Dostoyevsky Reimagined: Blogs - Part 17

11 January

Dostoyevsky Variations by Noel Vera

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Dostoevsky has never been far from Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz’s mind. Crime and Punishment figures prominently in Diaz’s debut feature, The Criminal of Barrio Concepcion (98), with the quietly impressive Raymond Bagatsing playing a version of Raskolnikov as a kidnapper...

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30 December

Dostoevsky’s odd eating habits

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Readers often notice that Dostoevsky’s main characters debate and reflect a great deal, but eat very little. However, his friends and family recalled that food had a special place in his life, often tinged with slightly bizarre rituals that...

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29 December

10 things you should know about Fyodor Dostoevsky

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If you’ve ever opened a book of Fyodor Dostoevsky‘s, you must have picked up that the man behind it was complicated and fascinating. His books have a unique Russian way of opening up the lives of their characters to...

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21 December

The Heavenly Christmas Tree by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Written by Arlene Selman

A short story by the author that has inspired us the most here at VM Productions, Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Published in 1876, the story is also known as ‘The Heavenly Fir Tree’. A perfect example of one of Dostoyevsky’s tragic heroes,...

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17 December

Book of the Month: The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Anderson

Written by Ava Lanto

“When we get to the end of the story, you will know more than you do now…” ―Hans Christian Andersen, “The Snow Queen” Fun Facts: One of Andersen’s longest (split into seven sections) and most highly praised children’s stories....

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17 December

Un Coeur En Hiver or: How to Simultaneously Break and Warm a Heart

Written by Ava Lanto

VM Productions is ringing in the holiday and winter season by revisiting Claude Sautet’s Un Coeur En Hiver (A Heart in Winter) (1992). The French film, which competed in the 49th Venice International Film Festival, features excellent performances all...

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14 December

Production Notes: The Plight Of The Vlogger

Written by Lauren Saccone

Vlogging is no easy task; I certainly could never do it. To succeed requires a rare and complex mix of talents, skills, and personality that few people truly possess. Over the course of working at VM Productions I’ve met...

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07 December

Production Notes: A New Perspective

Written by Lauren Saccone

It’s easy to lose track of things. People, obligations, dreams… they can slip away if you don’t keep an eye on them, and work to keep them in your life. In between working on promoting Dostoyevsky Reimagined: The Making Of...

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03 December

‘Notes From The New World’: Invitation to LANNEFF

Written by Arlene Selman

‘Notes From The New World‘ has been invited to participate in LANNEFF (Los Angeles Neo Noir Film Fest). The festival has been held at the Downtown Independent Theater since 2012. The festival also features an interactive tour of the film...

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23 November

‘Shades Of Day – Director’s Cut’ is an Official Selection at BlowUp Fest 2015

Written by Arlene Selman

“The film has a magical look… Quite an achievement!” Jonathan Dana, producer, former Director of Acquisition and Development for Samuel Goldwyn Company. We are pleased to announce that our critically acclaimed film ‘Shades of Day – Director’s Cut‘ is...

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