Abramorama (Firm)
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
When someone is willing to disturb the status quo and stand for the dream of a free and secure world, who will stand with them? Follow former enemy combatants, Israeli soldiers from elite units and Palestinian fighters, many of whom served years in prison, who have joined together to challenge the status quo and say enough. The film reveals their transformational journeys from soldiers committed to armed battle to nonviolent peace activists, leading...
Series
Criterion collection volume 846
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
In this essay film, multimedia artist Laurie Anderson presents a monologue touching upon her relationship with her rat terrier Lolabelle, the death of her mother, the heightening of surveillance following 9/11, and other topics.
3) Liyana
Pub. Date
[2019?]
Description
Five children (Phumlani, Nomcebo, Sibusiso, Mkhuleko, Zweli) in Eswatini (f.k.a. Swaziland) dive into their imaginations to create an original African tale about a girl on a dangerous quest, guided by legendary South African storyteller Gcina Mhlophe. Their fictional character, Liyana, is brought to life in innovative animated artwork.
"LIYANA is a genre-defying documentary that tells the story of five children in the Kingdom of Eswatini who turn...
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
"Enter the world of Ohad Naharin and the Batsheva Dance Company. A man with an extraordinary vision, Naharin is regarded as one of the most important choreographers in the world today. He is known for developing "Gaga"--a movement language that resists labels, highlights somatic experience, emphasizes improvisation, and pushes dancers to use their body in ways that are ignored or overlooked by other dance techniques. ... Mr. Gaga explores how Naharin's...