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THE EXTRAS
Get to the Globalquerque movie screenings early, because the bills will include videos by the music fest's artists in addition to rare ones from big names not on the bill.
Globalquerque founder Tom Frouge says he was preparing videos from Lila Downs; India's Kiran Ahluwalia doing "Koka"; June Carter Cash performing "Keep On the Sunny Side"; and Sheryl Crow in the studio singing a Carter family classic.
Frouge says the term "world music" shouldn't omit our homegrown talent.
"We consider American roots music to be world music," he said.
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THE SCHEDULE
Here is a rundown of a week's worth of international cinema starting today at the Guild, 3405 Central Ave. N.E. Each day is a double feature, with one admission price good for both shows. To check for changes in days and times, go to www.guildcinema.com
Friday-Saturday
"A Voice From Heaven: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan" (2:30, 6:40). A look at the qawwali singer, one of greatest voices in music history. With the short "Laguna Woman."
"Sumatran Folk Cinema" (4:30, 8:40). An hourlong "collage documentary" about the music of Sumatra. Playing with the 52-minute "Festival in the Desert," a 2003 concert featuring Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant.
Sunday
"Genghis Blues" (2, 7:30). This 1999 film follows the odyssey of San Francisco blues artist Paul Pe¤a and his exploration of Tuvan throat singing.
Monday-Tuesday
"Neria" (3:30, 7). An autobiographical debut feature from Godwin Mawuru of Zimbabwe. A woman's tale of culture and greed.
"Shanda" (4:30, 8:30). A documentary about African music artist Oliver Mtukudzi.
Wednesday (tentative)
"Changing Times" (3:15, 7).
"Do You Remember Dolly Bell?" (5, 8:45). An early work of master Bosnian filmmaker Emir Kusturica ("Underground"). A young man is drawn to the criminal life.
Thursday
"Baaba Maal: A Voice for Africa" (4:30, 7:15). A documentary about Senegal's afro-pop sensation.
"Phi Ta Khon: Ghosts of Isan" (5:45, 8:30). A study of the spooky festival held in northern Thailand.
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I'm clearing my schedule to catch a double feature at the Guild Cinema on Wednesday.
And - starting today and going for a week - the art house's Globalquerque movie festival promises not to disappoint no matter which day you pick to sneak away from work, family or chores to experience another corner of the world.
From Sumatra to Senegal, the films offer a broad view of other cultures. The series is a stage-setter for the Globalquerque music festival Sept. 23 and 24 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center.
Globalquerque founder Tom Frouge said the movie series will focus on the nations represented at the music fest and some of the musicians who are scheduled to perform, including Oliver "Tuku" Mkutudzi from Zimbabwe.
On Monday and Tuesday, the Guild will screen "Shanda," a documentary about Mkutudzi, known for his native genres - such as chimurenga - and pop songs. Mkutudzi also co-stars with Jesese Mungoshi in the 1993 drama "Neria," a strong feminist statement that is getting its Southwest premiere at the festival.
Other films pay tribute to the legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan; Senegal sensation Baaba Maal; an exploration of Tuvan throat singing with the late Paul Pe¤a; and a 52-minute documentary of Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant jamming in the Sahara with African musicians.
Guild co-owner Peter Conheim, who worked with Frouge on the selections, said the Friday-Saturday feature "Sumatran Folk Cinema" is his favorite. Conheim calls it a "collage documentary" that veers from the standard narrative form. It is mix of sounds and images and live performances shot by musicians Mark Gergis and Alan Bishop, who explore world music and perform as Sun City Girls.
Frouge said the marriage of music and film is a natural one for Globalquerque, now in its second year.
"We always envisioned Globalquerque from Day One . . . as an event that would include world culture as well as music, while still making music the centerpiece of the festival," he said.
He approached the Guild to host the preview film series. He and Conheim said there are plans to continue the collaboration.
"Both the Guild and us have stuck a toe in the water with this," Frouge said. "We will look at expanding the relationship as things go on."
As for Wednesday, the new French release "Changing Times," starring Catherine Deneuve and Gerard Depardieu, will be paired with an early work from Bosnian master Emir Kusturica, "Do You Remember Dolly Bell?" The latter offering was tentative on the eve of the festival.
Kusturica has made some of the more notable movies of this era. A few favorites:
"Underground" (1995) An epic ode to the Balkan War with the director's trademark mix of tragedy and comedy. A black market scoundrel keeps his crew of weapons manufacturers underground and conveniently doesn't tell them that the war is over.
"Black Cat, White Cat" (1999) More gangsters and gypsies and the whimsy of life and death in the former Yugoslavia. It's hard to forget the image of the head mobster, old Uncle Grga, rocking in some oversized bassinet, sucking oxygen and watching "Casablanca" over and over.
"Arizona Dream" (1993) His American effort assembles Johnny Depp, Jerry Lewis (delightful as used-car salesman Uncle Sweetie), Faye Dunaway and Lili Taylor. The film truly has a charming, dreamlike quality to it, and Depp was a revelation.
