World Cinema History

Eric Trommater
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The movies of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Latin and South America (and an occasional North American movie we like) discussed by a panel of (mostly) American wankers. Season One focuses on cinema of The UK. Help us stay Advertising Free by giving a one-time tip or by joining the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club. Benefits include: * Bonus Episodes * Attending Live Recordings of the Show * Our Love and Appreciation * Whatever Else We Think of in The Future To join just go to https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory and make a recurring monthly payment for any amount.

  1. "The Proust Screenplay" by Harold Pinter: Proust on Film Part II.

    6d ago

    "The Proust Screenplay" by Harold Pinter: Proust on Film Part II.

    This episode began as a thread on Joyce Carol Oates’s X/Twitter timeline back in August of 2025, where Ms. Oates generously engaged with a post of mine regarding Harold Pinter’s unproduced Proust screenplay. The discussion that followed—between Oates, other writers, and cinephiles—shaped everything you’re about to hear. Much of this episode is my direct reaction to the question of whether Proust, or any great author, can truly be adapted to the screen without losing their “voice.” I am deeply grateful to Ms. Oates, whom I consider one of America’s greatest living authors. Episode Description Part 1: The Memory of Time In the first of our two-part look at Marcel Proust on film, we explore Raúl Ruiz’s 1999 adaptation of the final volume of In Search of Lost Time. Our panel discusses the act of remembering, the difference between theatrical and home viewing, and why our experience of time—and cinema—feels so fragmented in the modern age. Part 2: The Pinter Machine We conclude our Proust series with a deep dive into Harold Pinter’s legendary unproduced screenplay for In Search of Lost Time. We break down the structural mechanics of his adaptation, the history of the Visconti production, and our take on the "Summarize Proust" contest. ​The Novel: In Search of Lost Time (À la recherche du temps perdu) by Marcel Proust: A seven-volume work written between 1909 and 1922, published in 1927. The Film (Part 1): Time Regained (Le Temps retrouvé) (1999). Directed by Raúl Ruiz. Starring Catherine Deneuve, Emmanuelle Béart, Marcello Mazzarella, John Malkovich, Marie-France Pisier, and Vincent Perez. CHAPTERS 0:00 A Pair of Homages: Joyce Carol Oates' X thread and Ryan George's "Pitch Meeting." Wow, wow, wow...wow! 4:16 Harold Pinter's Unproduced Proust: A Cinematic History from Visconti to Ruiz. 8:17 Monty Python's Sumerize Proust Competition: From Madeleine to Dreyfus: Understanding Proust's Masterpiece 12:05 Pinter's Precision vs. Ruiz's Dreamscape: Adapting Proust 19:37 The Nuance of Pinter's Dialogue: Script vs. Screen 22:39 Pinter's 'Meaning' and the Critics' Reaction 27:51 The Genius of Pinter's Silence: Future Adaptations 30:29 Art's Personal Impact and Evolving Interpretations 35:03 Fluid Identity, Art's Impact, and Next Week's Preview...The Godfather. ​Meet the Panel ​Erin Brown YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pizzahorseproductions Bluesky: @toadpuppy.bsky.social ​Jen Trujillo Web: www.GilbertBakerFilmFestival.LGBT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilbertbakerfilmfest/ ​Sila Blume Web: https://silablume.life/ ​Koom Kankesan Web: https://www.mawenzihouse.com/product/killing-shakespeare/ ​Connect With Us: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5R1qE8J1N9gB7o0wJ9m3W0 (Note: please use your actual Spotify link) X (Twitter): @etrommater ​Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club Support the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include: ​Bonus Episodes ​Attending Live Recordings ​Our Love and Appreciation ​Future exclusive perks ​Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (our sincerest apologies in advance) ​Join here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory (Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a huge difference!)

