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Karel Lamac – Die vom Rummelplatz AKA Folks from the Fun Fair (1930)
Talented Anny returns to her struggling family which run a little venue at the town fair. She not only enchants artist Hannes and singer Ordini but also agent Horbes who hires them for the celebrated...
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Jean Grémillon – La dolorosa (1934)
This is Jean Grémillons version of José Serrano’s zarzuela, shot in Spain, complete with songs. A fascinating example of Grémillon’s lifelong attempt to engage music and cinema. Our Lady of Sorrows...
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Stuart Pound – Codex (1979)
Quote: London is cut up and manipulated in this highly structured, emotionally compelling piece about the UK’s capital city and its capacity to alienate and atomise people. Images printed using...
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Vincente Minnelli – I Dood It (1943)
Vincente Minnelli’s second musical for MGM, released seven months after his feature debut Cabin in the Sky. The stars of the film are popular radio and film comedian Red Skelton and dance legend...
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Mura Dehn – The Spirit Moves: A History of Black Social Dance on Film (1982)
A three part archival film documentary that traces the evolution of African American dance. Pt. 1: First half of the 20th Century; Pt. 2: Savoy Ballroom of Harlem; Pt. 3: Postwar era. “The Spirit...
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Ladislav Rychman – Starci na chmelu AKA The Hop Pickers (1964)
This Czech musical deals with adolescent morality and bureaucracy without being heavy handed. Under school supervision, a group of pre-teen boys and girls are busy picking hops. One boy who seeks...
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Carlos Saura – El rey de todo el mundo AKA The King of all the World (2021)
A musical in which the folkloric tradition of the music and dance of Mexico is taken up. Recovering the connection that existed between Spain and Mexico, with new and modern versions....
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Henry Koster – Peter (1934)
Producer Joe Pasternak was making “Deanna Durbin pictures” long before he’d discovered Durbin – and indeed, long before he’d left Hungary. Pasternak’s 1935 musical “Peter” stars Franciska Gaal as Eva,...
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Charles Atlas – Turning (2012)
In 2006 Antony and the Johnsons and Charles Atlas took their collaborative performance Turning to major cities in Europe. This documentary film explores the heart of that performance. This short...
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Charles Walters – High Society (1956)
Synopsis: With socialite Tracy Lord about to remarry, her ex-husband – with the help of a sympathetic reporter – has 48 hours to convince her that she really still loves him....
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