Suggested Viewings from KCL Film Studies

Unfortunately I didn't have time to post this during the weekend since I was finishing two essays, but last week was amazing in terms of topics and films. It was probably one of the few in which I was fully satisfied with everything we discussed.

From the module British National Cinema: Mandy (Alexander Mackendrick, 1952). A social drama in the light of post-war England, the touching story of a deaf six-year old girl and her family, building a bridge between different generations, and opening the door on the future.

From the module Hollywood Cinema: Fatal Attraction (Adrian Lyne, 1987). First of all, I love Glenn Close, but studying this film is much different than just watching it. I invite you to watch it and pay attention to how the female characters are portrayed in relation to post-feminism. You also may want to consider Newsweek's cover in 1986: 

So, please, don't be among the ones screaming "Kill the bitch", but consider the film's context first! 

From the module Contemporary Spanish Cinema: Te doy mis ojos/Take my eyes (Icíar Bollaín, 2003). An astonishing masterpiece, I was very pleased to discover the work of Icíar Bollaín. This film is so rich, and offers a very insightful approach to the subject of domestic violence. Among the actors you will recognize some familiar faces from All About My Mother (1999, Almodovar).  Pay attention to the use of paintings within the narrative and how art strenghtens the meaning of the film. 

From the module Chinese Cinemas: Infernal Affairs (Andrew Lau and Alan Mak, 2002). Who said Chinese films are slow and boring? Forget about The Departed, this is the original version. Masculinity is such an interesting topic to discover in relation to China's tradition, so enjoy this breathtaking film.