Obvious? Slim for thin? I have my doubts. Although I am happy to accept
that some people may equate 'slimness' with being subject to feeding
patterns of a concentration camp. However, considering that 'common sense'
may be a bit too much. Or maybe, the cultural understanding of being 'slim'
has already changed, and I haven't realised.
Lets imagine a nazi doctor with his subjects in a concentration camp:
'patient': 'I am hungry doctor, I am going to die..."
Doctor: " don't be a wimp, you are slim"
Best, Andy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bryant, Helen" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 10:59 AM
Subject: Re: Casting for film in Bristol
People, I think we're missing something, here.
It seems glaringly obvious to me that the reason they want people of slim
build because people who have been subsisting on less than half the
calorific intake that a "normal" human being requires just to survive will
not have a pot belly....
Of course, we've all seen pictures of African children who are malnourished
with big bellies, but there may be another reason for this.
I may not be an expert but it just seems like common sense, to me.
Helen
-----Original Message-----
From: A Velarde [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 05 June 2008 11:14
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Casting for film in Bristol
I find it fascinating to read the message. particularly the bit about that
the extras (called 'background artists') need to be 'slim build' (a hint
that if you have a chip on your shoulder about your belly, do not apply!)
I just wonder when this type of movie will be, in the future of course,
subject of an analysis of the (cultural) annihilation of other forms of
human beings. Nazi austro-germany (amongst other European nations)wanted a
society of beautiful, perfect bodies. This film want to show presumably,
'presentable', extracts like beautiful flowers in a pot. Haven't moved too
far from the past, haven't we. well the glass is not half empty, at least
we don't annihilate human beings because of their impairment. do we?
Best, Andy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Arnold" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 7:04 AM
Subject: Re: Casting for film in Bristol
In retrospect I think my choice of wording to respond to this was somewhat
misleading an
inappropriate, so I will rephrase.
Whilst seeing this as an important aspect of disabled peoples history that
needs to be brought to
the widest attention, I myself don't support notions of conventional cinema
that call for
"realistic" casting if in the process that calls for certain conventions in
body design that are
restrictive to those who do not fit the paradigm.
By all means people are entitled to make that kind of cinema, I don't think
however it belongs in
the sphere of emancipatory cinema.
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Liz Crow
> Sent: 04 June 2008 18:42
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Casting for film in Bristol
>
> Dear Colleague
>
> Award winning film writer/director, Liz Crow is looking for
> film extras to be in her latest production, set in 1940's
> Germany during the second world war.
>
> It's an exciting opportunity to be part of a professional
> film production unit, working alongside a professional
> disabled director and a mixture of professional actors.
Shooting the week of 9th June in the Bristol area.
>
> We are looking for about 7 DISABLED people between the age of
> 18 and 90 to be background artists. All body shapes
> welcomed, but you must be of slim build. (You will most
> likely be needed Monday 9th, Tuesday 10th, Wednesday 11th).
>
> We are also looking for 10 non disabled people to play the
> parts of staff members at a party. (You will be needed on
> Wednesday 11th and Friday 13th.)
>
> If you are interested please get in touch as soon as possible.
> We need to see a picture of you. So get snapping and send us one:
> Email: [log in to unmask]
>
> We look forward to hearing from you.
>
> In September 1939, Adolf Hitler signed a secret order
> authorising Aktion T-4, a programme of systematic killing of
> a quarter of a million disabled children and adults.
> Incarcerated in institutions, it was close to impossible for
> disabled people to resist. Yet some did. In doing so, they
> became an integral part of the resistance that brought
> Aktion-T4 to an end.
> Resistance is an installation that combines experimental
> drama and documentary portraits with multi-sensory
> experience. Based on real events, it brings to light a
> neglected period of history and commemorates those lost to
> it. And, 70 years on, when the echoes of
> Aktion-T4 can still be heard, it delivers a warning from the past.
>
> Lou Birks
> Producer
> 'Resistance'
> www.roaring-girl.com/prod16_a.shtml
>
>
> --
> Liz Crow
> Roaring Girl Productions
> 1c Birchall Road, Bristol BS6 7TW UK
> +44 (0) 117 944 6882
> [log in to unmask]
> roaring-girl.com
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