From a mix of didactism and politics to perceptions about photography, German filmmaker Harun Farocki’s interests, as found on screen, are varied. And this February, Kolkata will be entreated to glimpses of the maverick filmmaker’s talents. Haruki has extensively worked on short experimental documentaries and most of his films are on the same lines. The viewers, it seems, will be in for a lessons in precision as Farocki’s shortest film to be screened, Inextinguishable Fire, will be of just 25 minutes. One can look forward to the Inextinguishable Fire, the first film Farocki made after leaving school. The film document’s the filmmaker’s interesting take on political agitation. While Still Life will have the director lead the viewer’s to the world of classic 16th and 17th century paintings, Prison Pictures delves into film history and explores the depiction of prison in 100 years of film history. To add to the experience, the filmmaker will be present during the screenings at Max Mueller Bhavan. He will introduce the viewers to the films and after the screening, the latter will be interacting with the filmmaker. Viewers will be able to share ideas and opinions about the films and their concerns with the German prodigy.
The retrospective will be on at the Max Mueller Bhavan from February 4 to 6.
