rapture ( french : la fleur de l'âge ) is a 1965 french-american film directed by john guillermin , and starring melvyn douglas , patricia gozzi , and dean stockwell .

rapture ( 1965 film )

his other body of work included 1976 ' s king kong , the blue max , sheena and 1965 ' s rapture .
( 1965 ) he anchored his score with his signature radiance but added elements of suspense and discordance in keeping with the needs of the film .
there are no critic reviews yet for rapture . keep checking rotten tomatoes for updates !
rapture is an intense and sometimes disturbing coming - of - age story based on the novel , rapture in my rags , by the english author phyllis hastings , its location being transposed for the film to the coast of brittany although the dialogue is in english .
we’d love your help . let us know what’s wrong with this preview of rapture by phyllis hastings .
pauline kael , “the come - dressed - as - the - sick - soul - of - europe parties : la notte , last year at marienbad , la dolce vita , ” in i lost it at the movies : film writings , 1954 - 1965 ( boston : little , brown ; 1965 ) , pp . 161 - 175 .
after falling hard for the 1965 film version of rapture , i decided to seek out the book that inspired it . because i had a feeling the book would be a bit of a pulp romance and perhaps not terribly well written , and because the film means so much to me , i decided to wait to read it until i ' d seen the film several times - - until my experience and understanding of the film couldn ' t be changed by reading the book . i ' m glad i made that decision . as i ' d suspected , the book is a bit of a pulp romance , and
2004 saw the birth of the new masters of cinema series , a specially curated dvd and blu - ray collection of classic and world cinema . since then they’ve released hundreds of dvds and blu - rays of some of the world’s finest movies , many of which we at louder than war have reviewed . today we bring you our review of john guillermin’s classic 1965 french / american film rapture .
the film was the 11th most popular movie at the british box office in 1962 .
future learning and skills – giving everyone the opportunity to build a lifelong relationship with film .
the only thing that i didn ' t like about this film was the fact that this was patricia gozzi ' s second & last film . what a tragic waste of such talent !
gorgeous 1080p presentation of the film in its original 2 . 35 : 1 ' scope aspect ratio
founded in 1999 , senses of cinema is one of the first online film journals of its kind and has set the standard for professional , high quality film - related content on the internet .
( 1965 ) is one of the most sadly neglected studio movies of the 1960s , which is perhaps down to its peculiar plot and its inability to be pigeon holed in any particular genre . atmospheric , haunting and given a strikingly beautiful aesthetic by cinematographer marcel grignon , rapture tells the unusual story of 15 year old teenager , agnes , played with wondrous perfection by patricia gozzi .
is a complex gem of a film . every piece of the film works masterfully , and yet it had mostly fallen off the face of the earth until twilight time licensed it for release on blu - ray . there are a number of reasons that the film might have disappeared . it luxuriates in tricky morality . the main characters each ensconce themselves in unhealthy relationships , whether is is father - daughter , lovers , or otherwise . it seems to me that the film was simply so far ahead of its time that it had no place in 1965 , but thank goodness it has reappeared and is ripe for critical rediscovery .
this film is not currently playing on mubi but 30 other great films are . see what’s now showing
twilight time ' s blu - ray doesn ' t boast any extras which is a bit frustrating because , if ever a film called out for a commentary track by film scholars , this is it . the movie ' s outstanding b & w cinematography looks great and georges delerue ' s marvelous score is a joy to listen to . julie kirgo ' s excellent liner notes explain that patricia gozzi sacrificed a promising film career by going into self - imposed retirement at an early age . a pity because her work in this film was oscar - worthy and she could have had a brilliant career . rapture is a remarkable film on many levels . put it on your
must see
list .
she ended the message writing :
sadly but proudly , i am mary guillermin , widow of a wonderful man - sensitive and passionate , full of a fierce rapture himself .
those who did manage to see rapture over the years have generally remained passionate about it and no wonder , there’s much to recommend the film from the creative camerawork to the score by georges delerue . undoubtedly , though , the best thing about it is the spellbinding performance of patricia gozzi , who had attracted attention after her performance on sundays and cybele , which won the oscar for best foreign language film in 1962 .
the tomatometer score — based on the opinions of hundreds of film and television critics — is a trusted measurement of critical recommendation for millions of fans . it represents the percentage of professional critic reviews that are positive for a given film or television show .
about time that became available . an excellent film with great acting . a first class service from the seller . well recommended .
if you know the director john guillermin through his work on movies like the towering inferno and shaft in africa , then you’re in for a surprise here . rapture is unlike anything he directed before or since , an art house fairy tale that owes a debt to both the french new wave and to the frequently bleak cinema of ingmar bergman . it’s also the director’s personal favourite of his numerous films and it’s astonishing to think that after being shown at some film festivals in the mid 1960s and gaining some very limited screen time thereafter that rapture inexplicably fell into a long obscurity .
wrote ,
this film is hard to swallow , but the nonstop action helps cover up the gaping holes in the plot .
. . . masterpiece which i saw the night after seeing another wonderful film , sundays and cybele ( for which i have . . .
after rapture , patricia gozzi would make only one more film for the big screen , la grabuge ( hung up ) , which also sadly fell into obscurity . her decision to step out of the spotlight of acting to raise children was a big loss to cinema as she displays here the potential to go on and become one of the most compelling actors of her generation .
psychologically disturbing and morally troubling – especially when agnes is shown to clearly desire a relationship with a man who is almost twice her age , rapture is a remarkable rediscovery with notable performances all round – douglas and stockwell are superb here too – and guillermin’s direction is always totally assured as is the crisp black and white cinematography of marcel grignon , who shot the film in cinemascope .
shifting of tectonic plates dooms japan : japan sinks ( 2006 , jp . ) ( aka nihon chinbotsu ) - a remake of the 1973 film
until only a few days ago i hadn’t even heard of rapture , or la fleur de l’âge , to give it its french title , but at a time of the cinematic calendar when a succession of ‘unmissable’ blockbusters traditionally send the hollywood publicity machine into overdrive , this can be a refreshing way to see a film : no overblown hype , no preconceived ideas and no real expectations .
while the three adult leads all give very fine performances , the real star of the show is young patricia gozzi , who gives a remarkably nuanced performance as the rag tag young girl who wants so desperately to be loved . joseph plays the women against each other and beds both . he seems to develop a genuine affection for agnes and tries to convince her that her alleged mental problems are easily curable - if she will just get away from her dominating father , who continues to degrade and belittle her . the ill - fated love affair between convict and teen is handled with remarkable candor for 1965 , complete with bedroom scenes that leave little doubt that joseph is engaging in sex with an underage girl . the fact that fox backed this film speaks well for the studio , because rapture is the kind of film that major studios rarely went near .
video : 1080p high definition / 2 . 35 : 1 . audio : english / mono . special features : isolated score track . rt : 104 minutes . 1965 / b & w . not rated . region free . limited edition of 3 , 000 units . exclusive distribution for twilight time provided by screen archives entertainment .
rapture is presented for the first time on home video in the uk in a new high - definition restoration , released in a stunning blu - ray presentation as part of a dual format ( blu - ray & dvd ) edition on 28 july 2014 .
it was recommended quite awhile before i finally had the chance to see guillermin’s spellbinding 1965 feature that i go in knowing as little as possible , and i will , accordingly , do as little as possible to discuss the plot of the film here . the film doesn’t have any “twists” per se , and it doesn’t really do much of anything that isn’t perfectly in accordance with the type of film it establishes itself to be rather quickly . and yet there is a distinct pleasure to watch this psychologically warped fairy tale develop . there’s nothing overtly fantastic at play , and yet it feels otherworldly , teetering on the edge of mania without unraveling its tightly - wound core . the opening , pre - title sequence alone is uncommonly unexpected , jarring , and commanding , a quartet of repressed personalities on the verge of explosion .
extras : a highly informative commentary with film historians nick redmon and julie kirgo , a booklet featuring an essay by critic mike sutton ; vintage stills and more .
an international co - production made on location along the brittany coastline , rapture is one of the most remarkable coming - of - age films ever made , and with its vivid atmosphere and emotional acuity is one of the most striking and neglected studio projects of the 1960s .
i can not overstate how great a film this is . tremendously inspired , moving and blindingly powerful so much as to expend memories of other films which are . . .
it also went on to win three oscars , a bafta and two golden globes . in 1980 he also won the evening standard british film award for death on the nile .
michelangelo antonioni , “my film , ” l’humanite february 26 , 1961 , trans . nicholas elliott , archived on the criterion collection website , november 4 , 2013 , < urltoken > .
a message posted on twilight time ' s facebook page read :
i had got to know him a bit in recent years when we released his lost gem rapture on blu - ray . he was , even in his 80s , an irrepressible life - force , funny , cantankerous , profane , sophisticated , urbane .
