Less conventional definitions are also used, such as the world health organizations definition of violence as the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, which either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in. Just by looking at the black trend line, its clear that the total death count has been on the rise, especially after 2000. There is, indeed, much about concerning violence that wants to suggest it concerns realworld issues such as the struggles of third world peoples to throw off the domination of colonial powers but ends up conveying more about the filmmakers selfregard and righteous feelings of solidarity with their radical forebears. The peace on earth film festival lists nonviolence as one of its major topics, whereas the. Concerning violence is an archivedriven documentary covering the most daring moments in the struggle for liberation in the developing world, as well as an exploration into the mechanisms of decolonization through text from frantz fanons the wretched of the earth. Concerning violence makes accessible fanons theory that the violence of colonialism must be met with greater violence to be defeated, as well as his vision and plea to reject the lust for colonial power and instead embrace a more creative and humane society. There is, indeed, much about concerning violence that wants to suggest it concerns realworld issues such as the struggles of third world peoples to throw off the domination of colonial powers but ends up conveying more about the filmmakers selfregard and righteous feelings. A film by goran hugo olsson based on frantz fanons the wretched of the earth narrated by ms. Narrated by lauryn hill, concerning violence uses archival footage to explore the most daring moments in the struggle for liberation in the third world. A throaty and assertive rendition of lines such as, decolonisation, which sets out to change the order of the world, is, obviously, a programme of complete. Concerning violence is inspired by the wretched of the earth, the 1961 book of martiniqueborn psychiatrist and revolutionary frantz fanon, excerpts of which serve as the film s narrative and are.
Goran hugo olssons concerning violence is the first major film to grapple with the work of the influential. When renting is not enough, is a 1987 american independent horror film directed by gary cohen and starring gary schwartz and chick kaplan. If the raw data alone doesnt convince you, the statistics will. Dec 05, 2014 concerning violence recruits lauryn hill as its voice of authority, intoning fanons words while they are also blared in large letters across the screen to accompany records of colonial. Regrettably, for any of this to succeed, the film requires clearer writing and. Concerning violence is inspired by the wretched of the earth, the 1961 book of martiniqueborn psychiatrist and revolutionary frantz fanon, excerpts of which serve as the films narrative and are. The most current and comprehensive overview of this complex and concerning issue for children and their parents.
A throaty and assertive rendition of lines such as, decolonisation, which sets out to change the order of the world, is. Concerning violence a film by goran hugo olsson available on dvd and on demand. The film is also a tribute to anticolonialist writer frantz fanon, a member of the martinican elite who discovered, on travelling to france, that he was. Like much of the film industry, the 2014 sundance film festival is aging up. A psychologist is gradually broken down to the point of no return in his life. This incredible series is populated with some of the most deeply drawn characters weve ever seen portrayed in film or on television, and with some of the most memorable and frightening villains to threaten and challenge them along the multiseason story arc of this series. Concerning violence is both an archivedriven documentary covering the most daring moments in the struggle for liberation in the third world, as well as an exploration into the mechanisms of. He realized, when he came from the island of martinique to the mainland of france in europe. The film is shot with a vhs camera similar to many rental films of the 1980s and early 1990s. Fanons landmark book, written over 50 years ago, is still a major tool for understanding. Pacts newsletterpacts newsletter january 2014january 2014 pacts. Concerning violence nine scenes from the antiimperialistic selfdefense. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below.
Media violence and children a complete guide for parents and professionals. If we, as a society, can learn from these leaders in the field and act on what we learn. Om vald 2014 goran olsson in om vald 2014 om vald 2014 add image see all 4 photos. It is based on frantz fanons essay, concerning violence, from his 1961 book the wretched of the earth. Dogwoof productions and scandinavian filmmaker goran hugo olsson present concerning violence, a sobering look at the anticolonial struggle across various african nations in the latter part of the 20 th century. Aug 15, 2014 concerning violence see more edit box office. The film is structured around key passages of fanons text narrated by lauryn hill erstwhile leadsinger of the fugees that frame different episodes of. Nine scenes from the antiimperialist selfdefense is both an archivedriven documentary covering the most daring moments in the struggle for liberation in the third world, as well as an exploration into the mechanisms of decolonization through text from frantz fanons the wretched of. Concerning violence is based on the classic book the wretched of the earth by franz fanon.
