Film screenings
6 October – 10 December 2006
Location: Kattendijkdok, Kaai 20A
BE-2030 Antwerp
12.00 Abel raises Cain (2005, 82') documentary
Filmmaker Jenny Abel explores the life and career of her father Alan Abel, known to many as ‘the world’s greatest hoaxer’. Written and directed by Jenny Abel and Jeff Hockett. Cast: Alan Abel, Jeanne Abel.
13.30 Rare clips
A selection of rare footage from and with Andy Kaufman.
15.00 I'm from Hollywood (1989, 60') documentary
Wrestling documentry about comedian Andy Kaufman’s break into professional wrestling. Mainly focuses on his feud with Memphis wrestling legend, Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler, and features interviews from his Taxi co-stars, announcer Lance Russell, and Robin Williams. Written and directed by Lynne Margulies and Joe Orr. Cast: Andy Kaufman, Jerry Lawler, Tony Danza, David Letterman, Jimmy Hart etc.
16.30 The heart is deceitful above all things (2004, 97')
Drama Jeremiah, a child pulled from his foster home, is thrown into a troubled life on the road with his teenage mother, Sarah. With her, he travels through the US and learns first hand about the troubles of the world. Screenplay and directed by Asia Argento, based on short stories by JT LeRoy. Cast: Asia Argento, Jimmy Bennet, Kara Kemp, Dylan Sprouse, Cole Sprouse, Ornella Muti, Peter Fonda etc.
18.30 (Thursday only) Abel raises Cain
20.00 (Thursday only) Rare clips