I Am Not a Rock Star
Sound + Vision 2013
July 26 - August 1, 2013
Director Bobbi Jo Hart and subject Marika Bournaki in person for Q&A!
Bobby Jo Hart tracks the development of Canadian pianist Marika Bournaki from a 12-year-old gifted piano student to a 20-year-old professional, and a young woman who is as complex and strong as she is talented.
Director Bobbi Jo Hart and subject Marika Bournaki in person for Q&A!
The director follows her subject, Canadian pianist Marika Bournaki, for eight years, watching her development from a 12-year-old gifted piano student to a 20-year-old professional. It’s fascinating to watch the process behind the scenes, but this is equally the story of a young girl growing up, finding her own voice, and learning to take charge of her life. Hart’s patience with her subject pays off as the unfolding story reveals a young woman who is as complex and strong as she is talented.
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Lucrecia Martel on Our Land (Nuestra Tierra), the Filmmaker’s First Feature Documentary
On the latest episode of FLC Luminaries, our video series that spotlights talent at all levels of the filmmaking process who uplift the art and craft of cinema, Our Land (Nuestra Tierra) director Lucrecia Martel discusses her expansive and enlightening first feature documentary.
Carla Simón on Her Poignantly Autobiographical Romería
This week we’re excited to present a conversation from the 63rd New York Film Festival with Romería director Carla Simón, moderated by NYFF Main Slate selection committee member Florence Almozini.
