Attending DISCOP: June 18-20 Suite 234 Bérénice Vincent M: + 33 6 63 55 74 52 berenice@celluloid-dreams.com LINE-UP DISCOP 2008 THE WACKNESS a film by Jonathan Levine NYC hot summer 1994, the graduate Luke swaps pot for therapy. A friendship grows with his shrink while a love story begins with the doctor s daughter. A midlife crisis meets a coming-of-age to hip-hop beats. A surprisingly tender coming-of-age piece... Fully rounded characterization and truthful dialogue... A sweet evocation of first love and first heartbreak. SCREEN USA 2008 98 min Comedy-Drama English CAST: Ben Kingsley, Josh Peck, Famke Janssen, Olivia Thirlby, Mary-Kate Olsen, Method Man WHEN A MAN COMES HOME SUNDANCE 2008: AUDIENCE AWARD a film by Thomas Vinterberg www.sonyclassics.com/thewackness By the director of FESTEN, IT S ALL ABOUT LOVE Director Thomas Vinterberg returns to Denmark with his latest film: a tender offbeat comedy on the complexities of love and family. A famous opera singer returns to his home town to find that nothing is as it used to be. During a grand gala dinner, skeletons come rattling out of the closet. Denmark 2008 93 min Comedy-Drama - Danish CAST: Oliver Moller Knauer, Thomas Bo Larsen THE MARK OF AN ANGEL a film by Safy Nebbou By the producers of HARRY HE S HERE TO HELP and THE PAGE TURNER France - 2008-95 min - Thriller - French CAST: Catherine Frot, Sandrine Bonnaire A gripping psychological thriller about a mother, Elsa, who is convinced 6-yearold Lola is the daughter she lost during a fire on the maternity ward. Obsessed by this uncontrollable feeling, she manipulatively inches her way into Lola s life. However, Claire, Lola s mother, gradually becomes aware of Elsa s unnatural behaviour... BASED ON A TRUE STORY
DOG EAT DOG a film by Carlos Moreno El Orejon, a violent crime boss, learns his godson has been killed. He asks a voodoo priestess to avenge the murder by casting a deadly spell on the shooter, Eusebio. Miles away, Victor breaks the sacred law of crime by keeping the money he has just collected for El Orejon. Victor and Eusebio meet in a hotel room... A muscular gangster thriller set in an exotic Colombian city with pulsating Latin rhythms. Colombia 2008 106 min Thriller Spanish CAST: Marlon Moreno, Oscar Borda VOYAGE AUX PYRÉNÉES SUNDANCE 2008: WORLD CINEMA DRAMATIC COMPETITION a film by Arnaud and Jean-Marie Larrieu By the directors of TO PAINT OR MAKE LOVE and A REAL MAN A madcap comedy about a famous actress who gets more than she bargains for when she goes on a secret vacation in the mountains trying to cure her nymphomania. Brisk, witty... Will have viewers in rapture. SCREEN France 2008 97 min Comedy French CAST: Sabine Azéma, Jean-Pierre Darroussin SONETAULA CANNES 2008: DIRECTOR S FORTNIGHT a film by Salvatore Mereu Sonetaula, a Sardinian shepherd boy, becomes an outcast on the run from the law when he takes revenge for his father s wrongful imprisonment. Italy 2008 157 min Drama - Sardinian CAST: Francesco Falchetto, Manuela Martelli Stunning... Elegiac... Offers a much needed reminder of why Italian cinema was so influential VARIETY BERLINALE 2008: PANORAMA MRS RATCLIFFE S a film by Bille Eltringham REVOLUTION By the director of THIS IS NOT A LOVE SONG A dysfunctional family s journey from 1965 East Midlands to 19 below freezing East Germany and back again. Mr Ratcliffe fought for the cause, but his wife fought for their family : a teenage sex goddess, and a twelve year old communist spy. Will Mr Ratcliffe throw away his party card and fall in love with his brave new wife? France / UK - 2007-89 min - Comedy - English CAST: Catherine Tate, Iain Glen A feel good, culture clash comedy balances light weight fun with heavy weight politics. DAILY EXPRESS www.mrsratcliffesrevolutionmovie.co.uk
BETTER THINGS ins a film by Duane Hopkins A new voice in British cinema, Duane Hopkins powerful debut delivers a sharp insight into the lives of British youth. UK 2008 93 min Drama English CAST: Rachel McIntyre, Emma Cooper Duane Hopkins debut feature displays considerable craft. Loosely interconnected mini-portraits gradually deliver cathartic symmetry. Undeniable cinematic qualities. SCREEN CANNES 2008: CRITIC S WEEK TRIANGLE a film by Johnnie To, Tsui Hark & Ringo Lam The first ever film to be shot in the style of the game exquisite corpse by the three undisputed masters of Hong Kong cinema tells the improbable story of a bold heist by amateur thieves. Hong Kong 2007 93 min Action Cantonese CAST: Louis Koo, Simon Yam, Sun Hong MAD DETECTIVE Triangle tacks