Friday, August 5, 2011
Passing Hearts
Dir: Johan Brisinger / Sweden / 2006
The story of Daniel's poignant meeting with the family whose late son saved his life.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Dir: Keith McCarthy / UK / 2009
The Ganzfeld Procedure is a technique used in the field of parapsychology to test for ESP. When two patients meet during this eponymous experiment something unexpected happens - they fall in love. Inside their minds! Featuring 'Dog Days Are Over' by Florence & The Machine.
The Girl With the Yellow Stockings
Director: Grzegorz Muskala / Germany / 2008
An analysis of this video made up from the different people's comments and point of views:
"The meaning of this video is summed up in the woman's statement that Napoleon besieged Moscow for many months. She's inviting him to be persistent, that her hand in marriage won't be given away on a lazy day in bed when both parties are half dressed.
On the other hand, how long have they been together and intimate? Maybe she's waiting for him to get a haircut and a real job?"
"I think if more people tested each other like this before they committed there would probably be a lot less disastrous relationships.
It shows she's not a pushover, and tests his maturity for future tests of patience and persistence. Perhaps he too was testing her with the almost violent behaviour and dominance he showed. She responded at once to his trying again."
When I Move
Dir. Ville Salminen / Finland / 2009
A footballer, kickboxer, modern dancer, and street dancer describe their relationship with movement - how they experience surroundings when they move and what makes them give up and continue again.
Monday, July 18, 2011
A Shadow of Doubt
Dir: Esben Tonnesen / Denmark / 2006
Choosing to love another person, to confront your inner doubts and fears is a lonesome and frightening task. Often it is easier to run away. Liv wants to fall in love. She longs to have another person in her life, but her head is filled with doubts and anxiety.
La Piattaforma
Dir: Laura Chiossone / Italy / 2004
This short movie seems to be very much a topic of controversy on YouTube with arguments about ideals of beauty and of what makes a good story but perhaps something that stirs debate is something that made you think. Does it really matter that there is no obvious story line to this short movie, or are the true stories suggested to us through the characters?
The Most Beautiful Man in the World
To Build a Home
Dir. Up The Resolution / music Cinematic Orchestra / UK / 2008
An absolutely touching story.
The Open Doors
Dir: James Rogan / UK / 2004
This short movie contains a great build up of tension, a story well told.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Lucia & Luis
Dirs: Cristóbal León, Niles Atallah and Joaquín Cociña / Chile / 2007
Dir. Niles Atallah, Cristobal Leon & Joaquin Cociña / Chile / 2008
Absolutely haunting, you can't watch one without watching the other.
Torgny - Big Day
Dir. Emil Trier / Norway / 2010
Background: This short movie follows the Norwegian tradition of 'Russ', where young students celebrate the coming end of their time at school. Learn more here.
Her Morning Elegance
Directed by: Oren Lavie, Yuval & Merav Nathan
Featuring: Shir ShomronPhotography: Eyal Landesman
"Her Morning Elegance" from the album The Opposite Side of the Sea written and produced by Oren Lavie
This music video is one of the most amazing stop-motion videos ever, you really have to watch it too see.
This music video is one of the most amazing stop-motion videos ever, you really have to watch it too see.
The Magic Mile
Dir. Toby Meakins / UK / 2001
This is perhaps one of the best short movies there is, you really have to watch it.
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