The London Film Festival’s Screen Talks and events program will include speakers Riz Ahmed, Letitia Wright, Michel Franco, Miranda July, Tsai Ming-liang, Christian Petzold, David Byrne and artist Es Devlin, who will each talk about their most recent work. Anna Bogutskaya, co-founder of horror film collective The Final Girls, will lead a conversation exploring the female horror renaissance; British filmmaker Yemi Bamiro, will discuss One Man And His Shoes, a documentary that tells the story of the phenomenon of Air Jordan sneakers; film critic Kaleem Aftab will discuss issues of identity in the depiction of the British Asian experience with After Love director Aleem Khan, Hardeep Pandhall (Happy Thuggish Paki) and Dawinder Bansal (Jambo Cinema). Talk ‘Reflections On Friendships’ Death’ will see actors Bill Paterson and Tilda Swinton, producer Rebecca O’Brien and cinematographer Witold Stok discuss Peter Wollen’s Friendship’s Death, which has been newly restored by the BFI National Archive.
- 9/29/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman and Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Kate Winslet is the first honoree to be announced by Joana Vicente and Cameron Bailey, co-heads of the Toronto Film Festival, as recipient of this year’s TIFF Tribute Actor Award. It will be presented September 15 during a “virtual ceremony” as part of the 45th edition of the slimmed-down fest, which like everything else has been deeply impacted by the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.
Winslet’s film Ammonite was previously announced as a TIFF official selection where, after Telluride’s cancellation Tuesday, it is likely to be the first fest where the Neon Oscar-season hopeful will be seen. Last month, the Cannes Film Festival revealed the movie was a main competition selection for that fest, which of course did not take place. Nevertheless, the Cannes logo will appear on the film anyway.
“Kate’s brilliant and compelling onscreen presence continues to captivate, entertain, and inspire audiences and actors alike,” said Vicente.
Winslet’s film Ammonite was previously announced as a TIFF official selection where, after Telluride’s cancellation Tuesday, it is likely to be the first fest where the Neon Oscar-season hopeful will be seen. Last month, the Cannes Film Festival revealed the movie was a main competition selection for that fest, which of course did not take place. Nevertheless, the Cannes logo will appear on the film anyway.
“Kate’s brilliant and compelling onscreen presence continues to captivate, entertain, and inspire audiences and actors alike,” said Vicente.
- 7/16/2020
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Selection also pays tribute to late UK filmmaker and cinema theorist Peter Wollen.
Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai’s award-winning romantic drama In The Mood For Love is among the 25 narrative titles and seven documentaries selected for Cannes Classics 2020, the cinema heritage programe of the Cannes Film Festival.
The festival said many of the titles would now play at the Festival Lumière in Lyon, which Cannes Film Festival’s delegate general Thierry Frémaux oversees and runs October 10-18 this year.
Some of the works will also screen at the long-running Rencontres Cinématographiques de Cannes, scheduled for November 23 to 26.
The festival...
Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai’s award-winning romantic drama In The Mood For Love is among the 25 narrative titles and seven documentaries selected for Cannes Classics 2020, the cinema heritage programe of the Cannes Film Festival.
The festival said many of the titles would now play at the Festival Lumière in Lyon, which Cannes Film Festival’s delegate general Thierry Frémaux oversees and runs October 10-18 this year.
Some of the works will also screen at the long-running Rencontres Cinématographiques de Cannes, scheduled for November 23 to 26.
The festival...
- 7/15/2020
- by 1100388¦Melanie Goodfellow¦69¦
- ScreenDaily
One of the most interesting sections of Cannes Film Festival each year is their Classics section, which is made up of new restorations and filmmaking-related documentaries. The lineup often gives a look ahead at what classic and overlooked films may be getting new Blu-ray editions, as well as digital debuts, and theatrical re-releases. Following the reveal of Cannes-selected premieres this year, they’ve now unveiled their Classics lineup.
