RIP: Richard Widmark 1914 - 2008

Standard Operating Procedure

The great Errol Morris brings the story behind the infamous Abu Gharib photos that are a monumental mark of disgrace of Nazi proportions in the name of the United States in the hands of war criminals Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld and their conspirators. That the scandal was only the tip of the ice berg was clear from the beginning. Only God knows the countless other horrible crimes against humanity that have been committed in Iraq and Afghanistan. It's sad that nobody can do anything about it but be outraged. My hands are clean but my conscience is not by being an American. The film will be tough for anybody to see and probably will be seen by those who already believe that the war in Iraq was and will be morally wrong. 4000 official soldiers and countless others doesn't seem to be enough. Maybe 10000 or above will wake somebody do something. Morris manages to make a stunningly beautiful yet disturbing film with most of the people at center of the scandal. YRCinema's coverage of current releases.

Rendition

Gavin Hood's Hollywood debut after winning the Oscar for TSOTSI is a powerful drama that sheds some light on those innocent people caught in the middle on the war on terror.
Reese Whiterspoon plays a woman who looks for her husband (Omar Metwally) who has been kidnapped by CIA agents and tortured in a foreign country under the supervision of rookie agent played by Jake Gyllenhaal. Meryl Streep, Alan Arkin and Peter Sarsgaard provide the right support in this morality tale on the current situation in the US. However the project failed to reach the audiences since it's too painful a topic. Those who are affected couldn't bare it while those who should watch it will put their heads in the sand to avoid it. While the story is compelling and current, it might have been to premature to put on screen for it to make any money but morally a right one. An excellent cast with a complex story should please those who dare to watch something beyond mindless entertainment. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.

Cassandra's Dream

Woody Allen returns back to form and explores the themes of crime and punishment as he did with MATCH POINT. This time from the opposite angle where the main characters loose all. London is the setting again in the Greek tragedy tale of two brothers who have big dreams and equally big problems. A chance gives them the opportunity to reach what they always wanted but at a steep price. The eternal question of how far one would go for achieving his dreams is explored through the two very different brothers excellently played by Ewan McGregor and Colin Farrell. The excellent supporting cast includes Tom Wilkinson, Sally Hawkins, Hayley Atwell and Clare Higgins. Philip Glass provides the perfect score to highlight the grand themes. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.

Drillbit Taylor

A somewhat funny film about the revenge of nerds of school bullies that has its proven target audience. Owen is billed as the leading man but is more of a supporting role. He's doing more of the same that he's been known for and doesn't hint of his future after current real life problems. What the film pokes fun at is a serious issue that needs to be addressed more. Ever since Columbine, it seems violence is the only option left for bullied kids. YRCinema's coverage of recent releases.

Millenium Mambo

Veteran director Hou Hsiao-Hsien who's a master of observation shines a light on the disillusioned youth in Taipai in this stylish and poetic film. It traces the memories of a young woman's remembrance of lost lovers around the Millennium. It's a more visual and atmospheric experience than a character study. The cinematography by Mark Lee and the actress Shu Qi are stunning that will a long lasting impression long after the film is finished. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.

The Great Debaters

Denzel Washington's second feature is a class act like the man himself. It's a powerful drama set during a shameful past of the US history where African-Americans were denied basic human rights. The story set around a great debate team from a small Texas town that defeats Harvard's in a historical match in 1935. The film is a noble effort all the way without any sex, drugs and violence. Therefore that the film failed to reach the audience is no wonder but it's and remains an old fashioned classic that will stand the test of time. Powerhouse actors Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker provide supporting muscles to the young and talented lead actors. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.

RIP: Paul Scofield 1922 - 2008

88 Minutes

Al Pacino looks old and weary in this film that seems from the 90's rather than 2008. It's one of those films which have been in development for so long that by the time they get released, it's past their expiration date. It's an utterly forgettable film that even Al Pacino can't save. He's plays a character much younger than him that sleeps around with 20 something college girls. It's preposterous casting but we go with it because it's Al Pacino. The film lacks freshness or originality in every department. The film belongs to the TV or DVD not theatres. YRCinema's coverage of current releases.

The Last Legion

An uneven action film that tells the tale of how Excalibur, the legendary sword in the stone that was discovered by King Arthur in the Camelot legend, ended up in England from the Roman Empire. The film often falls into cliches where it could have been more original and magical. The focus is uneven and lacks a strong leading character that's poorly written and played by Colin Firth. Epic films like this need equally epic strong characters as films such as Ben Hur, El Cid, Gladiator and Lord of the Rings have proven. Instead we get an ensemble of characters and none of them stand out. Bollywood queen Aishwarya Rai makes her Hollywood debut but remains the damsel that she intended to avoid by choosing an action film instead of a romance or drama. Never-the-less the film is a good prequel to John Boorman's excellent Excalibur. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.

