02 Jan 11
I apologise for want of a better title, i am interested in essentially ethnic style films, with subtitles. If you can post any film titles that you think are worth watching please let me know, two that i have enjoyed recently were ,
Atanarjuat (the fast runner), an Inuit film based on ancient mythology
Red river (Jiarui Zhang) set in a border town between China and Vietnam, tells the story of a young girl who is mentally impaired because of what happened to her father and how the war affected ordinary people.
Any other so called ethnic films (i cannot think of a better description) i would appreciate any references 🙂
02 Jan 11
Originally posted by robbie carrobieThey just call them 'foreign films' in the US.
I apologise for want of a better title, i am interested in essentially ethnic style films, with subtitles. If you can post any film titles that you think are worth watching please let me know, two that i have enjoyed recently were ,
Atanarjuat (the fast runner), an Inuit film based on ancient mythology
Red river (Jiarui Zhang) set in a border ...[text shortened]... alled ethnic films (i cannot think of a better description) i would appreciate any references 🙂
02 Jan 11
Originally posted by robbie carrobieYou should engage with 'dantriola'...unfortunately he has no time for the public forum but he's the man for all things 'film'. French film is my limit I'm afraid..
I apologise for want of a better title, i am interested in essentially ethnic style films, with subtitles. If you can post any film titles that you think are worth watching please let me know, two that i have enjoyed recently were ,
Atanarjuat (the fast runner), an Inuit film based on ancient mythology
Red river (Jiarui Zhang) set in a border ...[text shortened]... alled ethnic films (i cannot think of a better description) i would appreciate any references 🙂
02 Jan 11
Originally posted by RevRSleekeryes French films would do. I once took some teenagers to the Glasgow Film theatre (small independent theatre mostly showing non mainstream movies) to see the surrealist 1930s version of beauty and the beast (La Belle et la Bête), Jean Cocteau. They sat threw it with minimal complaint.
You should engage with 'dantriola'...unfortunately he has no time for the public forum but he's the man for all things 'film'. French film is my limit I'm afraid..
02 Jan 11
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Originally posted by robbie carrobieSometimes it's hard finding French films with English subtitles, especially when seeking such films in the U.S. I've suggested a few to friends only for them to find with Spanish or Portuguese dubbing and likewise similar with subtitle...anything other than original. I immediately suggested finding a more 'local' French Canadian source but that didn't seem to be as obvious as it appeared to me..
yes French films would do. I once took some teenagers to the Glasgow Film theatre (small independent theatre mostly showing non mainstream movies) to see the surrealist 1930s version of beauty and the beast (La Belle et la Bête), Jean Cocteau. They sat threw it with minimal complaint.
I'd thoroughly recommend Pierre Etaix and delights such as 'The Suitor' ('Le Soupirant'😉 and 'Yoyo' from the 60's...there is a a box set that includes five works of comedy and real insight into the French psyche and culture seen through this all too overlooked genius..
How is your French by the way, I'm unsure if an English subtitled version was eventually found but I'll check if you like.. 🙂 Here is the link I sent to a friend a few months ago when the box set became available:
http://www.arteboutique.com/detailProduct.action?product.id=453721
EDIT: I nearly missed that comment of yours and the kids sitting through that film, ''They sat threw it with minimal complaint''...do I sense a degree of dry humour there 😛
06 Jan 11
Originally posted by Palynkathanks for that, its gonna be awesome!
The title of this thread made me think of this:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107376/
Latcho Drom, the historical journey of gypsy people told by the subtle differences and similarities in gypsy music from India until Spain.
http://stagevu.com/search?for=Latcho+Drom&in=Videos
06 Jan 11
Originally posted by Palynkaawesome film, well worth a viewing!
The title of this thread made me think of this:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107376/
Latcho Drom, the historical journey of gypsy people told by the subtle differences and similarities in gypsy music from India until Spain.
06 Jan 11
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Originally posted by robbie carrobieGlad you liked it, robbie. I find it wonderful, but it's a movie that can be hard to view in one sitting unless you're really in the mood for gypsy music in all its forms.
awesome film, well worth a viewing!
Edit - And if you like the music check out Taraf de Haiduks, a Romanian band of gypsy musicians who play traditional Romanian music.