    40 min
  2. "Time Regained" (1999): Proust on Film Part 1

    Jun 7

    "Time Regained" (1999): Proust on Film Part 1

    A Note on this Series: I owe my panel a disclaimer. While I spent nine months prepping—rereading Proust, the screenplay, and researching historical context—the panel had only 10 days and the film, Time Regained, as a guide. I set them a steep climb without the necessary time, operating under the mistaken assumption that Proust was a universal cultural touchstone. Any lack of sharpness in these discussions is a result of that structural mismatch in preparation. My thanks to the panel for their patience in an uncomfortable space. This series is our honest attempt to engage with the mountain; thanks for joining the climb. ​Part 1: The Memory of Time In the first of our two-part look at Marcel Proust on film, we explore Raúl Ruiz’s 1999 adaptation of the final volume of In Search of Lost Time. Our panel discusses the act of remembering, the difference between theatrical and home viewing, and why our experience of time—and cinema—feels so fragmented in the modern age. ​Part 2: The Pinter Machine We conclude our Proust series with a deep dive into Harold Pinter’s legendary unproduced screenplay for In Search of Lost Time. We break down the structural mechanics of his adaptation, the history of the Visconti production, and our take on the "Summarize Proust" contest. ​The Novel: In Search of Lost Time (À la recherche du temps perdu) by Marcel Proust: A seven-volume work written between 1909 and 1922, published in 1927. ​The Film (Part 1): Time Regained (Le Temps retrouvé) (1999). Directed by Raúl Ruiz. Starring Catherine Deneuve, Emmanuelle Béart, Marcello Mazzarella, John Malkovich, Marie-France Pisier, and Vincent Perez. ​Meet the Panel ​Erin Brown YouTube: https://youtube.com/@pizzahorseproductions Bluesky: @toadpuppy.bsky.social ​Jen Trujillo Web: www.GilbertBakerFilmFestival.LGBT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilbertbakerfilmfest/ ​Sila Blume Web: https://silablume.life/ ​Koom Kankesan Web: https://www.mawenzihouse.com/product/killing-shakespeare/ Chapters: ​[00:00] Bubble Gum memories and involuntary triggers ​[01:22] Remembrance of Things Past vs. In Search of Lost Time...the Same Damn Book! ​[01:52] Raul Ruiz’s approach to adaptation ​[02:43] Character cheat sheet: Marcel, Charlus, Saint-Loup, and others and how they fit in Time Regained ​[04:19] Thematic trends: Aristocratic decline and queer relationships through new scholarship ​[05:43] Personal reflections on adapting literature, is it a good idea? ​[13:23] Adaptation as interpretation in music and film. Sila Blume's soliloquy. ​[19:40] Struggles with narrative and context without the previous volumes of Proust. ​[23:06] The impact of theater viewing vs. home viewing on our attention to the movie. ​[33:49] The role of queer women in the narrative ​[41:42] Philosophies on time, memory, and perception. A FFA. ​[54:34] Final thoughts and the Harold Pinter screenplay NEXT WEEK! ​Connect With Us: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892 Spotify: X (Twitter): @etrommater ​Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club Support the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include: ​Bonus Episodes ​Attending Live Recordings ​Our Love and Appreciation ​Future exclusive perks ​Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (our sincerest apologies in advance) ​Join here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory (Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a huge difference!)

    1h 1m
  3. "The Trial" (1925, 1962, 1993): Kafka vs Welles vs Jones-Pinter

    May 28

    "The Trial" (1925, 1962, 1993): Kafka vs Welles vs Jones-Pinter

    The Novel: The Trial (Der Prozess) (1925) by Franz Kafka ​The Films: The Trial (Le Procès) (1962) ​Directed by: Orson Welles​Screenplay by: Orson Welles ​Produced by: Alexander Salkind ​Starring: Anthony Perkins, Orson Welles, Jeanne Moreau, Romy Schneider, Akim Tamiroff, Elsa Martinelli ​The Trial (1993) ​British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) ​Directed by: David Jones ​Screenplay by: Harold Pinter ​Produced by: Louis Marks, Jan Balzer ​Starring: Kyle MacLachlan, Anthony Hopkins, Jason Robards The Panel: ​Host: Eric Trommater ​Guests: Erin Brown and Sila Blume ​Music Credits: Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004: V. Chaconne by Johann Sebastian Bach. Performed live by Ben Goldstein. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Game Show Themehttps://youtu.be/UaRrDZWhtWA?si=v_no8Gd_OZ3x5R0s The Chapters: (TBA) 00:00:00 - Introduction & The Philosophy of Solipsism 00:02:07 - Opening Thoughts on Welles vs. Jones-Pinter 00:06:50 - The Meaning of Der Prozess: Language and Detail 00:12:05 - The Rhythmic Deception of Harold Pinter's Dialogue 00:22:37 - Structural Traps and Camera Violations 00:25:55 - Post-War Systems vs. Internalized Guilt 00:30:48 - Game Segment: Mapping the Family Tree of the Void 00:36:41 - The Mechanical Breakdown of Linguistic Erosion 00:43:19 - Technical Hurdles, Low Budgets, and Lenses 00:46:34 - The Quarry: Comparing the Explosive vs. Sterile Endings 00:56:33 - Philosophical Lineage: Existentialism and Absurdism 00:59:39 - Sign-Off and Where to Find Us ​Connect With Us: ​YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist?si=z8Yay0W0I-6APEZz ​Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892 ​Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YkCJSJvngtDMhey0CNsWj?si=i143kCA8RQKhQauUICLrmA ​X (Twitter): @etrommater​Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club Support the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include: ​Bonus Episodes ​Attending Live Recordings ​Our Love and Appreciation ​Future exclusive perks ​Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (our sincerest apologies in advance)​Join here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory (Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a huge difference!)

