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EXPRMNTL (2016)
Director: Brecht Debackere
Cast: Jonas Mekas, Agnès Varda, Harun Farocki, Birgit Hein
Runtime65 min
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Knokke, Belgium. A small mundane coastal town, home to the beau-monde. To compete with Venice and Cannes, the posh casino hosts the second ‘World Festival of Film and the Arts’ in 1949, organised in part by the Royal Cinematheque of Belgium. To celebrate cinema’s 50 year existence, they put together a side program showcasing the medium in all its shapes and forms: surrealist film, absolute film, dadaist films, abstract film,… The side program would soon become a festival in its own right: ‘EXPRMNTL’, dedicated to experimental cinema, and would become a mythical gathering of the avant-garde…
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EXPRMNTL (2016), directed by Brecht Debackere, is a documentary film that explores the history of the experimental film festival of the same name held in Knokke, Belgium in 1949. The film has been critically acclaimed for its insightful look at this influential event in avant-garde cinema, which brought together many leading experimental filmmakers of the era. While audience reception data is not available, EXPRMNTL has been recognized for its contribution to the preservation and understanding of this important chapter in film history.
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Fans of experimental and avant-garde cinema will find 'EXPRMNTL' (2016) directed by Brecht Debackere to be a captivating cinematic journey. With its innovative blend of surreal, abstract, and dadaist elements, the film offers a unique perspective on the evolution of the medium, featuring memorable performances from acclaimed actors like Jonas Mekas and Agnès Varda.