list http://www.spout.com/ Recent community activity around Manufactured Landscapes on Spout Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/films/Manufactured_Landscapes/290300/default.aspx Title: Manufactured Landscapes
Year: 2007
Director: Jennifer Baichwal
Plot: Documentarian Jennifer Baichwal's latest film, Manufactured Landscapes, represents a multifaceted effort. The picture ostensibly provides a thought-provoking investigation of photographer Edward Burtynsky's legacy, with its aesthetic studies of industrial landscapes. But Baichwal's documentary probes deeper than a mere surface-level glimpse of Burtynsky's life and work. It uses the topic of Burtynsky as a springboard, segueing, from there, into a protracted exploration of "the aesthetic, social and spiritual dimensions of industrialization and globalization." Whereas Burtynsky's photographs reveal human beings dwarfed by the massive industrialized landscape that surrounds them, Baichwal (much as Louis Malle did in his Humain, trop Humain) sheds a light on the tedium and monotony suffered by workers who are assigned small components of huge manufacturing processes, and must endure the repetitive work that it entails. She and cinematographer Peter Mettler also travel to China and Bangladesh - the corner of the world that serves as a destination for much of the west's industrial waste - and convey the devastating impact that corporate disposal makes on indigenes - such as the two young men who must wade around, waist deep, in toxic sludge while tearing ships apart with their bare hands. The picture thus raises some significant and sobering questions about the impact that we, as humans, make on our environment. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
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]]>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:27:42 GMTManufactured Landscapes2007Jennifer BaichwalDocumentarian <a href="/players/P___266535/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Jennifer Baichwal</a>'s latest film, Manufactured Landscapes, represents a multifaceted effort. The picture ostensibly provides a thought-provoking investigation of photographer Edward Burtynsky's legacy, with its aesthetic studies of industrial landscapes. But Baichwal's documentary probes deeper than a mere surface-level glimpse of Burtynsky's life and work. It uses the topic of Burtynsky as a springboard, segueing, from there, into a protracted exploration of "the aesthetic, social and spiritual dimensions of industrialization and globalization." Whereas Burtynsky's photographs reveal human beings dwarfed by the massive industrialized landscape that surrounds them, Baichwal (much as <a href="/players/P___100911/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Louis Malle</a> did in his Humain, trop Humain) sheds a light on the tedium and monotony suffered by workers who are assigned small components of huge manufacturing processes, and must endure the repetitive work that it entails. She and cinematographer Peter Mettler also travel to China and Bangladesh - the corner of the world that serves as a destination for much of the west's industrial waste - and convey the devastating impact that corporate disposal makes on indigenes - such as the two young men who must wade around, waist deep, in toxic sludge while tearing ships apart with their bare hands. The picture thus raises some significant and sobering questions about the impact that we, as humans, make on our environment. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide12Tag Target (>10)223http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/u49655yvfo6.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/Manufactured_Landscapes/290300/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/1/18/24024.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
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Body: There are many reasons to review the trailer for Up the Yangtze today. First it was recommended viewing by one of our readers. Then it had the honor of being the first sale at Sundance. And now it’s about to have its first screening at Holiday Village (at 12:15 PM Mountain Time). The documentary, from Canadian filmmaker Yung Chang, has already played at a few film festivals, including the Vancouver International Film Festival, where it won the prize for Best Canadian Documentary, and it is now competing for the World Cinema - Documentary prize at Sundance. While it may be possible to see Up the Yangtze someday courtesy of its new distributor Zeitgeist Films (Manufactured Landscapes), the doc sounds like a safe bet for those of you looking for a quality non-fiction film to see while in Park City. The film deals with China’s construction of the controversial Three Gorges Dam, a hydro-electric operation located on the Yangtze River that is significantly affecting the local environment and people. But Chang’s focus appears to be on the people, who are being forced to relocate or become exploited by the tourist trade. Not being too familiar with the issues related to the dam, it took me two viewings of the Up the Yangtze trailer to somewhat get what the doc is about (I was mostly perplexed by those awful tourists dressed in Chinese costume). It’s a good thing to be left a little confused by a trailer, though, especially if it leaves one curious enough to watch the video again. Now I am intrigued enough to want to know more, which should obviously be the goal for a documentary trailer. Variety’s John Anderson has already written that the DV cinematography in Up the Yangtze is “spectacular” and the Montreal Mirror’s Matthew Hays wrote that the film, “is one of those experiences that reinvigorates and restores your faith in the documentary film medium.” After today’s screening, Up the Yangtze will also play in Park City tomorrow night, Sunday morning and Monday at noon. It is also screening tomorrow in Salt Lake City. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:01:14 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com1/18/2008 12:01:14 PM There are many reasons to review the trailer for Up the Yangtze today. First it was recommended viewing by one of our readers. Then it had the honor of being the first sale at Sundance. And now it’s about to have its first screening at Holiday Village (at 12:15 PM Mountain Time). The documentary, from Canadian filmmaker Yung Chang, has already played at a few film festivals, including the Vancouver International Film Festival, where it won the prize for Best Canadian Documentary, and it is now competing for the World Cinema - Documentary prize at Sundance. While it may be possible to see Up the Yangtze someday courtesy of its new distributor Zeitgeist Films (Manufactured Landscapes), the doc sounds like a safe bet for those of you looking for a quality non-fiction film to see while in Park City. The film deals with China’s construction of the controversial Three Gorges Dam, a hydro-electric operation located on the Yangtze River that is significantly affecting the local environment and people. But Chang’s focus appears to be on the people, who are being forced to relocate or become exploited by the tourist trade. Not being too familiar with the issues related to the dam, it took me two viewings of the Up the Yangtze trailer to somewhat get what the doc is about (I was mostly perplexed by those awful tourists dressed in Chinese costume). It’s a good thing to be left a little confused by a trailer, though, especially if it leaves one curious enough to watch the video again. Now I am intrigued enough to want to know more, which should obviously be the goal for a documentary trailer. Variety’s John Anderson has already written that the DV cinematography in Up the Yangtze is “spectacular” and the Montreal Mirror’s Matthew Hays wrote that the film, “is one of those experiences that reinvigorates and restores your faith in the documentary film medium.” After today’s screening, Up the Yangtze will also play in Park City tomorrow night, Sunday morning and Monday at noon. It is also screening tomorrow in Salt Lake City. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/blogs/trinitymids/archive/2007/4/14/7068.aspx Post By: trinitymids
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Post Date: 4/14/2007 12:23:55 PM
Body: This is a very cool movie to watch. The overall sound and cinematography are very real and make you feel like you are there. You have to be in a patient mood however because the opening scene pans the entire length of a 25 mile expanse of factory. (Ok maybe I exaggerated).
]]>Sat, 14 Apr 2007 16:23:55 GMTtrinitymidstrinitymids Blog4/14/2007 12:23:55 PMThis is a very cool movie to watch. The overall sound and cinematography are very real and make you feel like you are there. You have to be in a patient mood however because the opening scene pans the entire length of a 25 mile expanse of factory. (Ok maybe I exaggerated). http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/photography/MemberTagFilms.aspxphotography
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