    1h 1m
  4. "The Stranger" (1943, 1967, 2026) | Camus vs Visconti vs Ozon.

    May 19

    "The Stranger" (1943, 1967, 2026) | Camus vs Visconti vs Ozon.

    ​*WARNING! The FDA highly recommends making peace with the absurdity of the universe before consuming this product. ​THE HOST ​Eric Trommater * Support Eric on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/I2I81KK10U ​Follow on X: @etrommater ​THE PANEL ​Erin Brown * Pizza Horse Productions: https://youtube.com/@pizzahorseproductions?si=V91512KJ9HpYNH0b ​Bluesky: @toadpuppy.bsky.soci ​Jen Trujillo ​Gilbert Baker Film Festival: https://gilbertbakerfilmfestival.lgbt/ ​Instagram: @GilbertBakerFilmFest ​Sila Blume ​Website: https://silablume.life/ ​Nicole de Meneses ​Instagram: @darkrainbowfilms | @bloodpopcornfilmfest ​GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dark-rainbows-sapphic-stories-shine ​THE NOVEL ​"The Stranger" by Albert Camus (1943) ​THE MOVIES ​Lo straniero (1967) ​Directed by: Luchino Visconti ​Screenplay by: Luchino Visconti, Suso Cecchi d'Amico ​Produced by: Dino De Laurentiis ​Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Anna Karina, Bernard Blier, Jacques Herlin, Georges Géret, Georges Wilson ​Cinematography: Giuseppe Rotunno ​L'Étranger (2025) ​Directed by: François Ozon ​Produced by: François Ozon ​Starring: Benjamin Voisin, Rebecca Marder, Pierre Lottin, Denis Lavant, Swann Arlaud ​Cinematography: Manu Dacosse *WARNING! The Universe is Cold and Indifferent to your suffering. If you've been a victim of Absurdism you may be eligible for compensation from The Universe. ​Side Effects Include: • Ennui • Turtle Neck and Beret Wearing • Chain Smoking • Liking "That Band" Before it Was Cool • Ironically Liking Robert Smith • Unironically Liking Robert Smith • Hair Loss ​"The Stranger" (1942, 1967, 2026). Camus vs Visconti vs Ozon. ​THE CHAPTERS ​0:00 Comparing Two Adaptations of Albert Camus's 'The Stranger' 2:15 Panelists Share Initial Reactions to Both Film Versions 7:28 Exploring Homoeroticism and Cinematic Choices in Ozon's Film 15:39 Eric's Evolution of Understanding Camus's 'The Stranger' 25:17 From Real-Life Inspiration to Ozon's Controversial Ending 37:13 How Camus's Absurdism Became a Political Weapon Today 55:25 Society's Absurd Reaction to Meursault's Sincere Normality 1:03:16 Meursault's Lack of Empathy and Life's Absurd Choices 1:18:45 Examining Female Roles and the Controversial Priest Scene 1:33:05 Final Thoughts on Camus, Indifference, and Societal Lies ​Connect With Us ​YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist?si=z8Yay0W0I-6APEZz ​Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892 ​Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YkCJSJvngtDMhey0CNsWj?si=i143kCA8RQKhQauUICLrmA ​X (Twitter): @etrommater ​Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club ​Support the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include: ​Bonus Episodes ​Attending Live Recordings ​Our Love and Appreciation ​Future exclusive perks ​Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (our sincerest apologies in advance) ​Join here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory (Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a huge difference!)