This year’s slate, made up of 25 features and 7 documentaries, will screen at the Lumière festival in Lyon and by the Rencontres Cinématographiques de Cannes. Leading the pack, and announced a few months ago, is the new 20th anniversary restoration of In the Mood for Love by Wong Kar-wai. Also in the lineup is 60th anniversary restorations of Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless and Michelangelo Antonioni’s L’Avventura, while a selection of Federico Fellini classics have been restored for this 100th birthday.
Peter Wollen’s Friendship’s Death,...
This year’s slate, made up of 25 features and 7 documentaries, will screen at the Lumière festival in Lyon and by the Rencontres Cinématographiques de Cannes. Leading the pack, and announced a few months ago, is the new 20th anniversary restoration of In the Mood for Love by Wong Kar-wai. Also in the lineup is 60th anniversary restorations of Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless and Michelangelo Antonioni’s L’Avventura, while a selection of Federico Fellini classics have been restored for this 100th birthday.
Peter Wollen’s Friendship’s Death,...
- 7/15/2020
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
The Cannes Film Festival has unveiled the lineup for the 17th edition of Cannes Classics, a popular sidebar dedicated to restored heritage movies and documentaries that forms part of the Official Selection.
This year’s roster comprises 25 feature films and seven documentaries. The highlights are Wong Kar-wai’s “In the Mood for Love,” which celebrates its 25th anniversary, as well as Jean-Luc Godard’s “Breathless” and Michelangelo Antonioni’s “L’Aventura,” which are both turning 60. Cannes Classics will also turn the spotlight on Federico Fellini, the Italian master who would have turned 100 in 2020. Two films by Fellini are part of the selection, “La strada” and “Luci del varietà,” along with the documentary “Fellini of the Spirits” directed by Anselma dell’Olio.
Cannes Classics will also spotlight rare films such as Peter Wollen’s “Friendship’s Death” in which Tilda Swinton delivered a breakthrough performance in 1987, and “The Story of a Three-Day Pass,...
This year’s roster comprises 25 feature films and seven documentaries. The highlights are Wong Kar-wai’s “In the Mood for Love,” which celebrates its 25th anniversary, as well as Jean-Luc Godard’s “Breathless” and Michelangelo Antonioni’s “L’Aventura,” which are both turning 60. Cannes Classics will also turn the spotlight on Federico Fellini, the Italian master who would have turned 100 in 2020. Two films by Fellini are part of the selection, “La strada” and “Luci del varietà,” along with the documentary “Fellini of the Spirits” directed by Anselma dell’Olio.
Cannes Classics will also spotlight rare films such as Peter Wollen’s “Friendship’s Death” in which Tilda Swinton delivered a breakthrough performance in 1987, and “The Story of a Three-Day Pass,...
- 7/15/2020
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Selection also pays tribute to late UK filmmaker and cinema theorist Peter Wollen.
Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai’s award-winning romantic drama In The Mood For Love is among the 25 narrative titles and seven documentaries selected for Cannes Classics 2020, the cinema heritage programe of the Cannes Film Festival.
The festival said many of the titles would now play at the Festival Lumière in Lyon, which Cannes Film Festival’s delegate general Thierry Frémaux oversees and runs October 10-18 this year.
Some of the works will also screen at the long-running Rencontres Cinématographiques de Cannes, scheduled for November 23 to 26.
The festival...
Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai’s award-winning romantic drama In The Mood For Love is among the 25 narrative titles and seven documentaries selected for Cannes Classics 2020, the cinema heritage programe of the Cannes Film Festival.
The festival said many of the titles would now play at the Festival Lumière in Lyon, which Cannes Film Festival’s delegate general Thierry Frémaux oversees and runs October 10-18 this year.
Some of the works will also screen at the long-running Rencontres Cinématographiques de Cannes, scheduled for November 23 to 26.
The festival...
- 7/15/2020
- by 1100388¦Melanie Goodfellow¦69¦
- ScreenDaily
Hunger Games DoP Tom Stern and 12 Years a Slave cinematographer Sean Bobbitt among those chosen for jury duty.