one distinct story, seamlessly written and told by three distinct directing teams. Fascinating? You bet. Entertaining? Hell, yes. TWITCH CANNES: OUT OF COMPETITION a film by Johnnie To & Wai Ka Fai Great filmmaker duo Johnnie To and Wai Ka Fai have inspector Ho team up with gone insane former detective Bun to investigate a series of murders. Hong Kong 2007 89 min Thriller Cantonese-Mandarin CAST: Lau Ching Wan, Andy On, Lam Ka Tung, Kelly Lin GLORY TO THE FILMMAKER Fast-paced and funny crime caper which will appeal to movie-goers who like copstories fast and furious but also complex and witty... A giddily entertaining climax in a hall of mirrors HOLLYWOOD REPORTER VENICE: IN COMPETITION a film by Takeshi Kitano By the director of HANA-BI, KIKUJIRO, DOLLS, ZATOICHI, TAKESHIS Famous director Kitano goes on a quest to shoot the ultimate film for movie-lovers everywhere. Japan - 2007-104 min - Comedy - Japanese CAST: Beat Takeshi, Tohru Emori, Kayoko Kishimoto Hilarious, clever running gags and a nicely understated potpourri of virtuoso martial-arts moves. SCREEN VENICE: OUT OF COMPETITION
BALLAST a ins film by Lance Hammer An extraordinary multi-prize winning debut. A poetic tale of a fractured family learning to rebuild their lives together for the better. USA - 2008-96 min - Drama - English CAST: Michael J. Smith Sr., Jimmyron Ross, Tarra Riggs Striking... Remarkable... The single most impressive film to premiere at Sundance since HALF NELSON. THE VILLAGE VOICE SUNDANCE: BEST DIRECTOR AND CINEMATOGRAPHY, BERLINALE: IN COMPETITION POSSIBILITY OF AN ISLAND a film by Michel Houellebecq Famed author of PLATFORM, THE ELEMENTARY PARTICLES, THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ISLAND A thought-provoking science fiction tale about cloning and its impact on humanity. Based on Michel Houellebecq s best-selling novel. France 2008 95 min Drama French CAST: Benoit Magimel, Ramata Koite www.lapossibiliteduneile-lefilm.com BURNT OUT a film by Fabienne Godet Starring Academy Award-winning Marion Cotillard Music by Academy Award-winning Dario Martinelli Life changes dramatically for white-collar worker François when a tragic event occurs in his work place. France - 2005-90 min - Drama - French Yet another example of the sheer expertise and charisma of Gourmet... Fascinating... Suspenseful. TIME OUT CAST: Olivier Gourmet, Julie Depardieu, Marion Cotillard HOTEL VERY WELCOME a film by Sonja Heiss Five young travellers all want to find or lose themselves in the beautiful and exotic lands of India and Thailand. A personal and humorous film about a restless generation searching for the meaning of life and what to do with it when found. Germany 2007 Comedy 90 min English, German An episodic charmer that s as laid back as the protags would like to be. VARIETY CAST: Ricky Champ, Gareth Llewelyn
FAR NORTH a film by Asif Kapadia By the director of THE WARRIOR, THE RETURN An epic tale set in the harsh beauty of the arctic where Saiva and Anja struggle to survive on the frozen wastes. A passionate relationship forms between Anja and a newcomer which leaves Saiva isolated. When the lovers plan to leave for a new life together, a desperate Saiva acts with terrifying and tragic consequences. France/UK - 2007 - Drama - 89 min - English CAST: Michelle Yeoh, Sean Bean, Michelle Krusiec Ravishing nuanced and compelling to watch There are moments when FAR NORTH achieves the visionary, timeless quality of a folk tale. The film looks (and sounds) stunning. SCREEN VENICE: OUT OF COMPETITION INSIDE a film by Alexandre Bustillo & Julien Maury Sarah, a young and pregnant photographer, is by herself on Christmas eve. Her quiet evening is interrupted by a knock on the door. Confronted by a mysterious woman who she refuses to let in, Sarah locks herself away in her house, unaware that the woman is now inside. As Sarah feels her first contractions, she does all she can to fight back this madwoman hell bent on taking one thing... France - 2007 - Horror - 80 min - French (English version available) CAST: Béatrice Dalle, Alysson Paradis Pic restarts the French gore genre with an over-the-top sadism sure to please fans of schlock horror. VARIETY CANNES: CRITIC S WEEK, TORONTO: MIDNIGHT MADNESS FEAR(S) OF THE DARK a film by Blutch, Charles Burns, Marie Caillou, Pierre di Sciullo, Lorenzo Mattotti, Richard McGuire Brought together for the first time on celluloid, the coolest, most hip, cutting edge comic book artists of our time delve beneath the skin to rattle the exact nerve that sends shivers