PODCAST| Matt Micucci interviews Cyril Aris, director of the documentaryThe Swing.
Director Cyril Aris presented his new documentary, The Swing, at the 53rd Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where it had its world premiere. The documentary sees him filming his grandparents in Lebanon, although the film is equally defined by its universal theme. The mix of personal story and universality is fascinating, as is the private drama which subtly unfolds throughout the film and the themes of memory, loss, aging and more that it deals with.
The Swing: Viviane and Antoine have lived together for 65 years, and while she still has her strength, he has long been bedridden. And so no one is able or has any desire to tell the weakened old man the distressing news that his beloved daughter has suddenly died. Indeed, the grief might cause his death… A heavy, lyrical portrait brightened by the warming rays of loved ones’ smiles.
Stephan Komandarev, the esteemed Bulgarian director, shares the personal motivations behind his latest film 'Blaga’s Lessons' and offers captivating insights into the intimate portrayal of societal struggles and resilience.
Chiara Mastroianni: The Protagonist of a Retrospective Honoring Her Father’s Legacy and Her Own Acclaimed Work. MoMA and Cinecittà Present:"Marcello and Chiara Mastroianni, A Family Affair"
Final Cut in Venice has been a crucial initiative since 2013, facilitating the completion of films from African nations and five Middle Eastern countries, including Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria. This year's program offers filmmakers a unique opportunity to …