The 55th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express is delighted to announce that this year's programme includes 44 films from France. This is part of a worldwide selection of 204 feature films and 110 shorts from more than 54 countries. The 55th BFI London Film Festival runs from October 12 - October 27.France FEATURES: 17 GIRLS (17 FILLES): Dir. Delphine Coulin and Muriel Coulin A CAT IN PARIS (UNE VIE DE CHAT): Dir. Alain Gagnol and Jean-Loup FelicioliAMERICANO: Dir. Mathie...
Tuesday, July 1----------With the American economy in the crapper and the dollar at near record lows, a trip to the Cannes Film Festival has become an inexpensive indulgence, even for the media professionals who “must” be there. For the general public, who may be curious about what goes on along the famed shores of the Riviera, the difficulty of being part of the Cannes action is doubly difficult. Well, for the past month, Cannes has been made affordable and surprisingly accessible, with t...
THE SACRAMENTO FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL(Voted Best Film Festival in Sacramento – SN&R 2007) IS COMING, JULY 18 - 27, 2008 The 7th SACRAMENTO FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL will include premieres of the newest films by France's best filmmakers; rare classics by French cinema masters; our infamous Midnight Movies followed by discussions over coffee and pastries; local & French short films; post-screening discussions for cinéphiles; an exhibition of original artworks by Sacramento artists in the lobby of the...
European Film Promotion at the 10. Buenos Aires Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente, April 08-20, 2008Strong presence of innovative European cinema in Buenos AiresEuropean Film Promotion (EFP) and the Buenos Aires Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente (BAFICI) continue their collaboration at the 10th edition of Latin America’s premiere independent film event. 2008 marks the fifth year that EFP and BAFICI join together in creating a promotional platform which highlights the work...
Festival images mouvementées 6° édition : « Identités sans frontières » Du 2 au 8 avril 2008 au Cinéma Les 7 Parnassiens98, bd du Montparnasse 75014 Paris http://www.parnassiens.com/ Reconduite à la frontière, centres de rétention, immigration choisie, tests génétiques en vue d'un regroupement familial, autant de mots d'un vocabulaire désormais banalisé en France qui témoignent de l'instaurati
This year's Boston Jewish Film Festival, our 19th, runs November 1 through November 11, and shines a spotlight on Israeli films, which have been screening in and winning awards in major film festivals around the world, as you know. We also feature several films with local ties, and a few films that take a novel look at sports. In all we show nearly 40 films in 50 programs at 8 venues, with some 30 visiting artists present for introductions, question-and-answer session, panel discussions, and s...
When Copenhagen International Film Festival fades up for this year’s film event on 20 September, the audience can experience 147 fantastic films. 11 of them will get special attention, namely the films in competition, which compete for the six categories of the festival’s Golden Swan award.The winners of The Golden Swan will be chosen exclusively by an international jury consisting of five distinguished persons from the European film industry.This year’s competition films:Actresses (France...
QUINZAINE DES RÉALISATEURS - Directors FortnightFeature FilmsPaul Vecchiali, "À vot' bon coeur" (France) Manda Kunitoshi, "Ano Tonneru" (The Tunnel) (Japan)Mario O'Hara, "Babae sa Breakwater" (Woman of Breakwater) (Philippines) Damien Odoul, "En attendant le déluge" (France)Behrouz Afkhami, "Gavkhouni" (The River's End) (Iran)Thomas Vincent, "Je suis un assassin" (France)Mohsen Amiryoussefi, "Khab é Talkh" (Bitter Dream) (Iran)Mario Martone, "L'Odore del sangue" (L'Odeur du sang) (Italy/Fran...
