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THE CRITICAL ROOM
Following the films:
Xinã Bena – New Era
2006, 52 min
Sun. 11. okt 18:30 Vika 2
Imbé Gikegü – The Scent of Pequi Fruit
2006, 36 min
BRAZIL: INDIGENOUS PEOPLE AS FILMMAKERS
Video in the Villages (Vidoe nas Aldeias- VNA) was established in 1987
and has proved itself as a pioneer in giving indigenous people the possibility
of producing films about themselves, aimed at a wide viewing audience.
The Indians learn through workshops how to adapt to, and work with,
the medium of film to most effectively communicate their own stories.
Vincente Carelli initiated the VNA project, and has now seen over 70 films
produced by the Indians, most of which have won prizes both in Brazil
and internationally. NORAD and the Norwegian Embassy in Brazil have
been supporting these projects since the 1990s. One of the more recent
productions is the “Indigenous Filmmakers Collection” and includes films
from the Huni Kui, Kuikuro and Panará indigenous groups. VNA is now
considered as an international reference source for how indigenous people
can fight for their right to make their own films. We discuss the significance
and power of this type of filmmaking.
Xinã Bena (New Era) 2006, 52min, Hunikui (Kaxinawá)
The daily life in São Joaquim, a Hunikui village by the Jordão River, in the
state of Acre. Augustinho, the village’s medicine man (Pajé) and patriarch,
his wife and his father-in-law remember the captivity in the rubber tree
plantations and celebrate the new era.
Imbé Gikegü (The Scent of Pequi Fruit) 2006, 36min, Kuikuro
Linking the past to the present, Kuikuro filmmakers tell a tale of dangers
and pleasures, of sex and betrayal, where men and women, hummingbirds
and alligators build a shared world.
With: Torkjell Leira, Brazil Programme Coordinator, The Rain Forest
Foundation Norway.
Cecilie Øien, Researcher at FAFO, Oslo. PhD in Visual anthropology and
expert in ethnographic documentary film tradition including indigenous
film production.
Espen Wæhle: Advisor, The Rain Forest Foundation Norway.
Expert on indigenous topics and ethnographic documentary film.
ACTIVISM: WHERE TO START
AND WHERE TO STOP
Following the film:
Rachel
Directed by: Simone Bitton, Belgium/
France, 2008, 101 min
Fri. 9. okt 18:30 Vika 2
What does activism mean to young and old alike in today’s world? What are
people prepared to demonstrate for? And what not? (Compare the support
for Palestine with that for the Tamils). Is there a limit to non-violent activism
such as that promoted by International Solidarity Movement and the Peace
Brigade? How do solidarity and naivety relate? After a decade of rebellion
against party politics and the importance of forums such as the World Social
Forum, it might be that there are signs of increasing arguments to be active
within the system rather than against it, for instance the success of the leftist
movements in Latin America and the democrats in USA. This debate looks
at the balance of bringing about change through direct versus arms-length
participation.
With: Dahlia Wasfi – American/Iraqi anti-war activist living in the US, Iffit
Qureshi – Scottish/Pakistani activist in Norway,
Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, Iran Human Rights Organisation and
researcher.
Organised by: Nobel Peace Centre, Films From the South
PLATFORM NORWAY/
MEXICO 2009
The Norwegian Crown Prince and Princess headed the official
state visit to Mexico in March 2009. Norwegian film and
architecture were cultural areas presented to Mexican counterparts.
At the Guadalajara Film Festival a conference was set
up between the two countries film industries and a variety of
connections were established. Films From the South festival,
being part of this initial meeting, has continued the initiative
during this year’s edition of the festival and will organise a
follow up in association with The Norwegian Film institute.
Platform Norway/Mexico 2009 will include a series of
events where Norwegian and Mexican directors, filmmakers
and audience interact.
THE REYGADAS TALKS
Carlos Reygadas holding a three day master class for
Norwegian directors, producers and scriptwriters.
A CLOSED SEMINAR
Conducted at Filmens Hus on October 13, hosted by the
Norwegian Film Institute. Bringing together Mexican
producers and directors such as Amat Escalante (Los
Bastardos), Natalia Almada (El General) and Paola Herrera
(Parque Via) with high profiled representatives of
the Norwegian film industry. Targeting possible future
co-operation between the two countries.
FILM SCREENINGS
Films from the South will screen a wide series of Mexican
films during the festival
Parque Vìa, Enrique Rivero, Competition
I’m Gonna Explode, Gerardo Naranja, New Directions
El General, Natalia Almada, Dok:Sør
Los Bastardos, Amat Escalante, Special Screenings
Sin Nombre, Cary Fukunaga, Special Screenings
The Burning Plain, Guillermo Arriaga, From festival to DVD
Rudo y Cursi, Carlos Cuarón, From festival to DVD
Japón, Carlos Reygadas, Reygadas Retrospective
Battle in Heaven, Carlos Reygadas, Reygadas Retrospective
Stellet Licht, Carlos Reygadas, Reygadas Retrospective
FILMS FROM THE SOUTH FOR SCHOOLS
FILMS FROM THE
SOUTH FOR SCHOOLS
Films from the South has since 2006 participated in
Den Kulturelle Skolesekken (a public programme for
cultural activities in schools). In 2009 we have the
pleasure continuing this project and offering pupils in
the 9th and 10th grade in the City of Oslo, film experiences
for the heart and the mind from Thursday the
8th to Thursday the 15th of October.
On weekdays during the festival there will be special
daytime screenings for pupils at Vika Kino at 10:00
and 12:30. Films from Asia, Africa and Latin America
will be screened with free admissions for pupils within
Den Kulturelle Skolesekken. Registration is available
at the website of Den Kulturelle skolesekken in Oslo,
at Fronter.
This year’s films explore topical issues concerning:
* double identity
* international politics
* the environment
* war and conflicts
Films from the South provide study-sheets and a
teaching plan that will be included in the instruction
both before and after the screening. Each film will be
introduced by a specialist in the area or a director, and
will end with a discussion that includes the pupils in
reflection around the topics presented in the film.
The project is supported by Den Kulturelle
Skolesekken in Oslo and Film & Kino.
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