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Classical Arts Film Festival: Film Block One

Film Block One of The Classical Arts Film Festival exhibits five films: ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE, LUCKY MUD, THE STAG HUNT, THE ESCAPE, and BEHIND THE STRINGS

ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE
Running Time: 1min. 30sec.
An animated adaptation of the famous Shakespeare poem "All The World's A Stage" narrated by the renowned Shakespeare actor and director Samuel West.
Directed by Hannes Rall
Country of origin: Germany

LUCKY MUD
Running Time: 15min
Clay figures battle their fickle egos and struggle to communicate. They may suffer physical and emotional imperfections but, like humans, theyre in a constant state of transformation. Wielding violence and tenderness, these figures perpetually collide. They sculpt one another and blur the line between destruction and creation. Each collision leaves them forever changed. This stop-motion animation is a celebration of vulnerability, imperfection, and the human capacity for transformation.
Directed by Erin Pollock
Country of Origin: United States

THE STAG HUNT
Running Time: 9min
A modern satire on aristocracy, competition and extinction, drawn from a sixteenth century musical curiosity about a king killing for sport. British vocal ensemble I Fagiolini sings Janequins La chasse (1537), complete with hunting sound effects, and plays a royal family determined to reign supreme.
Directed by John La Bouchardière
Country of Origin: United Kingdom

THE ESCAPE
The patient in an insane asylum is given an injection to calm her down. She is left alone lying on the bed in a straitjacket overhelmed with her hallucinations and memories.
In the ward, another girl unexpectedly appears trying to bring the first one to consciousness.
Directed by Liudmila Komrakova
Country of origin: Russia Federation

BEHIND THE STRINGS
When Maos Cultural Revolution ended, Chinas door cracked open. Four young, classically trained musicians seized the opportunity to flee to the West. They've performed for 36 years in the U.S. and around the world. Behind the Strings tells how they got there, and the price they pay to stay on top. And, why China is now inviting them back to perform the music that was previously banned.
Directed by Hal Rifken
Country of Origin: United States