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Today, FF2 revists the career of gifted writer and director Colette Burson on this, the seventh anniversary of the release date of her film, Permanent. In her review of the comedy, FF2 contributor Brigid Presecky writes, “Both bizarre and charming, the sincerity of Permanent is refreshingly sweet and a timeless take on coming-of-age.” … read more.
Today is the 56th anniversary of Yayoi Kusama’s controversial exhibit, Narcissus Garden! The Japanese contemporary artist was actually barred from participating in the exhibit, which involved 1,500 mirrored plastic orbs placed on the ground that Yayoi sold to passersby. It originally took place at the 33rd Venice Biennale near the Italian Pavilion.… read more.
Today, we celebrate the birthday of Lebanese filmmaker Nadine Labaki!
Nadine started her career behind the camera in 2007 when she premiered her directorial debut — Caramel — at the Cannes Film Festival. Before the release of Caramel (a comedy about five Lebanese women set in a beauty salon), Nadine primarily spent her time in front of the camera (starting with a Lebanese talent show TV series as a teenager). … read more.
