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25 Alternative 2011 TIFF Picks: Mark Cousins’ The Story of Film: An Odyssey
That long movie that TIFF likes to program every once in a while. Dauntingly time-consuming, programmers decided to give it away with free admission to all interested parties. One of the most prolific Irish thinkers, writers, critics, whatevers… the guy’s obsessive if nothing else, and this might be his grandest work of all.
#17. The Story of Film: An Odyssey
Director: Mark Cousins
Cast: From Chaplin to Cruise
Distributor: Rights Available
Buzz: That long movie that TIFF likes to program every once in a while. Dauntingly time-consuming, programmers decided to give it away with free admission to all interested parties. One of the most prolific Irish thinkers, writers, critics, whatevers… the guy’s obsessive if nothing else, and this might be his grandest work of all.
The Gist: The history of film: 1890s to present. Based on his own book, Cousins will try to find some kind of succinct thread with which to make his thesis statement. 15 hours is long, but nothing compared to the 120 years of material he had to work with.
TIFF Schedule: Monday September 12 Jackman Hall – AGO 10:00am
Tuesday September 13 Jackman Hall – AGO 10:00am
Wednesday September 14 Jackman Hall – AGO 10:00am
Thursday September 15 Jackman Hall – AGO 10:00am
Friday September 16 Jackman Hall – AGO 10:00am
Saturday September 17 TIFF Bell Lightbox 4 9:15am
Sunday September 18 TIFF Bell Lightbox 4 9:15am
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