Whether you’re a devoted disciple looking to relive treasured memories of the GHOST live spectacle or among the curious uninitiated, RITE HERE RITE NOW will put you right there: putting your phones down and living in the moment—as a shadow of uncertainty looms—completely spellbound and in the thrall of this bombastic yet intimate cinematic portrait of GHOST.
Set in a nightmarish Bardo, a place between death and rebirth, a tormented writer faces down demons of his own making. Forced to confront the darkest moment in his life, he mines fractured and repressed memories for a way out. A woman is at the center of all the writer’s afterlife encounters. She is the subject of his life’s greatest regret, and she materializes everywhere in this Otherworld. The writer cannot detach any thoughts of his life from her.
Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno is a documentary that explores the abandoned film project by acclaimed French director Henri-Georges Clouzot. The film delves into Clouzot's ambitious and innovative ideas for the movie, which was intended to push the boundaries of filmmaking. However, due to various setbacks and Clouzot's deteriorating health, the project was ultimately left unfinished. Through interviews, archival footage, and reconstructed scenes, the documentary provides insight into Clouzot's creative process and the challenges he faced during the production.
Puparia is a breathtaking animated short film that explores themes of transformation and self-discovery. With no dialogue, the film invites viewers on a mesmerizing journey through anachronistic landscapes. Using beautiful animation and a mix of anthropomorphism and environmental storytelling, Puparia delves into the inner world of its characters and the profound changes they undergo.
Topeng Bramacorah is a recidivist masked criminal who becomes an unexpected social media sensation. This dark comedy crime movie explores the intertwining worlds of comedy, crime, and mystery, as Bramacorah navigates the powerful impact of social media in the year 2021. With elements of experimental narrative and cinema, the movie delves into the depths of the mafia underworld and the repercussions of fame.
July, 1941. After the beginning of the German invasion, an Italian soldier, a veteran of the colonial wars, is sent to the Soviet front. As he remembers the fairy tales his Russian mother used to tell him, the train he is travelling in crosses Europe on its way to the vast Ukrainian plains, where the enemy and a cruel winter await him… (Based on the experiences of several Italian soldiers.)
The fan's self-sacrificing blades dance in the air, generating a refreshing breeze that wipes away the sweat of others and brings solace on a scorching day.
Is the eye the window of the soul? - Mydriasis is a movie that reflects about the early discoveries of queerness and its impact on the self perception of a person.
X-ray images were invented in 1895, the same year in which the Lumière brothers presented their respective invention in what today is considered to be the first cinema screening. Thus, both cinema and radiography fall within the scopic regime inaugurated by modernity. The use of X-rays on two sculptures from the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum generates images that reveal certain elements of them that would otherwise be invisible to our eyes. These images, despite being generally created for technical or scientific purposes, seem to produce a certain form of 'photogénie': they lend the radiographed objects a new appearance that lies somewhere between the material and the ethereal, endowing them with a vaporous and spectral quality. It is not by chance that physics and phantasmagoria share the term 'spectrum' in their vocabulary.
Histoire(s) du Cinéma 1b: A Single (Hi)story is a documentary film that delves into the evolution of cinema and its significant influence on culture and society. Through a unique blend of experimental narrative and vigorous analysis, the film dissects the art of filmmaking, presenting a thought-provoking examination of the medium's history and its implications.
Histoire(s) du Cinéma 1a: All the (Hi)stories is an experimental documentary that delves into the history of cinema. Using film clips and archive footage, it presents a unique perspective on the evolution of the film industry. The documentary covers various topics such as the impact of World War Two on cinema, the distinction between reality and fiction, and the role of Hollywood in shaping the industry. Through its thought-provoking narration, it invites viewers to reflect on the power of cinema as an art form.
Set in a wasteland, a man is interrogated about his involvement in revolutionary activities. The story explores themes of incest, teenage rebellion, and the clash between past and future. As the plot unfolds, the protagonist's wife becomes entangled in a web of espionage and assassination attempts. The film combines experimental narrative techniques with a dream-like atmosphere.
Nathalie Granger is a drama film released in 1972. The story revolves around the lives of two women living in a small French village. The film explores themes of loneliness, female identity, and the disillusionment that comes with everyday life. With experimental narrative techniques and a focus on the female body, Nathalie Granger offers a unique perspective on the struggles of women in society.
A compilation of an independent Asian American Artist, Ethan Trinh, and all of his 11 short films.
Trapped by his parent’s relentless argument, a teenager isolates himself in the bathroom and finds solace in the confined space of the bathtub.
A young woman, who has inherited her grandparents' huge house, a fascinating place full of amazing objects, feels overwhelmed by the weight of memories and her new responsibilities. Fortunately, the former inhabitants of the house soon come to her aid. (An account of the life and work of Fernando Fernán Gómez [1921-2007] and his wife Emma Cohen [1946-2016], two singular artists and fundamental figures of contemporary Spanish culture.)