Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N State St
312.846.2600
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A World Rattled of Habit: Films by Ben Rivers, Courtesy Gene Siskel Film Center
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Thursday Apr 2, 2009 (6pm)
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$9
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In his self-made short films, Britain's Ben Rivers hovers along the fringes of contemporary society, creating expressive portraits of hermetic worlds and the people who inhabit them. Reflecting his creative use of the hand-wound Bolex camera, which limits the length of his shots to 30 seconds, each film unfolds as a rich series of visual fragments. Whether he's examining the remnants of abandoned houses or passing time with a family living in the wilderness, Rivers' productions are more poetic proposals or evocative sketches than complete stories where everything is spelled out. For tonight's screening, Rivers presents a selection of his films — including a sneak peek at one in progress — along with works by three other filmmakers.