the lead actress , patricia gozzi , plays an ephemeral woman - child searching for her place and discovering her sexuality a little bit younger than 1965 audiences may have been ready for . the girl , agnes laubard , begins the film as a fifteen year old girl whose obsessions are those of a much younger child . she plays with dolls as though they are her only friends , since she is isolated from other children her own age . her father believes her to be mentally deficient , but what she lacks is not the capacity to understand , but the capacity to relate , and she lacks someone to whom she can relate .
i saw this at a showing in amsterdam last night . it ' s the kind of great film they will never show on tv these days . a masterpiece in every respect - . . .
disaster films : disasters have been the subject of film - goers ' fascination since the time of silent film epics , and this interest continues to exist up to the present time . catastrophes can take so many different forms - but they are mostly man - made or natural . they can be either impending or ongoing , or set in a distant future , or they can exist locally or globally .
this is a great film . for some reason this movie really struck a cord with me when i first caught in on tv back when i was a teenager . the lighting , the french location , the novelty [ to me ] of the film style . . . i must have watched it a hundred times . even though i haven ' t seen it in a few years , i still remember how agnes is so overwhelmed by everything in her life and seems to like to hide her in childlike world . and dean stockwell is actually pretty cute ; i was surprised to find out this the same dean stockwell that was later on quantum leap . my mother told me that he was quite the heartthrob in the sixties , and one can see why in this film . i also read the book by phyllis hasting , and it is a whole lot darker in tone than the film . i think it also explores the father - daughter relationship in more detail than the film . this and some of her other books seem very anti - male .
a dark comedy about a murder and its consequences presented in a backwards manner , where death is actually a rebirth . the film starts with an
execution
of the main protagonist and goes . . . see full summary »
with a supporting cast including gunnel lindblom , sylvia kay ( wake in fright , bbc tv’s just good friends ) , and peter sallis ( last of the summer wine ) , stunningly expressive black & white cinemascope visuals and an exquisite score by georges delerue , rapture is an astonishing rediscovery , presented for the first time on home video in the uk in a new high - definition restoration .
on limited edition blu - ray is a winner . the film deserves far more praise than it has received , and i believe the time for its rediscovery is now . this is a definite recommendation from me . well worth the price .
as in most of his films , antonioni’s wealthy protagonists in la notte live in a hell of their own making . so thoroughly alienated are they from one another ( and from the environment ) that they experience the rain from the sky ( in the pool sequence ) as a sublime rapture from above , giggling like schoolchildren , briefly lifted out of their stupor for a moment’s play with the actual elements .
john is here at home till his burial this coming friday . those people who admired his work , but may not have known him or me personally , are welcome to come to our home in topanga to bid farewell to a talented director who produced a large body of films stretching over 40 years . his talent shone through most fiercely in rapture re - released in 2011 by twilight time .
i absolutely adored this film , this strange little creation , an anomaly in the careers of nearly everyone involved , left to the side of film history by some strange combination of circumstance and its difficulty in categorizing . its influences are myriad , intertwined and yet just distinct enough to result in a film that doesn’t quite fit anywhere , but which is so urgently and passionately told , and now so readily available , that ignoring it any longer is simply impossible . it commanded my attention from its earliest moments , and has lingered defiantly in my mind over the past week , burrowing deeper , revealing its complexity bit by bit . i look forward to it continuing to do so . this gorgeous blu - ray comes with my highest recommendation . revel in it .
extras are sparse on the disc , as dictated by twilight time ' s licensing agreements , but the major extra is worthwhile . the essay by julie kirgo once again delivers credible and valuable insight into the film and helps to contextualize its appearance and subsequent disappearance from view . it also discusses the sexual politics of the film as well as the fate of patricia gozzi , a talent who chose to leave the screen too soon . i look forward to her essays as much as the films themselves at this point . well done .
world ravaged by biological warfare and nocturnal mutants : the omega man ( 1971 ) - earlier film was the last man on earth ( 1964 , it . / us ) ( l ' ultimo uomo della terra ) , then remade as i am legend ( 2007 )
is a film full of characters making poor decisions . typically these kind of stories can be written off because they lead the audience to distance themselves from the characters . there is little relatability in characters with whom you constantly disagree , however , agnes ' love for joseph is so profound and earnest , it is hard not to identify with her on some level as a romantic . joseph repels agnes ' advances for a long time , but eventually succumbs , and the film ' s morality gets even cloudier when they run away to paris to live as man and wife .
gwendolyn audrey foster is willa cather professor of english and film studies at the university of nebraska , lincoln . she is co - editor of the new book series quick takes : movies and popular culture from rutgers university press , and the author of many books , articles , and experimental videos .
conventional plot summaries of the film routinely insist that la notte centres around a male author , giovanni pontano ( marcello mastroianni ) , his uncertain career , and his failing relationship with his wife , lidia ( jeanne moreau ) , as well as his flirtations with beautiful socialite valentina gherardini ( monica vitti ) .
a masterpiece which i saw the night after seeing another wonderful film , sundays and cybele ( for which i have also written an amazon review ) . the films both star the wonderful patricia gozzi , an outstanding child actress who made very few films . the range of emotions this girl could communicate is extraordinary . as for what the film is about , like any great work of art it depends on your interpretation and your own view of the world and how you react , a bit like the old cliché of the portrait ' s eyes following you round the room . there is a lot to chew over , and i do recommend you watch the commentary on the disc , well worth it . my only quibble is it is set in france , and yet the actors apart from patricia gozzi are all foreigners , mostly anglo - saxons . so the film is made in english , but all the gendarmes and other secondary actors speak with funny froggy accents . obviously to get ignorant american and british bums on cinema seats where they wouldn ' t have to cope with sub - titles . what a pity . the plot derives from a book set in england which was liberally hacked around anyway to orient the film in france . they could have hacked it a bit more and done it in both french and english if necessary , so that the family spoke english at home with the just the occasional scene with real french actors when the outside world obtruded . but despite this do watch this film . i would say that few more beautiful movies have ever been made .
( 1961 ) . rapture brings the melodrama in abundance but the beguiling performances and stunning visuals make it impossible to tear your eyes away . gozzi puts in a powerful performance in the difficult role of agnes . whilst we never get a clear understanding of her developmental skills as inexplicable as they may be , a lot is pointed towards isolation and social or perhaps anti - social conditioning ? highly emotive , gozzi’s nuanced and energetic performance is unlike anything you’ve ever seen , which makes one wonder why this treasure has remained buried for so long .
the disc has one major special feature , a commentary track by nick redmon and julie kirgo . redmon and kirgo run twilight time , which released the film on blu - ray in the united states , and are more or less the ones responsible for whatever reputation it may gain from here ( even if they admit that they only looked into the film at guillermin’s personal urging , and had never seen it before ) . that said , this is not a very well - prepared track , often falling into just narrating the events onscreen . there is not a lot that’s been written about the film , though , so for those who fall for it as much as i did , it’s still a very valuable listen to gather what little is known , just go with the flow during their rather tepid analysis . eureka also includes a booklet with an essay by mike sutton , which goes over some of the same information as the commentary , focusing much more on production than analysis .
in reviewing the critical reception of la notte ( 1961 ) , it strikes me that many observers seem to almost completely miss the fact that the film is , in part , a feminist critique of capitalist society , which centres around women , consumption , and the failure of our ecosystem , and not just the director’s trademark alienation and ennui .
i know not everyone will share this experience , but for me discovering this movie was like coming out of a fog and into the light , more alive than before . george delerue ' s score is gorgeous , as is the setting , as are the performances . the film haunts me - - in the best possible way . highly recommended .
modernist in its approach , director john guillermin , occasionally heightens events by filming them from the frenzied and heightened perspective of the teenage protagonist before bringing us back to the disbelief of her fellow characters . the film is romantic in its approach to imagery , making you fall deeply in love with contours of brittany’s coastlines via sumptuous and ambitious crane shots but guillermin wants his audience to know who this film belongs to as he frames the whole shebang with a bout of crazed panic on london’s city streets as the teenager finally gets a glimpse of the world beyond the farm gates . love interest dean stockwell oozes charisma as the scarecrow come - to - life , bringing matinee idol looks and compassion to an otherwise awkwardly complex and predatory character .
from the unsettling opening scene where agnes’ older sister genevieve begins crying on her way to church to wed armand ( peter sallis , later to become the voice of gromit ) the film is never one where viewers are able to anticipate what will happen next with any degree of certainty albeit i’m sure few at any point would imagine a happy - ever - after ending .
here she is even better as agnes , an unstable , adolescent girl ( gozzi was fifteen during the shoot ) who is still very much a child as the film opens : she walks around barefoot , talks to her dolls as if they are real and becomes strangely obsessed about building a scarecrow , which she also later talks to as if it is a living thing .
i would argue , rather , that women are both the centre of the film and the mirrors upon which antonioni reflects his dark perceptions and stark conclusions about the human condition . at a launch party for his latest novel , those who celebrate giovanni’s newest book spend precious little time actually reading , opting instead to party all night , while simultaneously remaining oblivious to their own mortality .
