THE JURY OF THE FIRST FILMS WORLD COMPETITION
Klaus Eder
Born in Augsburg, Germany, Klaus Eder lives and works in Munich. He studied German literature at the University of Stuttgart and has worked as a film critic since the 1960s. Currently a reviewer for the Bayerischer Rundfunk national radio network he contributes to several German language film magazines. He has published books on numerous international filmmakers, including monographs on Andrzej Wajda, Luis Bunuel, Nikita ...
16th IFFK 2011 : Films by directors Aditi Roy [India], Carlos Cesar Arbelaez [Colombia],Hamid Reza Aligholian [Iran], Ozcan Alper [Turkey], Pablo Perelman [Chile],Salim Ahmed [India] and Sebastian Hiriat [Mexico] win prizes.A brief observation of events and films seen at 16th International Film Festival of Kerala 2011 [Trivandrum, India 09-16th December,2011] by film critic Mr.Lalit Rao (lalitrao@gmail.com)A successful film festival is known not only for its eclectic selection of films but also ...
Here's my IFFI 2011 'star'-cast:
Features
Consul of Bordeaux: ***
Bullhead: ***
Palawan Fate: **1/2
Elena: ***
Nader and Simin, A Separation: ****
Oranges and Sunshine: ***
Restoration: ***1/2
Mill and the Cross: ***1/2
Volcano: ***
Mother's Paradise: **1/2
Abu, Son of Adam: ***1/2 (seen at MAMI's MFF)
Dance Town: ***1/2
The Dry Valley: **1/2
Joanna: ***
My Australia: ***
National Alley: ***1/2
House of Tolerance: ***1/2
The First Grader: **1/2
Koko and the Ghost: ***
The K...
If one subscribes to the hype that 50 is the new 30, then a Pandora’s box of complications, mixed signals and confused messages arise. These are some of the themes explored in the insightful comedy ABOUT FIFTY (formerly titled FIFTY-NOTHING) which opened the 2011 edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival on Friday evening. The resonant film is a modern comedy that explores the simple truth that it’s never too late to start over again. Even at age 50. The action centers on tw...
If one subscribes to the hype that 50 is the new 30, then a Pandora’s box of complications, mixed signals and confused messages arise. These are some of the themes explored in the insightful comedy ABOUT FIFTY (formerly titled FIFTY-NOTHING) which opened the 2011 edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival on Friday evening. The resonant film is a modern comedy that explores the simple truth that it’s never too late to start over again. Even at age 50. The action cen...
Director: Bryan Darling.
Within a few hours, one couple ends and another begins. Adam is leaving Trent, ending their dysfunctional relationship. Jordan, a mover and recent San Francisco transplant, crosses paths with their roommate Spencer. Their intense connection is questioned as they watch the disintegration of Adam and Trent. Who leads when four men come together?
Opening Night Film:PHOTOS OF ANGIE7pm - Thursday, July 14th This haunting yet hopeful documentary tells the story of Angie Zapata, a transgender teen who was murdered in rural Greeley, Colorado in 2008. The film moves between the trial of her killer, Angie's brief life and self-discovery told through family and friends, and the fruition of national hate crime legislation with Angie's case very much in the foreground as it was the first time that a transgender murderer was successfully prosecut...
"A Damn Killer" is a new submission to ÉCU 2011. A story of Adam,
26 years old man, who wants to become an assassin. Meanwhile he is trying to
execute his first job he meets Eve, a suicide jumper. This fateful encounter
turns his life upside down. Check out the trailer!
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Emmanuel Itier provokes in “The Invocation” by Ron Gilbert Emmanuel and I sat down in his suite at the Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood to discuss his journey. I have known him for over 20 years and after seeing his film, The Invocation, I discovered what I didn’t know about him. So we let the fur fly on this interview and there were no holds barred. RGEmmanuel I just want you to know that since we are very close friends you can let me know about anything that you do not want me to pu...
"Emmanuel Itier provokes in “The Invocation” by Ron Gilbert Emmanuel and I satdown in his suite at the Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood to discuss his journey. I have known him for over 20 yearsand after seeing his film, The Invocation, I discovered what I didn’t knowabout him. So we let the fur fly on this interview and there were no holdsbarred. RGEmmanuel I just wantyou to know that since we are very close friends you can let me know aboutanything that you do not want me to pu...
Welcome to the Rileys hassome excellent performance by actors James Gandolfini and Melissa Leo withKristin Stewart portraying a stripper /hooker who steals the film her realitybased character, Director Jake Scott uses theNew Orleans backdrop for most of the film and uses the city'scharacter to create an emotional link but Ken Hixon’s script falls short for meon a very personal level. I lost my son Adam a few years back and mydaughter Lea has a Kristin Stewart feel so the script mis...
The Terror Film Festival Claw Awards (popularly known as "The Oscars of Horror"), took place in all of its austerity on October 24, 2009 at the historic Ethical Society Building on the famous Rittenhouse Square of Philadelphia.
The 4th season brought in the most astounding talent from all over the USA, as well as, the world. The assemblage of fans, filmmakers, screenwriters, and industry professionals, waited in anticipation, and all bets were on, as the illust...
Héros « multiple » de la bande-annonce du festival*, Didier Gustin est notre invité d’honneur cette année ! Rencontre exceptionnelle avec cet artiste de Music-hall complet !mardi 24 mars, à partir de 19h30; à l’occasion de la soirée d’ouverture du festival Cinérail - entrée sur invitation Cinéma Les 7 Parnassiens (Paris, 14ème).Didier Gustin n’a que 21 ans lorsqu’il monte « faire l’artiste » à Paris. Après ce one man show, tout s’enchaîne : il se produit sur le...
These are films for kids between the ages of 2 and 18 that KIDS FIRST! believes to have universal appeal, exhibit outstanding attributes in terms of their production values and portray values and have qualities that make them as applicable today as the day they were first released. We know that media has the power to influence children, negatively or positively. The films on this list portray the values and ethics that we, as a culture wish to instill in our children. The idea behind this list ...
The Telluride Film Festival (August 31-September 3) proudly announces its new managing director, Julie Huntsinger. Huntsinger will develop and manage all aspects of the festival’s business administration including budget, corporate accounting, legal affairs and personnel. She will oversee implementation of company policy and procedural consistency and drive festival policy alongside co-directors Tom Luddy and Gary Meyer. "Despite my long involvement with the festival as a resident curator, tak...
