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Women Make Film: A New Road Movie Through Cinema Part 2
Mark Cousins' epic journey continues with focuses on movement, simplicity of style, the story of films about children, dreams, the power of the close-up.
Director: Mark Cousins
Overview
The journey continues in a wide-ranging programme that focuses on movement, simplicity of style, the story of films about children, dreams, the power of the close-up and the way discovery and revelation shape some of cinemaβs most iconic moments. A lavish feast of rare clips are woven together likes pearls on a string as we are encouraged to appreciate the skill of Andrea Arnoldβs American Honey, Sabina Sumarβs Silent Waters, Alice Guyβs Madamβs Cravings, Maya Derenβs Meshes Of The Afternoon, Aparna Senβs 36 Chowringhee Lane and many, many others.
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