Fear and Desire (HKIFF48)
Genre
SPECIAL PROGRAMME
Release Date
30 Mar 2024 (Sat)
Category
--- (HK), ---(Macau)
Running Time
70 Minutes
Language
English
Subtitle
Chinese
Director
Stanley Kubrick
Cast
Frank Silvera, Paul Mazursky, Kenneth Harp, Stephen Coit
Synopsis
"According to legend, Kubrick destroyed the original negative of his first feature, and all copies were withheld from circulation. If true, then this original cut, identical to that of the Venice premiere, survives as a testimonial to the cinematic genius of the filmmaking maestro. An anti-war allegory is embedded in an existential drama, in which four soldiers stranded in enemy territory struggle to stay alive. Despite being called ‘boring and pretentious’ by its director, the film is a moody and visually powerful study of men’s internal musings, throwing a fascinating light on Kubrick’s artistry and ambition. ""
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"According to legend, Kubrick destroyed the original negative of his first feature, and all copies were withheld from circulation. If true, then this original cut, identical to that of the Venice premiere, survives as a testimonial to the cinematic genius of the filmmaking maestro. An anti-war allegory is embedded in an existential drama, in which four soldiers stranded in enemy territory struggle to stay alive. Despite being called ‘boring and pretentious’ by its director, the film is a moody and visually powerful study of men’s internal musings, throwing a fascinating light on Kubrick’s artistry and ambition. ""
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