RIP: Anthony Minghella 1954 - 2008

Sicko

After resisting to watch it, I finally managed to watch Michael Moore's film on the health care in the US. He's the only brave American who dares to keep a mirror to the face of America which made him become Public Enemy #1 to corporate America and the media. No wonder the disgrace he's exposing in his films is so despicable that shows that one of the greatest nations in the world is one the way to become one of the worst. Sure there are worst countries than the US but none of them claim "Home of the free and brave" However it's the individuals like Moore that makes it bearable. Only if more people would start to grasp what's going on in this country. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.

Once

If this film was an Hollywood film with big name actors, it would have been contrived. However it works because it's a low budget independent film and new faces that serves the story perfectly. It's the real deal because at the heart of it lies truly outstanding music which the actors wrote and deliver with true candor and heartfelt that sweeps you away. It's a romantic film that works despite the odds. It also proves that if you have a good film it will find its way to the audience. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.

Before the Devil Knows You're Dead

Sidney Lumet delivers another masterpiece to an already impressive legacy that includes 12 Angry Men, Long Day's Journey Into Night, Serpico, Murder on the Orient Express, Dog Day Afternoon, Network and The Verdict. His returns to the top shows no sign of slowing down for the master and astonishes that he still can deliver. His strength and forte is character driven drama. He's got an stellar cast and script with this "Greek tragedy" of a story about two desperate brothers whose lives spin out of control after reach out to desperate measures. The disintegration of a family has rarely been so well done on screen and Lumet is a master at that. Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke and Albert Finney deliver outstanding performance along equally supporting performances by Marisa Tomei, Rosemary Harris and Amy Ryan. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.

The Golden Compass

The problem with the film is that it doesn't take enough time to introduce its world to the audience as the first films of LORD OF THE RINGS and HARRY POTTER did. Rather it feels like the second film in the series and you try to catch up as you go. Otherwise the story is rich and solid with the chosen child at its center with colorful characters and animals enhanced with stunning visual effects. Maybe the book was too complex and had to be more simplified or the film given more time. If any then all the fingers should be pointed out to writer Chris Weitz not the director Chris Weitz who may have been the wrong choice for the material. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.

Paranoid Park

Gus Van Sant returns with a beautiful and atmospheric film that's more a visual experience like ELEPHANT and LAST DAYS than plot and dialog driven which works just fine since the plot is thin and the acting limited by the non pros. Even the film is contemporary, it has an old fashioned rhythm and romantic feeling, mostly due to the extensive use of Nino Rota scores.
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2 Days in Paris

Multi-talented Julie Delpy wrote, directed, produced, edited, composed and starred in this hilarious character study that explores the ugly American and French idiosyncrasies that will be appreciated by both sides who love to hate the other nation. She and Adam Goldberg deliver spot on performances. Delpy who starred in the Richard Linklater's Before Sunrise and Sunset films goes deeper than both those films and delivers a raw and painfully honest portrayal that's touching and funny. It will resonate with everybody in the West regardless of their nationalities. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.

The Other Boleyn Girl

An ill-conceived and executed yarn that's trashy at its best. It's hard to believe the script is from Peter Morgan (The Queen) since it sounds more like Danielle Steele. It was suspicious to see actors like Natalie Portman and Scarlet Johansson in Cate Blanchett/Helen Mirren territory. They burn in the path that Gwyneth Paltrow succeeded so well. The excellent Kristin Scott Thomas is the only one shining through, unfortunately she ended up in the wrong film. One of the worst films of recent memory. YRCinema's coverage of recent releases.

Renaissance

A gloriously black and white animation film that's reminiscent of BLADE RUNNER. It's set in a futuristic Paris of 2054. It's perfect combination of form, style and content that shows animation has great potential to be explored. The story and characters are familiar from many live action films of the genre but it seems new and fresh. Even for animation standards, it stands out for its high contrast black and white that's almost void of any shades of grey. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.

Offside

A simple and entertaining film about female soccer fans in Iran. Jafar Panahi (Crimson Gold and The Circle) continues to give glimpses of the contemporary society in Iran. His films are political and criticizes the institution but not the individuals who are trapped in the system. The film has characters that are universal and fully developed. Since the film was shot during an actual soccer game, it has the documentary feel to it. It shows that art can flourish even in the most restricted conditions. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.

