Thursday 30 October 2014

Whitechapel Gallery - Film highlights at the Whitechapel Gallery this autumn

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Film Screenings and Events

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Open Screenings
Thursday 13 November, 5-7pmMeet six emerging and established artist filmmakers as they present and discuss their short films with Adjunct Film Curator Gareth Evans. To take part in future contact. Book now
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Taskafa: Stories of the Street 
Thursday 13 November, 7-9pm
Structured around readings by art critic John Berger, Andrea Luka Zimmerman’s essay film centres on urban gentrification, memory and belonging following Istanbul’s street dogs and their relationship to humans. Followed by artist’s Q&A. 
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Saturday 6 December & Sunday 7 December 11.15am - 5.45pm
A weekend of events profiling the 10 artists shortlisted for this year’s award: John Akomfrah, Laura Buckley, Sebastian Buerkner, Marvin Gaye Chetwynd, Steven Claydon, Redmond Entwistle, Iain Forsyth & Jane Pollard, Ursula Mayer, Rachel Reupke and Stephen Sutcliffe.
£5 per day 
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by-our-selves_autumn.jpgAndrew Kotting and Iain Sinclair present: By Our Selves 
Thursday 11 December, 7-9pm 
The latest documentary from the filmmakers tracks visionary poet John Clare in the 150th year since his death. Enjoy a multi sensory evening discovering Clare’s life and work, featuring sound artist Jem Finer and photographer Anonymous Bosch.Book now


afi_autumn.jpgArtists Film International: Jorge Macchi, Nicole Miller, Angela Su, Oded Hirsch & Provmyza Group 
Until 11 January 2015

A showcase of artists' film from around the world, this season looks at different ways in which individuals represent themselves, through music, photography and sculpture. This includes Jorge Macchi’s 12 Short Songs (2009), Nicole Miller'sUntitled (David) (2012), Angela Su’s The Hartford Girl and Other Stories (2010), Oded Hirsch's The Tractor (2014) and Provmyza Group's Pitter-Patter (2009)
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burger_cafe.jpgNew Autumn menu To celebrate the current exhibition by north American master Richard Tuttle, the Café-Bar offers Longhorn beef burger & fat chips with locally brewed root beer for £10. Pop in and enjoy the new seasonal menu before exploring the exhibition. Open late Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
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