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VOL. 27, NO. 30, April 04, 2008 (Chaitra 22 2064 B.S.)
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BRITISH SHORT FILM FESTIMVAL |
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Different Taste
Organized by Rare Films in association with British Council, Brit Short Film Festival brings many interesting films to Nepalese audience
By A CORRESPONDENT
For many Nepalese audience, films mean spending up to three hours time. From romance, to action and then thrillers, one can find everything in films. But, the British short films show that even films with short duration can bring about a complete story.
Unlike commercial movies, the short British films are based on real stories and portray the real life of people.
The Sheep Thief – which was based on an Indian story – was full of meanings. Directed by Asif Kapadia, The Sheep Thief was Kapadia's graduation film at the Royal College of Art and was shot in Rajasthan, India.
From professional to amateur, all kinds of people are involved in the short film making. These films have combination of professionalism and immaturity. But as they are based on real stories of human life, they always produce strong message.
"This is a good opportunity to show these kinds of films to Nepalese audiences. Short films are rare and they have their own characters," said Murray Kerr of Rare Films. Having lived in Nepal for about a year, Kerr is making a Nepali film Sick City. Based on the story of drug users, this film is shot around Thamel. "My film follows the life of drug dealers under the hold of the City's dark."
The theme was short as the films. The British short films at the exhibition - which ranged from 4 minutes to 27 minutes - have shown that it is the theme of the film which matters the most than the timing.
Other films like Joyride by Jim Gillespie had its own character. Before making Joyride, director Jim Gillespie had directed a number of documentaries for television for several years. The short film led him to directing his first feature film "I know What You Did Last Summer."
Another documentary UK Images related to innovative imagery. Directed by Martin Parr, the documentary was produced for the BBC. This was a very interesting documentary which also includes the social message.
The short films are very impressive and meaningful. Unlike long films where the directors and producers add many flavors from romance to mystery, the short films portray the reality as they are.
Directed by Christopher Nolan, Doodlebug was another interesting film. Doodlebug was made at the Film Society of University College, London when Christopher Nolan was studying English Literature. The Boy and Bicycle was another interesting Black and White film. Directed by Ridely Scott, the director uses his mother and father as actors in this film.
Telling Lies is just a 4 minute film. Written, produced and directed by Simon Ellis, this tale of modern manners and communication breakdown is told entirely in animated captions that invite the viewers to share the truth behind the soundtracks, excuses and lies.
The festival showed 16 great films.
