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Nader T. Homayroun: Tehroun (2009)--ND/NF
First feature about a man from the provinces who gets into criminal activities in the Iranian capitol. The protagonist rents a child to use for begging. The child is stolen by a prostitute posing as a student. This leads to further crimes to pay off an extortionist child trafficker.
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Laura Poitras: The Oath (2010)--ND/NF
Documentary about two brothers-in-law, Abu Jandal, Bin Laden's bodyguard and guest house manager, interrogated by the FBI in Yemen after 09/11, and Salim Hamdan, of the famous case, Hamdan vs. Rumsfeld, later released in Yemen, Bin Laden's driver. Both were jihadis, but neither planned nor executed any terrorism. Part of a trilogy about the aftermath of 9/11. Winner of the Documentary Cinematography award at Sundance, a Zeitgeist Films release now along with another ND/NF film, Lixan Fan's Last Train Home.
ND/NF screenings:
Fri Mar 26: 6:15 (FSLC)
Sun Mar 28: 4:00 (MoMA)
Warwick Thornton: Samson and Delilah (2009)--ND/NF
Star-crossed lovers in the Outback. This first feature written, directed, and shot by a young aboriginal filmmaker in Australia won the Caméra d'Or award at Cannes last year. A sad romance full of realism but with the feel of a fable too, it shows a sure hand.
Samson & Delilah: Perhaps the best film playing at the MIFF that I didn't get to watch.
Mainly writing to say hello to everyone. I am attending the Society for Film Studies conference in L.A. and don't have much time to post at length. A few projects lined up when I get back home but will find the time to check-in and post comments whenever possible.
I'm glad to see you're still reading my listings, and perhaps even my reviews, though you're busy and away. I hop to see more of your responses later.
Samson and Delilah is certain an original, strong, and memorable film.
Link to Festival Coverage review: click on the director and title below:
Richard Press: Bill Cunningham New York (2010)--ND/NF
On the go: capturing street chic
ND/NF blurb:
"In a city of dedicated originals, New York Times photographer Bill Cunningham stands out as one who both knows how to capture the essence of the singular personality and clearly represents one himself. Entering his ninth decade, Cunningham still rides his Schwinn around Manhattan, putting miles between his street-level view of personal style and what the titans of fashion will come to discover down the road." Opening night film of the New Directors/New Films series at the Walter Reade Theater of Lincoln Center and the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
Wed Mar 24: 7:00 (MoMA)
Wed Mar 24: 7:30 (MoMA)
Thu Mar 25: 9:15 (FSLC)
ND/NF runs from March 24-April 4, 2010
(Click here for: Some snapshots of ND/NF 2010).
New Directors/New Films
Each year, New Directors/New Films, a co-presentation of The Museum of Modern Art and The Film Society of Lincoln Center, unveils a brand new line up of fresh faces on the filmmaking scene. The festival is now in its thirty-ninth year, and you may recognize some names that appeared in past festivals: Pedro Almodóvar, Kelly Reichardt, Atom Egoyan, Spike Lee, Richard Linklater, Sally Potter, John Sayles, Steven Spielberg, Wim Wenders and Wong Kar Wai were all featured as part of New Directors/New Films early in their careers.
Where are they now? View notable alumni or visit the ND/NF online archives.
Click on title below for the Festival Coverage review of:
Laura Poitras: The Oath (2010)--ND/NF
Documentary about two brothers-in-law, Abu Jandal, Bin Laden's bodyguard and guest house manager, interrogated by the FBI in Yemen after 09/11, and Salim Hamdan, of the famous case, Hamdan vs. Rumsfeld, later released in Yemen, Bin Laden's driver. Both were jihadis, but neither planned nor executed any terrorism. Part of a trilogy about the aftermath of 9/11. Winner of the Documentary Cinematography award at Sundance, a Zeitgeist Films release now along with another ND/NF film, Lixan Fan's Last Train Home.
ND/NF screenings:
Fri Mar 26: 6:15 (FSLC)
Sun Mar 28: 4:00 (MoMA)
THE OATH opened in San Francisco Bay area Landmark Cinemas (the Lumiere in San Francisco, Shattuck Cinemas in Berkeley) June 18, 2010.
Coming soon to the E Street Cinema in Washington DC.