Cinema Dissection: Strange Days

December 7, 2024

Discover the futuristic vision of Kathryn Bigelow’s 1995 sci-fi action film, Strange Days, in this engaging Cinema Dissection led by local filmmaker and PBS producer Jeremy Cropf. We’ll delve into the film’s groundbreaking approach to narrative and technology, examining its influential use of first-person perspective and immersive storytelling.

As we watch the film, we’ll discuss its unique place within the ‘90s sci-fi genre, its thematic exploration of surveillance and reality, and its prescient commentary on societal issues. This session offers a thorough analysis of Bigelow’s directorial style, the film’s cultural impact, and its relevance in today's world.

Join us for a deep dive into this cult classic and explore why Strange Days continues to captivate and provoke thought.

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Cinema Dissection Pass: $130 | $100 SIFF Members
Individual Tickets: $30 Sustainer | $25 Regular | $20 Member

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CLASS SPECIFICS

Saturday, December 7, 2024
10:00am–4:00pm PT
SIFF Film Center

ABOUT CINEMA DISSECTION

Cinema Dissection affords film lovers an exciting opportunity to dig deeper into the films that they love. Inspired by Roger Ebert's annual Cinema Interruptus in Boulder, CO, attendees will participate with a facilitator in a six-hour scene-by-scene, and sometimes shot-by-shot, deconstruction of the featured film. While the facilitator will certainly share their thoughts, anyone in the audience may call out "Stop" and either ask a question of the group or make an observation around a certain shot or moment in the film.

About the Instructor: Jeremy Cropf

About the Instructor:

Jeremy Cropf is a filmmaker and television producer, currently working at Cascade Public Media. A six-time regional Emmy®-award winning producer, Jeremy earned a BA in Film and Television production at NYU’s prestigious Tisch School of the Arts, where he graduated with honors (’11). In 2009 Jeremy studied advanced television production with the BBC Academy in London, attached as an associate producer for the BAFTA-winning BBC Two factual series The Virtual Revolution. He has produced and directed numerous films, documentaries, and commercials.