| Diary for my Children (Napló gyermekeimnek) A film by Márta Mészáros, Hungary 1984. From one of the world's most accomplished women directors, Mészáros' film connects the personal with the political, portraying the impact of individuals upon history and of historical forces upon individual lives. Autobiographical, and the first in her trilogy of renowned 'Diary' films which Second Run will be releasing in 2007/08. "A brilliantly told tale about idealism and corruption" - Channel 4 Film Guide |
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| Rat-Trap (Elippathayam) A film by Adoor Gopalakrishnan, India 1981. In Indian cinema, Adoor Gopalakrishnan is arguably the true heir to Satyajit Ray. The first film to bring him international acclaim, Rat-Trap is outstanding for its characterizations and detail. Set in Kerala in the early 1980's, the film takes a look into the life of a lazy feudal lord, unable to accept socio-economic changes, who subsequently falls prey to the metaphorical rat-trap set by his own escapism and arrogance. This will be the first ever DVD release of this award-winning film. "A brilliant character study" - Sight & Sound |
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