The 21st Camerimage, the International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography (Nov 16-23), has revealed the competition jurors who will judge entries at this year’s event in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Jury members of the main competition jury are:
Tom Stern, cinematographer (Million Dollar Baby, Gran Torino, The Hunger Games);Ed Lachman, cinematographer (Erin Brockovich, The Virgin Suicides, I’m Not There);Todd McCarthy, journalist and film critic;Denis Lenoir, cinematographer (Paris, je t’aime, Righteous Kill, 88 Minutes);Adam Holender, cinematographer (Midnight Cowboy, Smoke, Fresh);Timo Salminen, cinematographer (The Man Without a Past, La Havre, The Match Factory Girl);Franz Lustig, cinematographer (Don’t Come Knocking, Land of Plenty, Palermo Shooting);Jeffrey Kimball, cinematographer (Top Gun, Mission: Impossible II, The Expendables).Polish Films Competition
Jost Vacano, the cinematographer behind several Paul Verhoeven films including Total Recall, RoboCop and [link...
The 21st Camerimage, the International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography (Nov 16-23), has revealed the competition jurors who will judge entries at this year’s event in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Jury members of the main competition jury are:
Tom Stern, cinematographer (Million Dollar Baby, Gran Torino, The Hunger Games);Ed Lachman, cinematographer (Erin Brockovich, The Virgin Suicides, I’m Not There);Todd McCarthy, journalist and film critic;Denis Lenoir, cinematographer (Paris, je t’aime, Righteous Kill, 88 Minutes);Adam Holender, cinematographer (Midnight Cowboy, Smoke, Fresh);Timo Salminen, cinematographer (The Man Without a Past, La Havre, The Match Factory Girl);Franz Lustig, cinematographer (Don’t Come Knocking, Land of Plenty, Palermo Shooting);Jeffrey Kimball, cinematographer (Top Gun, Mission: Impossible II, The Expendables).Polish Films Competition
Jost Vacano, the cinematographer behind several Paul Verhoeven films including Total Recall, RoboCop and [link...
- 11/8/2013
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
While no studies, as yet, indicate that illicit sex can lower serum cholesterol or improve one's performance on the job, it can give a kick in the pants, or skirt, to the old self-esteem. In this Castle Hill release, a secret affair sparks both wonders and havoc with the individual self-worth of a pair of panting Brits -- a brother and sister.
While ''Close Your Eyes'' titillates with the subject matter of incest, it's pretty much a humdrum melodrama about relationships in the 1990s. Sophisticated viewers may be enticed by its provocative story line but will be turned off by its superficial embrace of a deeply complex psychosexual subject.
Set in modern-day England, ''Close My Eyes'' cleverly depicts at its best that society's sexual mores, in cheeky ''Alfie''-like squints of observance. Two diametrically opposed characters serve as the story's psychological prism: A stolid woman, Natalie (Saskia Reeves), of low self-esteem, whose life seems barren both personally and professionally, and a frolicsome gent, Richard (Clive Owne), with an overabundance of aplomb, who considers his life a smorgasbord of riches.
The two siblings seem to have nothing in common and their familial bond is further lessened because they see each other only on rare, short occasions. It's not surprising that when they do meet, it's very much like encountering a stranger. One of these sporadic meetings comes right on the heels of Natalie's latest boyfriend breakup. In the throes of her hysteria, she hugs Richard, kissing him passionately. It's a spontaneous outburst, which both attempt to overlook. But . . . .
Without delineating the decidedly predictable escalation of their affections, suffice it to say that the depth of psychosexual probing here is, alas, not much deeper than one woulld find in a primetime soap or in one of the mass-market women's magazines. Actually, even for those who are suckers for steay stuff, the central affair is, well, a tad boring.
What is far juicier is screenwriter and director Stephen Poliakoff's prickly social observation, mouthed through the magnificently acerbic Alan Rickman who plays Sinclair, Natalie's eccentric, lord-of-the-manor husband. When Sinclair begins to suspect hanky-panky, he launches into a high dither of investigative activity. His decidedly hysterical and unconventional insights skewer conventional society's smug acceptance of what is moral. As this dry and cunning husband, Rickman's sterling, upsetting-the-ethical-applecart performance recalls Jeremy Irons' wonderfully unsettling portrayal of Claus von Bulow.
