A Potpourri of Vestiges Feature
A still from Sleeping with a Tiger
The
Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFES 2025), in collaboration with the
Austrian Cultural Forum, presented a rich cinematic experience celebrating the
educational power of film. The festival featured two remarkable Austrian films,
reinforcing cinema's role as a powerful learning tool.
Michael
Pal, Director of the Austrian Cultural Forum, expressed his enthusiasm,
stating, “We are happy to continue our collaboration with the Bengaluru
International Film Festival (BIFFes). As the Austrian Cultural Forum in New
Delhi, we firmly believe in the educational power of cinema. Films have the
unique ability to connect cultures, build bridges, and open up new perspectives
for many people. Through our partnership with BIFFes, we aim to showcase
Austrian filmmaking in India while highlighting the importance of cinema as a
tool for education.”
Two
Austrian films were showcased at BIFFES 2025, offering audiences an enriching
experience. Rickerl
tells the story of a struggling pub musician striving to succeed with his
emotional songs while navigating challenges as a loving father. The film
explores themes of perseverance, self-doubt, and familial bonds. Meanwhile, Sleeping with a Tiger is a
hybrid film about Austrian painter Maria Lassnig, exploring her struggle in the
male-dominated art world and her journey to find her own artistic expression.
Lassnig's internal pain manifests in her artwork, and her portrayal in the film
defies conventional biopic tropes. The same actress plays Lassnig at all ages,
reflecting her timeless spirit and the idea that the soul remains ageless.
What
makes this showcase an unmissable event is the sheer rarity of experiencing
these films on the big screen. In an age dominated by digital streaming,
watching these films in a theatrical setting—with their mesmerizing
compositions, intricate lighting, and evocative soundscapes—is an entirely different,
almost sacred experience. The meticulously restored prints bring out the
nuances of the cinematography, allowing audiences to immerse themselves fully
in these worlds of quiet revelations and poetic melancholia.
For
many young filmmakers and students attending BIFFES, this Austrian showcase
offered a masterclass in visual storytelling. Sleeping with a Tiger and Rickerl provided a fresh
perspective on artistic resilience and creative expression, underlining the
importance of film as a medium that transcends cultural and geographical
boundaries.
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