Paris-based international sales and production company Totem Films has added Gábor Fabricius’ “Erasing Frank” to its Cannes market lineup.
Set in 1983, behind the Iron Curtain of Eastern Europe in Budapest, the film follows Frank, the charismatic singer of a banned punk band that carries the voice of their generation against a totalitarian regime. Taken to the police psychiatric hospital in an attempt to silence him, Frank will sacrifice everything to resist.
The film is produced by Otherside Stories and supported by the National Film Institute Hungary.
Fabricius, a graduate of Central Saint-Martins College London, has published two novels and directed several shorts. “Erasing Frank” is his debut feature.
“‘Erasing Frank’ is an attempt to redefine direct cinema and social drama. I want to let the audience go through raw experience in a deshumanized Orwellian reality,” said Fabricius.
“Gabor’s mise en scene is flawless. He depicts the rage of a...
Set in 1983, behind the Iron Curtain of Eastern Europe in Budapest, the film follows Frank, the charismatic singer of a banned punk band that carries the voice of their generation against a totalitarian regime. Taken to the police psychiatric hospital in an attempt to silence him, Frank will sacrifice everything to resist.
The film is produced by Otherside Stories and supported by the National Film Institute Hungary.
Fabricius, a graduate of Central Saint-Martins College London, has published two novels and directed several shorts. “Erasing Frank” is his debut feature.
“‘Erasing Frank’ is an attempt to redefine direct cinema and social drama. I want to let the audience go through raw experience in a deshumanized Orwellian reality,” said Fabricius.
“Gabor’s mise en scene is flawless. He depicts the rage of a...
- 7/2/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
French director Jean-Armand Bougrelle gained unprecedented access to world of Japanese rope bondage.
Totem Films, under the banner of Totem Docs, has boarded sales on French director Jean-Armand Bougrelle’s upcoming feature Bound, exploring the ancient Japanese art of rope bondage, known as Shibari or Kinbaku.
The Paris-based company, which is launching the title during AFM Online this week, has released an exclusive first trailer for the work (see above).
The documentary focuses on how women in Japan have increasingly taken on the role of the dominant person tying the ropes, even if the practice is still more commonly associated...
Totem Films, under the banner of Totem Docs, has boarded sales on French director Jean-Armand Bougrelle’s upcoming feature Bound, exploring the ancient Japanese art of rope bondage, known as Shibari or Kinbaku.
The Paris-based company, which is launching the title during AFM Online this week, has released an exclusive first trailer for the work (see above).
The documentary focuses on how women in Japan have increasingly taken on the role of the dominant person tying the ropes, even if the practice is still more commonly associated...
- 11/11/2020
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- ScreenDaily
The onslaught of French horror films doesn't end with the likes of Inside or Martyrs . 2009 will see the arrival of Humans (or, Humains ) from the filmmaking team of Pot and Jom (Pierre-Olivier Thévenin and Jacques-Olivier Molon, respectively). We've given the film, written by Jean-Armand Bougrelle, a mention around these parts before and updates are sporadic. This time we've got a look at a new official teaser one-sheet for its April 22nd release overseas along with a few stills from the production. A trailer is probably just around the corner... Synopsis: A group of researchers travels to the Swiss Alps to investigate a scientific discovery that could bring the whole of human evolution into question. The trip turns into a nightmare when their minibus crashes to the...
- 12/29/2008
- shocktillyoudrop.com
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