Top 5 Picks: Open City Documentary Festival 2017
Imogen Holland from the Open City team picks her top five films at this year’s festival.
Mark Charles’ study of the eccentric and fascinating Andre Tchaikowsky is a must-see at this year’s OCDF. Andre’s beautiful piano-playing in the background tied in with intimate stories from his loved ones make for a touching and captivating film.
Directing duo the Ross Bros plunge you into the energy and excitement of this extraordinary event staged by David Byrne. I was amazed at the skill of the Color Guard performers, their emotion and passion shining through.
Pump is a heartwarming and playful film documenting Joseph David and Andrew Kötting’s 7-day voyage across a disused monorail, with many amusing meetings along the way — not to be missed!
Through mesmerising CGI animations and 3D models, Norman Leto transports you across time and space in his thought-provoking essay about the history — and future — of the universe.
With the magnificent music of a banjo legend throughout, Jeff Silva and Vic Rawlings’ observational film immerses you into the lives of Lee Sexton and his wife Opal — a heartfelt story of partnership, community and old age.
