The Invisible Cinema

Description:

Western Front hosted a two-night screening of experimental films from New Zealand curated by Martin Rumsby as part of his cross-Canada film tour. The first night featured a selection of short films by emerging directors from Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. The second evening showcased Vincent Ward’s film In Spring One Plants Alone (1980) alongside short films by Peter Wells and Willie Keddell.  

Program:

Nov 15, 1985

Gregor Nicholas, Bodyspeak (1983). 10 min.

Joe Wylie, Te Rerenga Wairua (1984). 16 min.

Vivienne Smith and Neil Pardington, Passage: Time Out of Mind (1984).

Selected films by Len Lye. 

Nov 16, 1985

Peter Wells, Sticks and Stones. 18 min.

Willie Keddell, The Maintenance of Silence (1985). 22 min.

Vincent Ward, In Spring One Plants Alone (1980). 45 min.

Presented in partnership with Cineworks and Canadian Distribution West.