hard to add anything to the review by
technoguy
jack
, who has it spot on . this is a wonderfully disturbing film , absolutely brilliantly shot , and superbly acted and edited . it holds its shape and its rich atmosphere from beginning to end . how very odd that the director went on to make consistently mediocre films for the rest of his career . what a performance by patricia gozzi !
this is a treasured movie for those who saw it when it first appeared in the mid 1960s . for those not of the 60s , it may seem dated , but it was a very fine expression of english cinema under the creative influence of the french new wave . patricia gozzi was an extraorduinary young ( french ) actress . those whe saw her as a child in sundays and cybele were mesmerised by her haunting , fragile presence . rapture was made about two years later , when she was still only 15 years old . her screen presence was again unforgettable . it was a loss to us she made so very few films . this is a restrained and tender love tale , beautifully filmed black and white .
the tragedy of antonioni’s characters is not simply a matter of bored bourgeois ennui ; these people are disconnected from the feminine , from the earth , and from life itself . perhaps no critic got it more wrong than pauline kael in her infamous essay “the come - dressed - as - the - sick - soul - of - europe parties : la notte , last year at marienbad , la dolce vita , ” in which kael attacked the film , demanding less ambiguity :
mortality is omnipresent in the opening sequence in a hospital room , where giovanni and lidia visit their dying friend , an author named tommaso ( bernhard wicki ) . tommaso wonders aloud if any of his life’s work is of value , and ironically giovanni himself is battling the same sorts of questions , the central post - war preoccupations of modernism ; self - doubt , alienation , and existentialism . giovanni’s self absorption precludes him from a loving relationship with his wife , lidia , who patiently waits for him to grow up during the entire length of the film .
this is when a very young and dashing dean stockwell shows up as an american sailor on the run from the french police . earlier in the film , the doctor witnessed a paddy wagon crash , and saw stockwell ' s joseph emerge tussling with a gendarme . they wrestle for a moment before joseph casts off the gendarme who hits his head on a rock and dies . on the lam , joseph dons the scarecrow ' s suit and appears to agnes during a storm , agnes instantly decides that her scarecrow has come to life to be with her , and the plot thickens .
the idea of a fifteen year old girl running away to get married to an older man is an uncomfortable one today , but back then it was a scandal . this was an age when the sexuality of teenagers was much more under the covers , and patricia gozzi ' s agnes becomes quite forthright with her desires one she decides that joesph is the man she ' s been looking for . if it weren ' t for this complicated love story , i think the film may have been more of a success , but as it is , it makes for incredibly compelling viewing .
whether or not lidia and giovanni’s marriage is saved at the end of la notte seems insignificant in light of the larger issues raised by the film . antonioni offers us far bigger issues to contemplate . what have humans made of the earth ? how do we love one another ? what is the value of women , art and love in a world defined by men of commerce ? can we wake from our sleepwalking ? these are but a few of the questions raised by la notte , a masterwork that only gets better with time , provoking a wakeful regenerative response to 21 st century consumption , devaluation of eros , and our reckless destruction of the natural world .
t here were many earlier action / adventure disaster films in the silent era through the advent of the talkies . some of the most notable were the hurricane ( 1937 ) - with one of the most spectacular tropical storm scenes ever shot in film history . and two 50 ' s films , the high and the mighty ( 1954 ) and zero hour ( 1957 ) - were the inspiration for all the airplane disaster films of the 70s . [ hitchcock ' s foreign correspondent ( 1940 ) also contained a harrowing airplane crash sequence . ] the real horrors of world war ii ( the holocaust ) , and the perceived threat of nuclear annihilation and radioactive mutancy during the resultant cold war led to a further onslaught of disaster - related films soon after in the 1950s .
most disaster films have large - scale special effects ( especially in the recent past ' s mega - budget spectaculars ) , huge casts of stars faced with the crisis , a persevering hero or heroine ( i . e . , charlton heston , steve mcqueen , etc . ) called upon to lead the struggle against the threat , and many plot - lines affecting multiple characters . in many cases , the ' evil ' or ' selfish ' individuals are the first to succumb to the conflagration . as in any sub - genre , the move to capitalize on the ' disaster film ' trend has led to many sub - par disaster films , with weak and unsubtle , formulaic plots , improbable circumstances and bad science , poor character development , and laughable acting from third - rate stars portraying cliched characters .
even lindblom , in a relatively straightforward role , turns surprisingly motherly towards the motherless agnes , but not so much that she’s willing to put the child’s needs before her own . she has a very pragmatic sense of sexual attraction , but when one boyfriend visits her , she’s practically begging him for sex the moment he steps into her room . and then there’s dean stockwell , whose role in the story i will say especially little of . i tend to think women make the best film actors , and consequently , that the best male actors have something feminine about them , and so it is with stockwell , whose expression is constantly curious , compassionate , and slightly wounded . he comes into this odd place under rather tough conditions , and quietly deduces those here are not too well off themselves . it’s not a pretty scene , and yet he stays anyway ; partially out of necessity , but also because he understand the other three in distinct , fundamental ways that they deeply need , and which have gone otherwise sorely unfulfilled . their interpersonal dynamics are just that – dynamic , constantly changing and revealing .
some parts of this page won ' t work property . please reload or try later .
agnes , a lonely teenage girl , and her father befriend an escaped convict , named joseph , who arrives at their farm in brittany , france . when joseph develops an attraction to agnes , her father threatens to break up the union .
jermaine fowler and omari hardwick of sorry to bother you take us back in time to the worst jobs of their careers .
want to share imdb ' s rating on your own site ? use the html below .
after killing a child when his plane crashes in a vietnamese village , pierre suffers from delayed stress and partial amnesia . returning to france , he lives like a vegetable until he meets a . . . see full summary »
in 1890 , pontus , the starving writer , wanders the streets of christiania , in search of love and a chance to get his work published . all he meets is defeat and suffering while his sense of . . . see full summary »
during the cold and rainy off - season a man arrives in a seaside town and , giving his name only as pierre , checks into the only hotel which remains open . his arrival arouses curiosity and a . . . see full summary »
blaise starrett is a rancher at odds with homesteaders when outlaws hold up the small town . the outlaws are held in check only by their notorious leader , but he is diagnosed with a fatal wound and the town is a powder keg waiting to blow .
the editor of an exploitation newspaper commits a murder and assigns his protégé to investigate hoping to divert attention away from himself .
janet is a young student at a private school ; her nights are troubled by horrible dreams in which she sees her mother , who is in fact locked in an insane asylum , haunting her . expelled . . . see full summary »
four men who were involved in the investigation of a german millionaire at the end of the second world war are found murdered with tiny dolls left next to their corpses .
the globe is a small , but visionary newspaper started by phineas mitchell , an editor recently fired by the star . the two newspapers become enemies , and the star ' s ruthless heiress charity hackett decides to eliminate the competition .
a hired killer from cleveland has a job to do on a second - string mob boss in new york . but a special girl from his past , and a fat gun dealer with pet rats , each gets in his way .
a young black man is verbally harassed by an older woman on a streetcar , while the other passengers remain silent . he finally exacts his revenge .
when an aging , but gentlemanly stagecoach robber is released from prison , he decides to go to canada to become a train robber .
: but they eat all the seeds . it would keep them from the vegetables .
: your black suit . your old one . the one in the attic .
8 of 13 people found this review helpful . was this review helpful to you ? yes no | report this
with jurassic world : fallen kingdom now in cinemas , we take a look at how imdb users rated the films of the franchise . plus , browse exclusive lego® jurassic world playsets , presented by lego .
explore popular sci - fi movies and tv shows available to stream with prime video .
in the french countryside , agnes ( patricia gozzi ) , a withdrawn teenager , lives in relative seclusion with her hermetic ex - judge father , frederick ( melvyn douglas ) . agnes , who longs for male companionship , falls in love with joseph ( dean stockwell ) , an injured escaped convict her family has taken in and nursed back to health .
london late 1940s in colour . . . georges delerue ( v . rare footage )
shielded from the outside world by her widowed father , agnes may be an innocent , but she is far from one dimensional ; she’s volatile enough for one character to even call her ‘a little savage’ and she has a manipulative streak too .
her father , frederick larbaud , played by melvyn douglas – who a year earlier had bagged an oscar for best supporting actor in hud – is a contradictory man , a retired judge who rails at the failings of what he sees as his country’s draconian legal system yet is capable of severely beating his daughter and threatening to have her ‘put away’ at a nearby asylum .
the pair live together in a large farmhouse on a remote part of the brittany coast together with karen ( gunnel lindblom ) , an occasionally coquettish live - in housekeeper who acts as something of a mentor for the younger female .
