Visual Project@TCDC
(Activity)
| When | 01-30 July 2012 | 10:30-21:00 |
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| Where | Living Wallpaper and Kiosk (Creative space), TCDC |
Free Admission
Enjoy an interesting line up of film screening Tuesday through Sunday at the Creative Space in Kiosk and Living Wallpaper in front of TCDC Resource Center.
Showtime
Creative Space: 14.00 – 20.00
Living Wallpaper: 10.30 – 21.00
July 2012
This month sees the ending of the thrilling UEFA European Football Championship 2012 and the beginning of the equally anticipated 30th Olympic Games in London. TCDC has therefore selected 4 movies that illustrate the lives of athletes beyond the field. These athletes have had to go through a tremendous amount of trials in their lives before they have gotten to where they are today, as representatives of their countries and champions of their fields.
Many athletes have said that their biggest competition is the one with themselves, and if they are able to overcome that they can overcome anything else in front of them.
Because for some people, sports is not just an exercise outlet but sports is their life… and their life is sports.
*All DVD movies are available at TCDC Resource Center. To use the Multimedia room, please contact Mini Info Guru counter (for TCDC members only).
Name : Ali
Country : USA
Release year : 2001
Director : Michael Mann
TCDC movie code : A 398 2001 MOVIE
Dramatic biography of boxing great Muhammad Ali, which focuses on the ten-year period of 1964-1974. In that time, the brash, motor-mouthed athlete quickly dominates his sport, meets and marries his first wife, converts to Islam (changing his name from Cassius Clay), and defies the United States government by refusing to submit to military conscription for duty in Vietnam. His world heavyweight champion title thus stripped from him entirely for political reasons, the champ sets about to win back his crown, culminating in a legendary unification bout against George Foreman in Zaire, dubbed the "Rumble in the Jungle."
Name : Chariots of Fire
Country : UK
Release year : 1981
Director : Hugh Hudson
TCDC movie code : C 473 1981 MOVIE d.1
Story of two English runners that were both driven by different means to win the Olympics. One used his faith in God, and the other his hatred of Anti-Semitism.
Name : Raging bull
Country : USA
Release year : 1980
Director : Martin Scorsese
TCDC movie code : R 142 1980 d.1 MOVIE
When Jake LaMotta steps into a boxing ring and obliterates his opponent, he’s a prizefighter portrayed in this Martin Scorsese film by Robert De Niro. But when he treats his family and friends the same way, he’s a ticking time bomb, ready to go off at any moment. Though LaMotta wants his family’s love, something always seems to come between them. Perhaps it’s his violent bouts of paranoia and jealousy. This kind of rage helped make him a champ, but in real life, he winds up in the ring alone.
Name : Ping Pong
Country : Japan
Release year : 2002
Dairecetor : Fumihiko Sori
TCDC movie code : P 653 2002 MOVIE
Peco and Smile are members of the Katase High School table tennis club. Smile is a clever boy who, although is quiet and reserved, is focused in his decision. Peco on the other hand is athletic and competitive, overconfident and outspoken. These two have been friends since primary school and although Peco taught Smile the game of Ping Pong, Smile seems to have the natural talent that Peco lacks. Both players have opposing views on the game, While Peco aspires to become a professional, Smile sees Ping Pong as a means of passing time. A competition is taking place and both character’s lives are taking a turn. As certain events unfold, we see obstacles appear in front Peco, which he must overcome if his dream of becoming a professional has any chance of being within his reach.
Living Wallpaper Screening Schedule: 10.30 – 21.00
| Day | 1 – 8 July 2012 | 10 – 15 July 2012 | 17 – 22 July 2012 | 24 – 31 July 2012 |
| Tuesday | Ali | Chariots of Fire | Raging Bull | Ping Pong |
| Wednesday | Chariots of Fire | Raging Bull | Ping Pong | Ali |
| Thursday | Raging Bull | Ping Pong | Ali | Chariots of Fire |
| Friday | Ping Pong | Ali | Chariots of Fire | Raging Bull |
| Saturday | Ali | Chariots of Fire | Raging Bull | Ping Pong |
| Sunday | Chariots of Fire | Raging Bull | Ping Pong | Ali |
Creative Space Screening Schedule: 14.00 – 20.00
| Day | 1 – 8 July 2012 | 10 – 15 July 2012 | 17 – 22 July 2012 | 24 – 31 July 2012 |
| Tuesday | Ping Pong | Raging Bull | Chariots of Fire | Ali |
| Wednesday | Raging Bull | Chariots of Fire | Ali | Ping Pong |
| Thursday | Chariots of Fire | Ali | Ping Pong | Raging Bull |
| Friday | Ali | Ping Pong | Raging Bull | Chariots of Fire |
| Saturday | Ping Pong | Raging Bull | Chariots of Fire | Ali |
| Sunday | Raging Bull | Chariots of Fire | Ali | Ping Pong |
