Residence Day 1: Independent-Space Programme
13:00-18:00 ::: HOLD 1: UNSYMPOSIUM Day 1 [Talk | Workshops | Screenings] - Free Drop-In
A DIY symposium created by the participants, exploring the history, legacy and current state of independent space and cultures. Informal and drop-in: any session can be enjoyed on its own. Session themes and schedule at Independent-Space Programme page .
18:00-23:00 ::: DECK: DIY Fairground Fun-Fair [Mechanical Rides | Art Installation]
A collection of humorous, ‘hand-cranked’ rides by artist Paddy Bloomer- Serving unhealthy snacks during break times.
19:00-23:00 ::: HOLD 1: SpaceKraft Kino: Double-Bill [Film Screenings] - Tuesday ticket or all days festival pass
Two feature documentaries portraying the recent histories of independent art projects emerging from the underground, with links and historic parallels to Spacecraft. The films explore the role of charismatic figures within complex collective ventures, and the challenges and paradoxes facing alternative projects claiming space and negotiating an ongoing existence within a wider world and economy.
Invisible Circus: No Dress Rehearsal (99) Directed by Naomi Smyth
Charismatic ringmaster Doug Francis leads his anarchist circus from margins to mainstream with the motto 'If it's not impossible, we're not interested'. The 3-year span of the film takes them from chaotic squat crew to licensed building managers with huge show budgets - via rotting garages, crumbling cathedrals and finally a takeover of Bristol's ex-police HQ. Relationships in the close team reveal the gain and the pain of success, but 3 years on and they're still working for free. Profit or loss?
Second film [TBC]
What would you like to see? Considering these films. Your suggestions are welcome!
- Aufgestanden in Ruinen - Projekt Tacheles (97) Directed by Klaus Tuschen
- Lost in Vagueness (85) Directed by Sofia Olins
Read more about the idea and concept of the whole Spacekraft|Raumschiff residency and festival here.
SpaceKraft|Raumschiff is part of Zeitgeist Irland 24, an initiative of Culture Ireland and the Embassy of Ireland in Germany.
