Essays | Multi-media Presentations
Vladimir Putin’s Valdai Speech at the XIII Meeting (Final Plenary Session) of the Valdai International
Lars von Trier, “Breaking the Waves” (1996) For the most part this often nihilistic film
Middle Eastern Films | Russian and Soviet Films
Channel 24 (Russia) Interview with First Lady of Syria Asma al Assad (18 October 2016) In contrast to so
Yony Leyser, “William Burroughs: Man Within” (2010) An obvious labour of love for Yony Leyser,
Kaneto Shindo, “Onibaba” (1964) An old Japanese Buddhist tale of a woman who uses a
French and French-language Films
Frédéric Doazan, “Supervenus” (2013) This 3-minute debut effort for writer / director Frédéric Doazan is a devastatingly
Guy Maddin, “My Winnipeg” (2007) An unusual blend of memoir, documentary and dark fantasy, Guy
French and French-language Films | Japanese Films
Michaël Dudok de Wiet, “The Red Turtle” (2016) God save us all from pretty packages
Noboru Iguchi, “RoboGeisha” (2009) For a film about two sisters and their love-hate relationship, “RoboGeisha”
Arabic-language Films | Middle Eastern Films
Haifaa al Mansour, “Wadjda” (2012) A heart-warming film on one girl’s desire for freedom, especially