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See the trailer here.

Emma Franz's documentary feature Intangible Asset Number 82 will make it's Sydney premier as part of the Australian Film Festival, screening at the Randwick Ritz at 9pm on Monday March 1.

The documentary has made waves at film festivals around the globe after debuting at the Sao Paulo International Film Festival in Brazil, where it was nominated by the audience for Best Documentary.

The film documents Simon Barker's journey to track down Korean Sharman Kim Seok-Chul, believed to be one of the world's most prolific improvisers.  After hearing about Kim Seok-Chul years before, Barker attempted to meet and learn from the master, which took no less than seventeen attempts.

The film follows Barker's Korean quest and also features Australian jazz musicians:

Matt McMahon (piano)    
Phil Slater (trumpet)    
Carl Dewhurst (guitar)     
Scott Tinkler (trumpet)    
Paul Grabowsky (piano)            
Julien Wilson (saxophone)    
Vince Jones (singer)
Simon Barker (drums)

Here's what some international critics have said about the film:

“Intangible Asset Number 82 is a fantastic film. A look into a world I never knew existed. Totally inspiring. It blew my mind. Thank you.” 

- Bill Frisell (Grammy Award winning guitarist)

“Intangible Asset no. 82 gives us the rare pleasure of witnessing a world of true musical love and commitment. From Australian jazz giant Simon Barker's quest for expanding his musical and personal universe, to the tale of the Korean shaman drum master Kim Seok-Chul whom he sought out, Emma Franz weaves a tale that is both classic and of our time. In this secret world of visionaries and spirits, a new story unfolds that shows us that today’s musical community is as strong as it's practitioners beliefs are.” 

- Greg Cohen (bassist; Ornette Coleman group, John Zorn’s Masada Quartet, Tom Waits)

Event Type: 

• Festival Guides

More about: 

• Simon Barker

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