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In Camera October 2001

October 2001

  TV PROD / DOCUMENTARIES (cont)

DP Michael Hofstein used artistic concepts as inspiration for the Ice Planet.

A co-production of no less than seven countries, Napoleon is France's most expensive television production to date.

Night Flight explores the impact and the terror of flying bombers during World War II.

After the dinosaurs came the mammals and birds, Walking With Beasts, recreates this lost world.

Power, passion and corruption are not a recent phenomenon. The Way We Live Now shows that they were just as prevalent in Victorian times.

The HBO film Point of Origin is based on a true story about a serial arsonist who was a fireman involved in the investigation.

Metamorphosing from UNC Wilmington to Prague, Renee Vincent led a student crew to shoot Conversations with Kafka.



  COMMERCIALS / MUSIC VIDEOS

Director Frank Mirbach intermixed action-packed sailing scenes with soft warm images of children for the cinema commercial and fundraiser Seamiles 3000.

You Can is a commercial for the 2001 Lions' Rugby Tour to Australia. It was shot by Vittorio Storaro ASC, AIC and stars Peter O'Toole.

Jeff Smith had just two hours to shoot 30 set-ups for two TV spots for Food Lion supermarkets.

Colourist Gary Szabo explains how tough it was shooting his first music video Sad Meal for One.



  OTHER

Donna Timmons explains the concept of sustainable development.

Jake Astbury argues the case for Super 8.

Cheers is restored for a new generation of laughs.

  FEATURE FILM

Set during World War II, Windtalkers deals with ethereal values such as friendship, betrayal, truth and kinship.

Having broken box office records in Argentina, Nueve Reinas is now playing the international circuit.

Director Carlos Saura and DP José Luis López Linares worked together on the tribute film, Buñuel and King Solomon's Table.

The epic film Suriyothai is Thailand's most expensive local film ever. It tells the story of a turbulent time in Thai history.

Brucio nel vento is an intense love story centred on immigrant workers in Switzerland.

Babi Leto is a Czech comedy that aims to be a reminder of the art of living.

A mystery drama set in Italy and linking historical events with modern times, Das Elixier is Director Stefan Hornung's diploma film.

For I am Dina DP Dan Laustsen wanted to create a period melodrama with a darker look.

An intimate lyrical approach was the feel for The Good Girl.

Cinematographer Lajos Koltai, ASC, HSC, describes Taking Sides as an exercise in minimalist filmmaking.

Scared is a self-referential thriller that follows a crazed killer stalking a film crew shooting a movie about a crazed killer.



  TV PROD / DOCUMENTARIES

Based on the novels by Frances Fyfield, Helen West, is a drama trilogy for ITV shot by DP Gordon Hickie.

An HBO mini-series based on the book by Stephen Ambrose, Band of Brothers was executive produced by Stephen Spielberg and Tom Hanks and employed eight directors and two cinematographers.

In addition to the previously listed articles, the following stories can also be read in the printed version of the October 2001 issue of In Camera:

FEATURES

Three independent filmmakers explain why they chose 16mm formats over digital video.
Der Brief des Kosmonauten used low contrast film stocks to achieve a documentary feel.

TV PROD / DOCUMENTARIES

Croatian TV's series New Age is about investigative journalists in Split.
Great Natural Wonders is the first dedicated HD programme from the prestigious Natural History Unit at the BBC.
Restoration comedy? After 30 years Einmal im Leben has been restored to its pristine glory.
Take my breath away. That's just what filming The Conquistadors in the high Andes did to DP Lee Pulbrook.

COMMERCIALS

Nelson Mandela takes part in Global Movement for Children campaign.
DP Keith Goddard BSC shot commercials for Whiskas cat food and Surf washing powder on the new Kodak Expression stock.
A last minute change of venue proved to be a blessing in disguise for a commercial for Orkin Insect Safari.
Zone Fitness worked with AT & T Broadband to create high impact 16mm commercials.

NEWS

In addition to the articles listed on the previous page, readers of the ctober 2001 issue of In Camera can read many interesting news items including:

  • Snapshot: Dean Cundey ASC speaks out
  • Owen Roizman honored by Camerimage
  • Roman Balayan's Special Celebration
  • Young Directors Award
  • Mobile Screening Room (Joe Dunton Camera)
  • UK Short Film Showcase
  • UK Student Commercial Awards
  • UK BSC Masterclass
  • Cinecitta Seminars