Keynote lecture by Elisa Jochum + Hairstory

KEYNOTE LECTURE: Elisa Jochum, A piece of the action 

This fast-paced lecture discusses—and challenges—ready associations between action and film. It is designed to stimulate reflection on which associations are, by contrast, commonly overlooked. Which have historically not gotten a piece of the action? This whistle-stop tour tackles questions ranging from the colors to the noises of action, from courageous to fearful and outrageous deeds, from causes to consequences, and from its physical to its social dimensions. In doing so, this talk breaks down any restrictions on thinking of action merely within the confines of a genre. A firework of ideas and references, this opening lecture seeks to activate you and prepare the ground for experiencing the festival. The aim is to diversify our understanding of action in the context of film, and through this lens, of film heritage itself. (FR)
  
Elisa Jochum is Head of Audiovisual Heritage at Deutsche Kinemathek

Hairstory
LaTanya Richardson Jackson, USA, 2000, 30 min. English

Introduced by LaTanya Richardson, Kirsten Larvick 
 
Cherrie is determined to win her fifth Mother’s Day Hair Show with her teenage daughter Berta by her side. But when Berta pushes back, the day takes an unexpected turn that could cost them the title—or change their relationship forever. The film explores how Berta’s actions, though initially seen as rebellious, ultimately bring them closer. A vibrant portrait of family and individuality. The film is considered a significant work for its exploration of colorism and its impact on the Black community. (FR)

LaTanya Richardson Jackson is a filmmaker.

Kirsten Larvick is audiovisual preservationist and Managing Director at IndieCollect.