Apologies for the quality of the images in this blog post and in some others. It is appropriate to mention at this point that many of the films on this site have been a struggle to track down, particularly with English subtitles. I have often opted to watch them in their native language, presented in very poor condition online. But I do what I can because it is my passion - I love the films of Eastern Europe and believe that they deserve more attention than they receive. It still frustrates me greatly when I see popular releases at the cinema that mimic techniques and ideas from these more obscure films that no one even knows about. This post is a celebration of all of the filmmakers that continue to make beautiful and innovative art with limited money and recognition.
Eastern European cinema is a diverse subject that has been scarcely regarded, especially compared to other world cinemas. From screen analysis to personal accounts, this blog is a meditation on Eastern European cultural values with emphasis on totalitarian iconography and other clandestine ciphers that have become motifs across the films of Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Poland, Russia, Czech Republic and East Germany.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Visual Diary: Maddalena (1971) Jerzy Kawalerowicz
By Olivia Maria Hărşan
Apologies for the quality of the images in this blog post and in some others. It is appropriate to mention at this point that many of the films on this site have been a struggle to track down, particularly with English subtitles. I have often opted to watch them in their native language, presented in very poor condition online. But I do what I can because it is my passion - I love the films of Eastern Europe and believe that they deserve more attention than they receive. It still frustrates me greatly when I see popular releases at the cinema that mimic techniques and ideas from these more obscure films that no one even knows about. This post is a celebration of all of the filmmakers that continue to make beautiful and innovative art with limited money and recognition.
Apologies for the quality of the images in this blog post and in some others. It is appropriate to mention at this point that many of the films on this site have been a struggle to track down, particularly with English subtitles. I have often opted to watch them in their native language, presented in very poor condition online. But I do what I can because it is my passion - I love the films of Eastern Europe and believe that they deserve more attention than they receive. It still frustrates me greatly when I see popular releases at the cinema that mimic techniques and ideas from these more obscure films that no one even knows about. This post is a celebration of all of the filmmakers that continue to make beautiful and innovative art with limited money and recognition.
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