Our goal is to use film to bring people together, create a community and give us all a sense of togetherness in a time when most of us will be feeling very far apart from our loved ones.
We’ll be having regular (hopefully more than weekly) live watch-alongs, followed by a podcast with experts, thought leaders and interesting people to discuss not just the subject of the film, but the themes it covers and the ideas it brings forward.
Importantly, all our movie selections will be available to watch on either Netflix or Amazon Prime in the UK. We know not everyone has these services, but it’s the best we can do to make sure the films are available to as many people as possible.
We’re hoping to bring a bit of relief to people who will be going through their own personal trials while we all ride this thing out.
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Our goal is to use film to bring people together, create a community and give us all a sense of togetherness in a time when most of us will be feeling very far apart from our loved ones.
We’ll be having regular (hopefully more than weekly) live watch-alongs, followed by a podcast with experts, thought leaders and interesting people to discuss not just the subject of the film, but the themes it covers and the ideas it brings forward.
Importantly, all our movie selections will be available to watch on either Netflix or Amazon Prime in the UK. We know not everyone has these services, but it’s the best we can do to make sure the films are available to as many people as possible.
We’re hoping to bring a bit of relief to people who will be going through their own personal trials while we all ride this thing out.
Searching For Sugar Man: Producer Simon Chinn on the incredible journey making the hit movie, and Tecla Ciolfi on Rodriguez's ongoing cultural influence in South Africa
Travelling Symphony Movie Club
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5 years ago
Searching For Sugar Man: Producer Simon Chinn on the incredible journey making the hit movie, and Tecla Ciolfi on Rodriguez's ongoing cultural influence in South Africa
We had the privilege of speaking to Searching For Sugar Man producer Simon Chinn, one of the key figures in helping take the movie from director Malik Bendjelloul’s kitchen table all the way to Oscars success.
Simon gave us fantastic insights - from how a last-minute conference call decided the movie’s name, to how a special appearance from Rodriguez helped create the buzz around the film at Sundance Film Festival.
He also spoke with great eloquence about Malik Bendjelloul himself, who tragically took his own life the year after his Oscars win. Simon explained how Malik’s infectious personality and amazing creative spirit made Searching For Sugar Man special, as well as his memories from working with such a dedicated and unique mind.
We have another great interview as well this week as we chatted to South African music expert Tecla Ciolfi. Tecla is the editor and curator of TexxAndTheCity.com and has also recently launched the podcast TexxTalks - she told us about Rodriguez’s ongoing cultural influence in South Africa, as well as the difficulties in being a politically-motivated artist today.
We’d love to hear your thoughts on this week’s episode, so please send us any feedback to hi@travellingsymphony.com, or drop us a DM on our Twitter (@TSMovieClub) or Instagram (also @TSMovieClub).
Travelling Symphony Movie Club
Our goal is to use film to bring people together, create a community and give us all a sense of togetherness in a time when most of us will be feeling very far apart from our loved ones.
We’ll be having regular (hopefully more than weekly) live watch-alongs, followed by a podcast with experts, thought leaders and interesting people to discuss not just the subject of the film, but the themes it covers and the ideas it brings forward.
Importantly, all our movie selections will be available to watch on either Netflix or Amazon Prime in the UK. We know not everyone has these services, but it’s the best we can do to make sure the films are available to as many people as possible.
We’re hoping to bring a bit of relief to people who will be going through their own personal trials while we all ride this thing out.
