In the emails that they exchange (where Barbara says that she is “rather dispirited” at the thought that she will let him down, to which he replies that “we can’t get anywhere if we stay on familiar ground”) and during her rehearsals with pianist Stephen Gosling, the singer’s attempts to overcome fear and accept imperfections, while avoiding the clichés of the ever-suffering artist, come to life. By giving space to both doubt and intransigence and by seeking “another type of perfection”, the music born out of it is full of life, freedom and joy.
Zorn III (2018–2022) Zorn III (2018–2022)
Mathieu Amalric has been filming New York composer and saxophonist John Zorn for twelve years. This time, Zorn asked opera singer Barbara Hannigan to perform his song Jumalattaret, inspired by Finnish pagan goddesses.
Photos
What's On
The Old Oak The Old Oak
Ken Loach
Wednesday, 16. 10. 2024 / 16:00 / Main Hall
Ken Loach, the old oak of British social realism, in his characteristically fiery and emotionally direct style, calls for compassion and intercultural solidarity.
Smoke Sauna Sisterhood Savvusanna sõsarad
Anna Hints
Wednesday, 16. 10. 2024 / 17:30 / Small Hall
In the Estonian countryside, a group of women meet in a smoke sauna by a lake in the woods. In this intimate, deeply empathetic debut documentary by Anna Hints, in the safe darkness of the traditional smoke sauna, they share their deepest secrets and most personal experiences. Winner of the European Film Award for Best Documentary.
My Favourite Cake Keyke mahboobe man
Maryam Moghadam, Behtash Sanaeeha
Wednesday, 16. 10. 2024 / 18:30 / Main Hall
Seventy-year-old Mahin lives alone in Tehran after her husband’s death and her daughter’s departure for Europe, until an afternoon tea with friends leads her to break her solitary routine and revitalise her love life. However, as Mahin opens herself up to a new romance, what begins as an unexpected encounter quickly evolves into an unpredictable, unforgettable evening.