The cover of a book on Jean Luc Godard by G.P. Ramachandran
Film critic G.P. Ramachandran s book covers the maestro’s politics and the revolutions he brought about
Watching the entire oeuvre of a filmmaker in one go, rather than watching them one at a time over several years, can give one deeper insights into the individual’s style and constant concerns. Especially so, when it is a filmmaker like Jean Luc Godard, whose first film
Breathless came out in 1960, and the latest
The Image Book in 2018.
When film critic G.P. Ramachandran began writing a book on Godard, the first thing he did was to sit down and watch the films one by one. But again, in the case of someone like Godard, who has constantly reinvented himself, making many a film unlike each other, jumping from one medium to another, shifting from one genre to next, it would be worthy to study those changes over the years.
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He was speaking after inaugurating the 25th IFFK at the Nishagandhi auditorium in the city.
The festival has always existed for the oppressed, the marginalised and the ostracised, proof of which is the prioritised selection of African, Asian, and Latin American movies, the Chief Minister said.
Stressing that the international competition category at the festival offers entry to movies only from third world countries, he said: This, in itself, is a stand against the cultural imperialism of American and European nations. Such a strong political stance is what differentiates IFFK from the other film festivals that focus more on the entertainment and amusement values of cinema and completely ignores their political vision. The Lifetime Achievement Award given to the directors who adopt a progressive f
Many had missed out on screenings on the first day as the seats were fully booked
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Delegates coming out of Kairali Sree Nila Theatre after a film screening on the first day of the 25th International Film Festival of Kerala in Thiruvananthapuram | Vincent Pulickal
Express News Service
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: On Wednesday, the opening day of 25th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), the venues spotted a dull look with fewer visitors compared to previous years. Though nearly 2,500 delegates registered for the much-anticipated event, many didn’t turn up because of the lack of other attractions such as stalls and events. The free antigen tests for volunteers and delegates attending the event continued at Tagore Theatre which annoyed many as they could watch the screenings only after getting the Covid-19 negative certificates.