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Written by Sandy Mandelberger, Industry Editor | Sunday, 05 September 2010 14:08
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It is always tempting to ascertain a link or a thematic accent in the programming of a film festival. Threads are there but creating a strong argument in that direction is always a bit of a false road. In truth, film festivals come together based on the films that are made available to them. However, as with an individual, each Festival has its own distinct personality and interests. At the Montreal World Film Festival, an event that I have attended off and on for almost 15 years, the films can be said to represent their audiences. Montreal is known for its social tolerance and its opening arms to refugees…..this not only explains the multi-cultural experience of the city but harkens to its reputation as the “Amsterdam of North America”. If you’re different, oppressed, repressed or just plain bored, Montreal is the place for you. Lacing through this unique mix of disparate communities from all over the world is a strong sense of social justice and an intensive interest in the lessons to be learned from examination of the past. |
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Written by Sandy Mandelberger, Industry Editor | Sunday, 05 September 2010 13:57
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If one is a fan of French cinema (c'est moi) and gaga over French movie stars (moi aussi), then the closing weekend of the Montreal World Film Festival is a gift from the cinema gods. Jetting into town for a series of talks and film presentations are actors Gerard Depardieu and Nathalie Baye, two formidable presences on the Gallic screen. |
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Written by New Orleans Film Festival (Press Release) | Sunday, 05 September 2010 11:08
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New Orleans, August 27, 2010 – New Orleans Film Society is pleased to announce that the opening and closing feature films have been selected to screen at the 21 st Annual New Orleans Film Festival taking place October 14-21, 2010. This year, Welcome to the Rileys will be the opening film with Blue Valentine rounding out the festival. |
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Written by Sandy Mandelberger, Industry Editor | Saturday, 04 September 2010 14:53
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 The Montreal World Film Festival, which is now in its final weekend, has always been a bridge for Asian films coming to North America. Films from this part of the world resonate with Montreal audiences and juries. In the past ten years, the number of Asian films winning the Festival’s top prize is more consistent than at any other major film event. This year, this trans-ocean love affair continues. |
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Written by Sandy Mandelberger, Industry Editor | Friday, 03 September 2010 15:08
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The word diva is often used these days to denote bad behavior and outsized arrogance but in its original incarnation, it was coined to described someone whose artistic gifts were, in fact, divine….a gift from God. So, it is with this original interpretation that I acknowledge the presence at the Montreal World Film Festival of a true cinematic diva, the Italian actress Stefania Sandrelli. 
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Written by Telluride Film Festival (Press Release) | Thursday, 02 September 2010 13:25
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Twenty-four new feature films to preview in Festival’s main program, the ‘SHOW’ Claudia Cardinale, Colin Firth and Peter Weir to receive Silver Medallion Awards Special revival programs selected by Guest Director Michael Ondaatje Telluride, CO – Telluride Film Festival (September 3-6, 2010), presented by the National Film Preserve is proud to announce its 2010 Festival program. Twenty-four new feature films presented by their creators in the Festival’s main program; six programs curated by 2010 Festival Guest Director Michael Ondaatje; twenty-five new short films; plus thirteen documentaries screening in the Backlot program. Celebrating works from over twenty countries, Telluride Film Festival opens Friday, September 3 and runs through Monday, September 6, 2010. |
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