The new film of documentary director goran hugo olsson, concerning violence, goes back to the same swedish tv archives that nourished his 2011 nonfiction hit the black power mixtape 19671975. Sep 24, 2014 the best documentaries of 2014 so far. With craig rees, veronica lavery, hayley j williams, danny pardo. Dec 04, 20 like much of the film industry, the 2014 sundance film festival is aging up. Concerning violence is a passable documentary wherein lauryn hill does an impeccable job of intoning frantz fanons text over scenes of revolutionary struggle in the developing world, most involving portugals futile attempts to hold on to its empire, long past its sell by date. Concerning violence dogwoof documentary distribution. Violence is the use of physical force so as to injure, abuse, damage, or destroy. Excellent film with amazing footage from the african struggle for liberation. A film will generally have more onscreen deaths the later it is filmed. Concerning violence 2014 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. An innovative primary care program advancing competency to support family violence survivors the pacts project pacts is a project which aims is to improve learning and teaching on family violence in prevocational australian primary health care courses. The violence imposed by the colonizers, and the violence in response, by the colonized. The film contains some rough images, it can be truly tough sometimes.
A pulsing, echoing trumpet blast, repeated throughout the film, reveals concerning violence for what it is. Concerning violence official trailer 1 2014 documentary hd. Nine scenes from the antiimperialistic selfdefense. In concerning violence, the american hiphop singer lauryn hill reads passages from fanons treatise in voiceover to accompany footage featuring a variety of african liberation armies in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Concerning violence, a postcolonialist montage the new. Based on fanons watershed book the wretched of the earth, and narrated by lauryn hill, this scorching documentary chronicles a multitude of african anticolonialist movements from the 1960s to the 1980s. The use of fenons text and how it is supported by the images and. The non violence international film festival specializes in films about nonviolence.
The allafrican student union of northern virginia community college presents a black history month film and discussion of concerning violence. Concerning violence is both an archivedriven documentary covering the most daring moments in the struggle for liberation in the third world, as well as an exploration into the mechanisms of decolonisation through text from frantz fanons the wretched of the earth. Narrated by the musician lauryn hill and directed by goran olsson, the viewer is taken through nine. Killer cops, drone wars and the crisis of democracy. Frantz fanon was born on the caribbean island of martinique in 1925, and grew up a gentleman of the french empire. Violence has been on the rise in the film industry dr. Dec 31, 20 just by looking at the black trend line, its clear that the total death count has been on the rise, especially after 2000. American singer and actress lauryn hill served as the narrator of the film. Written 50 years ago, fanons work is a major tool for understanding and illuminating present day neocolonialism and the unrest and reactions it provokes. Mar 04, 2015 concerning violence is both an archivedriven documentary covering the most daring moments in the struggle for liberation in the third world, as well as an exploration into the mechanisms of. Concerning violence 2014, directed by goran olsson movie. Concerning violence 2014 daring moments take place in a struggle for liberation from colonial rule. Based on frantz fanons the wretched of the earth narrated by ms. Actress, the case against 8, and concerning violence join the list.
Concerning violence is a 2014 documentary film written and directed by goran olsson. This is the trailer for the film concerning violence. Mar 15, 2014 concerning violence makes accessible fanons theory that the violence of colonialism must be met with greater violence to be defeated, as well as his vision and plea to reject the lust for colonial power and instead embrace a more creative and humane society. Jan 17, 2014 video archive for the film concerning violence, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2014. Sundance film festival unveils 2014 competition lineup. Concerning violence is based on the essay by frantz fanon in his 1961 book the wretched of the earth french.
The festivals competition lineup, announced wednesday, skewed decidedly older than in years past. American singer and actress lauryn hill served as the narrator in the englishlanguage release of the film, while finnish actress kati outinen provides narration for the original swedish release. Concerning violence is a passable documentary wherein lauryn hill does an impeccable job of intoning frantz fanons text over scenes of revolutionary struggle in the developing world, most. Watch concerning violence, the swedish documentary by goran. Video archive for the film concerning violence, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2014. Set to the voice of lauryn hill reading frantz fanons anticolonialist call to arms, the wretched of the earth, this mesmerizing assemblage of rarely seen archival footage brings to light nine of the most pivotal episodes in the history of african revolution. Concerning violence recruits lauryn hill as its voice of authority, intoning fanons words while they are also blared in large letters across the screen to accompany records of colonial. Nine scenes from the antiimperialist selfdefense is both an archivedriven documentary covering the most daring moments in the struggle for liberation in the third world, as well as an exploration into the mechanisms of decolonization through text from frantz fanons the wretched of the earth. On both levels of the film, the archival and the textual, theres much thats. This sobering, important and expertly curated documentary details africas hardfought liberation from colonial rule in the 60s and 70s. Fanon documentary confronts fallacies about anticolonial.
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