the appearance of wounded american fugitive joseph , played by former child star dean stockwell , adds an interesting twist and he will affect a major impact in the lives of each of these three characters .
joseph , in an attempt to disguise himself from the gendarmes on his trail , dresses in the clothes of the scarecrow and is discovered by agnes who fantasises – or maybe even believes – that he is somehow her scarecrow brought to life .
she is instantly captivated by her ’creation’ and she’s not the only one glad that he’s entered their isolated little world ; frederick perhaps subconsciously senses he could be someone who can reinforce his views on the treatment of criminals and also help with the book he is writing on the subject while karen sees him as the latest in a presumably long line of boyfriends .
all words by jamie havlin . more writing by jamie on louder than war can be found at his author’s archive .
html public
- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en
urltoken
posted by cinema retro in dvd / streaming video reviews & news on saturday , september 15 . 2012
the american westerns of clint eastwood movie classics special # 5 . click on image for information and to order .
cinema retro foto files issue # 1 : spy girls of the 1960s & 1970s tribute ! now shipping ! click on cover image to order .
now you can order twilight time limited edition titles directly from the company web site ! click on ad above .
movies and tv shows are certified fresh with a steady tomatometer of 75 % or higher after a set amount of reviews ( 80 for wide - release movies , 40 for limited - release movies , 20 for tv shows ) , including 5 reviews from top critics .
raised in the country with only her world - weary , cynical father , a former judge , for company , a young woman grows up believing that she too is angry at the world . other than her reclusive father , her only human contact comes from her personal maid and a scarecrow that the girl mistakenly believes has come to life . her life abruptly changes one day when a fugitive criminal shows up and begs the judge for shelter . hating all things having to do with the law , the old man lets him in . the young woman is enchanted by the fugitive ' s presence and grows close to him until she discovers that he and the maid have become lovers . the enraged young woman vows to kill the maid , but the latter hastily leaves . with no hindrance , the girl and the fugitive fall in love and head for paris where the girl learns valuable lessons about herself and tragedy ensues .
a young girl kept in the country by an embittered widower has her first experience of love with a fugitive from justice . it comes to an abrupt end when he is killed .
your social account may not have provided your email to us . please confirm or enter it below to complete your profile .
we found your email in our system . please provide your site password to link to your existing account .
forgot your password ? enter your email address and we ' ll send you instructions on how to access your account .
we have not verified that the email belongs to you . please check your inbox for the verification email .
to resend the verification email , please enter your email address and click submit .
sixteen - year - old agnes considers herself to be retarded . in reality , the lonely girl is normal , her situation a product of her father ' s retreat from reality after the death of her mother . he resigned from his post as a judge and lives on the coast of brittany with agnes , who was taken out of school at age 12 . agnes has made a scarecrow to be her companion and has dressed it in her father ' s old suit . when she finds joseph , an escaped prisoner , wearing the suit , she believes that her creation has come alive . agnes and her father , with karen , their servant , take joseph in and nurse his wounds . joseph becomes part of the household , but when agnes discovers joseph and karen making love , she tries to kill karen . karen then leaves , and soon agnes and joseph are lovers . her father discovers them and beats her . the gendarme whom joseph injured in his escape dies , and so joseph is sought for murder . joseph and agnes run away to the city , which so bewilders agnes that she returns home . joseph is killed by the police when he follows agnes ; and agnes and her father resume their life in a new adult relationship .
this is one of those rare movies where you can step inside and stay there . the story , the bracing terrain and maritime weather , the fantastic . . .
leonard maltin classic movie guide , copyright 2005 , 2010 . used by arrangement with penguin group ( usa ) inc .
tm & © 2018 turner classic movies , inc . a time warner company . all rights reserved . code of conduct for this site | press room | privacy policy | | terms of use
her father , a stern doctor played by melvyn douglas , has lost faith in the workings of the civilized world and has retreated to a rural farm following the early death of his beloved wife . he sees his daughter as a reminder of his wife , but in a melancholy way , rather than as the last remaining flicker of the life he once cherished . he unwittingly infantilizes her , perpetuating her fantasies of childhood . that is , until he opens up and allows her to use his wedding suit to create a scarecrow for the garden , which she then anthropomorphizes and falls in love with to nearly disastrous ends .
is technically superb . the cinematography by marcel grignon is unbelievable , his crisp black and white photography of the french sea coast is absolutely stunning . his use of swoops and interesting camera angles also helps to convey agnes ' confusion and her state of mind in the way that only images can . grignon was a very busy working dp , and this makes me interested to seek out more of his work . the only other films of his i ' ve seen are
features a splendid score from georges delerue , which is dripping with romance and thankfully available on this disc as an isolated audio track .
is blessed with glorious cinematography and scoring , and both are treated extremely well by twilight time . the black and white photography is amazing , and the transfer supports it beautifully . this is among the finest black and white presentations i ' ve yet seen on blu - ray . simply stunning . delerue ' s score also gets an uncompressed treatment and sounds beautiful is its original mono . the a / v on this disc is incredible , and another slam dunk for twilight time .
buy this disc . it should be essential viewing , and hopefully now it will be .
do you feel this content is inappropriate or infringes upon your rights ? click here to report it , or see our dmca policy .
todd brown , toronto , canada founder and editor peter martin , dallas , texas , usa managing editor ryland aldrich , los angeles , california festivals editor james marsh , hong kong , china asian editor ben umstead , los angeles , california u . s . editor more . . .
in a shimmering black - and - white widescreen frame , a young girl reaches for the horizon , some spiritual force binding her to the soil .
there is a girl , agnes ( patricia gozzi ) , clearly in the emotional and physical throes of adolescence , tightly attached to the girlhood that her father , frederick ( melvyn douglas ) , demands she leave behind without allowing her a moment of exploration . they have a housekeeper , karen ( gunnel lindblom ) , who does plenty of exploration on her own . agnes lays in their garden , her arms outstretched , as though grasping for freedom . she tries to sleep , but her body will not allow it , demanding attention from her that she does not know how to give . at church , she clasps and wrangles with her hands during prayer . there’s an asylum near their house on the french seaside that her father walks her by after services , a gentle reminder of where he might throw her , should she completely lose control .
but while another director , in another time perhaps , would be content to let his characters do the talking , guillermin seems incapable of shooting an uninteresting frame , either by virtue of composition , contrast in the editing , or simply catching the right face at the right time . it’s as accomplished visually as it is audacious , from a long tracking shot near the beginning the tours a rollicking party ( full of silverware thieves and men’s roaming hands , which the camera captures quickly before abandoning for other acts of debauchery ) to the way it swings about to put us firmly within agnes’s confusion about her world and , indeed , very state of mind . it calls to mind murnau’s american era and
kieślowski’s revelatory work in the double life of veronique , all within a story that seems so much like a chamber piece that it could be been written by ingmar bergman .
this aesthetic wonder is spectacularly brought to life via eureka classics new ( region b locked ) blu - ray release . the grain structure is strong and varying , with only a few traces of damage remaining , totally crisp throughout ( almost to a fault , in fact – there is a bit of edge enhancement in a few shots ) , and the whole thing seems to glisten , really putting the “silver” in “silver screen . ” contrast is superb , and depth is stunning , portraying some of the warping of the anamorphic process ( which guillermin and grignon use to their compositional advantage , transforming limbs and bodies ) quite well . faces , landscapes , and rooms all have spectacular clarity and density . the screencaps here have been resized and compressed , but very well represent what you’re getting .
enjoyed this review . i should perhaps point out that i wrote the essay before i had heard the commentary so i didn’t know what they were going to talk about .
a podcast network and website for fans of quality theatrical and home video releases .
note : blu - ray discs are in a high definition format and need to be played on a blu - ray player .
instantly receive a £10 urltoken gift card if you’re approved for the amazon platinum mastercard with instant spend . representative 21 . 9 % apr ( variable ) .
credit offered by newday ltd , over 18s only , subject to status . terms apply .
this shopping feature will continue to load items . in order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading .
but it was a very fine expression of english cinema under the creative influence of . . .
prime members enjoy fast & free shipping , unlimited streaming of movies and tv shows with prime video and many more exclusive benefits .
after viewing product detail pages , look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in .


jagat ( tamil : ஐகாட் , slang derived from malay word jahat , loosely translated as ‘ bad ’ ) is a 2015 malaysian crime drama film .

directed by shanjhey kumar perumal .

set in the early 1990s , a critical period in malaysian indian history , the coming-of-age story subtly underlines the plight of the indian malaysians who were forsaken by the estate owners and forced to move to the cities , surviving under harsh circumstances .

the story follows a mischievous 12-year-old boy named appoy and his relationships with his father , maniam , and his uncles , former drug-addict bala and local gangster dorai .

the film had won the best malaysian film award in the 28th malaysia film festival in 2016 , whereas its director shanjhey kumar won the award for best director .

