Page 2 January 28, 2016 By H. Nelson Tracey CINEMACY is excited to be returning to Park City, Utah to cover the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, kicking off a new year in cinema! After seeing so many diverse films, here are three that stood out to us. For more Sundance coverage, visit www.cinemacy.com. Life, Animated Director Roger Ross Williams shed light on the African evangelical invasion in God Loves Uganda. Openly admitting he needed to do something a little more light-hearted for his next film, his latest documentary, Life, Animated, is an entirely different project. At the age of 3, Owen Suskind completely shut off from the world and became unable to communicate. His parents soon discovered that he had autism and may never be able to speak again, and were heartbroken at the thought of how the relationship they had dreamed of may never fully exist. After trying many tactics with professional help, eventually Owen learned how to communicate by watching scenes from Disney animated movies such as Aladdin, The Jungle Book, and The Little Mermaid. The exaggerated character movements and expressions became a tool for Owen to learn his language skills, describe his emotions, and gain an understanding of how to express himself in situations he will experience. Life, Animated is not only a touching film, it also successfully widens the understanding of an often mysterious mental state that so many people are affected by. Viva While the film is Ireland’s official Oscar submission due to director Paddy Breathnach’s home country (and source of financing), Viva is a film set entirely in Havana, Cuba, and serves as a window into the unique world of Cuban drag performers at a local nightclub. Our protagonist, Jesus (Héctor Medina), barely survives off meager wages and temporary work, but dreams of being a drag star like his mentor Mama (Luis Alberto García). His road to local stardom starts out extremely well as he has plenty of potential, but hits a major hurdle when his father, a convict, comes home unexpectedly from prison. As a former boxer, it isn’t surprising to hear that his father does not care for his son’s chosen career path (or his sexuality). The resulting drama is about being true to yourself and following your passions while keeping relationships in your life. While the film meanders at times, it thankfully finds enough of a storyline to finish extremely strong and leave the audience emotionally moved. These performances will be the film’s calling card and what makes it so memorable. As both a father-son drama and an introduction into a world foreign to many of us, Viva is a success all around. Belgica There is rich enough texture in his new film, Belgica, to truly marvel at the craft and storytelling. A festival programmer introduced this film, one of Sundance’s opening night selections, with the following statement: “For the last few years, we have been trying to get the World Dramatic category as top-tier as our US Dramatic. This year, thanks in part to this film, I think we finally reached that.” The title comes from the bar in which the film takes place. Two brothers come together to expand what was previously a hole-inthe wall bar into a full-on destination with a massive remodel. As their dream version of Belgica comes into fruition, so do added layers of conflict that arise with the massive growth: trouble with the new crowds, women, drugs, and differences in opinion on the bar’s future. The standout is the photography, which utilizes a broad variety of motifs and themes to display the strife that the two brothers are experiencing. At the beginning when the bar is small, the film carries a red hue with intimacy and fun themes, and as the bar expands beyond their control the color schemes shift toward a harsh and cold blue. That may be the largest visual shift but throughout there are numerous deliberate lighting decisions made to subtly enhance the viewer’s understanding of these characters. For the experience of vicariously owning and living at a bar, which includes both raging fun and slamming comedowns, Belgica is a compelling piece that visually stands above the crowd. • Film Review Three Standout Films From the Sundance Film Festival Classifieds The deadline for Classified Ad submission and payment is Noon on Tuesday to appear in Thursday’s paper. Advertisements must be submitted in writing by mail, fax or email. You may pay by cash, check, or credit card (Visa or M/C over the phone). Errors: Please check your advertisements immediately. 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