Also offering solid sustenance in this otherwise disappointingly slight presentation are the film's telling visuals. Credit to Poliakoff for fleshing out the psychological drama through the film's smart-scoped depiction of this harsh, over-developed age. Director of photography Witold Stok's revealing compositions lay bare the hideous nature of cheap, industrial architecture and make us see the effect such surroundings have on all the senses.
CLOSE MY EYES
Castle Hill
Producer Therese Pickard
Screenwriter-director Stephen Poliakoff
Director of photography Witold Stok
Production designer Luciana Arrighi
Music Michael Gibbs
Casting Joyce Gallie
Editor Michael Parkinson
Costume designer Amy Roberts
Sound mixer Hugh Strain
Color/Stereo
Cast:
Sinclair Alan Rickman
Richard Clive Owen
Natalie Saskia Reeves
Colin Karl Johnson
Jessica Lesley Sharp
Paula Kate Gartside
Philippa Karen Knight
Running time -- 109 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
(c) The Hollywood Reporter...
While ''Close Your Eyes'' titillates with the subject matter of incest, it's pretty much a humdrum melodrama about relationships in the 1990s. Sophisticated viewers may be enticed by its provocative story line but will be turned off by its superficial embrace of a deeply complex psychosexual subject.
Set in modern-day England, ''Close My Eyes'' cleverly depicts at its best that society's sexual mores, in cheeky ''Alfie''-like squints of observance. Two diametrically opposed characters serve as the story's psychological prism: A stolid woman, Natalie (Saskia Reeves), of low self-esteem, whose life seems barren both personally and professionally, and a frolicsome gent, Richard (Clive Owne), with an overabundance of aplomb, who considers his life a smorgasbord of riches.
The two siblings seem to have nothing in common and their familial bond is further lessened because they see each other only on rare, short occasions. It's not surprising that when they do meet, it's very much like encountering a stranger. One of these sporadic meetings comes right on the heels of Natalie's latest boyfriend breakup. In the throes of her hysteria, she hugs Richard, kissing him passionately. It's a spontaneous outburst, which both attempt to overlook. But . . . .
Without delineating the decidedly predictable escalation of their affections, suffice it to say that the depth of psychosexual probing here is, alas, not much deeper than one woulld find in a primetime soap or in one of the mass-market women's magazines. Actually, even for those who are suckers for steay stuff, the central affair is, well, a tad boring.
What is far juicier is screenwriter and director Stephen Poliakoff's prickly social observation, mouthed through the magnificently acerbic Alan Rickman who plays Sinclair, Natalie's eccentric, lord-of-the-manor husband. When Sinclair begins to suspect hanky-panky, he launches into a high dither of investigative activity. His decidedly hysterical and unconventional insights skewer conventional society's smug acceptance of what is moral. As this dry and cunning husband, Rickman's sterling, upsetting-the-ethical-applecart performance recalls Jeremy Irons' wonderfully unsettling portrayal of Claus von Bulow.
Also offering solid sustenance in this otherwise disappointingly slight presentation are the film's telling visuals. Credit to Poliakoff for fleshing out the psychological drama through the film's smart-scoped depiction of this harsh, over-developed age. Director of photography Witold Stok's revealing compositions lay bare the hideous nature of cheap, industrial architecture and make us see the effect such surroundings have on all the senses.
CLOSE MY EYES
Castle Hill
Producer Therese Pickard
Screenwriter-director Stephen Poliakoff
Director of photography Witold Stok
Production designer Luciana Arrighi
Music Michael Gibbs
Casting Joyce Gallie
Editor Michael Parkinson
Costume designer Amy Roberts
Sound mixer Hugh Strain
Color/Stereo
Cast:
Sinclair Alan Rickman
Richard Clive Owen
Natalie Saskia Reeves
Colin Karl Johnson
Jessica Lesley Sharp
Paula Kate Gartside
Philippa Karen Knight
Running time -- 109 minutes
MPAA Rating: R
(c) The Hollywood Reporter...
- 11/24/1991
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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