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“Naked Spaces: Living Is Round”: 63rd Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival
63rd Annual Ann Arbor Film Festival. Mar. 25–30. The oldest and one of the most prestigious avant-garde film festivals in North America, showcasing new experimental and independent films in a wide range of genres. Also, “Off the Screen” discussions, exhibits, and performances (see aaFilmFest.org for full schedule). Tickets: $185 (members & seniors, $150; students, $105; additional $15 for online access to the two Mar. 30 awards screenings) for passes for the entire festival, includes the opening night party & all film screenings; $100 (seniors, $80; students, $70) for weekend passes; $14 (seniors, $10; students, $9) per screening. $14 per screening online-only pass (available at aafilmfest.org) to watch just the two Mar. 30 awards screenings anytime between Mar. 30 and Apr. 13. All tickets and passes available both online at aafilmfest.org and at the Michigan Theater. Michigan Theater, various times.
Mar. 30: “Naked Spaces: Living Is Round.” Trinh T. Minh-ha’s 1985 documentary on the poetics of dwelling explores the rhythm and ritual of daily life in rural environments of West Africa. Shot with elegance and clarity, this film’s nonlinear structure leans into the poetry of the sights and sounds of people in their private spaces. Trinh gives a Penny Stamps talk on March 27 (see Events listing). 2 p.m.
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