Widescreen - Tuesday 29 July
Today's Highlights
Melbourne seems to have finally been granted a little sunshine – but with so much quality cinema on hand, who needs it? Just a few highlights from today's films:
The Polish film Tricks is a enchanting story of a brother and sister in a small Polish town, with a dash of magic realism; it is one of Executive Director Richard Moore’s picks of the Festival (5.00pm at Greater Union).
The riotous Anvil! The Story of Anvil is a compelling, hilarious and touching almost-rockumentary about two friends, rocking well into their 50s, that never gave up on the dream of fame (7.00pm at Greater Union).
A masterpiece of Romanian cinema, The Death of Mr Lazarescu is a darkly humerous look at the plight of a man lost in the shuffle of a hospital bureaucracy (9.00pm at ACMI).
Special Guests
New Zealand filmmaker Sima Urale is in town to present her debut feature Apron Strings, a look at two families within a Sikh community in the suburbs of Auckland (5.15pm at Kino).
Tonight George A. Romero personally introduces his first film, the classic 1968 zombie-flick that began the genre, Night of the Living Dead (7.00pm at ACMI).
Coming up...
Good news for fans of indie cinema as British writer and director Damian Harris will be arriving at MIFF to present the 31 July screening of his film Gardens of the Night (Thursday 31 July 5.00pm @ Forum), a chilling feature that looks at the issue of abducted children.
Up for Grabs - 10 Double passes to Gardens of the Night - Thursday 31 July 5.00pm at the Forum.
For your chance to win 10 double passes, email your name and address to griffen@melbournefilmfestival.com.au. Winners will be notified by email and tickets will be available for collection at the MIFF Box Office before the commencement of the film. Please include "Gardens" in the subject line.
At the Coopers Festival Lounge
If you have any time between sessions, the Coopers Festival Lounge is a great place to debrief – and maybe even get some film recommendations. From 7 pm tonight, you can also enjoy the sonic treats of Brendan Ontario and Ian Nightingale.
7.00pm Brendan Ontario – Growing tall with records and snow, Brendan Ontario's music is made for rooftops and city scapes, little whispers and late night strolls
8.00pm Ian From the Listening Lounge – Ian Nightingale plays from his eclectic colloection of soundtrack vinyl.
Movies on the Radio
On Saturday 2 August, Triple R's Off The Record and Film Buffs’s Forecast will broadcast live from MIFF, from the relaxed ambience of the Coopers Festival Lounge.
Guests include:
Morgan Neville – the director of Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story and The Night James Brown Saved Boston
Arta Debroshi – star of Lorna’s Silence
Lizette Atkins – producer of Rock N Roll Nerd
Richard Brennan – producer of Long Weekend
plus live music from Chris Wilson and more
Give-aways include DVDs from Beyond Home Entertainment and tickets to MIFF.
Tune in, or come down and join the fun at the Triple R live broadcast from the Melbourne International Film Festival:
Coopers Festival Lounge (at the Forum)
10am to 2pm, Saturday 2 August
This Triple R broadcast is sponsored by Beyond Home Entertainment.
beyondhomeentertainment.com.au
Sold Out and Selling Fast
The following sessions are selling out fast – if these films are on your list, book soon!
In Bruges (Tuesday 29 July 7.00pm at Forum) – SELLING FAST
Shall We Kiss? (Tuesday 29 July 7.00pm at Greater Union) – SELLING FAST
Ben X (Friday 1 August 5.15pm at Greater Union) – SELLING FAST
Jar City (Friday 1 August 7.15pm at Greater Union) – SELLING FAST
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Hunter S. Thompson (Friday 1 August 9.15pm at ACMI) – SELLING FAST
3 Women (Saturday 2 August 5.00pm at Greater Union) – SELLING FAST
Gomorrah (Sunday 3 August 9.15pm at Greater Union) – SELLING FAST
Hafez (Monday 4 August 7.15pm at Greater Union) – SELLING FAST
Wendy and Lucy (Sunday 10 August 5.15pm at Greater Union) – SELLING FAST
These sessions are completely sold out:
Red Like the Sky (Wednesday 30 July 1.00pm at ACMI, Thursday 31 August 1.00pm at ACMI) – BOTH SESSIONS SOLD OUT
Asterix at the Olympic Games (Friday 1 August 1.00pm at ACMI) – SOLD OUT
Kate Bush: Under Review (Tuesday 5 August 9.15pm at Greater Union) – SOLD OUT
Boy A (Thursday 7 August 7.00pm at Greater Union) – SOLD OUT
Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story (Thursday 7 August 7.00pm at Greater Union) – SOLD OUT
MIFF Footy Shorts (Thursday 7 August 7.00pm at ACMI) – SOLD OUT
Gomorrah (Saturday 9 August 9.00pm at Greater Union) – SOLD OUT
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Charity Screening
MIFF’s Charity Partner, the Melbourne Citymission, have an annual Homeless Campaign to raise money for the 23,000 Victorians who are homeless each night.
MIFF, with the help of the Rooftop Cinema and Rialto Films, are doing their bit to raise some money and awareness, with a special outdoor Festival screening of the Rialto Film, Young@Heart at the Rooftop Cinema. Come snuggle up under a blanket, under the stars! Enjoy a treat from the Rooftop BBQ, mulled wine or a hot chocolate and let that warm fuzzy feeling of doing something good keep the winter chills away!
Ticket & blanket hire proceeds will go straight to the Melbourne Citymission's 2008 Homelessness Campaign.
Wednesday 30 July
Doors will open at 6pm, Film at 7pm
Rooftop Cinema, Level 6, 252 Swanston Street
Film ticket $20, Film & Blanket Hire $25
As this is a Charity event – Festival passes & Member prices do NOT apply.
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE!
MIFF Merchandise
Check out our great range of merchandise available for sale online now or from the Coopers Festival Lounge.
Widescreen Giveaways
Up for Grabs - 5 Double passes to Tricks - Tuesday 29 July 5.00pm at Greater Union.
For your chance to win 5 double passes, email your name and address to griffen@melbournefilmfestival.com.au. Winners will be notified by email and tickets will be available for collection at the MIFF Box Office before the commencement of the film. Please include "Tricks" in the subject line.
Up for Grabs - 5 Double passes to Anvil! The Story of Anvil - Tuesday 29 July 7.00pm at the Greater Union.
For your chance to win 5 double passes, email your name and address to griffen@melbournefilmfestival.com.au. Winners will be notified by email and tickets will be available for collection at the MIFF Box Office before the commencement of the film. Please include "Anvil" in the subject line.
Up for Grabs - 5 Double passes to Caramel - Wednesday 30 July 7.15pm at Greater Union.
For your chance to win 5 double passes, email your name and address to griffen@melbournefilmfestival.com.au. Winners will be notified by email and tickets will be available for collection at the MIFF Box Office before the commencement of the film. Please include "Caramel" in the subject line.
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