Femme Filmmakers Festival 2017: Day Four Program

Welcome to Day Four of the Femme Filmmakers Festival, and it shows no sign of slowing down. Today’s showings include a brand new retro-comedy-horror, a documentary on a Middle-East singing contest, as well as the oldest film at the festival.

One female filmmaker has the honor of having 2 of her short films in the schedule. Without further ado then, everything you need to watch these fine films is below.

THE SHORTS

Meshes of the Afternoon (1943) – Maya Deren – 14 mins

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After Sophie (2017) – Minhal Baig – 9 mins

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Hala (2016) – Minhal Baig – 14 mins

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THE FEATURES

Afghan Star (2009) – Havana Marking – 87 mins

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The Love Witch (2017) – Anna Biller – 120 mins

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NZIFF: The Love Witch

As the Auckland leg of the New Zealand International Film Festival nears its close, the magic continues with The Love Witch, a vivid, retro horror-drama – tongue firmly in cheek. Written and directed by Anna Biller, there’s a hefty 1960s vibe, paying homage to the technicolor horror flicks of that era of cinema.

Samantha Robinson is radiant as the title character, fitting the spell-maker’s shoes perfectly, and the actress seems to be having fun. As well as the through-line of sorcery and sauciness, The Love Witch channels the roles of women and the limited powers man have in such a female-strong story. Gorgeous, glowing costume and set design lands you in the 60s even though the film is set in the present day.

See the NZIFF website for scheduling.