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The Spirit of '45 & Ken Loach, Nationwide
Remembering the days when national solidarity meant more than just buying a Keep Calm And Carry On tea towel, Ken Loach's timely new documentary recalls that rose-tinted moment at the end of the second world war when the country was ready to pull together and rebuild bombed-out Britain. Those were the days: universal healthcare, decent public housing, Clement Attlee and the greater good. Couldn't we do with some of that spirit now? No one is better qualified than Loach – something of a national institution himself – to ask. After a special screening this Sunday afternoon at the Ritzy in south London he'll be joined by the comedian Jeremy Hardy and the author of Chavs, Owen Jones, plus interviewees from the film, for a satellite Q&A that will go out...
The Spirit of '45 & Ken Loach, Nationwide
Remembering the days when national solidarity meant more than just buying a Keep Calm And Carry On tea towel, Ken Loach's timely new documentary recalls that rose-tinted moment at the end of the second world war when the country was ready to pull together and rebuild bombed-out Britain. Those were the days: universal healthcare, decent public housing, Clement Attlee and the greater good. Couldn't we do with some of that spirit now? No one is better qualified than Loach – something of a national institution himself – to ask. After a special screening this Sunday afternoon at the Ritzy in south London he'll be joined by the comedian Jeremy Hardy and the author of Chavs, Owen Jones, plus interviewees from the film, for a satellite Q&A that will go out...
- 3/16/2013
- by Steve Rose
- The Guardian - Film News
Chicago – The 2011 47th Annual Chicago International Film Festival and Michael Kutza, Founder and Artistic Director, announced the competition award winners at a ceremony in the new Public Chicago Hotel on October 14th. The Gold Hugo for Best Film went to “Le Havre,” from France.
Kutza made the announcements along with Mimi Plauché, Head of Programming, Programmers Lee Ferdinand and Penny Bartlett, plus Competitions Coordinator Alex Kopecky. The Public Chicago is the former Ambassador East Hotel, redesigned by hotelier Ian Schrager, and recently had its grand opening. The Festival’s highest honor is the Gold Hugo, named for the mythical God of Discovery. An additional awards category in 2011 is the “After Dark Competition,” honoring the scary films from around the world.
International Feature Film Competition
’Le Havre’
Photo Credit: © Chicago International Film Festival
The Gold Hugo for Best Film: “Le Havre” (Finland/France), directed by Aki Kaurismaki
The Silver Hugo: “Cairo...
Kutza made the announcements along with Mimi Plauché, Head of Programming, Programmers Lee Ferdinand and Penny Bartlett, plus Competitions Coordinator Alex Kopecky. The Public Chicago is the former Ambassador East Hotel, redesigned by hotelier Ian Schrager, and recently had its grand opening. The Festival’s highest honor is the Gold Hugo, named for the mythical God of Discovery. An additional awards category in 2011 is the “After Dark Competition,” honoring the scary films from around the world.
International Feature Film Competition
’Le Havre’
Photo Credit: © Chicago International Film Festival
The Gold Hugo for Best Film: “Le Havre” (Finland/France), directed by Aki Kaurismaki
The Silver Hugo: “Cairo...
- 10/16/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
This past week, we've had a lot of input from filmmakers who have used the IndieGoGo crowdfunding platform. Filmmakers have been sharing techniques and best practices on what made their campaigns a success. It's a practice we hope will continue for all filmmakers, across all platforms, utilizing a wide range of tools. Let's figure this out, together. Today is no exception. Although a lot has already been said on the subject, there is still more that can be added about how to make crowdfunding really work for your film. A Few More Thoughts From David Fine, Of Salaam Dunk (Los…...
- 9/16/2011
- Hope for Film
Last week documentary film “Salaam Dunk” premiered at Los Angeles Film Festival. A colorful and eye-opening portrait of life in modern Iraq that focuses on the story of the woman’s basketball team at American University of Iraq Sulaimani, we thought it was well worth your time. But going to a dangerous area of the world to film a human interest story has its challenges, and we had the opportunity to sit down with ‘Dunk’ helmer David Fine, to talk more about making the film, the value of stopping for tea and the universality of the sports picture. "Salaam Dunk" began…...
- 7/5/2011
- The Playlist
Reviewed by Annlee Ellingson
(June 2011, screening at the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival)
Directed by: David Fine
Featuring: Ryan Bubalo, Laylan, Enji, Ola and Safa
At the first practice of the first season of women’s basketball at the American University of Iraq Sulaimani, the players had never shot a ball before. Many had never run. Some showed up in high heels. Unsurprisingly, they didn’t win a single game.
