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Jill Godmilow's, The Popovich Brothers of South Chicago chronicles life in the Serbian community of Chicago, c. 1970s. The Cycle, Dariush Mehrjui's 1978 film that helped launch Iran’s New Wave. For something completely different, look for Invisible Adversaries, part of Facets’ Limited Edition Collection of avant-garde films, experimental features, and lost documentaries. In Invisible Adversaries, avant-garde filmmaker Valie Export offers a brash look at gender politics. Finally, dance to the beat of Brazilian music with two tuneful documentaries packaged into one DVD, Afro-Latino Music: Sons of Benkos and Hands of God.
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Rare Chicago Documentary Lovingly Restored By Facets
Popovich Brothers of South Chicago
". . . filled with songs and life, with the lilting, driving, and sometimes sad music of Serbia. . . ." —Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
"The film affirms the power of music in a way that can't be done in a dozen books on folk culture, and one is left exhilarated, moved and extremely grateful." —David Denby, NEW YORKER
In a small community of steel workers, truck drivers, and teachers on the South Side of Chicago, a musical group called the Popovich Brothers maintained the traditional music and rich culture of their Serbian homeland by performing in local venues. By the 1970s, when this poignant but entertaining documentary was produced, the Popovich Brothers had been performing for almost 50 years, bringing this music to young generations eager to embrace the culture and values of their parents' native country. The brothers play with an earnest passion, making their love of the music and traditions infectious.
Popovich Brothers of South Chicago chronicles the end of an era as death and old age alter the group's members and internal dynamic. Just as the brothers preserve the traditions and culture of another time and place, so does this documentary offer a snapshot of Chicago's Serbian-American community, capturing a part of the immigrant experience. Time and progress may alter the landscape of the neighborhood . . . but the music lives on.
Popovich Brothers of South Chicago is part of Reel Chicago, a series of Chicago-based documentaries restored and released through Facets. Reel Chicago was made possible in part with support from the Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, with additional support from the Illinois Arts Council and the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
Special Features:
The Music Goes On & On, a short film
Facets Cine-Notes booklet
Popovich Brothers of South Chicago. Directed by Jill Godmilow. Cinematography by Tom Hurwitz. Sound by Chat Gunter. Produced by Ethel Raim, Martin Koenig, and Jill Godmilow for the Balkan Arts Center.
U.S./1978/Color/Fullscreen/60 mins.
Presenting The Cycle, an Iranian Classic
The Cycle
"Mehrjui is an amazingly subtle, almost self-effacing filmmaker. His style is so fluid. . .But he also understands the power of a close-up. . . ." —Amy Taubin, VILLAGE VOICE
"Dariush Mehrjui (b. 1939) appears an heir to Buñuel in such films as Baanoo (The Lady, 1999) and Dayereh mina (The Cycle , 1978)." —FILMREFERENCE.COM
"The Cycle would be an interesting film under any circumstances, but to realize that it was produced when and where it was adds an extraordinary measure of interest...a devastating picture of a country in the midst of a revolution it doesn't understand and cannot control" —Vincent Canby, THE NEW YORK TIMES
Berlin International Film Festival
FIPRESCI Prize
OCIC Award
The Cycle, Dariush Mehrjui's modern-day classic about the impact of social and political corruption, helped launch the Iranian New Wave—one of the most important film movements of the late 20th century. Produced under the Shah of Iran's regime, The Cycle was banned for several years for its harsh, cynical depiction of life among the poverty-stricken areas of Iran. In effect, it is a representation of the corruption suffered under the Shah.
Ali struggles to care for his invalid father after moving him to a Tehran hospital. With few opportunities to make money, he sells his blood on the black market of dealers who buy and sell the much-needed substance inside the hospitals. Tired of being exploited, Ali decides to join the illegal trafficking of products, rising to the top of the black market. Along the way, he becomes cold and corrupted as he sells everything from left-over food to tainted blood. The title comes from a line by 14th-century poet Hafiz: "Because of The Cycle of the universe, my heart is bleeding."
The Cycle. Dayereh Mina. Directed by Dariush Mehrjui. With Saeed Kangrani, Ezzatolah Enezami, Fourouzan, and Esmail Mohammadi. Written by Dariush Mehrjui and Gholam-Hossein Saedi. Cinematography by Houshang Baharlou. Edited by Talat Mirfendereskey. Produced by Telfilm.
Iran/1978/Color/Fullscreen/101 mins. In Persian with English subtitles.
The Strangest Science Fiction Story You'll Ever See, or Maybe the Strangest Love Story: You Decide!