The Good German

Soderbergh's noble failure is unfortunate because it gets so much right. A stunning homage to films of the 30's and 40's, specially CASABLANCA using archive footage. It looks more authentic than any of the films of that era that blends seamlessly with a great cast including Cate Blanchett, George Clooney and Tobey McGuire. The script is the weakest link here and it could have been great. Soderbergh's audacity and risk tasking is refreshing and welcome. Too bad the audience respond more to his mediocre OCEAN's films than this kind of films. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.

Across the Universe

A stunning homage to the powerful and timeless songs of the Beatles. Julie Taymor who has made a career in visually extravagant films (Titus, Frida) doesn't disappoint with her third feature. For anybody looking for something more than the homage will be disappointed. The story has been catered to the songs and goes from one classic to another. Fresh face Jim Sturgess plays the lead along with Evan Rachael Wood. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.

Elizabeth: The Golden Age

The sequel to "Elizabeth" came too late after nine years. It fails to impress on its own instead relies a lot of the far superior first part. Cate Blanchett returns as the virgin queen along with a line of other great actors in supporting roles. Despite the major age difference Ms. Blanchett pulls off the impossible and makes this queen shine and saves the film from a complete disaster. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.

3:10 to Yuma

It's one of the more successful remakes since the original starring Van Heflin and Glenn Ford seems dated. However it suffers immensely by updating the story. First of all, having the Dan Evans character an artificial leg seems far fetched, specially in those time the technology was that advanced that we see Christian Bale walking around normal and jumping roofs. Secondly the empathy that Ben Wade (Russel Crowe) has at the end for Dan Evans feels false and compromises what a good film it could have been. Russel Crowe and Christian Bale are fine as the leads. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.

American Gangster

The rise of Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) and his fall through Richie Roberts (Russel Crowe) is subject to this solid film by Ridley Scott. However the film doesn't offer anything new we haven't already seen before in one of the most exploited genres in cinema. It reminds of other great but more superior films from the 70's. American Gangster can be seen more as an homage than creating a new classic. The film and performances are as good as you expect it from the A-list talent involved. However Scott plays it safe and doesn't take any risks. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.

Michael Clayton

Tony Gilroy's excellent corporate thriller is another indication of the return of golden age of cinema along with other recent classics such as There Will Be Blood, No Country for Old Men and other great films in the last few years. The film shines a light on the corporate machinery and how they deal with internal problems. For many who wondered why nobody at ENRON did anything, this film might give some clues that the individual in the corporate world doesn't have many choices but a lot to loose. The excellent cast includes Tom Wilkenson and recent Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton along with the star George Clooney who continues to impress and deliver interesting and exciting work both behind and in front of the Camera. Gilroy who's responsible for the excellent Bourne Triology makes his feature debut that shows he can be as good as a director as he's a writer. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.

Juno

What makes this film standout from the TV film of the week is the smart script that's void of cliches and brings an honest and complex depiction with genuine humor. The performances are all solid all around. Given that the screen writer Diablo Cody is new in the business explains the freshness that's eludes most veterans. She has been awarded an Academy Award, the highest honor in the industry, for her first script which is not bad either but expectations will be sky high on her future projects. YRCinema's coverage of current releases.

GUILD AWARDS 10: 80th Academy Awards (Oscar)

FILM 
ATONEMENT
JUNO
MICHAEL CLAYTON
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
THERE WILL BE BLOOD 

DIRECTOR
THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY – Julian Schnabel
JUNO – Jason Reitman
MICHAEL CLAYTON – Tony Gilroy
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN – Joel Coen/Ethan Coen
THERE WILL BE BLOOD – Paul Thomas Anderson

LEADING ACTOR
GEORGE CLOONEY – Michael Clayton
DANIEL DAY-LEWIS – There Will Be Blood
JOHNNY DEPP – Sweeny Todd
TOMMY LEE JONES – In The Valley Of Elah
VIGGO MORTENSEN – Eastern Promises

LEADING ACTRESS
CATE BLANCHETT – Elizabeth: The Golden Age
JULIE CHRISTIE – Away From Her
MARION COTILLARD – La Vie en Rose
LAURA LINNEY – The Savages
ELLEN PAGE – Juno

