5 Questions #15: The director of THE MOTHER OF ALL LIES, Morocco's nomination for the Oscar and winner of Cannes' Un Certain Regard's director award, now premiering in the US at Sundance
Makes me very curious. Sounds like a very sincere effort to climb out of Plato's Cave. I have been watching movies about morally ambiguous heroes who are not even heroes, this offers what may be the opposite end of the spectrum.
The synopsis is very interesting, the trailer like most trailers - terrible (feels like some coder gets the trailer job, when this mini tiktok version promoting the film is crucial, brings an injustice or an intrigue). Will go on the synopsis and your recommendation. I wrote similar on a father in laws and a grandmother in laws plight, saw jodorowskys' last two films which provoked a writing. My own family and nation go back 100 yrs for these deeper wounds - uprising 1916 and civil war 1920s. We travel timelines and attract what we need, this post, maybe film resonates, calling the question closer. For all past is in clear view now, strange times have found us. Cheers Ted.
Not sure origin of the expression, “A writer writes.” But reminds me of the same principle. And a teacher teaches. Can’t not. When you’re born to it, it will come out of you whether planned or not. 😊
It is a lot of work to do a documentary like this. If it took ten years to do, it must have been a necessity for the filmmaker. I spent 3 1/2 years on a documentary, and it ended when the cinematographer and editor passed away and the pandemic shut everything down. This trailer shows some beautiful, artistic shots, and the ghost of a story. Fascinating...
"Becoming an artist is not a decision, it's a necessity." Have been loving this series - the heart and meaning and purpose is coming through in lots of them and that feels rare.
Just noticed that the line that resonated with me is also the headline. I feel foolish. But still - it properly hit me this morning and the whole interview is really honest and creatively powerful.
Makes me very curious. Sounds like a very sincere effort to climb out of Plato's Cave. I have been watching movies about morally ambiguous heroes who are not even heroes, this offers what may be the opposite end of the spectrum.
Wow, love this one. Asmae’s film looks incredible. Thanks for introducing me to it and her work in general!
People recognize truth whatever culture. Art truly is the universal thread.
The synopsis is very interesting, the trailer like most trailers - terrible (feels like some coder gets the trailer job, when this mini tiktok version promoting the film is crucial, brings an injustice or an intrigue). Will go on the synopsis and your recommendation. I wrote similar on a father in laws and a grandmother in laws plight, saw jodorowskys' last two films which provoked a writing. My own family and nation go back 100 yrs for these deeper wounds - uprising 1916 and civil war 1920s. We travel timelines and attract what we need, this post, maybe film resonates, calling the question closer. For all past is in clear view now, strange times have found us. Cheers Ted.
Not sure origin of the expression, “A writer writes.” But reminds me of the same principle. And a teacher teaches. Can’t not. When you’re born to it, it will come out of you whether planned or not. 😊
It is a lot of work to do a documentary like this. If it took ten years to do, it must have been a necessity for the filmmaker. I spent 3 1/2 years on a documentary, and it ended when the cinematographer and editor passed away and the pandemic shut everything down. This trailer shows some beautiful, artistic shots, and the ghost of a story. Fascinating...
"Becoming an artist is not a decision, it's a necessity." Have been loving this series - the heart and meaning and purpose is coming through in lots of them and that feels rare.
Just noticed that the line that resonated with me is also the headline. I feel foolish. But still - it properly hit me this morning and the whole interview is really honest and creatively powerful.