Visions of Europe
2004, color and b&w, 140 min.
From the producers behind some of Lars von Trier’s most notable works comes a highly-regimented film experiment: twenty-five countries are represented by twenty-five short films from respected directors each of whom offer a distinctly personal vision of life in the new European community. This ambitious omnibus project featuring contributions from Peter Greenaway, Tony Gatlif, Theo Van Gogh, Aki Kaurismäki, Barbara Albert, Béla Tarr and Fatih Akin presents a wide range of perspectives that both celebrate and critique the growing influence of the European Union.