The East End Film Festival runs until 30th April and aims to raise the profile of London's East End as well as inform and inspire filmmakers and audiences across London and beyond. There are lots of interesting looking films and events but I am particularly drawn to Lucy Izzard's animated short film Tea Total which is being shown in a Tea bar. It's not often that my loves of tea and film are combined, and this looks ace. Tea Total is being shown throughout the festival and more details and full listings can be found on the East End Film Festival website.
In the Guardian Iain Sinclair writes about the mythology of the East End in cinema. However, it is not made clear what area is considered to be East End, I was always told you were there as long as you could hear the sound of the Bow bells. Perhaps it isn't crucial to be precise, especially when the heritage of the East End in film is so strong.
In the Guardian Iain Sinclair writes about the mythology of the East End in cinema. However, it is not made clear what area is considered to be East End, I was always told you were there as long as you could hear the sound of the Bow bells. Perhaps it isn't crucial to be precise, especially when the heritage of the East End in film is so strong.
