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THE ROCKET
A boy who is believed to bring bad luck to everyone around him leads his family and a couple of ragged misfits through Laos to find a new home. After a calamity-filled journey through a land scarred by the legacy of war, to prove he's not cursed he builds a giant rocket to enter the most dangerous competition of the year: the Rocket Festival. Set in the rarely seen tribal mountains of Laos, The Rocket is gripping yet heartwarming cinema in the vein of the Oscar winning Salaam Bombay, Central Station, The Motorcycle Diaries and the kids' story in Slumdog Millionaire, with a touch of Little Miss Sunshine. It is a universal story about the determination of a boy who has the odds stacked against him, about overcoming self-doubt, about forgiveness and the power of unconditional love. The Rocket stars acclaimed Thai/Lao actor Thep Phongam in the role of a damaged but humorous former CIA soldier who becomes a mentor to our young hero. Awards Best First Feature Award - Berlinale 2013 Crystal Bear for Best Feature - Berlinale 2013 Amnesty International Award - Berlinale 2013 Best Narrative Feature - Tribeca 2013 Audience Award & Best Actor Award - Tribeca 2013 Audience Award - Sydney Film Festival 2013 |
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REBELLE (AKA War Witch)
Somewhere in sub-Saharan Africa, in a small isolated village, Komona, a twelve- year-old girl, lived peacefully with her parents until the day the rebels came. They pillaged the village, captured Komona and forced her to commit an irreparable act. Now an experienced warrior and soon to be mother, Komona relates to her unborn child the story of her life since she has been at war. REBELLE is a heartrending portrayal of a 12 year old girl’s transition from a loving daughter to a soldier in the rebel forces. Nominated for the this year’s Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. “A genre benchmark and breakout work for Kim Nguyen...unforgettable...exceptional” – The Hollywood Reporter |
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THE OTHER SON
“suspenseful and touching… excellent casting and a thoughtful, layered script…” Screen Daily Two young men, one Israeli and one Palestinian, discover they were accidentally switched at birth. Two families divided by fate, but united by understanding. As he is preparing to join the Israeli army for his national service, a blood test proves Joseph is not his parents' biological son. An investigation reveals he was inadvertently switched at birth with Yacine, the son of a Palestinian family from the West Bank, both having been born in Haifa during a missile attack in the Gulf War. A touching deeply personal family drama, the filmmakers have steered clear of sentimentality or melodrama as each character is forced to reassess their respective identities, their values and their beliefs. |
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THE FIRST FAGIN (FROM JIFF - JEWISH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL)
THE FIRST FAGIN, the fascinating true story of Ikey Solomon, inspiration for Charles Dicken’s legendary character Fagin Australian filmmakers Helen Gaynor and Alan Rosenthal meld interviews with fictionalised romance and action to produce this docudrama hybrid – an examination of curious rumour around one of Van Diemen Land’s most infamous convicts. When Charles Dickens created the character of Fagin in Oliver Twist, he gave birth to one of English literature’s most gloriously villianous and recognisable personas. But few people realise Dickens’ portrait of Fagin was possibly based on the Jewish receiver and fencer of stolen goods, Ikey Solomon. The First Fagin reimagines the fantastical life of Ikey Solomon – from London’s dens of vice to Newgate jail to Australia’s prison shores. Ikey takes us on a thrilling ride into crime, punishment, adventure and love while battling against the transportation system of 19th century England. |
Narrated by the incomparable Miriam Margolyes, famed for her one-woman Dickens stage shows.
“… the story’s power and standout photography of historic locations in Tasmania help win the day.” Variety In Melbourne Sun 11 Nov 2.15 pm At Classical Cinemas Elsternwick THE FIRST FAGIN releases nationally on November 15 Courtesy of Ronin Films, the docu-drama THE FIRST FAGIN takes audiences on an incredible journey from the darkest jails and prison ships of England, to the New World of New York, |
STEP UP TO THE PLATE
STEP UP TO THE PLATE, a must for food lovers which takes its audience inside the kitchen of Michel Bras’ renowned 3-Michelin starred restaurant in regional France. Synopsis In 2009, Michel Bras, at the head of a 3-star restaurant (Michelin guide), in the heart of the Aubrac region, decides to hand over to his son Sébastien. A father and his son. Both at a crucial time in their careers. Is it possible to pass on one's life's work? Is it so easy for a son to make a name for himself? This film is the story of a family over three generations, a fine reflection on passing down know-how, on heritage. |
IN SELECTED CINEMAS NOVEMBER 29
Cinema Paradiso (Perth) Cinema Nova (Melbourne) Chauvel (Sydney) Palace Centro (Brisbane) Palace Nova Eastend (Adelaide) A courtesy of Curious Distribution, STEP UP TO THE PLATE, in cinemas nationally from November 29. In 2009, |
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The boys are bowling critics for six internationally with this recording – more than can be said for their beloved cricket team in the Ashes! Today's concert was marvelous - not even a quarter of a tone was misplayed - so rich the performance and so harmonically perfect the sound was. We listened to Bohemian Rhapsody (Freddie Mercury) beautifully arranged for piano/violin and cello are by a young and talented Australian composer Nicholas Buc (who also kindly greeted us at the reception)
; the second music piece played was Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven - this piece performed by them that had more than 9mln hits of iTUNES. |
The boys from the Benaud Trio (Amir Farid - piano, Lachlan Bramble - violin, and Ewen Bramble - celloare) are back with a new recording Bohemian Rhapsody (by prestigious Melba Recording), and were celebrating it at The South Melbourne Town Hall today in the morning – where they recorded it.
Jeanne Pratt (Victorian of the Year) was be Guest of Honour and spoke at the reception. I am placing a link for those of you keen to buy the new CD Bohemian Rhapsody: . One copy of the Bohemian Rhapsody CDs was given to Bohemian Rhapsody Club (what a coincidence indeed!) (signed as a gift by all three musicians-virtuosi) - the music samples you will have an opportunity to hear at our upcoming October concert where Amir Farid will be performing live solo piano.
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