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Ha, absolutely. I'm sure Paul will notice soon and add his tuppence-worth.
Oh, yes I'm very excited about this. I emailed the BFI a couple of years ago when SYMPTOMS was screened via a 35mm print in Brussels, and received a fairly positive response (I think I posted it here) which suggested that even if the leads were positive, it may of course take several years for the film to be released, if at all. This has come round much sooner than I could have hoped.
'You know, I'd almost forgotten what your eyes looked like. Still the same. Pissholes in the snow'
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I emailed her a couple of years ago to see if this was going to be distributed somehow but got no response.
Heh, I asked her the same and she just said something like "I hope it gets released someday". I know she sent some DVD-R screeners out to some for review but I never had the nerve to ask for one.
Yeah, I'd cheekily asked for a screener too but suspect she thought it might be... distributed.
A logical fear in this day and age. This is really the perfect venue for it. It sounds quite fascinating. From what I gather its nothing like a typical documentary.
Oh, yes I'm very excited about this. I emailed the BFI a couple of years ago when SYMPTOMS was screened via a 35mm print in Brussels, and received a fairly positive response (I think I posted it here) which suggested that even if the leads were positive, it may of course take several years for the film to be released, if at all. This has come round much sooner than I could have hoped.
Yes, I remember you posting that here, Paul.
I too have been dying to see that documentary ever since I got wind of it. I have a made for television doc on Larraz that's pretty god albeit way too brief. This is shaping up to be a contender for release of the year for me.
The reason I mentioned DEVIATION, WHIRLPOOL, and SCREAM AND DIE here is that, to me at least, they have certain similarities in tone and twisted atmosphere as SYMPTOMS. WHIRLPOOL in particular I'm dying to see in a gorgeous restoration. That time-coded eyesore is a real drag. That film is right up there with SYMPTOMS for me, one of his major works. That it's scored with one of Cipriani's finest soundtracks is the cherry on top.
The reason I mentioned DEVIATION, WHIRLPOOL, and SCREAM AND DIE here is that, to me at least, they have certain similarities in tone and twisted atmosphere as SYMPTOMS. WHIRLPOOL in particular I'm dying to see in a gorgeous restoration. That time-coded eyesore is a real drag. That film is right up there with SYMPTOMS for me, one of his major works. That it's scored with one of Cipriani's finest soundtracks is the cherry on top.
If you watch his early stuff in the order he made them it seems like everything was leading up to Symptoms. Watching Whirlpool, its incredible to see just how many of what would become his visual and thematic calling cards were already firmly in place. Deviation expanded upon it, and Emma, puertas oscuras perfectly bridged the gap between Scream and Die and Symptoms.
I'd love to see Whirlpool get restored too, its a big favorite of mine. Such a nasty, seedy film but with real artistry behind it.
The UK release is now available for pre-order at Amazon. I can't easily add a link on my phone but it has a release date of 18th April and appears to be part of the flipside line.
The UK release is now available for pre-order at Amazon. I can't easily add a link on my phone but it has a release date of 18th April and appears to be part of the flipside line.
Nice that they are continuing that line, one of my favorites.
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