down your spine. A kinky, creepy, disgusting, disturbing and occassionally funny ride into what keeps us all awake at night... FRANCE - 2007 - Animation - 78 min - French Displays a fertile imagination influenced by a breathtaking range of sources... Beautifully drawn... Brilliant. VARIETY SUNDANCE: OFFICIAL SELECTION The Masahiro Kobayashi Collection Greatly influenced by French director Truffaut, Kobayashi s films are appreciated for their originality and stripped down aesthetics. This unique collection is comprised of five of his most highly regarded films including his first feature length movie Closing Time, his Cannes selected films: Bootleg Film, Man Walking on Snow (both picking up the Un Certain Regard prize) the competition entry Bashing, and his latest film festival success The Rebirth (2007), which won the top award of the Golden Leopard at Locarno last year. GOLDEN LEOPARD: THE REBIRTH
BOB MARLEY: EXODUS 77 a documentary by Anthony Wall In London, recovering from an assassination attempt, Bob Marley is making the greatest album of his career... This is the story of Exodus. In London, recovering from an assassination attempt, Bob Marley is making the greatest album of his career: Exodus. Produced by the BBC and Island Records Chris Blackwell, the tumultuous world events of 1977 are also portrayed through Bob Marley s songs and fascinating BBC archive footage. UK 2008 90 min and 52 min Music Documentary English The archives are rich, the footage well selected. To be watched loud. THE OBSERVER PATTI SMITH DREAM OF LIFE a documentary by Steven Sebring A vital chronicle of rock history, as bold and individual as Patti herself. A portrait of the legendary musician, artist and poet known as the godmother of punk. A unique record of an artist s journey. A fascinating and poignant look at the life and work of the rock star and poet. THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER USA 2007 108 min Music Documentary English SUNDANCE DOCUMENTARY: BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY, BERLIN: PANORAMA www.dreamoflifethemovie.com BETRAYAL (NERAKHOON) a documentary by Ellen Kuras By the DOP of BE KIND REWIND, NO DIRECTION HOME: BOB DYLAN, LOU REED S BERLIN, ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF A SPOTLESS MIND, SUMMER OF SAM The epic story of a family odyssey from war-torn Laos to the mean streets of New York, shot over the course of 23 years. A powerful and eloquent tribute of what it means to be in exile. US 2008 96 min and 52 min Social Documentary English/Lao Moving, lyrical... An impressive and original fusion of the political and the personal. NEWSWEEK SUNDANCE: OFFICIAL SELECTION, BERLINALE SPECIAL www.nerakhoon.com FLOW: FOR LOVE OF WATER a documentary by Irena Salina An inspired, yet disturbingly provocative wake-up call: our life-giving water is a resource in peril accross the planet. The film highlights a global crisis on water politics, pollution and human rights. Critically important, global in scope. VARIETY USA 2008 93 min and 52 min Environmental Documentary English SUNDANCE: OFFICIAL SELECTION www.flowthefilm.com
SLINGSHOT HIP-HOP a documentary by Jackie Reem Salloum A new generation shoots rhymes instead of rocks as an alternative means of resistance in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. A rousing parable of the Palestinian struggle propelled by an American art form gone global. Rap becomes the nonviolent weapon of choice for several young Palestinians... Engaging, fascinating. SCREEN USA 2008 80 min Music Documentary Arabic SUNDANCE: OFFICIAL COMPETITION www.slingshothiphop.com WE FEED THE WORLD a documentary by Erwin Wagenhofer An eye-opening documenary about scarcity and plenty which traces the origins of the food we eat, taking us to France, Spain, Romania, Switzerland, Brazil and Austria. 370,000 admissions in Germany, 150,000 admissions in France A view of the food industry rarely addressed on the nightly news. THE NEW YORK TIMES Austria 2005 90 min Environmental Documentary Multilingual www.wefeedtheworld.com THE LAST SCRIPT : REMEMBERING LUIS BUNUEL a documentary by Gaizka Urresti and Javier Espada An outstanding portrait of one of the most important directors of all time. The film takes us to the places in Spain, France, Mexico and the US which were important for the life and imaginary of Bunuel. With Jean-Claude Carrière, friend and scriptwriter, and Juan Luis Bunuel, son and artist. Spain/Germany/Mexico/France - 2008-85 and 52 min - Biographical Documentary - Spanish