The Lovers and the Despot By Adam Cook If you’ve done any research on the late North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il, then you know that he was a devoted cinephile. In fact, he even published a book in 1973 entitled On the Art of Cinema. He apparently had projectors in every room of his home, … Continue reading
By Adam Cook “Cinema Novo stood with the Brazilian utopia. Whether it is ugly, irregular, dirty, confusing and chaotic, it is, on the other hand, beautiful, shining and revolutionary.” – Glauber Rocha On Tuesday, August 30th, we are proud to present, along with the Vancouver Latin American Film Festival, a very special double bill of … Continue reading
