For film lovers in Madison, the beginning of spring is a time not only to enjoy warmer temperatures but also to pour over the extensive Wisconsin Film Festival guide and finalize viewing plans. The 13th annual Wisconsin Film Festival begins Wednesday, and as with past years, it offers a dizzying amount of films in a variety of categories, such as narrative, documentary, experimental, short films, animation and world cinema.
While trying to decide which films to see out of the 209 playing over five days can seem like a somewhat daunting task, many find that browsing through the possibilities and going out on a limb to see movies they may not otherwise watch is half the fun of the experience and can lead to unexpected surprises.