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9 - 16 Nov 99

 
   
   

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France Cinema - Florence Film Forum

November 1 - 8
As the only French film festival in Italy, this 14th edition screened 15 films and programmed a retrospective of Bertrand Tavernier's works. The France Cinema Grand Prix went to Haut les coeurs! by the young filmmaker Solveig Anspach, a love story featuring actress Karin Viard whose character is caught in a battle against cancer.
The Special Jury Prize went to The Specialist by Eyal Sivan et Rony Brauman, while Voyages by Emmanuel Finkiel won the prize for First Feature.
Florence

 

Forum du Cinéma Européen de Strasbourg

November 11 - 16
A selection of the best European production is to be screened in conjunction with a four-day Forum proposing discussions revolving around the Distribution and Circulation of European Films, terminating in a closing presentation of concrete proposals at the European Parliament before the ministers. On the program for the press and Forum participants, a selection of European films: treasures from European cinematheques, films nominated for the European Film Awards to take place in Berlin on December 4, films on Human Rights and an homage to Marin Karmitz, producer and distributer who backed such directors as Theo Angelopoulos, Lucian Pintilie, Krzysztof Kielowski or the Taviani borthers.
Strasbourg