Concerning violence 2014 movie

Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing concerning violence near you. As confrontational as it is ultimately rewarding, concerning violence is a scathing indictment of past misdeeds and a sobering reminder of how far we. The film is an archivedriven video essay based on author frantz fanons the wretched of the earth, covering the most daring moments in the struggle for liberation in the socalled third world, as well as an. Concerning violence frantz fanon, goran olsson 2014 1. Dec 05, 2014 in concerning violence, goran hugo olsson uses archival clips, texts by the scholar frantz fanon and voiceovers by musicians to revisit anticolonialist struggles of the 20th century. Concerning violence, a postcolonialist montage the new. It is based on frantz fanons essay, concerning violence, from his 1961. Nine scenes from antiimperialistic selfdefense is a sensitively rendered and deeply disturbing look at swedish archival footage of anticolonial warfare, relying on rockstar academics gayatri spivak and academic rockstars lauryn hill to blend image and text, in a. Written 50 years ago, fanons work is a major tool for understanding and illuminating present day neocolonialism and the unrest and reactions it provokes. Fanon documentary confronts fallacies about anticolonial. Concerning violence on dvd 738329169923 from kino video. Concerning violence nine scenes from the antiimperialistic.

Concerning violence makes accessible fanons theory that the violence of colonialism must be met with greater violence to be defeated, as well as his vision and plea to reject the lust for colonial power and instead embrace a more creative and humane society. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Fanons theory is that the violence of colonialism must be met with greater violence to be defeated, as well as his vision and plea to reject the lust for colonial power and instead. Showtimes for concerning violence 2014 portland events. Concerning violence is a completely different beast. Concerning violence is an archivedriven documentary covering the most daring moments in the struggle for liberation in the developing world, as well as an exploration into the mechanisms of decolonization through text from frantz fanons the wretched of the earth. Concerning violence lauryn hill narrated colonialism. The decolonization of africa serves as the plot and purpose of the film. Concerning violence is a 2014 film directed by swedish director goran olsson. Goran hugo olssons concerning violence is the first major film to grapple with the work of the influential.

Concerning violence is based on newly discovered, powerful archival material documenting the most daring moments in the struggle for liberation in the third world, accompanied by classic text from the wretched of the earth by frantz fanon. There is, indeed, much about concerning violence that wants to suggest it concerns realworld issues such as the struggles of third world peoples to throw off the domination of colonial powers but ends up conveying more about the filmmakers selfregard and righteous feelings of solidarity with their radical forebears. Dogwoof g oran olsson is the swedish filmmaker responsible for the black power mixtape 19671975, a documentary assemblage of interviews with blackpower. Narrated by american singer and actress lauryn hill, the film combines archive footage with firsthand accounts to tell the story of how the african people have been affected by colonisation over the years and. This sobering, important and expertly curated documentary details africas hardfought liberation from colonial rule in the 60s and 70s. Fanons landmark book, written over 50 years ago, is still a major tool for understanding. Narrated by lauryn hill, concerning violence uses archival footage to explore the most daring moments in the struggle for liberation in the third world. Fanons landmark book, written over 50 years ago, is still a major tool for understanding and illuminating the. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. It is based on frantz fanons essay, concerning violence, from his 1961 book the wretched of the earth. American singer and actress lauryn hill served as the narrator in the englishlanguage release of the film, while finnish actress kati outinen provides. There is, indeed, much about concerning violence that wants to suggest it concerns realworld issues such as the struggles of third world peoples to throw off the domination of colonial powers but ends up conveying more about the filmmakers selfregard and righteous feelings. Out her window is a somber new york winter tableau, a skeletal tree against an austere academic facade.