jagat ( film )

with the recent release of ‘jagat’ , hassan muthalib considers its position within current film canons .
kuala lumpur : tamil - language social drama jagat creates history after bagging a top film award at the 28th malaysia film festival .
jagat was released in december 2015 , and won best malaysian film at the 28 th malaysia film festival . it screened as a european premiere at the 10 th five flavours film festival .
the poster of tamil film ‘jagat’ has won the buku fixi - sponsored best film poster award . — picture courtesy of facebook / anugerah poster filem terbaik
movie won best malaysian film award during last year ' s malaysian film festival .
harvin raj plays the central character of appoy in jagat . the entire cast of the film comprises non - profession
munafik won the best film in national language category at the 28th malaysia film festival .
shanjhey kumar perumal was interviewed at the 10th five flavours film festival 2016 , which screened the european premiere of jagat .
shanjhey kumar perumal takes us into the world of a marginalised community in jagat .
shanjhey bagged the award for best director with ‘jagat’ taking home the win for best malaysia film during the ceremony in kuala lumpur .
actor harvind stars as appoi in jagat , an eye - opening film about a boy in a small town . photos : skyzen studios
in jagat , the child is appoi , played by newcomer harvind raj , 12 .
there are no shows available for cinepolis : jagat mall , chandigarh at the moment .
kuala lumpur : tamil - language social drama jagat was declared best malaysian film at the 28th malaysia film festival ( ffm28 ) saturday night . the event organised by the national development film corporation malaysia ( finas ) to honour excellence in the local movie industry also presented jagat’s shanjhey kumar perumal with the best new director award .
kuala lumpur , aug 30 — tamil film jagat has won the buku fixi - sponsored best film poster award , which was set up unofficially following the backlash over the malaysia film festival’s ( ffm ) language segregation of its top awards .
the festival also saw jagat ’s shanjhey kumar perumal receiving the award for best new director .
kuben mahadevan plays maniam , father to appoy in ‘jagat’ . — trp pic by siti syahirah
trp : jagat is completely void of the usual ‘masala’ that you find in indian films . do you expect jagat to go far , especially since you’ve received invitations for international screenings ?
shanjhey kumar perumal takes us into the world of a marginalized community in the movie jagat .
for now , jagat has been submitted for film festivals in southeast asia and europe , the malaysian filmmaker said , but declined to say where .
shanjhey : apart from the loose malay term which translates as ‘bad’ , jagat makes you ask ‘who is jagat’ . to me , jagat means the invisible hand that shapes everything . in the case of the boy ( appoy ) in the film , we had various invisible factors that shaped his life , from school to the environment around him .
director shanjhey kumar perumal , who himself picked up the best new director award , believed jagat’s victory is due to the important issues raised in the film .
the film was declared best malaysia film at the event organised by the national development film corporation malaysia ( finas ) to honour excellence in the local movie industry last night .
tamil - language jagat , which won the best malaysian film award during last year’s malaysian film festival ( ffm ) , was selected along with films from vietnam , myanmar , cambodia , singapore , indonesia and the philippines .
© 2018 nepalfilming . com - nepal film shooting , film , tv , tvc , drama , documentary , magazine , ads , photography , location hunt , recce , travel documentary , adventure films , film shooting in nepal , filming in nepal , nepal film production house , nepal film permit , nepal film festival , production and research coordinator in nepal .
jagat was directed by shanjhey kumar perumal , who also bagged the best new director award during ffm 2016 .
the best film poster category in ffm was discontinued after the 2014 awards , with the last one awarded to the film kil .
what kept the film alive were film fans who had rushed to catch it and urged friends and family to do the same .
kuala lumpur , dec 29 — local tamil film jagat has been the talk of the town since its cinematic release december 17 , earning rave reviews locally and even beyond malaysia’s shores .
director - writer shanjhey kumar perumal on set of ‘jagat’ . finas said that all candidates in the now - abolished non - bahasa malaysia categories , including ‘jagat’ , will be included in the main categories instead . — picture by cinema online
the majority of characters in the film speak tamil – that is why
jagat
was initially excluded from the award race at malaysia film festival ( along with two other popular titles ) , raising a lot of controversy . it led to the change in competition rules and abolishing the previous language limits , allowing productions in all minority languages to compete for the awards . in the end , jagat was nominated and won the best film award .
on the awards night on sept 3 at the kuala lumpur convention centre , jagat made history as the best malaysian film winner . the tamil - language film about the misadventures of a boy beat nine other nominees including olabola and munafik for the top prize .
: six malaysian films have been selected for the 27th singapore international film festival ( sgiff ) , an international film platform in southeast asia .
according to shanjhey , his debut film is partially based on his life . however , it’s not his intent to make jagat a sugar - coated lesson about rising above adversity . he also refuses to say who is really “jagat” ( tamil slang for jahat , malay for bad ) . instead , he wants viewers to make their own conclusions , informed by their respective experiences and observations . jagat is worth sitting through just for that .
“i think the jury saw how the film came from good intentions . perhaps , jagat won because it gave a voice to the struggle of a marginalised community in malaysia , ” shanjhey said .
the critical buzz , sadly , did not translate into box - office success ; jagat grossed less than rm250 , 000 .
( from left ) ' jagat ' film director shanjhey kumar perumal ( centre ) ' mexico ' jibrail rajhula ( left ) and ' maniam ' kuben mahadevan . — trp pic by siti syahirah .
graduates with film degrees are prepared for a variety of jobs in the film industry . read on to find out about these programs . . .
won best film in the national language ; it’s also the first time in ffm history that a horror movie triumphed in a best film category .
jibrail rajhula plays the thuggish character of mexico in ‘jagat’ and is acting for the first time . — trp pic by siti syahirah
' jagat ' tells the story of the hardships faced by ethnic indians in the 1990s . — picture courtesy of shanjhey kumar perumal
‘jagat’ director , shanjhey kumar perumal speaks to malay mail online during an interview in kuala lumpur . — picture by yusof mat isa
the 27th sgiff will also welcome malaysian director ho with his new film mrs k ( 2016 ) as a special presentation film after its recent world premiere at the busan international film festival 2016 with a sold - out reception .
the film’s title is called jagat . the word jagat loosely means ‘brutal’ in english . the word is also a tamil slang in bahasa malaysia for the word ‘jahat’ which in english means ‘bad’ . the director of the film shanjhey kumar perumal . the film stars harvin raj , jibrail rajhula , tinesh sathi krishnan , kuben mahadevan , senthi kumaran muniandy , perakas rajaram , marup mustapah , steven chua , and aahmu thirunyanam . all of the film’s cast are either newcomers or acting for the first time . dato’ seri a . anandan and pasupathi sithambaram serves as producers .
“i’ve spent the last few years making short films and documentaries . so , to have a feature film like jagat under my belt makes me feel complete as a director . it’s a very satisfying feeling . ”
in fact , it’s a small hurdle to overcome compared to the challenges he faced trying to make jagat for the past 11 years .
team jagat : ( from left ) actor jibrail rajhula , director shanjhey kumar and actor kuben mahadevan . — trp pic by siti syahirah
the year after , he submitted a short film , jagat , which is believed to be a precursor to this upcoming december 17 release . the short ended up as a finalist at bmw shorties 2010 and went on to win best cinematography at the international toronto tamil film festival in 2012 .
bangkok : for five days beginning aug 19 , seven critically - acclaimed films from asean - member countries , including the award - winning jagat from malaysia will be screened during the upcoming sac asean film festival 2017 .
this particular scene in jagat takes that cliched motivational saying and turns it around to remind viewers that the light at the end of the tunnel is sometimes just out of reach . and that’s when we also realise that with jagat we are not guaranteed a fairy - tale ending .
the feel of a low - budget production is evident throughout the film . however…
director bernard chauly has thrown the gauntlet back to the filmmakers to groom a new generation of cinemagoers , as he is quoted by film rag film business asia .
so jagat was initially excluded from film festival malaysia 28 because it is a tamil - language film . after much controversy , it ( along with other non - bahasa films ) was finally accepted and won best malaysian film . although you didn’t market the film for festivals , how important do you feel festivals like five flavours film festival are in gaining exposure ? i personally see festivals as a celebration of the film . when i attend them i like to see people’s reactions . it is interesting to get different audiences opinions from different parts of the world . yesterday’s screening at five flavours , people were completely silent throughout the film . this is a reaction i didn’t expect , and i thought that maybe people didn’t understand the film . but then during the q & a people really considered the small details in the film . it was great people engaging in this way .
much - loved films like olabola , jagat and the kid from the big apple were not eligible to compete for best film , best director and best screenplay awards as they did not meet a 70 % bahasa malaysia requirement .
as he wrote in his paper “the malay and malaysian films” , film scholar and practitioner dr mahadi j . murat believes it is crucial for our film industry’s survival .
produced by skyzen studios , jagat was shot in more than 13 locations within malaysia including baling , jerantut , gerik , sabak bernam and lenggong .
so it was no mean feat when perumal , 36 , became the first malaysian film director to be invited for a special screening of his tamil film “jagat” at the new york asian film festival . produced in malaysia , the film depicts the plight of indian - malaysian workers on malaysia’s rubber plantations in the 1990s . when they lost their jobs and livelihood , they had to move out of their traditional abodes to face bitter hardships in big cities where empathy and assistance are rare .
shanjhey and jagat executive producer sivanathan perianan said they were glad to be a part of the conversation that sparked the change for this year’s ffm . ultimately , they hope to see only one category for best film in the future .
