TagGudrun Brost

No other art medium–neither painting nor poetry–can communicate the specific quality of the dream as well as the film can.

Ingmar Bergman

REVIEWS

Valerie a Týden Divů (Valerie and Her Week of Wonders, 1970)

A disturbing surreal erotic horror coming-of-age fairytale of political allegory by Jaromil Jireš marks the end of Czechoslovak New Wave.

The President – Venice 71 Orizzonti

An allegorical political satire by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, that despite the initial absurdity becomes predictable and didactic in a simplistic way.

Am Himmel Der Tag (Breaking Horizons) – Torino 30

A true contemporary film by Pola Beck which examines real issues that the 20-something generation faces today.

Viharsarok (Land of Storms) – Sarajevo 20

A deeply emotional and visually impressive drama by Ádám Császi, that exposes the issue of homophobia in modern day Hungary.

Ixcanul Volcano – Berlinale 65

A low key coming-of-age drama that stands between the local Mayan traditions and their bleak impoverished lives. Debut feature film by Jayro Bustamante.

TagGudrun Brost

Ingmar Bergman’s Dreams

Valerie a Týden Divů (Valerie and Her Week of Wonders, 1970)

The President – Venice 71 Orizzonti

Am Himmel Der Tag (Breaking Horizons) – Torino 30

Viharsarok (Land of Storms) – Sarajevo 20

Ixcanul Volcano – Berlinale 65

Francesco Rosi: The cinema of emotions

Jafar Panahi: I don’t like political movies.

John Cassavetes: I am here and I don’t know why

Béla Tarr on Filmmaking

Pasolini: L’anarchia del potere