Olsson, goran hugo, lauryn, hill and frantz fanon, concerning violence. As confrontational as it is ultimately rewarding, concerning violence is a scathing. The most daring moments in the struggle for liberation from colonial rule. Narrated by lauryn hill, this profound essay doc depicts africas struggle for liberation from colonial rule in the 60s and 70s. Jul 12, 2014 concerning violence is a 2014 swedish documentary film written and directed by goran olsson. Concerning violence demands a pluggedin viewer, as does a grin without a cat 1977, chris markers immortal history of the left wing, to which this feels like a cousin. Concerning violence by frantz fanon 145 ratings, 3. Nine scenes from the antiimperialistic selfdefense.

Documentary about africas movement towards liberation from colonial rule which took place during the 1960s and 70s. It is also an exploration of decolonization as expressed in frantz fanons the wretched of the earth. December 2014 theatrical release average criticwire rating. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Its a documentary about the struggles of african countries from colonial rule in the 1960s and 1970s. American singer and actress lauryn hill served as the narrator of the film.

If you expect an essay about the causes, consequences, etc of colonialism this is not your film. Its december 20, and postcolonial theorist gayatri chakravorty spivak sits in her office at columbia university surrounded by books, photographs and diplomas. Readers can also watch the trailer for the film, which is a tribute to and an illustration of frantz fanons the wretched of the earth spivak. American singer and actress lauryn hill served as the narrator in the englishlanguage release of the film, while finnish actress kati outinen provides narration for the original swedish release. Mar 15, 2014 concerning violence makes accessible fanons theory that the violence of colonialism must be met with greater violence to be defeated, as well as his vision and plea to reject the lust for colonial power and instead embrace a more creative and humane society. Concerning violence a film by goran hugo olsson available on dvd and on demand. Gayatri chakravorty spivaks preface to the film concerning violence 20 is offered for the first time in print. Jan 17, 2014 video archive for the film concerning violence, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2014. Video archive for the film concerning violence, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2014. Concerning violence narrates the events of african nationalist and independence movements in the 1960s and 1970s which challenged colonial and white minority rule. The issue of our legal responsibility for all the crimes done in the reflection of our white conscience. The main feature on this dvd title probably has english subtitles. In the darkness of the movie theatre at the sydney film festival.

Fanons landmark book, written over 50 years ago, is still a major tool for. Mla citation style guide olsson, goran hugo, lauryn hill, and frantz fanon. Concerning violence is based on the classic book the wretched of the earth by franz fanon. Also in berlin, goteborg, busan, vienna film festivals, hot.

From the director of the black power mixtape comes a bold and fresh visual narrative on africa, based on newly discovered archive material covering the struggle. With lauryn hill, kati outinen, gayatri chakravorty spivak, gaetano pagano. Concerning violence tweet ny premiere sat, jun 21, 2014. Concerning violence official trailer 1 2014 documentary hd. Concerning violence 2014 is available on netflix since. Concerning violence 2014 stream and watch online moviefone. The film is less a thoughtful inquiry into certain very important subjects than sleek scandinavian agitprop that arrives four decades after its.

In this potent, arresting, and surprisingly emotional film, olsson artfully elucidates fanons psychiatric and psychological analysis of dehumanizing effects of colonization on the individual and the nation. Fanons landmark book, written over 50 years ago, is still a major tool for understanding and illuminating the neocolonialism. Concerning violence dogwoof documentary distribution. Concerning violence is a passable documentary wherein lauryn hill does an impeccable job of intoning frantz fanons text over scenes of revolutionary struggle in the developing world, most. From the director of the black power mixtape 19671975 comes a bold and fresh visual narrative on africa, based on newly discovered archival material covering the struggle for liberation from colonial rule in the late 60s and 70s, accompanied by text from frantz fanons the wretched of the earth synopsis. Concerning violence 2014 daring moments take place in a struggle for liberation from colonial rule. Narrated by lauryn hill, this profound essay doc depicts africas struggle for liberation from colonial rule in the 60. Colonialism is violence in its natural state and it will only yield when confronted with greater violence and infuses. Concerning violence 2014 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Concerning violence narrated by lauryn hill, concerning violence uses archival footage to explore the most daring moments in the struggle for liberation in the third world. From the director of the black power mixtape comes a bold and.