“film exhibitors look at the opening weekend earnings to estimate a film’s potential box office tally . that’s why we always encourage people to catch films in their opening weekend . ”
ascrs established the film festival awards in 1982 to honor the best filmmakers in ophthalmology .
the intention to make jagat started in 2004 when he graduated from universiti sains malaysia with a degree in film and broadcasting . shanjhey wanted to make a feel - good comedy based on his time growing up in parit buntar , perak .
first , a judging committee formed by the national film development corporation board ( finas ) and malaysia film producers ( pfm ) introduced two new non - bahasa malaysia categories for best director and best screenplay to add to the existing best non - bahasa malaysia film .
the best film award , however , was renamed best malaysian film and came with a whopping 10 nominees . another first is the introduction of best film in the national language category , which was described as a necessary measure to uphold the sanctity of bahasa malaysia .
kuala lumpur , aug 11 — the national film development corporation malaysia ( finas ) has removed all three non - bahasa malaysia categories for the malaysia film festival ( ffm ) .
aug 10 , all non - bahasa malaysia film categories were removed and the nominees were eligible to compete in the original category for best film , best director and best screenplay .
jagat is a fantastic movie which showcases the talent of director , shanjhey kumar perumal and its cast and crew . i haven ' t really seen many malaysian - made film , but jagat touches on a lot of things that malaysian movies seem to avoid talking about in a way that hits hard and truthfully . the film tells of the plight of the poverty - stricken indian communities of the early 90s and is a strong critic of the rigid and conservative malaysian education system and society .
organisers of the best film poster award , when previously announcing their competition , said that it “will not discriminate on the type of typeface , font size or colour used in those posters . as long as a film is a malaysian film , its poster qualifies . ”
there are some technical flaws , but they don’t really matter . not when jagat has powerful performances , many memorable scenes , and of course , a well - executed and engaging story about a boy – it’s a malaysian film that we deserve .
perumal hopes that malaysia’s national film development corporation ( finas ) will help aspiring filmmakers . “because ‘jagat’ is a qualitatively good film , it ran for nine weeks at one cinema house in kuala lumpur , which is quite impressive . i was encouraged by the excellent response it received in malaysia , including from the non - tamil community . ”
it also took us time because jagat required matured writing as it dealt heavily with emotions and multiple characters . at the same time , we had to insert elements of socio - economy and education system . i have done 3 separate documentaries on these issues previously and jagat is the result of these 3 documentaries combined .
trp : you made a short film with the same title which won the best cinematography award at the international toronto tamil film festival in 2012 . is this an extension of that ?
shanjhey : i expected that . most of my work always had the support of non - indian fans . my previous short film machai ( the grand prize winning film at 2009 bmw shorties ) became a hit among non - indians . my 2006 short film thaipoosam had an official screening at the rotterdam international film festival at netherlands after a chinese friend submitted it .
shanjhey first gained attention after winning bmw shorties in 2009 with his short film , machai .
the film boasts a multiracial cast , of which at least 90 % are new actors .
ढग दाटूनि येतात ( dhag datun yetat ) / marathi film - आईशप्पथ . . . !
shanjhey too believes that celebrating diversity is vital for the growth of the local film industry .
the grand prize winner of the past year’s film festival was shin yamane , md of yokohama , japan for his film , “transconjunctival intrascleral iol fixation with double - needle technique . ”
the disqualification of two critically acclaimed movies — ola bola and jagat — from the main best picture category had sparked outrage both among the public and within the film industry . both were nominated instead for best picture in the non - bahasa malaysia category .
but making “jagat” was , as perumal puts it , “an intensive labour of love . seeing this film become a reality is something i dreamt of for so many years . i felt as if i can’t do anything else until i’ve completed this project . ”
a week after jagat ’s release , shanjhey had to hold a press conference to highlight how a few cinemas were trying to “drop” his film out of their lineup despite their obligation to screen it under the government’s compulsory screening scheme ( skim wajib tayang ) .
“jagat” would have probably gone unnoticed in new york had a fellow malaysian , kelunni menon , who works as an auditor at new york’s columbia university , not intervened .
the award sees the copyright holder of the film walking away with the rm5 , 000 prize .
there are many career options for those interested in working in the film and television industry . some common film and television careers include being a producer , a director , or a camera operator .
shanjhey : the theme was similar but the story was completely different . it was a conversation between an old gangster and a new recruit as they revisit their lives . we kept the title for the current film as it was catchy but jagat also has a deeper meaning
these documents belong to the private collection of documentary film pioneer jagat murari , who worked for the state - sponsored films division of india ( in charge of the production and distribution of official documentary films ) and for other public film organisations , such as the film institute of india . these 235 pages include scripts , production notes and letters and document the process of making documentary films in india in the early days of independence , in the context of nation - building .
it was created in response to the controversy that broke out among the public and the film industry when critically acclaimed films ola bola and jagat were initially disqualified from contesting the main best picture award in the ffm for not containing scripts that were 70 per cent in bahasa malaysia .
this is what cinema is all about and sanjhey kumar perumal has created a cinematic film that truly reaches out to touch our minds and hearts . ‘jagat’ is a work that is timeless and will , i have no doubt , go on to enter the canons of world cinema .
the best from over 15 years of asian film reviews , interviews , features and news . . .
it also received a special jury prize for achievements as a film that showcased national unity through sports .
freedom film fest’s impressive line - up includes amir muhammad’s latest plus sarawak exposé ‘the bor . . .
दिस चार झाले मन ( dis chaar jhale man ) / marathi film - आईशप्पथ . . . !
nabil ahmad and sherry al - hadad make an entertaining pair as hosts for the malaysia film festival .
joshua smith josh graduated from king’s college london with an ma in film studies and philosophy , taking modules in japanese cinema at soas . he’s worked at various film festivals and cinemas , and hopes to continue sharing his passion for asian film through writing and exhibition . you can follow him on twitter . more »
because of that , shanjhey said he will see how jagat turns out at the local box office before planning his next cinematic venture . it is currently playing in 10 cinemas nationwide .
“i learnt about the film through a friend . i then viewed the trailer on youtube and was intrigued by it . i contacted perumal and asked him to put me in touch with the film’s distributor . i then pitched to the festival organisers in new york . they , too , were impressed by the film . finally , he was extended a formal invitation to attend the screening of his film , ” menon says .
the films featured at this year’s showing include critically acclaimed tamil film jagat , malay film redha as well as malaysia’s record smashing breakout hit , ola bola . ola bola is set in the 1980s about an unlikely team of footballers who have one chance left for international glory , and have to find it in their hearts to overcome their individual differences and unite for the sake of an entire country .
religious horror movie munafik won best film in the national language and its director syamsul yusof won best director .
also received a special jury award for achievements as a film that promoted unity and family values through sports .
many industry movers and shakers have called for education initiatives to cultivate art and film appreciation among the young .
much - loved films like olabola , jagat and the kid from the big apple were not eligible to compete for best film , best director and best screenplay as they did not meet a 70 % bahasa malaysia requirement . instead they had to compete in a separate non - bahasa malaysia categories .
like recent local box - office toppers , “non - malay” features olabola and the journey , the secret for jagat ’s “success” is the reception it got from malaysian viewers regardless of race .
