Film screening; lecture about the second half of the 20th Century avant-garde (in Latvian)
Curator: Jānis Putniņš (filmmaker and theorist, LV)
A story about a personal, free, unpredictable and creative cinema that is still a source of inspiration for everyone who sees in film not passive entertainment, but a chance for an authentic experience and exploration of the limitless possibilities for diverse artistic expression. With three very different outstanding films that will be projected on 16mm.
Early Abstractions No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10. Harry Smith. 1939-1956, US, 22:00, 16mm
T,O,U,C,H,I,N,G. Paul Sharits. 1968, US, 12:00, 16mm
Clepsydra. Phil Solomon. 1992, US, 14:00, 16mm
Experimental film festival Process is taking place from the 22nd to the 25th March 2018, in Riga, Latvia; offering film screenings, live cinema performances, lectures, discussions, a photo exhibition, and other events. The festival is dedicated to analog experimental cinema, celebrating the physical medium of film in all its personal, adventurous and uncompromising forms.
Festival is organized by Baltic Analog. Supported by State Culture Capital Foundation, Riga City Council, Culture Ireland, and others.
