Films Bestiaire (Denis Coté) November 17, 2013 by Nadin Mai 8 Comments Thanks to a reader of my blog, who made me aware of another slow film, I had the chance to dive into a hugely photographic... Read More
Films Literally Distant November 9, 2013 by Nadin Mai 4 Comments Sometimes you only have to be patient. Patience is a virtue, and without patience you can't endure a slow film. Or waiting for a slow film,... Read More
Films A long Lav Diaz Taster November 3, 2013 by Nadin Mai 1 Comment I have mentioned the films by Filipino director Lav Diaz several times in the past, and I also said that his films, amongst many other... Read More
Films Research Third (Slow) Cinema October 27, 2013 by Nadin Mai 1 Comment In my last post, I hinted at the peculiar phenomenon that quite a substantial amount of slow films are made in third world countries, or... Read More
Films Research The River Used to be a Man October 19, 2013 by Nadin Mai No Comments It's been a while that I watched a good slow film. My head rarely thinks ouside Lav Diaz's films at the moment. I'm trying to... Read More
Films Eulogy to Slowness September 29, 2013 by Nadin Mai 4 Comments I was fortunate enough to be able to watch Letters from the Desert (Eulogy to Slowness) yesterday. It's a poetic documentary by Italian director Michela... Read More
Films Slow Cinema at London Film Festival September 4, 2013 by Nadin Mai 7 Comments The line up for this year’s London Film Festival has ben revealed, and it looks as though it’s going to be a strong and slow... Read More
Films Misc Research Lav Diaz Official Website August 31, 2013 by Nadin Mai 10 Comments This is a short blog post to promote the new, official website of slow-film director Lav Diaz from the Philippines. If you’re interested in his... Read More
Films Research Mainstream Slow Cinema August 18, 2013 by Nadin Mai 2 Comments Two terms that do not go together. I'm well aware of this. But a thought occurred to me last night, which, to be honest, has... Read More
Films Research Norte – A Verdict August 2, 2013 by Nadin Mai 9 Comments I was in the privileged position to be able to watch Lav Diaz's latest film Norte, which was nominated in the category Un Certain Regard... Read More