Saturday, 2 November 2013

Suggested Viewings for the Weekend - KCL Film Studies

From the module British National Cinema: The Red Shoes (Powell and Pressburger, 1948). If you love ballet and fairytale prepare yourself to be enchanted in this tale of life and art becoming one.


From the module Hollywood Cinema: The Dark Knight (Christopher Nolan, 2008). One of the most successful franchises of our time, and, nevertheless, Heath Ledger's last appearance and awesome performance as The Joker.


From the module Contemporary Spanish Cinema: Pan's Labyrinth (Guillermo del Toro, 2006). The magic, the history, del Toro's beautiful camera work and aesthetic guides the viewers through an emotional, complex and rich expericence, enjoyable on many different levels.

From the module Chinese Cinemas: Two Stage Sisters (Jin Xie, 1964). An example of Maoist socialist cinema focusing on women, a consideration of female friendship and women power, and perfect for Chinese opera lovers.




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