March 2024 brings an exciting array of films to Kino Film Collection, showcasing a diverse range of storytelling that promises to captivate, challenge, and inspire viewers. From groundbreaking documentaries to avant-garde narratives, this month’s streaming highlights are a testament to the power of cinema in exploring the human condition, artistic innovation, and the complexities of history and identity.
March 7 Highlights:
- Beyond the Visible: Hilma af Klint (Dir. Halina Dyrschka): Dive into the life of Hilma af Klint, a pioneering abstract artist whose groundbreaking work predates the recognized inception of abstract art. This documentary not only celebrates af Klint’s remarkable contributions but also examines the historical oversight of her achievements due to the prevailing patriarchal and capitalistic biases of the art world.
- Flaming Ears (Dir. A. Hans Scheirl, Dietmar Schipek, Ursula Puerrer): Set in a post-apocalyptic year 2700, “Flaming Ears” is a pop sci-fi lesbian spectacle that navigates the lives of three women in the dystopian city of Asche. Known for its underground flair, Super 8 cinematography, and its disruption of traditional narrative forms, this film is a visual and thematic exploration of genre, identity, and rebellion.
March 14 Highlights:
- Viva (Dir. Anna Biller): Engage with the erotically charged and hallucinatory world of “Viva,” where a journey into the psychological and sexual manipulations of a mysterious figure leads a group of French students into a surreal adventure, spurred by the ingestion of a “fear powder.”
- T.S. Eliot’s Four Quartets (Dir. Sophie Fiennes): Experience Ralph Fiennes’ masterful recitation of T.S. Eliot’s “Four Quartets,” a poetic odyssey into the essence of human existence. Filmed during a poignant London stage performance, this work resonates with the uncertainties of our current era, mirroring the poem’s original post-WWII context.
March 21 Highlights:
- Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen (Dir. Daniel Raim): Narrated by Jeff Goldblum, this documentary offers an intimate look at the making of “Fiddler on the Roof,” capturing the creative challenges and triumphs faced by director Norman Jewison in bringing this iconic story to cinematic life.
- Ballad of Little Jo (Dir. Maggie Greenwald): Inspired by a true story, this film reimagines the western genre through the story of Josephine, a woman who disguises herself as a man in the American frontier. A tale of survival, identity, and forbidden love, “Ballad of Little Jo” challenges traditional narratives with its feminist perspective.
March 28 Highlights:
- Hold Me Tight (Dir. Mathieu Amalric): Vicky Krieps delivers a compelling performance as Clarisse, a woman whose mysterious departure from her family sets the stage for a narrative of self-discovery and familial resilience, directed with inventive flair by Mathieu Amalric.
- Eden and After (Dir. Alain Robbe-Grillet): Revisit the darkly erotic universe of Alain Robbe-Grillet in “Eden and After,” a tale of psychological intrigue and sensual exploration that follows French students into a labyrinth of desire and illusion, triggered by a mysterious substance.
March on Kino Film Collection is a journey through visionary films that defy genres, celebrate artistic milestones, and delve into the depths of storytelling.
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