The little white attic

Kurosawa’s Something Like an Autobiography is a terrific book—he writes about his childhood, his life, and his path to become a film direct...

Every review of Russian Ark starts with the same point: it is a 90-minute film (without credits) that comprises of a single unbroken shot. ...

I think every filmmaker should read this book. If you’re not a filmmaker but interested in his films, or interested in the making of a film,...

I’m reading Sidney Lumet’s Making Movies , which I think is a very good and enjoyable book, especially for aspiring film directors.  Look a...

1/ Today I came across this video about Tarkovsky. It is a great video essay, with excellent choice of shots: If you don’t like or haven’...

1/ I watched Stalker last night. It is one of the most beautiful films I have ever seen.  Even though, whilst watching it, I thought I’d c...

1/ Form:  I like a few moments, a few scenes in The Sacrifice , but what I like the most about the film is the cinematography. Sven Nykvist...

1/ I’ve just watched The Sacrifice , Tarkovsky’s last film. It’s a film I wanted to like, as it was shot in Sweden, with some of Ingmar Ber...

Which is different from my list of favourite films.  Persona (1966), Wild Strawberries (1957), Hour of the Wolf (1968), and Cries and Whi...

The 50s:  http://thelittlewhiteattic.blogspot.com/2017/08/my-favourite-films-from-1950s.html The 60s:  http://thelittlewhiteattic.blogspot....

For the 1950s:  http://thelittlewhiteattic.blogspot.com/2017/08/my-favourite-films-from-1950s.html The Bad Sleep Well (1960) by Akira Kuro...

Not a review. This is a post for people already familiar with the film.  1/ At the beginning of the film, there are some long nature shots...

1/ After the 2nd viewing of Persona , I’m more inclined to go with the literal interpretation—a story between 2 women, as what we see on t...