This week, the Sikh International Film Festival Returns returns after a two-year pandemic hiatus, Allison Otto’s "The Thief Collector" unravels the speculative history of the presumed thieves of Willem de Kooning’s “Woman-Ochre,” and more.
Film & Documentary
November 10, 2022 This week, the Sikh International Film Festival returns after a two-year pandemic hiatus; Jafar Panahi explores the possibilities and limitations of cinema with his latest film, No Bears; and Allison Otto’s thriller-documentary The Thief Collector unravels the speculative history of the presumed thieves of Willem de Kooning’s “Woman-Ochre.” A total of 17 films centered around Sikh history, diaspora, and innovation will be showcased at Manhattan’s Rubin Museum. | Rhea Nayyar SPONSORED The School of Film/Video at CalArts seeks candidates for two full-time faculty positions in the program in Experimental Animation. We are seeking artists with a commitment to an experimental animation practice demonstrated by a record of effective teaching and personal creative work recognized in the field.
Learn More and Apply LATEST REVIEWS The Thief Collector goes beyond the 1985 theft of Willem de Kooning’s “Woman-Ochre” to explore the speculative history of the presumed thieves who held onto it for over 30 years. | Rachel Harris-Huffman With his latest film, Jafar Panahi suggests that cinema might be a great art worth fighting for, but it may not be able to save anyone. | Dan Schindel SPONSORED The latest ACA Cinema Project series spotlights contemporary female directors, producers, cinematographers, and screenwriters from Japan alongside a classics film selection. Learn more. FROM THE ARCHIVE The colorful world of professional wrestling is a treasure trove of unbelievable stories and complicated lives (anyone else anticipating The Iron Claw?) The following is a list of films exploring the less-charted spheres of the wrestling world. Explore lucha libre, Hollywood transformation stories, and more within the strange, compelling world of professional wrestling. | Nadine Smith Become a member today to help keep our reporting and criticism free and accessible to all. Become a Member |