‘jagat’ by sanjhey kumar perumal is a remarkable debut film after some wonderful shorts and documentary films by him . minimalist in execution in terms of narrative and stylistics , sanjay eschews back story and didactics to get across , dramatically , the problems that humans face in their journey through life as well as the right or wrong choices that they make . which means that this is not a tamil film but – a film ! it is one that can be appreciated by anyone in any country because the problems and issues are similar .
religious horror movie munafik won best film in the national language category and its director syamsul yusof won best director .
patan - filming in nepal with nepalfilming . com | nepal filming | film shooting in nepal | nepal filming permit
the controversy - laden 28th malaysia film festival saw many firsts in the weeks leading up to the awards night .
with an element like gangsterism in the mix , viewers may expect an action film filled with gunshots and car chases . but jagat is not that kind of film . most of the violence takes place off - screen . viewers will see blood washed off machetes , or hear the sound of punches . perhaps the most distressing scene would be when maniam disciplines appoi . some viewers might deem it too harsh for a child .
luckily , the third degree many got at the box - office counter when they bought tickets for jagat did not deter malaysian moviegoers – it became the longest - running tamil - language malaysian movie .
a bachelor ' s degree is necessary for most positions . degree programs for film and television generally include film history , editing , lighting , writing or acting . other degrees such as business , arts management and nonprofit management are helpful when looking for a job in the film and television industry . education and training requirements vary by career type .
apart from the cast , shajhey also paid close attention to the location of the shoot . faced with a limited budget , he knew that nailing the right cast and perfect location would make or break his film . he wanted a village set in a valley surrounded by mountains to be the main setting for jagat .
liew is optimistic that change is nigh , as jagat has shown to a certain extent : “although there are still many people who just say ‘i’m not going to watch a malaysian film . i’m not going to waste my money , ’ – there are others who are watching malaysian films just to support them . ”
in the spotlight : the winning cast of ‘munafik’ ( top ) receiving their awards at the 28th malaysia film festival .
organisers of the best film poster award had announced the online contest as one that is “just for fun” and unofficial .
the first shot of ‘jagat’ , as in all first shots of a well - made film , is a capsule of the entire story . it signifies what the story of ‘jagat’ is all about , that it will end in a tragedy . the end of the film is a continuation of the beginning ; it is a cycle and that vicious cycle will continue . the ending provides a kind of closure – but a negative one – and is depicted by an expansive rubbish dump with the accompaniment on the soundtrack of the cawing of crows . a bountiful country has been reduced to that of trash – and one’s own race is responsible for it !
while appoi can’t immediately grasp subjects like maths , he shows great prowess in art and creative writing . however , this does not sit well with his father maniam ( played by jagat assistant director kuben mahadevan ) .
director and screenwriter , for many years worked in television production making documentaries , short features , and thematic programs . his short films were shown at international festivals –
thaipoosam
was screened in rotterdam ,
jagat
received a cinematography award in toronto . the full - length film under the same title is the director ' s feature debut .
the sac asean film festival will be held at princess maha chakri sirindhorn anthrophology centre at bangkok’s taling chan district soi borommaratchachonnani 39 .
producers are key players in film productions and television shows , playing a vital role from beginning to end . a producer may come up with the idea for the show or movie , hire writers , choose directors and select scripts . the producer and director may work together to determine the cast and filming locations . the producer is in charge of the production and film crews , determines the film ' s budget and arranges financing for the film or television show . producers also ensure that each production stays on schedule .
the man was wearing a pair of shoes with a tiny digital camera attached to it used to film the victim . - filepic
still , director and writer shanjhey kumar perumal is touched by the support for his film as it is a victory of sorts .
“if there is anything that can help audiences be more culturally flexible or appreciate visual art like film , it is education . ”
ascrs film festival theater : final screening tuesday , may 9 8 a . m . – 2 : 30 p . m .
“jagat” ( it was titled “brutal” at the new york asian film festival ) was made in 2015 . it is perumal’s first 85 - minute feature film . the central character is a 12 - year - old impressionable boy , appoy , who is torn between three dominating figures — his father who emphasises the value of good education , an uncle who works as a henchman for chinese gangsters and another uncle who is a former drug addict . in the end , the boy rebels .
he has also been credited as the first odia music director to work in films in five different languages : odia , hindi , bengali , assamese and telugu . besides odia playback singers , shantanu mohapatra was the first odia music director to direct lata ji and md . rafi sahab to sing for a odia movie . others who have sung under his music direction include , suresh wadekar , abhijeet , anuradha powdwal , kabita krishnamurti from mumbai . his awards include lalit kala academy , 2004 , odisha film critic award , 1995 ; chhayaa chitra ( film journal , cuttack ) 1981 , sura sudarshan , srikshetra kala prakashika , puri , 1979 ; chalachitra jagat ( film journal , cuttack ) , 1978 and chitrapuri ( film journal , cuttack ) , 1969 .
directed by shanjhey kumar perumal , jagat is a malaysian - made tamil - language film about appoi ( harvind raj ) , a 12 - year - old boy growing up in a small town . he has a strained relationship with his hard - working labourer father maniam ( kuhan mahadevan ) , who wants nothing more than to see appoi excel in school .
“when i was working in television , i did travelogues and independent short films . one of my short television films , ‘thaipoosam’ , was screened at the international film festival rotterdam in 2006 . that film could be described as short visual poetry , ” he says .
he was accompanied by harvind during the interview . the shy kid said he was “happy” to be cast in jagat . harvind formed a close relationship with 33 - year - old kuhan , who played his on - screen father .
the film also unfolds at a languid pace , but every scene is a meticulous set - up for what is about to happen .
the luang prabang film festival meanwhile is in its seventh year , rapidly gaining a reputation as the sundance of southeast asia . as the only film festival to celebrate southeast asian films , it will be featuring 32 films during its run from 2 – 7 december 2016 .
set in the early 1990’s , the film observes the struggles of ethnic indian groups in malaysia during a critical period in malaysian history .
sanjhey however , bemoaned the 18 - rating given to his film by the malaysian censorship board when there were no explicit violent scenes .
bachelor ' s degree programs in film and cinema teach students about the genres and forms of motion pictures and the duties . . .
jagat , a local tamil film that has gone viral with rave reviews over the past two weeks , particularly among non - indians , is one that doesn’t conform to typical norms . the rakyat post caught up with the film director , 35 - year - old shanjhey kumar perumal and two of its main cast 35 - year - old musician jibrail rajhula ( who played the role of mexico ) and 32 - year - old freelancer kuben mahadevan ( who played the role of maniam / appoy’s father ) .
filmed for astro ‘s my hometown channel , shanjhey’s documentary the day river ran red won the jury award at freedom film festival in 2013 .
students interested in studying film and cinematography in atlanta , ga have only a few schools to choose from . watch this video . . .
the chicago area has a handful of schools with programs in film and cinematography . find the best program for you by reading . . .
the kid from the big apple also won a special jury award for its achievement as a film that bridged a generational and cultural gap .
how did you come up with the title for the film ? it’s taken from the malay word . in malaysia , the malay people are the majority , and tamil and chinese are the minority . local gangsters use this slang taken from the malay . it’s ‘jahat’ , but when the indians pronounce it change it to a ghetto slang , ‘jagat’ . actually the initial title for this movie was ‘appoy’ , the name of the young boy in the film , because i started to write it ten years back . but then , as i grew and matured , i understood that this story is not about the boy alone , the story is about the world around him and the system around him . so , that is why i titled the film ‘jagat’ , it means ‘bad’ , and represents a bad system . it can also be translated in english as ‘brutal’ , which is much more suitable than ‘bad’ i think .
but why make a film in tamil ? “that’s in order to preserve its authenticity and its emotive aspects , which can be best conveyed by the film’s characters in their mother tongue . the film has malayan subtitles , so malaysian viewers of all ethnic backgrounds can understand it . people in other countries such as sri lanka , india and singapore , too , can relate to it . at the new york festival , the film had english subtitles , ” perumal says , adding that the unique aspect of his cast is that all of them are non - professional actors .
shanjhey kumar perumal has many years of experience in television production making documentaries , short features , and thematic programs . his short films were shown at international festivals – ‘ thaipoosam ’ was screened in rotterdam , ‘ jagat ’ received a cinematography award in toronto . the full - length film under the same title is the director’s feature debut and one of the most important malay pictures in recent years .
do you see yourself as part of a new movement ? are you open to collaborate with other directors ? i think the movement has already happened with malaysian directors , but not the tamil community . indian art practitioners are left out from the system itself . i want to act as a bridge between malay and indian film communities . i think this is what i’m trying to do in jagat .
the non - bahasa malaysia categories were scrapped and its nominees were eligible to compete for best film , director and screenplay in the original category .
film and television camera operators use specialized cameras to record motion pictures and television shows and broadcasts , like sporting events , news and entertainment shows . camera operators who film motion pictures are called cinematographers . camera operators manipulate the camera and equipment to achieve different lighting , focus and exposure effects .
“malaysia cannot rely on only one race to be successful , and that is also true in our film industry . we cannot earn enough money at the box office if we rely on one race to watch our film . and the industry cannot grow because the market is just that big . ”
but it was not easy getting harvind to star in jagat . shanjhey said it took several attempts to convince the school – which is harvind’s guardian at a children’s home where he is placed – and his family to get the boy’s involvement in the movie .
aside from the socio - cultural commentary , the well - written script speaks frankly on issues , leaves questions about the morality of the characters and poses a few philosophical questions at the audience . who is really
jagat
( the tamil slang for the malay word…
dain iskandar said interview : “a script is not a picture . we all love it to be made into film , otherwise it’s just a piece of paper”
check out the film’s website and like them on facebook . hassan previously wrote about ‘nota’ , ‘sokola rimba’ , ‘come hell or high water’ and tuan zain .
