Cambridge Film Festival 2010 Brochure

Saturday 18 September, 9.00pm Queen’s Building, Emmanuel
College | Tuesday 21 September, 1.30pm Arts Picturehouse
GENIUS WITHIN: THE INNER
LIFE OF GLENN GOULD (CFF PG)
Directors: Michèle Hozer, Peter Raymont. Canada 2009. 108 mins.
A fascinating cinematic portrait of one of the most renowned
Canadian classical pianists of the 20th century. This
documentary opens up the eccentric world of Glenn Gould
using much never-before seen footage such as photographs
and excerpts from his private home recordings and diaries, as
well as personal memories from his most intimate friends and
lovers. Casting light on the artist’s controversial idiosyncrasy,
the directors demystify the myth behind the man. An intimate
exploration of his shadowy and odd character, Gould is
eventually portrayed as a tragic hero that lets us – through him
– explore the greatest virtues in humanity, but also the darkest
of fears and flaws: in other words everything. It’s a story that
makes us fundamentally human, in all our triumphs and frailties.
Print Source: Verve Pictures
Sunday 19 September, 6.00pm
Hoi Polloi Present
HUGH HUGHES: HOW I GOT
HERE (PG)
Director: Hugh Hughes. UK 2010. 75 mins.
Artist, comedian and story-teller Hugh Hughes has captivated
audiences the world over with his stage shows, Floating, Story of
a Rabbit and 360. Now, in association with the Hoi Polloi theatre
company, the Festival presents Hugh’s very first film, a rollercoaster
ride through his life as an entertainer. Charting his rise
from emerging artist in Anglesey to award-winning performer at
the Edinburgh Fringe and beyond, Hugh reflects on his incredible
journey so far - not forgetting to catch up with friends and
family along the way. The screening will be introduced by the
man himself and preceded by a selection of excerpts from his
chaotic life, with a question and answer session afterwards.
Print source: Courtesy of the filmmakers
Thursday 16 September, 10.15pm |
Saturday 18 September, 12.30pm
HUMAN TERRAIN
(CFF 15)
Directors: James Der Derian, David Udris, Michael Udris. USA 2010. 82 mins.
In 2005, the US army formulated a controversial
counterinsurgency plan which marked a radical shift in policy
regarding the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The Human Terrain
initiative enlists experts in social sciences to work alongside
combat brigades, conducting research into their localities in
order to promote cultural understanding. Gaining rare access
to the training camps, the filmmakers offer blistering insight
into the implications of the strategy, analysing the problem of
what happens when war becomes academic. A second strand of
narrative emerges as a result of a tragedy during the making
of the documentary - Michael Bhatia, a brilliant recruit and
close friend of the directors, was killed in a roadside bombing in
Afghanistan. Personal merges with political to produce a work of
searing intelligence and honesty.
Print source: Courtesy of the filmmakers
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