The International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr) has used film to reflect on European culture, politics and identity.
The State Of Europe programme at this year’s Iffr was the brainchild of artistic director Rutger Wolfson.
In advance of the European elections, he wanted the festival to reflect on European culture, politics and identity.
As he wrote: ‘The historical project of the European unification has lost much of its lustre. Peace and prosperity, the two main forces that have driven Europe, are still relevant today but feel worn out.
“Politicians seem unable to convey a convincing alternative future perspective and many citizens are angry, disillusioned or have lost interest completely.”
Rising debt, the spectre of nationalism, the colonial legacy and the tension between EU Member states are all factors in the modern Europe.
For his programmers, this huge subject initially seemed daunting – a project for historians and politicians from the EU’s 28 member states, perhaps, but not...
The State Of Europe programme at this year’s Iffr was the brainchild of artistic director Rutger Wolfson.
In advance of the European elections, he wanted the festival to reflect on European culture, politics and identity.
As he wrote: ‘The historical project of the European unification has lost much of its lustre. Peace and prosperity, the two main forces that have driven Europe, are still relevant today but feel worn out.
“Politicians seem unable to convey a convincing alternative future perspective and many citizens are angry, disillusioned or have lost interest completely.”
Rising debt, the spectre of nationalism, the colonial legacy and the tension between EU Member states are all factors in the modern Europe.
For his programmers, this huge subject initially seemed daunting – a project for historians and politicians from the EU’s 28 member states, perhaps, but not...
- 1/29/2014
- by geoffrey@macnab.demon.co.uk (Geoffrey Macnab)
- ScreenDaily
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