When director Dan Girmus chose to make a documentary about the people of Pine Ridge in South Dakota, he was determined not to go down the clichéd route by focussing purely on the fact that Pine Ridge (one of the 326 territories returned to the Native American communities in the United States), is also known as one of […]
A marvellous film for teachers, educators, parents and everyone – In Loco Parentis
The film “In Loco Parentis” screening Tuesday 25th April at 18:00 at the Théâtre de Grand-Champ in Gland and on Wednesday 26th at 21:15 at the Salle Communale in Nyon, has already received much praise; the Los Angeles Times called it “completely charming”, Non-Fics described it as “A film sure to warm even the most jaded heart” and […]
Surviving and living under Siege – One day in Aleppo – Film, Monday 24 April at Visions du Réel
“Brave documentary filmmaking” – One Day in Aleppo, directed by Ali Alibrahim, produced by Feras Fayyad Screening Monday, April 24 at 14:15 – Capitole Fellini Tickets here This film review is by Rachel Beacher. Rachel is a British journalist based in Lausanne. There is brave documentary making – then, there is filming in the middle of […]
A film for Rugby fans and a film for Runners – Both showing this weekend in Nyon
If you are are a rugby fan, a runner or simply a documentary film fan – two films showing this weekend at Visions du Réel are well worth watching. Ultra (about the 246 kilometres marathon) will be screened on Saturday 22nd at 17:00 in the Théâtre de Grand-Champ in Gland and on Sunday 23rd at 21:00 in the Colombière Grande […]
“Splash!” – New exhibition at the Musée du Léman – Open over Easter weekend
“Splash!” (Plouf!) – the new exhibition at the Musée du Léman officially opened last week and will run right through until September 2018. Note: The museum will be open from 10:00 – 17:00 on Friday to Sunday over the Easter weekend. The exhibition is a fascinating look at the history of bathing/swimming in and around the lake […]