Art Basel's film programme taps into political zeitgeist

The film programme at this years Art Basel has a distinct political streak, with screenings that confront issues of terrorism, racism, war and revolution. Call it the zeitgeist, says Maxa Zoller, the Cairo-based curator organising the sector for the third year running. These politically-charged themes emerged organically from the feature-length and short films that artists and their galleries submitted for consideration, she says.
 
Presented in the Stadtkino Basel, the Swiss citys single-