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Documentary Featured at Singapore International Film Festival

The Singapore International Film Festival is without a doubt the largest film event in Singapore, though it is certainly not the only festival found there. It takes place in April of every year, hosting more than 300 feature films, animated, shorts and documentaries combined. It is one of the most prestige film festivals in Asia. The festival offers with it a variety of four star restaurants and due to its popularity, guests will want to arrange accommodations in the best Singapore hotels as early as possible. This year the festival highlights a Canadian Documentary, Manufactured Landscapes by director Jennifer Baichwal. The feature length film will be shown in The Picture House and is free to members. Non-members are welcome to sign up at the door. There will be a post screening discussion and the audience is encouraged to remain after the screening for it.

The documentary looks at the life and work of artist Edward Burtynsky. Burtynksy is known for his photographs of manufactured, or human created, landscapes. His subjects include damns, factories, recycling yards and mines. His unique perspective gives these subjects a beautiful aesthetic and his photographs have been described as stunning. The film follows Burtynksy as he travels to China and captures images of the great industrial revolution. He visits sights such as the Three Gorges Dam, the largest dam in the world. He also examines the Shanghai’s urban renewal project efforts. Burtynsky’s non-didactic approach to his subjects allows the audience to contemplate humanity’s effect on the planet.

Manufactured Landscapes is a rare work that allows contemplation in the audience while also providing beautiful cinematic images. Baichwal, an award winning documentary film maker, was impressed with this ability in Burtynsky’s work and wanted to incorporate this into the narrative of the film. Audience’s can enjoy conversations on the screening as they dine in local restaurants and enjoy the pampering accommodations in the best Singapore hotels.

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