Newly restored, this heartfelt gem is “mumblecore” filmmaker Andrew Bujalski’s follow-up to the cult favorite Funny Ha Ha. With characters who are at their most honest when struggling to find the right words, it’s a funny and observant slice-of-life story shot in beautifully colorful 16mm.
A Herzogian work of gonzo filmmaking, John Maringouin’s debut fiction feature dives into the absurd world of modern Chinese commerce. Mostly shot in public spaces with handheld cameras, Ghostbox Cowboy is a surreal dark comedy fueled by an untamed performance from indie director David Zellner.
Mit Filmen wie Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter schufen die Gebrüder Zellner einige der inspiriertesten Beiträge zum amerikanischen Indipendent-Kino der letzten Jahre. Kid-Thing wirft einen Blick in die dunkleren Ecken der Kindheit, vor denen die meisten Coming-of-Age-Geschichten zurückschrecken.
We’re pleased to begin a new series of gems of contemporary American indie cinema, courtesy of Brooklyn-based label Factory 25! Kicking it off is Cam Archer’s Shit Year, a show-biz head trip with one foot in Warhol, one in Fellini, and a raw, unexpected lead performance by Ellen Barkin.
