DAY6, IFFK

After not so good experience at Kairali theatre, I thought of spending the day at Kripa theatre. First movie on the list was The Creators by Albert Dupontel. The movie is about a play writer whose previous play was a huge success. He attributes his success to drinking which according to him makes his subconscious mind to bring out the best of plays. After he realizes this isn't the reason, he tries different methods including killing cats to evoke his subconscious. The movie has been dealt in a very humorous way with a cameo from Jesus Christ who comes as a police officer. Fun to watch. Next on the list was the critically acclaimed Mexican movie Battle in Heaven. The movie is about a car driver, Marcos. Marcos is the driver to the General's daughter, Ana. A very confusing movie is what I felt after watching it. Didn't go for any afternoon show. Evening went for an African movie Bamako. I had seen many movies involving court room drama like Rainmaker, The Accused, A Few Good Men etc. but never as this one. This movie is about a hearing happening in an open court in a remote town in Africa. The case is between Africans vs World Bank, IMF and other financial institutions which "helped" them. Even when the court proceedings are going on, other activities of people in and around the court is shown. The court proceedings are aired live through the radio. With some excellent dialogues, this movie is must watch for those who like court room drama and are also concerned with current scenario in the Third-World countries. There's a song in this movie which is quite catchy. I hope OST of this movie is available.
Final movie of the day was Scream of the Ants by Mohsen Makhmalbaf. I had seen the movie The Cyclist by the same director. It was an awful experience. My friends will vouch for that. I saw Scream of the Ants after hearing that it's a very good movie. The movie is about two Iranian couples who comes to India in search of a Complete Man. The movie begins well but it does what it shouldn't: PREACHING. A German yogi explains how different religions comprehend when the male lead says the "world is a shit". It was funny. Highly "philosophical" and "spiritual". Also it's a cliche, portraying Indians the same way as it had been done by many foreign movies. Also I don't understand why the audience applause after every second dialogue. It's so irritating. They must realize and sooner the better that they are watching just a movie not a political debate. So the count is 27 from 6 days.