A Discourse on Avante Garde Cinema
A short note on the films for March 2024.
Nikhil Waiker
The Stillness of A Moving Image
Explore the contemplative cinematic world of Tsai Ming-Liang, where time slows to a meditative pace, and characters navigate solitude and deep introspection.
Chris Marker's Cinematic Odyssey
Experience Marker's mastery in weaving narration, imagery, and anthropology to unveil humility in exploring identity, history, and culture—a cinematic legacy.
The Musical Universe of Jacques Demy
Demy's films blend romance and music, weaving characters and narratives amid social and political themes, revealing his distinctive storytelling approach.
Agnes Varda: Blending Autobiography & Fiction in Cinema
We explore Agnes Varda's life and focus on her dichotomous filmmaking, feminist stance, and humanistic vision.
From Small Beginnings to a Thriving Community: Two Years of TPCC
Reflections on two years of exploring the world of cinema with our film club.
Celebrating Contemplative Cinema
This month, we are exploring cinema that blurs the lines between reality and fiction, narration and exposition, and between structure and chaos.