Bullfight in Okinawa
Chris Marker’s Bullfight in Okinawa is a bizarre, 4 min documentary that introduces viewers to Japan’s subterranean past time of bullfighting. Part of Markers five-film “Bestiary” series, Bullfight employs observational documentary techniques and, in particular, Marker’s camerawork is impressive — tight framed shots, free-hand pans, and quick zooms all contribute to the film’s urgent sense of tension — and, if it weren’t for the suspense inducing music, this short-gem would be damn close to pure objective documentary cinema.
Be sure not to miss this short, hidden-gem — it’s only four minutes long, and is quite the bizarre spectacle — witness the primal rage of two seemingly bull-trainers as they shout at fighting bulls.
This film is part of the Viva Documentary 2009 film series.
Playing with (2008).
Tuesday, April 7th
5:15pm @ the Michael Rabiger Center for Documentary Film.
1104 S. Wabash RM 407, Chicago, IL
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- Five Word Film Review: Sissy Boy Slap Party (2005) by Guy Maddin
- DINCA: Favorite Films of 2009: Part II
- TREES ARE DOWN (2008)
