In the 1980s, the last decade before the revolution overthrew communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, Romania was marred by intense austerity, isolationism and a pervasive cultural blackout. For the oppressed population, a new form of escapism emerged: illicit video nights in which smuggled Western films were shown. The majority of the films were dubbed by the […]
Q&A: Ilinca Calugareanu on the Cinematic Tribute of ‘Chuck Norris Vs Communism’
September 30, 2015 by
Q&A: Jean-Gabriel Périot on the Timeless Questions in ‘A German Youth’
September 30, 2015 by
Covering a decade of worldwide political unrest (1965-1975), A GERMAN YOUTH is a compelling portrait of the Baader-Meinhof Group (a.k.a. The Red Army Faction), a radical movement which drew into its orbit not only disillusioned students, but also established journalists and intellectuals as well as important filmmakers such as Michelangelo Antonioni, Jean Luc Godard and […]
Box Office Tips and Tricks: HIFF 2015
September 23, 2015 by
Guest Post from Box Office Staff! We’ve made some changes this year when it comes to purchasing tickets to this year’s Hamptons International Film Festival, but don’t worry: all the changes are designed to benefit your experience at the Festival. For instance, we’ve brought back the popular and convenient print-at-home ticket option, and we’ve changed our service fees […]
Slideshow: Final SummerDocs Screening of ‘Peace Officer’
August 31, 2015 by
On Friday, August 28, the Hamptons International Film Festival screened Peace Officer to close out the 2015 SummerDocs series, presented by TNT’s Public Morals. Following the screening of the powerful and timely film, directors Brad Barber and Scott Christopherson joined the subject of the film, William ‘Dub’ Lawrence, along with HIFF Artistic Director David Nugent and SummerDocs host Alec Baldwin, onstage for an in-depth Q&A. Before the screening, HIFF […]
HIFF 2015 Official Poster Features Artwork from David Salle
August 25, 2015 by
This week we unveiled the official poster for the 23rd Annual Hamptons International Film Festival, featuring a dynamic work by American painter, printmaker, and stage designer David Salle. “We are delighted to have such beautiful new work from David Salle,” said Anne Chaisson, HIFF Executive Director. “He has contributed to the festival in years past, and his work exemplifies a bold […]