Invisible Adversaries
"Export has a great understanding of film and she once more displays her usual visual precision and rigour . . . ." —DVD TIMES
". . . a tour de force of cinematic invention." —Gene Youngblood, CONTEMPORARY CINEMA
". . . a winning combination of sexual frankness and visual wit." —J. Hoberman, VILLAGE VOICE
Anna, a photographer living in Vienna, is losing her grip on her sanity just as her lover loses interest in her—or perhaps because of this. Her profound sense of loss and alienation manifests itself in her belief that space aliens are colonizing the minds of her fellow citizens, especially men, which raises the aggression level. The outside world seems and looks disjointed as her inner world falls apart in this experimental narrative in which the lines between outward reality and inner fantasy are blurred.
Original and provocative, Invisible Adversaries is a psychologically revealing and sexually frank take on gender and culture from an almost-forgotten era when women filmmakers like Valie Export readily expressed themselves in avant-garde film As part of Facets' film preservation agenda, the Facets Limited Edition series offers rare, exclusive titles in limited numbers.
Invisible Adversaries. Unsichtbare Gegner. Directed by Valie Export. With Susanne Widl and Peter Weibel. Written by Valie Export and Peter Weibel. Cinematography by Wolfgang Simon. Edited by Valie Export and Herbert Baumgartner. Produced by Valie Export Filmproduktion.
Austria/1977/Color/Fullscreen/112 mins. In German with English subtitles.
Recommended for Mature Audiences.
And the Beat Goes On. . . .
Afro-Latino Music: Sons Of Benkos and Hands Of God
"I'm originally a filmmaker, but music has always been my passion. . ." —LUCAS SILVA
"The stunning dexterity and mastery of famous Afro-Peruvian percussionist Julio 'Chocolate' Algendones are on display in this affectionate documentary [Hands Of God] about the great master." —ALLABOUTJAZZ.COM
Afro-Latino Music showcases the influence and importance of African sounds, rhythms, and beats to the music of Latin America in this two-DVD set. Sons Of Benkos reveals the evolution of Afro-Colombian music over generations while exploring the presence of African culture in Colombia. The title pays homage to Benkos, an important Black leader in the fight for freedom during the era of slavery in Colombia. The title "Sons Of Benkos" suggests the ongoing struggle for the recognition of African influences on Colombia's artistic heritage. Hands Of God tells the story of Peruvian percussionist Julio "Chocolate" Algendones, a legendary musician famous for his speed and dexterity on the cajon drum. Mixing traditional African influences with contemporary jazz, Algendones composed, taught, and performed many musical styles all over the world.
Sons Of Benkos. Los Hijos de Benkos. Written and directed by Lucas Silva. Hands Of God. Las Manos de Dios. Written, directed, and produced by Delia Ackerman. Edited by Alex Guiterrez and others.
Colombia and Peru/2003 and 2004/Color/Fullscreen/52 mins. and 54 mins. In Spanish with English subtitles.
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Rare Chicago Documentary Lovingly Restored By Facets
Popovich Brothers of South Chicago
". . . filled with songs and life, with the lilting, driving, and sometimes sad music of Serbia. . . ." —Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
"The film affirms the power of music in a way that can't be done in a dozen books on folk culture, and one is left exhilarated, moved and extremely grateful." —David Denby, NEW YORKER
In a small community of steel workers, truck drivers, and teachers on the South Side of Chicago, a musical group called the Popovich Brothers maintained the traditional music and rich culture of their Serbian homeland by performing in local venues. By the 1970s, when this poignant but entertaining documentary was produced, the Popovich Brothers had been performing for almost 50 years, bringing this music to young generations eager to embrace the culture and values of their parents' native country. The brothers play with an earnest passion, making their love of the music and traditions infectious.
Popovich Brothers of South Chicago
chronicles the end of an era as death and old age alter the group's members and internal dynamic. Just as the brothers preserve the traditions and culture of another time and place, so does this documentary offer a snapshot of Chicago's Serbian-American community, capturing a part of the immigrant experience. Time and progress may alter the landscape of the neighborhood . . . but the music lives on.Popovich Brothers of South Chicago
is part of Reel Chicago, a series of Chicago-based documentaries restored and released through Facets. Reel Chicago was made possible in part with support from the Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, with additional support from the Illinois Arts Council and the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.Special Features:
The Music Goes On & On, a short film
Facets Cine-Notes booklet
Popovich Brothers of South Chicago
. Directed by Jill Godmilow. Cinematography by Tom Hurwitz. Sound by Chat Gunter. Produced by Ethel Raim, Martin Koenig, and Jill Godmilow for the Balkan Arts Center.U.S./1978/Color/Fullscreen/60 mins.
