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“No Impact Man” (2009) – Review #32

Colin Beavan decided to live one year without having any negative impact on the environment. What does that mean? It means only buying local, not using anything disposable (including diapers, plastic containers and toilet paper!), not taking the elevator, only using public transportation, not using electricity and not producing any waste. All in a small [...]

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Must-sees at CPH:DOX 2009

It’s November and CPH:DOX is here. Even in case of a Zombie Holocaust I won’t be missing:

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“Super High Me” (2007) – Review #8

Super High Me, and obvious pun and concept-theft on Super Size Me, is funny as hell. It doesn’t pretend to be very original, but it does take a controversial subject head on. I don’t think it’s a masterpiece, but it manages to shed light on an old subject in a new way, while cracking me [...]

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“Vashti Bunyan: From Here to Before” (2008) – Review #6

Vashti Bunyan is a singer/song-writer with an interesting story. As a young woman she made a beautiful album and was then forgotten for 30 years. Freak-folk artists like Devendra Banhart and Vetiver brought her back from oblivion  a few years ago and Bunyan is now making music again. She is very delicate, soft-spoken and gentle [...]

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“The Monastery: Mr. Vig and the Nun” (2006) – Review #3

A curious story about a peculiar relationship between Mr. Vig and a russian nun. I had high hopes for this one, but must confess I was disappointed.

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“Solo: Lost at sea” (2008) – Review #2

Andrew McAuley decided to cross the Tasman sea between Australia and New Zealand. The swells are terrifying and Andrew makes his attempt in a kayak. Opening 10 minutes worth the movie alone. The film just became current in Australia as it’s being debated if a 16-year old girl, Jessica Watson should be allowed to attempt [...]

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“A Certain Kind of Death” (2003) – Review #1

Some people die without anyone caring. This documentary shows what happens to these lonely souls. IMDB: 7.7 (216 votes) /Rottentomatoes: 100% (6 reviews) / Official site Directed by: Grover Babcock and Blue Hadaegh

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