Direction: Andrew Kotting

Direction Andrew Kotting

Synopsis H.B. 1892 (his badblöod) (S) (1992) is a cinematic journey that unfolds across the rugged terrains of the Island of Jura and the French Pyrenees. This documentary blends elements of performance, travelogue, and essay, creating a meandering exploration of the...

Direction Andrew Kotting

Cast Amy Hodge · Sean Lock · Bill Monks · Simon Munnery

Synopsis Smart Alek (S) (1993) follows a family's ill-fated journey to Essex for a holiday in 1972. Tensions rise as the parents engage in a heated argument, and their son responds with profanity and inappropriate gestures. In a fit of anger,...

Direction Andrew Kotting

Cast Benji Fry · Sean Lock · Benji Ming · Albert Morris

Synopsis Acumen (S) (1991) presents a surreal and introspective narrative set on a beach where individuals are entombed under mountains of personal belongings and the burden of their own self-importance. The scene is ambiguous, leaving viewers to ponder whether these figures...

Direction Andrew Kotting

Cast Andrew Kotting · Eden Kotting · Gladys Morris

Direction Andrew Kotting

Cast Jem Finer · Andrew Kotting

Synopsis Visionary Landscapes (2005) is a unique cinematic experience that presents a two-screen film. This documentary creatively repurposes Super 8 outtakes from the film "Gallivant," seamlessly blending them with meticulously crafted soundscapes to create a rich and immersive viewing experience.

Direction Andrew Kotting

Synopsis Invalids (TV) (S) (2001) presents a condensed, one-minute montage crafted from decades of Super 8 footage captured during visits to the renowned French pilgrimage site, Lourdes. This poignant tribute is a commission for Dazed and Confused TV, honoring Bernadette Soubirous,...

Direction Andrew Kotting

Cast Andrew Kotting

Synopsis Me (S) (2003) is a haunting exploration of personal turmoil and artistic expression. Initially conceived as part of the project GALLIVANT, this short film captures the mental unraveling of an artist grappling with self-doubt and existential confusion. The sequences, which...

Direction Andrew Kotting

Cast David Aylward · Claudia Barton · Anonymous Bosch · Jem Finer

Synopsis Edith Walks (2016) follows the journey of a group of individuals as they embark on a pilgrimage to honor the memory of Edith Swan Neck, the wife of King Harold. The documentary captures the essence of their journey, the historical...

Direction Andrew Kotting

Cast Mark Adam · Leila Dorcas · Andrew Kotting · Tracy McCloud

Synopsis Hoi-Polloi (S) (1990) presents a unique cinematic experience through its abstract filming techniques, focusing on the lives of young individuals. The documentary interweaves these visuals with a diverse array of voices, each offering their perspectives and narratives over the images....

Direction Andrew Kotting

Cast Rebecca R. Palmer · Shane Attwooll · Demelza Randall · Xavier Tchili

Synopsis This Filthy Earth (2001) delves into the heart-wrenching tale of two sisters whose lives are upended by the arrival of two men. Set against a backdrop of rural struggle and a community steeped in superstition, the narrative unfolds with events...

Direction Andrew Kotting

Synopsis This Our Still Life (2011) presents a heartwarming and intimate portrayal of a family's daily life in the serene French mountains. Through the lens of home-movie cameras, director Andrew Kötting meticulously documents the joyful and mundane moments of his family...

Direction Andrew Kotting

Cast Andrew Kotting

Direction Jennifer Abbott · Craig Baldwin · Eric Chenaux · Jem Cohen

Synopsis The Film That Buys the Cinema (2014) chronicles the ambitious project of creating a full-length feature film composed of seventy 60-second single-takes. This unique cinematic endeavor brought together 70 notable contributors from The Cube, all united in their mission to...

Direction Andrew Kotting

Synopsis Diddyköy (S) (1992) offers a unique and humorous perspective on a Gypsy horse fair held in the remote and picturesque landscapes of the English countryside. The documentary captures the essence of the event with a blend of irony and respect,...

Direction Andrew Kotting

Cast Charlie Condou

Synopsis Là-bas (Down There) (S) (1994) follows a French couple, Angeline and Jean Luc, whose plans are disrupted when 'Le Tunnel' suddenly shuts down for a security check. Angeline, who perceives life as a glamorous perfume advertisement, and Jean Luc, who...

Direction Andrew Kotting

Cast Xavier Tchili

Synopsis Lek and the Dogs (2017) is a gripping film inspired by Hattie Naylor's play "Ivan and the Dogs," which is rooted in the real-life experiences of Ivan Mishukov. The story unfolds as a young boy, just four years old, leaves...

Direction Andrew Kotting

Cast Capucine Aubriot · Manon Aubriot · Jacob Auzanneau · Jean-Luc Bideau

Synopsis Ivul (2009) follows the peculiar journey of Alex, who, after a false accusation of abuse, inexplicably relocates to the roof of his home and stubbornly refuses to descend. Perched above, he observes his beloved family as they unravel from within,...

Direction Andrew Kotting

Cast Eden Kotting · Iain Sinclair · Philip Hoare · Kyunwai So

Synopsis The Whalebone Box (2019) follows the discovery of a peculiar artifact—a whale bone box entangled in fishing net—on a coastal shore. This mysterious object sparks intrigue and curiosity. Is it a cryptic container holding a hidden secret? A remnant from...

Direction Andrew Kotting

Cast Toby Jones · Freddie Jones · Iain Sinclair · Macgillivray