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Opening Doors for African Film at Locarno

By Zeba Blay
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August 13, 2012 12:56 PM
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On the small but expanding world of African independent cinema.

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Milkyway Magic: The Creative Genius of Johnnie To and Soi Cheang

By Adam Cook
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August 13, 2012 8:30 AM
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Thanks to director/writer/producer Johnnie To, the commercial cinema of Hong Kong has entered a golden age. Since forming Milkyway Image Ltd. in 1996, To has helped produce over fifty films, and has directed or co-directed over half of them himself. While other Hong Kong filmmakers were being exported to America or devoting themselves to the arthouse scene, To commited himself to rehabilitating Hong Kong’s film industry with a synthesis of commercial filmmaking, expert craft, storytelling, and poetry. Largely inspired by European art cinema and classical Hollywood technique, To has imbued his action and crime films with uncommon artistry, establishing himself as one of contemporary movie culture's greatest genre filmmakers.

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Weekend Reel Reads: Selections from the Locarno Critics Academy

By Steve Greene
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August 12, 2012 1:02 PM
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As the Locarno Critic's Academy reaches its conclusion, we present a special version of Weekend Reel Reads featuring work from our eight studious and eloquent members.

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Days of Future Women Past: The Films of Marco Ferreri and Ornella Muti

By Celluloid Liberation Front
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August 10, 2012 4:01 PM
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On the ominous and uncomfortable visions of Marco Ferreri and Ornella Muti.

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Interview: Apichatpong Weerasethakul Recalls His Past Films and Future Plans

By Marc Menichini
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August 10, 2012 10:31 AM
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The director of "Uncle Boonmee" on upcoming projects, his cinematic inspiration, and how it feels to be the president of the jury at the 2012 Locarno Film Festival.

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