GOING (AND COMING) TO PARIS

Going (and Coming) to Paris

Directed by: Nikola MARIN

Canada. 2003. Documentary. 17min. Color. OV/FrS.

Synopsis

Going (and Coming) to Paris looks at the obstacles that Canadian artists face in presenting Canadian art on Indie' budgets. The piece approaches social dynamics of local Canadians by bringing issues of race, sex, class and economics to their doorstep. As well, attitudes of what represents work are unveiled, attitudes that reflect the barriers towards viewing artists as professionals in their own right. These humorous skits illustrate taboos that arise such as unsolicited requests for money from strangers. The film also documents grassroots public education that occurs with every door knock and conversation in regards to a feminist filmmaker raising funds to attend a lesbian film festival in Paris.

November 7 to 11, 2003

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Distribution

Partners 2003