“Salaam Dunk” picks up with the team a year later, and already the improvement is marked. They look like an American high school team rather than middle schoolers tripping and falling and forgetting to dribble. Yet their competition is fierce. There are few women’s basketball teams in Iraq, so these young women are forced to play against state-sponsored clubs with players who’ve been practicing for years, some of whom are even paid. And those are just the challenges they face on the court.
(June 2011, screening at the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival)
Directed by: David Fine
Featuring: Ryan Bubalo, Laylan, Enji, Ola and Safa
At the first practice of the first season of women’s basketball at the American University of Iraq Sulaimani, the players had never shot a ball before. Many had never run. Some showed up in high heels. Unsurprisingly, they didn’t win a single game.
“Salaam Dunk” picks up with the team a year later, and already the improvement is marked. They look like an American high school team rather than middle schoolers tripping and falling and forgetting to dribble. Yet their competition is fierce. There are few women’s basketball teams in Iraq, so these young women are forced to play against state-sponsored clubs with players who’ve been practicing for years, some of whom are even paid. And those are just the challenges they face on the court.
- 6/25/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Network
Reviewed by Annlee Ellingson
(June 2011, screening at the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival)
Directed by: David Fine
Featuring: Ryan Bubalo, Laylan, Enji, Ola and Safa
At the first practice of the first season of women’s basketball at the American University of Iraq Sulaimani, the players had never shot a ball before. Many had never run. Some showed up in high heels. Unsurprisingly, they didn’t win a single game.
“Salaam Dunk” picks up with the team a year later, and already the improvement is marked. They look like an American high school team rather than middle schoolers tripping and falling and forgetting to dribble. Yet their competition is fierce. There are few women’s basketball teams in Iraq, so these young women are forced to play against state-sponsored clubs with players who’ve been practicing for years, some of whom are even paid. And those are just the challenges they face on the court.
(June 2011, screening at the 2011 Los Angeles Film Festival)
Directed by: David Fine
Featuring: Ryan Bubalo, Laylan, Enji, Ola and Safa
At the first practice of the first season of women’s basketball at the American University of Iraq Sulaimani, the players had never shot a ball before. Many had never run. Some showed up in high heels. Unsurprisingly, they didn’t win a single game.
“Salaam Dunk” picks up with the team a year later, and already the improvement is marked. They look like an American high school team rather than middle schoolers tripping and falling and forgetting to dribble. Yet their competition is fierce. There are few women’s basketball teams in Iraq, so these young women are forced to play against state-sponsored clubs with players who’ve been practicing for years, some of whom are even paid. And those are just the challenges they face on the court.
- 6/25/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Magazine
The Los Angeles Film Festival has announced the world premiere of Richard Linklater's Bernie as the opening night film for the 2011 festival.
The film will kick off the festival on June 16 at Regal Cinemas Stadium 14 at L.A. Live. It is written by Skip Hollandsworth and director Linklater and stars Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, and Matthew McConaughey.
The film follows a beloved mortician (Black) from a small Texas town, even winning over the town's richest, meanest widow (MacLaine). Even after Bernie commits a horrible crime, people still will not utter a bad word against him.
"We're thrilled to be opening the Festival with the world premiere of this delicious black comedy - a treat from one of the most original and exciting voices in independent film, Richard Linklater," said Festival director Rebecca Yeldham. "With its fabulous all-star cast, Bernie is a perfect stage setter for the incredible line-up of...
The film will kick off the festival on June 16 at Regal Cinemas Stadium 14 at L.A. Live. It is written by Skip Hollandsworth and director Linklater and stars Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, and Matthew McConaughey.
The film follows a beloved mortician (Black) from a small Texas town, even winning over the town's richest, meanest widow (MacLaine). Even after Bernie commits a horrible crime, people still will not utter a bad word against him.
"We're thrilled to be opening the Festival with the world premiere of this delicious black comedy - a treat from one of the most original and exciting voices in independent film, Richard Linklater," said Festival director Rebecca Yeldham. "With its fabulous all-star cast, Bernie is a perfect stage setter for the incredible line-up of...
- 5/30/2011
- by alyssa@mediavine.com (Alyssa Caverley)
- Reel Movie News
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