If this has been a question that you have been asking yourself, then we feel its time it gets answered.
One way of answering the question would be to say that World Cinema are independent films from all over the world that are not mainstream Studio films. They provide alternative Cinema that is fresh, hip, inclusive and expansive and transcends all cultural & social divides. It is a showcase of dynamic films that demonstrate creativity & artistic flair. It is thought-provoking cinema.
Another way would be to invite you to get a taste of World Cinema for yourself at our upcoming weekly film screenings. To introduce World Cinema to audiences we have partnered with CityVarsity Film School to present weekly film screenings of great world cinema films to tantalise your film taste buds in the build-up to the CTWCF.
The 4th Cape Town World Cinema Festival takes place from 11 - 20 November, incorporating the 10th Anniversary Celebrations of the Sithengi Film & TV Market from 15 - 18 November 2005. The CTWCF is a festival of World Cinema from around the globe and includes independent films from Europe and the US.
The weekly film screenings will take place on Wednesdays at 7pm starting Wednesday, 15 June 2005 at absolutely no charge. All you need to do is invite friends and family to share in this awesome cinematic experience that is World Cinema.
June line-up Courtesy Video Vision:
Wednesday, 15 June 2005, 7pm
"Once Were Warriors" (1994) - New Zealand
Directed by Lee Tamahori
"Her only change for the future is to embrace the power of her past."
A family descended from Maori warriors is bedevilled by a violent father and societal problems of being treated as outcasts.
Wednesday, 22 June 2005, 7pm
"Monsoon Wedding" (2001) - India
Directed by Indian director, Mira Nair
"The Rain is coming... and so is the Family."
A stressed father, a bride-to-be with a secret, a smitten event planner, and relatives from around the world create much ado about the preparations for an arranged marriage in India.
Wednesday, 29 June 2005, 7pm
"City of God" (2002) - South America
Directed by Fernando Meirelles
Co-director, Katia Lund
"Fight and you'll never survive...run and you'll never escape."
Two Boys growing up in a violent neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro take different paths: one becomes a photographer, the other a drug dealer.
Venue
CityVarsity Film School
32 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town
Adjacent to Longkloof Studios
We look forward to seeing you at the What is World Cinema? screenings presented by the CTWCF.
Refreshments will be on sale at the CityVarsity Film School cafeteria.
To be kept up-to-date with the latest on the CTWCF and sneak previews of the latest movies, become a Festival Friend by e-mailing your details to [email protected]
For more information, contact;
Sithengi
Tel: +27 21 430 8160
Fax: +27 21 430 8186
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: sithengi.co.za
Posted on Thursday 9 Jun 2005
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