    1h 40m
  5. Film Festival Round Table

    May 11

    Film Festival Round Table

    The Host: Eric Trommater https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory The Panel: Susan Gorrell Executive Director of the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival (JDIFF). https://julienfilmfest.com/ Jim Farmer Festival Director of Out On Film https://outonfilm.org Jennifer Trujillo Senior Managing Director and Executive Director at the Gilbert Baker Film Festival and Panelist on The World Cinema History Podcast. https://gilbertbakerfilmfestival.lgbt/ Joshua R. Pangborn Writer/Actor/Filmmaker of Queer Fat-Positive Horror/Comedy. Founder/SideKick Productions. https://www.sidekickproductionsny.com Luke Higginson Writer/Director/Co-Editor of RELAX, I'M FROM THE FUTURE (2023) and friend of The World Cinema History Podcast. https://www.instagram.com/borrowedtimemedia Erin Brown Independent Filmmaker and Co-Host of The World Cinema History Podcast. https://youtube.com/@pizzahorseproductions Laura Petrie Founder and Executive Director Cinema Systers Film Festival. https://cinemasysters.com/ krissy mahan working class filmmaker and founder of dykeumentary films. https://www.dykeumentary.com/ The Issues: 0:00 Shenanigans, Tomfoolery, and the Podcast's Opening Banter 0:55 Introducing Our Distinguished Panel of Film Festival Experts 3:11 Volume, AI, and Human Standards in Film Submissions 5:18 Balancing Quality, Inclusivity, and Niche Film Curation 7:33 Expression, Online Reach, and In-Person Connection 13:34 Expanding Reach Through Online Film Festivals 17:33 The Struggle for Indies: Big Names Don't Guarantee Entry 21:20 Uplifting Voices: Why Queer Film Festivals Are Essential 23:29 How Festivals Screen Thousands of Films 25:53 Making Festivals Inclusive: Venues, Captions, and Beyond 31:33 Getting Artists Paid in the Streaming Era 38:16 Prestige, Strategy, and Audience Impact 42:30 Celebrating Unique Voices and Community 46:47 What is Art's Role in Global Crises?

    1 hr
  6. Jennifer's Picks: "Bound" (1996)

    May 5

    Jennifer's Picks: "Bound" (1996)

    ​"I'm not suggesting Bound ...is a remake of Pandora’s Box... but as a cinephile, you can’t ignore the visual tether." ​This week on World Cinema History, host Eric Trommater finds himself in a tight spot—literally. After a "method-acting" introduction that leaves him duct-taped in a storage closet, Jennifer Trujillo takes the lead to dive into the high-contrast, tactile neo-noir world of the Wachowskis’ 1996 debut, Bound. ​While the world knows the Wachowskis for the sprawling digital philosophy of The Matrix, we look back at their most disciplined work—a film that trades "The Chosen One" for the sharp geometry of a shared wall and the visceral texture of fresh white paint. We explore how Jennifer Tilly’s Violet weaponizes the "Lulu" mask of 1920s icon Louise Brooks, and how the film acts as a bridge between the visual economy of German Expressionism and the modern graphic novel. ​To wrap things up, Eric steps into his "a*****e film snob" persona to issue a challenge: How did the Wachowskis manage to make a couple committing heinous crimes likable, when masters like Godard, Fellini, and Bergman left Jennifer cold? ​Plot Summary provided by: Nicole de Meneses ​Hosts Jen Trujillo www.GilbertBakerFilmFestival.LGBT @GilbertBakerFilmFest on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gilbertbakerfilmfest/ Eric Trommater https://ko-fi.com/I2I81KK10U @etrommater on X (aka Twitter) Guests Laura Petrie www.cinemasysters.com Krissy Mahan https://www.dykeumentary.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dykeumentary/ Sila Blume https://silablume.life/ Koom Kankesan https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Shakespeare-Koom-Kankesan/dp/1774151626 Kacy Boccumini @kacyBoccumini on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kacyboccumini/ or Substack @ https://kacyboccumini.substack.com/ Nicole de Meneses https://www.instagram.com/darkrainbowfilms/ https://www.instagram.com/bloodpopcornfilmfest/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dark-rainbows-sapphic-stories-shine Rose ‘Maria’ Mitchell Instagram: @rose_maria_mitchell https://www.instagram.com/rose_maria_mitchell/ Soundscape and Clip: https://youtu.be/t2fOvGDnin0?si=TKZcLUn7PD7TrHqb https://youtu.be/WjI8chb3FZo?si=vqJkaCGlwFRVLcBo https://youtu.be/AJre5Fv4498?si=VIwKSmNEgeHqp1C_ Connect With Us: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist?si=z8Yay0W0I-6APEZz Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YkCJSJvngtDMhey0CNsWj?si=i143kCA8RQKhQauUICLrmA X (Twitter): @etrommater Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club Support the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include: Bonus Episodes Attending Live Recordings Our Love and Appreciation Future exclusive perks Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (our sincerest apologies in advance) Join here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory (Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a huge difference!)

