Blank City
More than just a routine talking heads history lesson (though the Talking Heads do make an appearance), Blank City provides abundant evidence of the raw expression that propelled these artists to international acclaim and/or notoreity. Danhier also provides persuasive evidence of the films' enduring impact and continued relevance, both as provocative works of art and triumphs of no budget filmmaking. One of the great achievements of these filmmakers was their ability to thrive creatively, in spite of their complete lack of resources. Danhier and her collaborators skillfully capture the creative excitement that made this possible, pouring a similarly cash-strapped passion into their own work.
– Jonathan Doyle, Media Party
Saturday's screening of Blank City will also feature Karan Kandhari's short film HARD HAT (11 min).
A deadpan comedy about three immigrats that meet on a cash-in-hand construction job in today's London. Inspired by true events.
Sunday's screening of Blank City will also feature a short film by Ciro Altabás, A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR IMAGINARY FRIENDS (ABRIDGED) (Manual Práctico del Amigo Imaginario, 20 min).
Fernando is a shy 27 year old young man who receives the visit of an old classmate, Iratxe. This arouses jealousy in his imaginary friend, Captain Kiloton, a superhero that had stood by his side since he was a kid, and who feels their friendship is now in jeopardy…
The director of the short film will also be present at the screening.
Duration: 94 min
Dialogue: English
Age limit: K11