“if we can increase the number of viewers to even one million , it would change the face of the local film industry , ” he had noted .
with jagat — which is a loose tamil lingo for the malay word “jahat” meaning “bad” — shanjhey tells the story of the hardships faced by ethnic indians in the 1990s , after the estates where their forefathers were shipped in from india by the colonial british to work were closed .
a new main category for nominees that meet the 70 % bahasa malaysia requirement was introduced for the first time at ffm28 – best film in the national language .
other winners included pekin ibrahim ( mat moto : kami mat moto bukan mat rempit ) for best actor . pekin also won best original story for the film .
for this year i . e . season 7 they are going to film during january for the winter scenes so as to keep it as authentic as possible .
nathanael hood is a 27 year old film critic currently based out of manhattan with a passion for all things cinematic . he graduated from new york university - tisch with a degree in film studies . he is currently a writer for theyoungfolks . com , theretroset . com , audienceseverywhere . net , and moviemezzanine . com .
other films slated for screening during the festival are philippines’ ma rosa , a film about manila’s drug abuse and poverty , directed by award - winning director brillante mendoza .
the negative reaction to the division of films like olabola , jagat and the kid from the big apple from 70 % bahasa malaysia - compliant films like munafik , polis evo and mat moto : kami mat moto bukan mat rempit came swiftly when the announcement was first made on aug 3 .
unexpected and meaningful . since the film is primarily in a foreign language to me , the subtitles were important . the story had a good structure where we see 4 different lives intertwining to culminate in one purpose . there are a lot of underlying themes in this film which carries positive moral values . the story is rich in morality and dignity which i really liked . i am surprised at the good characterization of the main roles . good comedic insertions throughout the film to keep the audience more engaged .
first of the lot is shanjhey kumar perumal ’s jagat — titled brutal for international release — which underlines the plight of malaysia’s ethnic indians . the film features a community forsaken by the estate owners who employed them for generations but were left out of the nation’s urbanization and development plans . the plot centers on a bright but mischievous 12 - year - old malaysian indian boy named appoy , played by anugerah majlis pengkritik filem kuala lumpur best actor , harvind raj .
launching on malaysia’s 60th merdeka day , the inaugural malaysian film festival will celebrate the very best of malaysian cinema at the arts house over a period of four days . veteran malaysian filmmaker , mr hassan muthalib , who has been an integral part of the malaysian film industry for the last 50 years , will be curating this year’s lineup .
for more information about the film and exclusive behind - the - scenes clips , head over to the official facebook page . article written by deric ect and keanu azman .
“by doing away the non - bahasa malaysia categories , we think finas is taking a positive change towards addressing the evolution in the local film industry , ” shanjhey shared .
great stories emanate from personal experience and this is why ‘jagat’ resonates with all those who have seen it . ‘jagat’ moves slowly and is mostly silent , but the tension underneath can be strongly felt . it grips us and all the more so with kamal sabran’s , at times , ominous music that brings out the mindscape of the characters . a particularly powerful scene is the montage sequence when appoy has been tied to a tree by his father . it works remarkably well with a shallow depth of field shot where characters in the background flit by like ghosts , totally distanced from appoy and his confused state .
perumal also had to work under a tight budget ; he knew that the right cast and perfect location were crucial to make his film work . he wanted a village set in a valley surrounded by mountains for “jagat” . finally , after a protracted search , he found a suitable location in klian intan in malaysia . “we had about 25 crew members and all the shoots were planned with clockwork precision . with our small budget , we couldn’t afford to waste any time . ”
jagat ( tamil slang for “jahat” or bad ) evolved into a solemn drama which touches on subjects like poverty , quality of education system and gangsterism . if shanjhey had to sum up the movie in one line , it’s about how the education system , family unit and societal expectations affect a child’s upbringing .
rajasthan - the state that captures the imagination of everyone who visits it , has stood the test of time and circumstances and till date it retains its heritage , values and traditions . the rajputs of rajasthan are famous for their grace , honesty , valour and hospitality . we , the jagat . . .
“in terms of funding , facilities and opportunities for filmmaking , malaysia is one of the best . but there is still a problem in our film ecosystem , ” shanjhey opines .
the jagat narayan temple on the banks of the bagmati river at sankhamul is a tall shikhara - style temple consecrated to lord vishnu . built of red bricks , the temple has many fine images . an attractive metal statue of garuda mounted on a stone monolith is accompanied by several images of ganesh and hanuman .
“the idea of seeing this film become a reality is something i dreamt of for so many years . i felt like i can’t do anything else until i’ve completed this project . ”
the poster depicts the film’s 12 - year - old protagonist appoy posing with a pencil in his mouth as though it is a cigarette , pretending to light it with an eraser .
in a recent interview with malaysiakini , director shanjhey kumar perumal mentioned that his main focus of doing the film is to open the eyes of the public , especially the indian community .
35th ascrs film festival awards monday , may 8 reception 4 : 45 – 5 : 15 p . m . | ceremony 5 : 15 – 6 : 45 p . m .
“for the best film in national language , the shortlisted candidates for this category are the five films out of the best picture ffm28 nominees that use the national language , ” it said .
olabola received three awards for best original score , best theme song and best costume . it also received a special jury prize for achievements as a film that showcased national unity through sports .
these documents from the records of the ministry of information & broadcasting held in the national archives of india consist of 2 , 233 pages of official reports , memos and correspondence between indian officials relating to the use of the official documentary film and its relationships with the private film industry , public television services and art cinema in india over the period 1948 - 75 . the official papers presented here primarily document the organisation , role , development and governance of the indian documentary film sector in the first three decades of independence in india , in the context of nation - building .
shanjhey’s debut feature film is beautifully shot , allowing viewers to appreciate the charms and untouched wonders of a small town through lingering shots of its jetty and scenes of of the town at night .
last month , ffm28 faced backlash from members of the industry , corporate figures and local movie fans over its decision to divide malaysian film nominees in bahasa malaysia and non - bahasa malaysia categories .
it is unclear if the 70 per cent bahasa malaysia content requirement still applies to the best film in national language category as finas did not elaborate on the criteria for the newly - created category .
the decision was overturned by multimedia and communications minister datuk seri salleh said keruak on aug 10 . the non - bahasa malaysia categories were scrapped and nominees were eligible to compete for best film , director and screenplay in the original category . a new main category for nominees that meet the 70 % bahasa malaysia requirement was introduced for the first time at ffm28 - best film in the national language .
kuben : i came in as an assistant director . i have been freelancing with the local film industry . i have some acting experience but doing a feature film is different game altogether . i was afraid of taking on the role of a father . i also had to pull it off as jibrail’s older brother but i received a lot of guidance and encouragement from shanjhey and people around me .
career choices in the film and television industries abound . options include technical , creative and managerial positions such as producer , director , and camera operator . education and training requirements vary by career type .
industry experience is key to creating a lucrative career as a film and television director . the bls stated that some directors start out as actors or writers , and some begin by assisting established directors .
jagat vittne
is an episode of irene huss starring angela kovacs , reuben sallmander , and josephine alhanko . a young beautiful woman is found dead in the river and on the finger she wears a brilliantly fitted wedding ring that belongs to someone else . the autopsy shows that the cause of death is not drowning , but a head injury .
the film was produced on quite a low budget and it is represented throughout the film . as a producer and director , i can understand the restraints felt by the production team . however , there were some scenes which can be commended . i noticed the key important scenes were given more attention . this i feel is smart directing as it keeps the story going while keeping the production within budget .
and apart from appoy’s mother , there aren’t many strong female roles within the film . was that a conscious decision , and why ? yes , it’s a conscious decision . because i just want to show how the system is trying to make women deaf and dumb . there is no role for women in this society , so i just wanted highlight this in the film . a lot of feminists are angry with me because there is a lack of female characters within the film . my reply is that i just want to portray the realism , that in the 80s and 90s , there was no voice for women . but then when times come , they will perform a motherly role , that is why in the film she is the one bathing him and she is the one caring for the character ‘mexico’ .
“that contrast makes you wonder what it’s all about . curiosity makes you want to watch this film . the poster thus renders the complexities of the socio - political landscape of the movie and malaysia . ”
the critically acclaimed 2015 film by director shanjhey kumar perumal sees its poster winning after being selected from 104 malaysian films that were screened in local cinemas between january 1 , 2015 until june 30 , 2016 .
as fan kenneth hew commented on facebook , “my friend thought she was in the wrong theatre because there were so many chinese watching , haha . this is truly a film for all malaysians . . . ”
sgiff , which is part of the annual singapore media festival ( smf ) , brings together a rich mix of independent filmmaking talent to showcase the region ' s stories through film , throughout asia and beyond .
when finas introduced the skim wajib tayang ( compulsory screening ) for local tamil films in 2012 , shanjhey said “things began to change” . the 35 - year - old filmmaker was able to secure rm300 , 000 and jagat began to take shape . over the years , however , the script went through numerous changes . shanjhey no longer wanted to make a comedy .