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Symbols, Time, Tarr and Tarkovsky Pt. 2/2

Posted on November 12, 2011 by filmfan17

There was another thing I’d like to discuss, namely the question of time, Fred Kelemen (cameraman of Béla Tarr) mentioned. The Turin Horse contains 30 shots over a running time length of approximately 150 minutes, this means an average of 5 … Continue reading →

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Symbols, Time, Tarr and Tarkovsky Pt. 1/2

Posted on November 6, 2011 by filmfan17

At the filmmuseum in Amsterdam they had a special screening of Béla Tarr’s new film, The Turin Horse. I had already seen the film at a press screening but this time they showed it with the cameraman, Fred Kelemen present. … Continue reading →

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Bergman and art

Posted on August 12, 2011 by filmfan17

No art passes our conscience in the way film does, and goes directly to our feelings, deep down into the dark rooms of our souls – Ingmar Bergman The power of Bergman lies mainly in two elements I think, from what … Continue reading →

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Short Angry Post – Zijlstra and Lürsen

Posted on December 7, 2010 by filmfan17

While reading the NHD (Northern-Hollands Daily) I came across some shocking pieces. The first one is an article which features quotes by Zijlstra (Statesecretary of Culture). “The current road concerning culture is ‘unhealthy’. Institutions/organisations receive funds purely on the basis … Continue reading →

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3. Intentions of the makers

Posted on December 5, 2010 by filmfan17

My view on this perspective can be summarised in one sentence: I don’t think we need the intentions of the makers while interpreting a work of art. Why? We’ve been interpreting paintings and music for centuries, without having any knowledge … Continue reading →

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2. Protest, misconceptions and obstacles

Posted on November 21, 2010 by filmfan17

Yes I was one of those people on the Leidsesquare in Amsterdam to ‘protest’ against the cutting in fundings of art. What worries me not is that people do have a ‘warm’ heart for art, it’s the arguments that worry … Continue reading →

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1. Funding art and reactionary artists

Posted on November 14, 2010 by filmfan17

A discussion rises in Holland about on whether or not to fund art. Ofcourse, as expected, the artists who take themselves atleast a bit seriously are outraged and they think of this as a shame. The rest of this blog … Continue reading →

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