The Wind 19 Jan 2005 Director: Souleymane Cissé Mali 1982 100 min A love story with a sense of Romeo and Juliet from contemporary West Africa. An army commander’s daughter falls for fellow university student and the descendant of one of Mali’s early chiefs. Both families object to the union and the couples increasing involvement… Continue reading Finye
Category: Film Season 2004-2005
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter…and Spring
2 Feb 2005 South Korea, Germany 2003 103 min Director: Ki-duk Kim Captivating fable concerning the seasonal nature of life. A young boy lives in the idyllic environment of the floating monastery on a tranquil lake. There his master teaches him the ways of Buddhism. Time goes by and a girl is brought to the… Continue reading Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter…and Spring
Whalerider
16 Mar 2005 New Zealand, Germany 2002 101 min Director: Niki Caro Cert:PG In a small New Zealand coastal village, Maori claim descent from Paikea, the Whale Rider. In every generation for more than 1000 years, a male heir born to the chief succeeds to the title. 11 year old Pai is convinced that she,… Continue reading Whalerider
Barbarian Invasions
Les Invasions Barbares 30 Mar 2005 Director: Denys Arcand Canada, France 2003 99 min Winner of two major awards at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival, the film merges Arcand’s alternately witty and tender storytelling style with his most deeply emotional tale to date: that of a father and son who think they have nothing left… Continue reading Barbarian Invasions