Presenting The Cycle, an Iranian Classic
The Cycle
"Mehrjui is an amazingly subtle, almost self-effacing filmmaker. His style is so fluid. . .But he also understands the power of a close-up. . . ." —Amy Taubin, VILLAGE VOICE
"Dariush Mehrjui (b. 1939) appears an heir to Buñuel in such films as Baanoo (The Lady, 1999) and Dayereh mina (The Cycle , 1978)." —FILMREFERENCE.COM
"The Cycle would be an interesting film under any circumstances, but to realize that it was produced when and where it was adds an extraordinary measure of interest...a devastating picture of a country in the midst of a revolution it doesn't understand and cannot control" —Vincent Canby, THE NEW YORK TIMES
Berlin International Film Festival
FIPRESCI Prize
OCIC Award
The Cycle, Dariush Mehrjui's modern-day classic about the impact of social and political corruption, helped launch the Iranian New Wave—one of the most important film movements of the late 20th century. Produced under the Shah of Iran's regime, The Cycle was banned for several years for its harsh, cynical depiction of life among the poverty-stricken areas of Iran. In effect, it is a representation of the corruption suffered under the Shah.
Ali struggles to care for his invalid father after moving him to a Tehran hospital. With few opportunities to make money, he sells his blood on the black market of dealers who buy and sell the much-needed substance inside the hospitals. Tired of being exploited, Ali decides to join the illegal trafficking of products, rising to the top of the black market. Along the way, he becomes cold and corrupted as he sells everything from left-over food to tainted blood. The title comes from a line by 14th-century poet Hafiz: "Because of The Cycle of the universe, my heart is bleeding."
The Cycle. Dayereh Mina. Directed by Dariush Mehrjui. With Saeed Kangrani, Ezzatolah Enezami, Fourouzan, and Esmail Mohammadi. Written by Dariush Mehrjui and Gholam-Hossein Saedi. Cinematography by Houshang Baharlou. Edited by Talat Mirfendereskey. Produced by Telfilm.
Iran/1978/Color/Fullscreen/101 mins. In Persian with English subtitles.
The Strangest Science Fiction Story You'll Ever See, or Maybe the Strangest Love Story: You Decide!
Invisible Adversaries
"Export has a great understanding of film and she once more displays her usual visual precision and rigour . . . ." —DVD TIMES
". . . a tour de force of cinematic invention." —Gene Youngblood, CONTEMPORARY CINEMA
". . . a winning combination of sexual frankness and visual wit." —J. Hoberman, VILLAGE VOICE
Anna, a photographer living in Vienna, is losing her grip on her sanity just as her lover loses interest in her—or perhaps because of this. Her profound sense of loss and alienation manifests itself in her belief that space aliens are colonizing the minds of her fellow citizens, especially men, which raises the aggression level. The outside world seems and looks disjointed as her inner world falls apart in this experimental narrative in which the lines between outward reality and inner fantasy are blurred.
Original and provocative, Invisible Adversaries is a psychologically revealing and sexually frank take on gender and culture from an almost-forgotten era when women filmmakers like Valie Export readily expressed themselves in avant-garde film As part of Facets' film preservation agenda, the Facets Limited Edition series offers rare, exclusive titles in limited numbers.
Invisible Adversaries. Unsichtbare Gegner. Directed by Valie Export. With Susanne Widl and Peter Weibel. Written by Valie Export and Peter Weibel. Cinematography by Wolfgang Simon. Edited by Valie Export and Herbert Baumgartner. Produced by Valie Export Filmproduktion.
Austria/1977/Color/Fullscreen/112 mins. In German with English subtitles.
Recommended for Mature Audiences.
And the Beat Goes On. . . .
Afro-Latino Music: Sons Of Benkos and Hands Of God
"I'm originally a filmmaker, but music has always been my passion. . ." —LUCAS SILVA
"The stunning dexterity and mastery of famous Afro-Peruvian percussionist Julio 'Chocolate' Algendones are on display in this affectionate documentary [Hands Of God] about the great master." —ALLABOUTJAZZ.COM
Afro-Latino Music showcases the influence and importance of African sounds, rhythms, and beats to the music of Latin America in this two-DVD set. Sons Of Benkos reveals the evolution of Afro-Colombian music over generations while exploring the presence of African culture in Colombia. The title pays homage to Benkos, an important Black leader in the fight for freedom during the era of slavery in Colombia. The title "Sons Of Benkos" suggests the ongoing struggle for the recognition of African influences on Colombia's artistic heritage. Hands Of God tells the story of Peruvian percussionist Julio "Chocolate" Algendones, a legendary musician famous for his speed and dexterity on the cajon drum. Mixing traditional African influences with contemporary jazz, Algendones composed, taught, and performed many musical styles all over the world.
Sons Of Benkos. Los Hijos de Benkos. Written and directed by Lucas Silva. Hands Of God. Las Manos de Dios. Written, directed, and produced by Delia Ackerman. Edited by Alex Guiterrez and others.
Colombia and Peru/2003 and 2004/Color/Fullscreen/52 mins. and 54 mins. In Spanish with English subtitles.
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