Almayer’s Folly (La Folie Almayer) is directed by Chantal Akerman, starring Stanislas Merhar, Aurora Marion and Marc Barbé. It is an adaptation of Joseph Conrad’s 1895 debut novel Almayer’s Folly, and tells the story of a Dutchman searching for pirate treasure in Malaysia. The setting has been relocated to 1950s. The film is a coproduction between companies in France and Belgium.
TweetSharebar TweetLondon, 11 May 2012 Flash Alert! Flash Alert! A lovely night for a premiere I thought as I headed for the Odeon Kensington to cover the UK premiere of this film. Presenter Anna Whiteley meets talent and filmmakers and gains some insights for our viewers. Comedy star Chris Rock, …
TweetSharebar TweetRobert Redford, silver screen legend and founder of the famed Sundance Film Festival, has some choice words for David Cameron regarding the Prime Minister’s recent statement that the UK should concentrate on “releasing more commercially viable films.” Redford was answering press questions at the 2012 London Sundance Film Festival …
TweetSharebar TweetRobert Redford, silver screen legend and founder of the famed Sundance Film Festival, speaks out against the U.S. Government’s lack of support for the Arts and the right-wing elements in U.S. politics that he says are naturally against artistic freedoms. Redford was answering press questions at the 2012 London …
