Tag: iffr

  • On Tap at IFFR 2023

    On Tap at IFFR 2023

    I never know what to expect at the International Film Festival Rotterdam. The Dutch fest always provides twists and turns with a program that challenges my views on cinema.

  • A Laugh Came From There, REALLY!

    A Laugh Came From There, REALLY!

    A mockumentary from a South African filmmaker seemed a bit of a long shot. Attending a film festivals is about viewing cinema outside of one’s comfort zone. Part of the International Film Festival Rotterdam Return of the Tiger Section, Daryn’s Gym was a curious title with an unusual premise. Surprisingly, the work from director Brett […]

  • Family, Life and Excess

    Family, Life and Excess

    “Family Is Family”. A family can be a source of inspiration for artists. Morgane Dziurla-Petit’s family inspired work Excess Will Save Us is an examination of close relationship and manipulations. From a small French Village Petit points a lens at inhabitants whipped up by paranoia by far off event. However, in this story, who are […]

  • Chat Cinema Talks Living on The Fringe

    Chat Cinema talks to award-winning filmmaker Jon Alpert on his film LIFE OF CRIME. Screened at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, the work shows lives on the fringe of American Society. “Life of Crime” was screened at the International Film Festival Rotterdam.

  • IFFR 2022 Impressions

    IFFR 2022 Impressions

    A bit of mixed year for the International Film Festival Rotterdam. I have not been WOWED by the selections this year, perhaps the lock downs along with production chain problems have affected entries. Still, I managed to find some nice surprises. Stay tuned for a more complete rundown. The IFFR runs until February 6th.

  • Chat Cinema talks Shogen

    From the International Film Festival Rotterdam an interview with Actor Shogun on his unsympathetic role in Sexual Drive. How did he feel about Ramen Noodles? Click below to find out.

  • Chat Cinema talks Revenge

    I screened the short film The Women’s Revenge on the International Film Festival Rotterdam platform. The work packs a punch. Listen to the conversation with Director Su Hui Yu explain his work and influences. Click below:

  • REVENGE

    A preview if the short film The Women’s Revenge. Stay tuned for the Chat Cinema podcast from the IFFR.

  • IFFR 21 Preview

    IFFR 21 Preview

    Look out for our features on these films unspooling at the International Film Festival Rotterdam. Click on a link to enjoy a preview. Chat Cinema Podcast with the film’s directors coming soon.