Wednesday 30th November 2016
5.30pm, G.02, 19 George Square.
Martin Farias: Music in Industrial film of the 1960s in Chile.
[LLC Work in Progress Seminar]
We're pleased to announce details of next week’s LLC Work in Progress Seminar (Wednesday 30h November 2016).
Music PhD candidate Martin Farias will be presenting his paper “Music in Industrial film of the 1960s in Chile"
The seminar will take place at 5.30pm in G.02, 19 George Square. The event is open to everyone.
Come and join us for an exciting talk, a lively discussion and tea, coffee and biscuits!
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Abstract:
Although industrial film has constituted a substantial proportion of non-fiction film production in many countries, little attention has been paid to it. Film studies have focused primarily on art cinema, while utilitarian films commissioned by state or private companies has been usually neglected. In the case of Chile, industrial film represented a significant production particularly during the 1950s and 1960s when art and entertainment cinema decreased considerably. Industrial film not only provides an insight into an ignored aspect of Chilean cinematography, but also expands the possibilities of understanding the creative processes of filmmakers and the uses of music during those years.
Through the analysis of a relevant selection of industrial films produced between 1960 and 1970, this paper explores the development of this genre in Chile and how music became a significant aspect of its narrative. I argue that experimental techniques can be traced in certain films which opposed conventional narrative of the genre by including avant-garde compositions and utilising unusual pre-existent music which contributes to creating complex meanings within the films. I also discuss the extent to which industrial film became a place for learning and experimentation among filmmakers and composers.
Bio:
Martin Farias is a 2nd year PhD candidate in Music. His research interests include film music, theatre music and politics. His PhD focuses on the development of film music in Chile from the beginning of the sound era in the late 1930s until the military coup d’état in 1973 particularly in its relations with the political context.