February 2012, berlinale forum

Shirley Clarke Films and Lecture

ORNETTE: MADE IN AMERICA

As an introduction to the oeuvre of legendary American director Shirley Clarke we are presenting restored prints of THE CONNECTION and ORNETTE: MADE IN AMERICA , with a discussion with film restoration expert Dennis Doros providing some additional context. THE CONNECTION (1961), Clarkes first film which could be seen as part of a jazz film series in the 1985 Forum programme, has entered into the annals of film history as both a milestone of cinema vérité and a jazz musical. (11.2. & 17.2.) In her final Film ORNETTE: MADE IN AMERICA Clarke creates a portrait of legendary jazz saxophonist Ornette Coleman by way of different performances of his piece 'Skies of America' in various international locations.(12.2. & 18.2.) In addition, film restoration expert Dennis Doros will give a talk on restoring Shirley Clarke's PORTRAIT OF JASON. ("Where is Shirley, 13.2.)