
**Step into the world of Hungarian art and culture at the tenth installment of the Distorted Session series! 🎬 Join us for a captivating screening of Péter Forgács' experimental film Arizona Diary (53 min.), an intimate documentary featuring Hungarian poet György Petri and neo-avant-garde artist György Galántai. This unique film journey through Arizona not only showcases stunning visual storytelling but also explores the rich genre of film diaries. 📽️✨ After the screening, engage in a thought-provoking discussion with the filmmaker himself!
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🔍 About the Artist: Péter Forgács is celebrated for his poignant film essays and installations, including the series Private Hungary, which reveals everyday life through found-footage films from past decades. He founded the Private Photo & Film Archives Foundation in Budapest, aiming to preserve amateur film history. Over his career, Forgács has garnered numerous accolades for his impactful cinematic works.
🎥 Exhibition Insight: This screening accompanies an exhibition that delves into the origins of video art in Czechoslovakia, Poland, and Hungary from the late 1960s to the mid-1990s. Explore key works and events that shaped the social and political landscape of video technology, and see experimental films, performance recordings, and much more! 🌍🎨
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