Alfred Guzzetti, whose Scenes from Childhood (1979) and Family Portrait Sittings (1975) have shown at PFA, continues to explore the personal documentary form in his new film, Beginning Pieces. A portrait of the filmmaker's daughter from the ages of two to five, the film chronicles her growing understanding of herself, her family and her world, and allows a rare insight into a child's intelligence and sense of will. In the space of forty minutes, Beginning Pieces traces a picture of years passing, not only for the child, but for the father.