed and densely layered film that creates an immersive experience that can, at times, make the viewer feel almost in situ with the images and sounds on the screen. Interview subjects span a broad range of disciplines. As individuals and as a society,Continue reading “A simple rhythm – 2011”
Madwomen – 2011
Documentary about the Chilean poet and Nobel Prize, Gabriela Mistral, and her relationship with the American Doris Dana. Gabriela meets Doris when she thinks she cannot overcome the biggest tragedy of her life: the suicide of her only son. Doris, realizing that her partner will be gone soon, records the conversations with her in theirContinue reading “Madwomen – 2011”
StarCraft II – Year One – 2011
At MLG Anaheim, we interviewed several players and personalities about the past, present and future of StarCraft II Director : Cast : Genre : Documentary Release Date : 8/30/2011 Country :
The Flaw – 2011
The story of the credit bubble that caused the financial crash. Through interviews with some of the world’s leading economists, including housing expert Robert Shiller, Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz, and economic historian Louis Hyman, as well as Wall Street insiders and victims of the crash including Ed Andrews – a former economics correspondent for TheContinue reading “The Flaw – 2011”
Earth Made of Glass – 2011
Chronicling the search for truth and peace in post-genocide Rwanda. Director Deborah Scranton explores issues of peace, retribution, accountability and justice, ultimately discovering a blueprint for ending the cycle of violence. Examining the personal and political repercussions of the deadly conflict in this east African country. Director : Deborah Scranton Cast : Jean Pierre Sagahutu|PaulContinue reading “Earth Made of Glass – 2011”
Lesha – 2011
Summer 2010. Russia. Almost the entire European part of the country is covered with fire. The village where the film’s main character lives has been almost completely burned down. We walk with him along the former village to the ashes of his house to feed his cat and dog. We walk and talk about theContinue reading “Lesha – 2011”
The Mayor – 2011
Senior love lives abound in The Mayor, the true story of an 88-year-old tailchaser, an adoring widow, and a raunchy gossip queen living it up in a retirement home in Texas. Director : Jared Scheib Cast : Ceil Schwartz|Cordy Frieze|Dorothy June Wyll|Ed Schwartz|Marguerite Gulbis|Sam Berger Genre : Comedy|Documentary|Drama Release Date : 11/12/2011 Country : UnitedContinue reading “The Mayor – 2011”