PVTV Fringe Flicks
Fringe Flicks is an alternative film night hosted by People Versus TV CIC, an artist-led and volunteer-run group based in Liverpool. Dedicated to showcasing unconventional, experimental, and offbeat cinema, Fringe Flicks provides a platform for both emerging and established filmmakers to share their unique visions. With a focus on building a vibrant community of filmmakers and film lovers, Fringe Flicks offers a diverse selection of short films, videos, and feature-length films that challenge the mainstream, allowing audiences to experience the weird, the wonderful, and the downright absurd. We hold film showings at DoES Liverpool, a community and maker space near the city centre.
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Fringe Flicks: Viy (1967) & Short Films
18-10-2024 at 19:30
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Synopsis
Viy (1967) is a Soviet horror film directed by Konstantin Yershov and Georgi Kropachyov, adapted from Nikolai Gogol's novella. A landmark in Soviet cinema, Viy is celebrated for its atmospheric tension and groundbreaking practical effects, which vividly bring to life the film’s eerie and supernatural elements.
The story follows a young seminary student who is ordered to preside over the wake of a witch in a small, old wooden church in a remote village, with only his faith to protect him.
Rooted in Slavic folklore and renowned for its eerie visuals and depiction of the supernatural, Viy is a must-see for fans of classic horror and dark fantasy.
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Short Films:
Carne Con Tomate (Meat with Tomato)
Director: Ángel Rodríguez Fernández
Country: Spain
Synopsis: Set in a provincial city, this animation follows a commissioner who sends his best man to investigate a series of mysterious disappearances. The film blends suspense with a touch of dark humour, all while exploring the nuances of small-town life.
Sincopat (Syncopation)
Director: Pol Diggler
Country: Spain
Synopsis: Ona, a creative executive at a large company, is about to launch a revolutionary device that allows users to listen to music directly inside their brain. However, a programming error leaves her trapped in an infinite musical loop, leading to unexpected and surreal consequences.
Why Worry
Creators: Sam Batley, Paul Chambers, & Bernardo Angeletti
Country: UK
Synopsis: A super short film that humorously captures a man's visit to a Chinese chippy. Written by Sam Batley and Paul Chambers, and produced by Bernardo Angeletti, this film plays with the quirks of British life in a delightful, compact format.
Antisocial (World Premiere)
Director: Tobias Rothacker (Music by Pedagogic Torment)
Country: Germany
Synopsis: In this intense and visually striking short, an egotistical protagonist spirals into a dark cycle of automatism and loss of control, ultimately destroying his environment. The film explores themes of isolation, control, and self-destruction.