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EL GUSTO
by SAFINEZ BOUSBIA |
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France / UAE / Ireland / Algeria, 2011, 88', French/Arabic, Documentary
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The film tells the story of a journey that started in a small mirror shop during Bousbia’s visit to Algiers in 2003. Intrigued by some old photographs of a music class from the 1940s, she set out to track down these lost friends, now aged between 70 and 100 and living across Algeria and France. Five decades after their first lessons at the Conservatory of Algiers under the legendary master El Hadj M’Hamed El Anka, the members of El Gusto now recount the country’s turbulent history and their undying passion for “CHABBI” –a rhythmic and unique cocktail of Andalusian, Berber, Arabic and Flamenco music traditions. Chabbi was the homegrown music of the AlgerianCasbah; the music of the streets, the coffee shops and weddings that united (and defied) religion, class, and ethnicity. |
"An Algerian variation on The Buena Vista Social Club, fascinating and ultimately moving." – Screen
"Toe-tapping and infectious on emotional and intellectual levels" – Variety
Screening
| Nov 18 |
(Fri) |
2.30 pm |
Melkweg – The Max |
| Nov 19 |
(Sat) |
10.45 pm |
Tuschinski 5 |
| Nov 22 |
(Tue) |
1.00 pm |
Munt 13 |
| Nov 24 |
(Thu) |
7.30 pm |
Podium Mozaïek |
| Nov 25 |
(Fri) |
6.45 pm |
Brakke Grond Expozaal |
| Nov 27 |
(Sun) |
4.30 pm |
Tuschinski 2 |
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Germany/ South Africa/ Finland, 2011, English & French, Music Documentary
Featuring: Miriam Makeba
| A documentary about the late, incredibly talented and charismatic South African musical icon, Miriam Makeba, who traveled the world with her powerful voice speaking a message against racism and poverty and for equality and peace. MAMA AFRICA is an homage to this extraordinary and impressive artist who incarnates the voice and the hope of Africa. |
“A compelling portrait…Riveting subject matter, terrific music and engaging interviewees could pay off in crossover appeal in The Buena Vista Social Club manner.” – Screen
“A beautifully shot documentary and a deeply moving account of Miriam Makeba’s life.” – Mail & Guardian
Screening
| Nov 18 |
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12.00 pm |
Melkweg – The Max |
| Nov 20 |
(Sun) |
10.15 pm |
Tuschinski 2 |
| Nov 23 |
(Wed) |
1.00 pm |
Tuschinski 1 |
| Nov 24 |
(Thu) |
3.30 pm |
Brakke Grond Expozaal |
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JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI
USA / Japan 2011, 83’, Japanese
Featuring: Jiro Ono, Yoshikazu Ono, Takashi Ono, Masuhiro Yamamoto
| In the basement of a Tokyo office building, 85 year old sushi master Jiro Ono works tirelessly in his world renowned restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro. As his son Yoshikazu faces the pressures of stepping into his father’s shoes and taking over the legendary restaurant, Jiro-san relentlessly pursues his lifelong quest to create the perfect piece of sushi. |
“An appetizing portrait of 85-year-old Jiro Ono, the oldest chef to win three Michelin stars.” – Variety
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CORMAN'S WORLD: EXPLOITS OF A HOLLYWOOD REBEL
BY ALEX STAPLETON
USA, 2011, 95’ English, Documentary
Featuring: Roger Corman, Robert De Niro, Jack Nicholson, Martin Scorsese
| CORMAN'S WORLD: EXPLOITS OF A HOLLYWOOD REBEL tracks the triumphant rise of Hollywood's most prolific writer-director producer, the true "godfather" of independent filmmaking. While known for working fast and wallowing in the cult movie world of monsters, bad special effects, schlocky acting, and plentiful nudity, Corman is also a respected rebel of cinema. And he taught the next generation of film greats, including Scorsese, Demme, Coppola, Cameron, even Ron Howard. From Corman's first feature in 1955 to the set of his new film, DINOSHARK, this entertaining documentary has all the blood and guts of Corman's lurid and fascinating career, with essential insights from contemporaries and students. Learn the roots of indie filmmaking, laced with boobs, violence, guns and creatures! |
“funny and touching” – The New York Times
“A new (very entertaining) documentary on Corman” – Huffington Post
“A must-see” – Empire Magazine
“An Affectionate tribute” – The Hollywood Reporter
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THE MAGIC TRIP: KEN KESEY'S SEARCH FOR A KOOL PLACE
BY ALEX GIBNEY and ALISON ELLWOOD
USA, 2011, 90', Color & B/W, English, Documentary
| Ever wonder what it's like to drop acid? Look no further. In 1964, Ken Kesey, celebrated author of One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest, took a mythic excursion across America from the West to the East Coast. Fueled by massive doses of LSD, Kesey and his band of Merry Pranksters embarked on the ultimate road trip. Their destination: Tomorrowland at the New York World's Fair. Forty-plus years later, Academy Award–winning filmmaker Alex Gibney (TAXI TO THE DARK SIDE) and codirector Alison Ellwood unearthed Kesey's footage, audio recordings, and photographs and created a fully immersive cinematic experience. This Magic Trip is guaranteed to blow your mind. |
“Fans of the subject matter, especially students of the Beat era, will find this revisionist reconstruction indispensible... the use of period archival footage and music are terrific.” – Variety
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