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Posts Tagged ‘film’Africa in Motion Film Festival: 23 October- 2 November 2008The Africa in Motion Film Festival returns to Edinburgh this October with showings of lots of films from African directors including Malian director Souleymane Cissé and Burkinabe director Gaston Kaboré, who will both present retrospectives of their work. 0 Comments Camden 28
This is a bit premature but worth putting in the diary to make sure you don’t miss it. It’s a documentary exploring how a number of American priests intentionally risked imprisonment while protesting the war in Vietnam. On in the Filmhouse - link here. “A brilliant merger of political outrage and filmmaking.” (New York Times) Followed by a discussion about the relationship between faith and activism. With Alastair McIntosh (author), Osama Saeed (Scottish Islmaic Foundation) and Tamsin Omond (PlaneStupid). 0 Comments The New Ten CommandmentsThe New Ten Commandments is a feature documentary marking the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights commissioned by the Scottish Documentary Institute. The film had its premier at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in June. The directors include Mark Cousins, Irvine Welsh and Tilda Swinton. A friend of mine worked on the sound for the film and has given me a copy. Would anyone else in The Manifesto like to watch it together and discuss the human rights themes involved? Let me know by email and I’ll set something up. 2 Comments A Night Of African Film
The Manifesto is kicking off its African exploration with a little night African film night next Wednesday (9th July) in Sofi’s Bar, Leith. It’s free in, would be great to get a crew down, spread the word. The film we’ll be screening has yet to be chosen, it’s a surprise, find out on the night. 7.30pm for an 8pm start. 0 Comments Pervert’s Guide To CinemaThis Friday, at Phil’s house, we’ll be watching the first part of Zizek’s Pervert’s Guide To Cinema, exploring contemporary capitalism and its weaknesses through Zizek’s obsession with film. Email for directions. 0 Comments Touki BoukiThe Manifesto will be kicking off an opening party African-style in Leith, with a showing of the Mambety 1970’s classic Touki Bouki, followed by some sweet African tuneage. Details to follow shortly. 0 Comments |
