Revelation Film Festival
Perth's only international film festival is back. According to Revelation's Suzanne Worner, you can't afford to miss these three films.
Various venues, July 2-15.
1. H
This apocalyptic narrative follows two women named Helen, who live in the same town but never interact. The characters lead lives that are as much mundane as they are absurd – for example, the older Helen has a preoccupation with her 'child', a lifelike baby doll. As the movie develops, it gets more surreal, heightened by Daniel Garcia's dreamlike filmmaking.
2. The Look of Silence
The follow up to the 2012 Oscar-nominated documentary The Act Of Killing, this documentary continues to examine the Indonesian genocide of 1965, this time through the prism of optometrist Adi, whose brother numbered among the victims. Through his casual conversations with the townspeople, the horrors of the genocide – and its profound effects – are revealed.
3. When My Sorrow Died: The Legend of Armen Ra and the Theremin
This documentary has pocketed a slew of awards at film festivals around the world, and for good reason: it's heartfelt, evocative and moving. Armen Ra, a master of the theremin – the only instrument that is played without physical touch – has musical abilities that are considered almost magical. The film explores his childhood, inspirations, and relationships, including high-profile friends like US performance artist Amanda Lepore and NY fashion visionary Patricia Field.