by Kathryn Hall Trainee architect turned soldier turned filmmaker Amos Gitai, known for his often didactic documentary and fictionalised explorations into the relationship between war, religion, the citizen, and the state in modern day Israel, is currently harbouring sixteen ‘Traces’ of his films underground in Palais de Tokyo.   The ‘chantier,’ as this space is called, is pretty fitting as a location for Gitai’s installation. Never sentimentalisin...

by Kathleen Burke In the world of film, like in any of the arts, there’s a bus; a mental montage that carries you to the fulfillment of your dreams. You are part of the ‘scene’, a passenger on the ‘film’ bus. But, unlike these other slobs you travel with, you believe firmly that your ride will be short and sweet. The work you have slaved over will be recognized as the biggest breakthrough in decades, acclaimed at long-last as a welcome flair of inventive and genius...