A Slice of Blood and Honey: Experimental Cinema from Macedonia
Jul 18 - Jul 19, 2008
Sponsored by CEC Artslink
Against the struggles of economic hardship and bitter Balkan politics, Macedonia has a flourishing youth culture. NWFF Studio Director, Dave Hanagan, visited its capital, Skopje, this spring to meet filmmakers and bring back examples of their work as part of a CEC ArtsLink grant—supporting cultural exchanges between the US and Eastern Europe. Among these four programs are short films, video art and documentaries that provide a sometimes playful and sometimes jarring reality as it is seen by the eyes of Macedonia's young, contemporary artists. Macedonia is going through a unique period as it shrugs off the stifling socialist patriarchy to become a modern, cosmopolitan nation. Consciously and unconsciously, Macedonia’s emerging artists capture both the nation’s sense of curiosity and paranoia. Dave will be on-hand to present the films and discuss the significance of these artists and their emerging culture.
This program is supported by a grant from CEC ArtsLink.