The Fourth World War

THE FOURTH WORLD WAR
Big Noise Films, 2003, 75’
 
"The Fourth World War chronicles community struggles and their interconnectedness around the world. Shot in Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine, Argentina, Mexico, South Africa, Genova, Quebec City, South Korea, and New York, it is a film made with activists on the ground, and, unimaginable at any other time in history, it is truly a global film for a global movement. During the course of making the film Big Noise also experimented with a model of production in which shooting the film was used as a tactical tool itself-- building and supporting new indymedia centres, and producing tactical shorts in each location. This seemed the next logical step in fostering a network that recognizes that its power comes from the "global south" whether is a geographical or metaphorical location. The film has just been finished (a fine cut), and will be premiered at the WTO protests in Cancun this September. Simultaneous screenings will also be held in south africa, and argentina, and here at Next 5 Minutes."