Filmmakers' Choice: Films to Listen

In our new series, filmmakers whose works we distribute present films, both old and new, by their filmmaking colleagues. Karø Goldt is next in line on January 9 with a set of films that are all about listening. Silent films such as BARN RUSHES by Larry Gottheim or TAILS by Paul Sharits have imagery that suggests sound, while EAUX D'ARTIFICE by Kenneth Anger and ALL MY LIFE by Bruce Baillie show the music. What is special is that the silence in the cinema means that the audience's attention can literally be heard or listened to. On top of the 16-mm film classics, Goldt will show her own videos. "Some benefits of listening are presented: as are side effects, which reflect qualities often thought of as being among the most desirable human qualities … If we want to participate, to be connected, we must learn as a priority to listen once again. We need to rediscover The Lost Art of Listening". (R. Glanville) (9.1.)