I began the second day with two friends and “Corpo Celeste”—a coming-of-age story set in Calabria, Italy. Marta is the 13-year-old protagonist, who has just moved to town with her overworked mother and her mostly critical older sister. Shy Marta is sent to catechism class to make … [Read more...] about From the Sublime to . . .
Film Festival
Favorite Film So Far: Caris’ Peace
Favorite So Far—Caris’ Peace What an amazing day it was! I began my journey in Bavaria where times are tough. The glassworks, which had been the town’s major source of employment, has closed. Maria, Lena, and Waltraud, unable to repay their bank loan, are about to lose their … [Read more...] about Favorite Film So Far: Caris’ Peace
Getting Carried Away Day 2
Has it really been a year since I sat in those seats at Tower City 8 hours a day? When we're experiencing June Weather in March it adds another hurdle to investing so much time. But when you arrive, ahhh, it seems like yesterday. Had a quick conversation with Susan … [Read more...] about Getting Carried Away Day 2
Film Festival Scoop
I had two great ideas for this blog—the grant the CIFF received from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and who’s behind the initials at the end of the film descriptions in the guide. But she who hesitates is lost, and Clint O’Connor scooped me on both last … [Read more...] about Film Festival Scoop
CIFF Year 36
Where to start? Frankly, I have reviewed the films and every year, it seems to get even more difficult to make my choices. So, when I don't know what to schedule, I turn to several friends who I know have assiduously studied the program. Here are their picks the first … [Read more...] about CIFF Year 36