    1h 16m
  7. Fellini's "I Vitelloni" (1953) & the DNA of the Hangout Movie

    Apr 22

    Fellini's "I Vitelloni" (1953) & the DNA of the Hangout Movie

    "As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a cinephile." This week, the World Cinema History panel breathes in the salt air of 1953 Rimini to tackle Federico Fellini’s early masterwork, I Vitelloni. Following our "Road to Godard" series, we’re pivoting from Maoist groupthink to the "Economic Miracle" of Italy, where the problem isn't a lack of resources—it's a vacuum of purpose. Join Eric Trommater, Erin Brown, Sila Blume, Koom Kankesan, and a very skeptical Jennifer Trujillo as we break down the blueprint for the "hangout movie." From the "Overgrown Calves" terrified of an alarm clock to the cinematic DNA that directly informed Martin Scorsese’s Mean Streets and Goodfellas, we explore how Fellini used the camera to judge, mock, and ultimately find mercy for his lovable losers. In This Episode: The "Goodfellas" Connection: We analyze how Scorsese lifted Fellini’s "roll call" and tracking shot techniques to introduce his own crew of nobodies on the street corner. Technical Breakdown: We dive into the physics of the 25–28mm lens. Why do these men look "top-heavy" and grotesque? We discuss the "big head" effect and how Fellini used wide-angle distortion as a tool for satire. The Ghost Train: A deep dive into the technical miracle of the final sequence, where Fellini breaks the physical "contract" of the world to film a journey through memory. Nino Rota’s Sound: How the predecessor to The Godfather score turns a pathetic provincial life into a grand, tragic parade. The Cinematic Timeline: We place I Vitelloni in context between the domestic shadows of C’è ancora domani and the cynical "Years of Lead" seen in Seven Beauties. Next Week’s Pick: Jennifer brings us back to the 90s with Bound. "One dog goes one way, the other dog goes the other way, and Moraldo is standing in the middle like, 'Whaddaya want from me?'" Chapters 0:00 From Goodfellas to Fellini: A Cinematic Opening 2:24 Jennifer's Unpopular Opinion: Machismo in 1953 Italy 9:20 Unlikable Characters & Sympathetic Satire in Fellini's Film 15:07 Placing 'I Vitelloni' in Italy's Post-War Cinematic Evolution 21:09 Moraldo's Journey: Narrator, Protagonist, or Moral Compass? 26:42 Fellini's Casting Choices: Leopoldo's Intellectual Pretensions 30:16 The Blueprint for Hangout Movies: Fellini's Influence on Scorsese 33:52 Wide-Angle Lenses: Crafting Grotesque Imagery in Fellini's Style 40:23 The DNA of 'The Godfather' Score: Nino Rota's 'I Vitelloni' Music 45:17 Moraldo & Fausto: Symbolism in Character Names and Relationships 50:11 Breaking the Contract: Moraldo's Escape and Fellini's Artistic Evolution 1:02:20 Behind the Scenes: Costumes, Sets, and Fellini's Production Control 1:07:25 Final Thoughts on Fellini and Announcing Next Week's Film: 'Bound' Clips Used: Clips from Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas  Clips from Federico Fellini's I Vitteloni  https://youtu.be/6SPLEPdEBuo?si=rxrnuAMMCgMwSGd9 https://youtu.be/pct1uEhAqBQ?si=_oGY9oS4RcJKtTcc Nouth Jazz B. White (1920) https://youtu.be/aM5z0XLRdXc?si=MVf9MNChUIZ1h6E0 Christopher Romero Wilson as Charley from Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman https://youtu.be/mRe8J4scGtU?si=aOggHR4uOhDWMZlD https://youtu.be/zxtz-L6YLpk?si=XnPtrQG8d-7vSuc8 Connect With Us: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist?si=z8Yay0W0I-6APEZz Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YkCJSJvngtDMhey0CNsWj?si=i143kCA8RQKhQauUICLrmA X (Twitter): @etrommater Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club Support the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include: Bonus Episodes Attending Live Recordings Our Love and Appreciation Future exclusive perks Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (our sincerest apologies in advance) Join here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory (Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a huge difference!)

