Arrival / The Fits (Secondary)

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Adapted from a short story by Ted Chiang, critically acclaimed sci-fi film Arrival expands on the themes of communication, language and interpretation, and the notion of time. We discuss how these issues impact the lead character Dr Louise Banks, a linguistics professor, played by Amy Adams, explore the sound and visual design of the film, and recommend other futuristic films that also use non-linear storytelling. Arrival: Feature article https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/arrival-feature The second part of the podcast examines the mysterious film The Fits, a coming-of-age drama which explores themes such as self-awareness and gender identity. We discuss how the director uses sound design and dance to tell this eerie story, and why we think it sits alongside films such as Picnic at Hanging Rock and The Falling. The Fits: Feature article https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/the-fits-feature Interview with Director Anna Rose Holmer https://soundcloud.com/into-film-archive/the-fits-interview-with-director-anna-rose-holmer