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Polish month continues with a look at Walerian Borowczyk's
Goto, Island of Love. Released in that magical year of 1969, the film tells the tale of a thief (Guy Saint-Jean) on the Island of Goto which is ruled over by Governor Goto III (Pierre Brasseur). After being pitted in armed combat and somehow surviving he is put in charge of the Governor’s dogs, boots, and the killing of flies.
Daniel Bird (Camera Obscura: The Walerian Borowczyk Collection (opens in a new tab)) and Kat Ellinger (opens in a new tab) join Mike to discuss Borowczyk's live action feature debut as well as his early shorts.
Daniel Bird (Camera Obscura: The Walerian Borowczyk Collection (opens in a new tab)) and Kat Ellinger (opens in a new tab) join Mike to discuss Borowczyk's live action feature debut as well as his early shorts.
Labels: 1969 Daniel Bird Kat Ellinger Pierre Brasseur Polish Walerian Borowczyk
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- "Concerto No 11 opus 7" - Georg Frideric Handel
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A Casual Listener A fascinating discussion of Walerian Borowczyk and GOTO: ISLAND OF LOVE. I probably watched GOTO a few years ago. I never thought of it as a silent film at the time, yet I can recognize those cinematic qualities after listening to podcast. My biggest impression of GOTO was a compelling dreariness to the story. I have seen other Borowczyk films, as well. Even in his projects with strong exploitation elements, there is always a marked aesthetic and thematic sensibility. Thank you for another fine podcast, Mike.