GUDISAI is an inspiring indie musical documentary that chronicles the vibrant journey of aspiring artists in the open mic scene. Set against the backdrop of Chennai's thriving music culture, the film captures heartfelt performances, personal struggles, and the transformative power of creativity. Through a series of candid interviews and electrifying live sessions, GUDISAI showcases the resilience and passion of musicians as they navigate their paths from rejection to success, highlighting the importance of community, art, and self-expression. Join us in celebrating the raw talent and unwavering spirit of indie artists as they take the stage and share their stories.
Ed Ruscha made his very first art in his native Oklahoma, but soon became attracted to Los Angeles . Curator Margit Rowell has examined his extensive body of work and created a brilliant exhibition of his seldom seen drawings. Rowell visits Ruscha in his studio, looking at new paintings with the artist, discussing his progress over the decades and asking him to comment on the many milestones in his large retrospective exhibition at MoCA in Los Angeles.
Covering a 35-year period between 1985 and 2020, ‘SMASH – The Singles’ works chronologically through the duo’s classic output, opening with their debut hit West End Girls and journeying through 2020’s Monkey Business. Select physical editions of ‘SMASH’ collect the duo’s videos on Blu-Ray for the first time, with a second disc containing bonus clips and lyric videos (including songs not featured on the audio tracklist), with a bumper 66 visuals presented in total. The remastered videos especially are a treat to behold, particularly from an act like Pet Shop Boys, for whom the image has always gone hand-in-hand with the music and serves to enhance the overall experience.
The struggles of a group of outcasts living in "Yentown", in an alternate-future Japan.
Ten years of hard work have made the young Arod Quartet one of the most brilliant of its generation. For it takes years to blend together 4 individual talents into one. Their repertoire is ranging from Mozart to Bartok, Debussy to Kurtág.
The film is about the vinyl record culture and presents a panel of stories, searches, collecting, in various locations in Rio de Janeiro.
"Legion of the Black" tells the visual story of the Black Veil Brides album "Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones." The film follows a group of rebels known as "The Wild Ones" as they defend their hearts, minds and bodies against F.E.A.R., a futuristic new world order determined to capture and imprison the rebellious clan living in a survivalist desert camp.
Setlist: One Step Closer Lying From You Somewhere I Belong No More Sorrow Papercut Points of Authority Given Up Don't Stay From the Inside Leave Out All the Rest Numb Pushing Me Away (Piano Version) Breaking the Habit In the End Crawling What I've Done Encore: The Little Things Give You Away Bleed It Out Faint
An intimate portrait of New York artist Michael Anderson during the last year of his life. The film is structured by way of Roberto Bolaño's novel 2666.
Casablanca emerged from a sensitive look (and listening) from a characteristic place on 3rd street in the center of Goiânia. With a territorial approach through a biographical perspective, the documentary tells the storys of the lives of Zardos and Iara that today allow places like Casablanca to continue to exist in a big city. On Thursdays, at 8 pm, what during the week was just a pizzeria, becomes an environment where bolero goes beyond the corners.
At a music academy, veteran Professor Victor faces challenges as he prepares to conduct his final concert with a choir of children who lack passion for music. The arrival of the academy director complicates matters, and Victor learns of his dismissal just before the performance. Determined to overcome adversity, Victor, with the help of former student Angelica and the child Albert, manages to lead the choir to a heartfelt performance, rekindling their connection with music.
Columbus indie musician and writer Miles Curtiss mounts a return to his decades-long journey through the arts while finding and fostering community.
Lang Lang returned to China in 2005-2006 for an eight-city concert and to record the Dragon Songs album. This documentary of Lang Lang's China visit offers an intimate portrait of the pianist giving masterclasses, surrounded by fans, at home with his family, and on the road.
Klaus Kinski has perhaps the most ferocious reputation of all screen actors: his volatility was documented to electrifying effect in Werner Herzog’s 1999 portrait My Best Fiend. This documentary provides further fascinating insight into the talent and the tantrums of the great man. Beset by hecklers, Kinski tries to deliver an epic monologue about the life of Christ (with whom he perhaps identifies a little too closely). The performance becomes a stand-off, as Kinski fights for control of the crowd and alters the words to bait his tormentors. Indispensable for Kinski fans, and a riveting introduction for newcomers, this is a unique document, which Variety called ‘a time capsule of societal ideals and personal demons.’
Country girl Margit sits for the artist Sándor, from Budapest. She is fascinated and charmed by him, and agrees to accompany him to the capital, so he can complete the painting there. Disillusionment sets in, however, when Sándor wins a prize with the finished portrait and loses interest in her. Margit recognizes that her true happiness lies at home, with Pista, her faithful lover.
A story about the life and work of the twentieth century artist Kazimir Malevich and his influence on world culture.
Roger Boussinot directed this episode of the French television show Italiques, which features an overview of the art and career of Fantastic Planet illustrator Roland Topor. It aired on August 8, 1974.
Afatasi The Artist is a San Francisco based mixed-media conceptual artist and futurist. Her artwork—which includes textiles and fine art tapestry, small paintings and murals, metal work and clothing design—is a continuous exploration of the intersectionality of race, culture, gender, class, and geopolitics. “I like to create these things because there were so many who weren’t allowed to live this loudly,” Afatasi says, "and I know how much better the world would be if they had.”
A woman in her daily life at home. A ballerina practicing her art. Realities mix in a remembrance of an irretrievable time.
A closer look at the new album before the world premiere of the “Lover” music video, including an exclusive live performance and Q&A