Best Essay Prize, FIFA 2023
“How far would we go for a photograph?” This is the question asked by the New York filmmaker Annie Berman. See the result of her 20-year exploration of fandom, memorabilia, memory, and legacy within the orbits of three of the biggest cultural icons of our time: Pope John Paul II, Elvis Presley, and Diana, Princess of Wales. Although the film refers to a pre-social-media era, it is timely and sincere. This feature-length film is funny, ironic, personal, and profound all at the same time. A very special treat.
“How far would we go for a photograph?” This is the question asked by the New York filmmaker Annie Berman. See the result of her 20-year exploration of fandom, memorabilia, memory, and legacy within the orbits of three of the biggest cultural icons of our time: Pope John Paul II, Elvis Presley, and Diana, Princess of Wales. Although the film refers to a pre-social-media era, it is timely and sincere. This feature-length film is funny, ironic, personal, and profound all at the same time. A very special treat.
Other festivals:
Camden International Film Festival, United States
DOCPOINT Helsinki, Finland
LA Theatrical Run, The Laemmle Theater, United States
NYC Theatrical Run, The Maysles Cinema, United States
Camden International Film Festival, United States
DOCPOINT Helsinki, Finland
LA Theatrical Run, The Laemmle Theater, United States
NYC Theatrical Run, The Maysles Cinema, United States
| Director | Annie Berman |
| Script | Annie Berman |
| Production | Andre Valentim Almeida, Sarah Enid Hagey, Oliver David, Matt Mankins, Sara Theriault, Annie Berman |
| Editing | Andre Valentim Almeida |
| Colorization | Paulo Cunha Martins |
| Narration | Annie Berman |
| Sound mixing | Andrew Kirwan |
Session
• Université Concordia - J.A. de Sève, LB-125, Pavillon J. W. McConnell
Saturday, march 18, 2023, 08:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.
Image tirée du film The Faithful: The King, the Pope, the Princess // Image from the film The Faithful: The King, the Pope, the Princess
Image tirée du film The Faithful: The King, the Pope, the Princess // Image from the film The Faithful: The King, the Pope, the Princess
Image tirée du film The Faithful: The King, the Pope, the Princess // Image from the film The Faithful: The King, the Pope, the Princess
Image tirée du film The Faithful: The King, the Pope, the Princess // Image from the film The Faithful: The King, the Pope, the Princess
Production
Annie Berman
Annie Berman is a media artist living and working in New York City. Named one of Independent Magazine’s 10 Filmmakers to Watch, recipient of the Best Experimental Film Prize at the Rome Independent Film Festival, her films, performances and installations have shown internationally in cinemas, festivals, galleries, and universities including MoMA, Rooftop Films, Camden International Film Festival, and the Spring/Break Art Show. Support for her work includes NYSCA, the Puffin Foundation, and the Jewish Film Institute. She earned her MFA from Hunter College and teaches filmmaking at City College.
Biographical notes provided by the film production team
Biographical notes provided by the film production team
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