    1h 15m
  8. Bergman's "Passion (1969):" Silence, Color, and Liv Ullmann

    Apr 18

    Bergman's "Passion (1969):" Silence, Color, and Liv Ullmann

    Ingmar Bergman’s "The Passion of Anna" In this episode, we dive into the stark, psychological landscape of Ingmar Bergman’s 1969 masterpiece, The Passion of Anna. As we transition from our Road to Godard series into the new Adaptation era, we explore a film that marks a pivotal moment in Bergman's career—an island of isolation, truth, and structural experimentation. In this roundtable discussion: The Liv Ullmann signed poster: Panelist Koom Kankesan shares the incredible story of how he secured an autograph from Ullmann herself on the vintage poster featured in today’s episode art. Technical Artistry: We break down the experimental use of color and Sven Nykvist’s cinematography, examining how the film's palette mirrors the internal rot of its characters. The Final Scene: A deep dive into the meaning, technical processing, and the haunting, handheld execution of the film's final moments. Atmospheric Recording: Recorded in the "Pirate Podcast" tradition, featuring Sila Blume contributing via a train journey through the Southeast United States, adding a unique, transient texture to the conversation.The Panel: Hosted by Eric Trommater, featuring Erin Brown, Jennifer Trujillo, Sila Blume, and first-time guest Koom Kankesan. Chapters 0:00 Celebrating 100 Episodes: Unpacking Bergman's Personal Demons 5:37 The Incredible Story Behind Koom's Liv Ullmann Autograph 15:56 Unraveling The Passion of Anna's Animal Cruelty Mystery 21:39 How Bergman Mastered New Wave Cinema and Challenged Audiences 34:12 Is The Passion of Anna Misogynistic? Exploring Trauma and Guilt 53:32 Bergman's Control: The Truth Behind The Film's Interview Segments 1:01:06 Sven Nykvist's Experimental Color: The Film's Visual Disintegration 1:12:23 Analyzing The Passion of Anna's Powerful Ending and Bergman's Legacy 1:25:07 Where to Find Our Panelists and What's Next Week Clips used: https://youtu.be/9fQ7wmlxDno?si=Kgn1bF_eZZy3PHpI https://youtube.com/shorts/OHrSRXPtNZs?si=tCfEE3s-tqKM-CUS https://youtu.be/Oa16grXuK1g?si=rG_qhbG6pZAPLyYu https://youtu.be/UlEQzzIRlmU?si=XGl4NirbXyitoVhd https://youtu.be/_J8t6q2EL7k?si=ZAVAxfFiklF5yD_L https://youtu.be/73vw4xVCPEM?si=gOMJaGllPJtNcFsz https://youtu.be/r7zDsVZcHg0?si=SlIoBmXr9ei4OaeN https://youtu.be/Z4VSvlLsOP4?si=mSKdHmakwvRNcI12 https://youtu.be/6YzbFVnY9Nk?si=hexEDm9yS8hazvvR Connect With Us: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist?si=z8Yay0W0I-6APEZz Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YkCJSJvngtDMhey0CNsWj?si=i143kCA8RQKhQauUICLrmA X (Twitter): @etrommater Join the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club Support the show and get closer to the booth! Benefits include: Bonus Episodes Attending Live Recordings Our Love and Appreciation Future exclusive perks Having your name mispronounced on the podcast (our sincerest apologies in advance)Join here: https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory (Recurring monthly payments of any amount make a huge difference!)

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The movies of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Latin and South America (and an occasional North American movie we like) discussed by a panel of (mostly) American wankers. Season One focuses on cinema of The UK. Help us stay Advertising Free by giving a one-time tip or by joining the World Cinema History DVD Extras Club. Benefits include: * Bonus Episodes * Attending Live Recordings of the Show * Our Love and Appreciation * Whatever Else We Think of in The Future To join just go to https://ko-fi.com/worldcinemahistory and make a recurring monthly payment for any amount.

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    Eric Trommater
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
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    113
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