SUPPORTING ACTOR
CASEY AFFLECK – The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
JAVIER BARDEM – No Country for Old Men
PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN – Charlie Wilson’s War
HAL HALBROOK – Into The Wild
TOM WILKINSON – Michael Clayton

SUPPORTING ACTRESS
CATE BLANCHETT – I’m Not There
RUBY DEE – American Gangster
SAOIRSE RONAN – Atonement
AMY RYAN – Gone Baby Gone
TILDA SWINTON – Michael Clayton

ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
JUNO – Diablo Cody
LARS AND THE REAL GIRL – Nancy Oliver
MICHAEL CLAYTON – Tony Gilroy
RATATOUILLE – Brad Bird
THE SAVAGES – Tamara Jenkins

ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
ATONEMENT – Christopher Hampton
AWAY FROM HER – Sarah Polley
THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY – Ronald Harwood
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN – Joel Coen/Ethan Coen
THERE WILL BE BLOOD – Paul Thomas Anderson

FOREIGN FILM
BEAUFORT - ISRAEL
THE COUNTERFEITERS - AUSTRIA
KATYN - POLAND
MONGOL – KAZAKHSTAN
12 – RUSSIA

For more info: www.oscars.org

23rd INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS

FEATURE FILM
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
I'm Not There
Juno
A Mighty Heart
Paranoid Park

ACTRESS
Angelina Jolie, A Mighty Heart
Sienna Miller, Interview
Ellen Page, Juno
Parker Posey, Broken English
Wei Tang, Lust, Caution

ACTOR
Pedro Castaneda, August Evening
Don Cheadle, Talk to Me
Philip Seymour Hoffman, The Savages
Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Lust, Caution
Frank Langella, Starting Out in the Evening

DIRECTOR
Todd Haynes, I'm Not There

Tamara Jenkins, The Savages

Jason Reitman, Juno

Julian Schnabel, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

Gus Van Sant, Paranoid Park

Chicago 10

Brett Morgen follows his fantastic "The Kid Stays in the Picture" with another genre bending film that mixes archival footage with animation in this documentary about the 1968 riots at the Democratic Convention in Chicago. Instead of talking heads telling you what happened, Morgen lets you have a first hand experience that tells the story surrounding the events and the trial that happened. There are a lot relevant themes to todays events but also shows a different America from what it has become. He also adds contemporary music such as rap and it works just fine. The mix of documentary footage and animation works just fine. It's an important and entertaining film which is not an easy accomplishment. YRCinema's coverage of upcoming releases.

Jodhaa Akbar

Ashutosh Gowariker continues to prove that he's one of the best directors in Bollywood with his third feature after Lagaan and Swades. He also changes genres easily with each film and gets the best out of major talents. Jodhaa Akbar is an epic love story that has a solid story and romance that will sweep audiences of their feet world wide with an equally potent and important message. It's a deserving prequel to the classic "Mughal-e-Azam". The stars Aishwarya Rai and Hrithick Roshan are perfectly cast and shine as the lead roles. The film does have minor flaws but are forgiven. YRCinema's coverage of current releases.

Married Life

The latest film from Ira Sachs (Forty Shades of Blue) is a misfire due to the tone and miscasting of an important role. The story is potent and could have pulled off like the much superior "Far From Heaven" but it fails because the tone is off. It should have been a comedy with drama weaved seamlessly instead you get an uneven mess which is bad for the actors such as Chris Cooper and Patricia Clarkson who do their best to keeps things real. However the miscasting of Pierce Brosnan is the deadly blow to the film. He doesn't fit one bit in the period piece. He looks more like 1990's than 1940's. He's the weakest link in the film, specially when Cooper, Clarkson and Rachel McAdams in a Kim Novak mode morph wonderfully into their characters. It's one of the films that could have been great but turned out less; hence why it will be released in March instead of the fall.
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GUILD AWARDS 9: British Academy Awards (BAFTA)

FILM
AMERICAN GANGSTER – Brian Grazer/Ridley Scott
ATONEMENT – Tim Bevan/Eric Fellner/Paul Webster
THE LIVES OF OTHERS – Quirin Berg/Max Wiedemann
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN – Scott Rudin/Joel Coen/Ethan Coen
THERE WILL BE BLOOD – JoAnne Sellar/Paul Thomas Anderson/Daniel Lupi

DIRECTOR
ATONEMENT – Joe Wright

THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM – Paul Greengrass

THE LIVES OF OTHERS – Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN – Joel Coen/Ethan Coen

THERE WILL BE BLOOD – Paul Thomas Anderson

ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
AMERICAN GANGSTER – Steven Zaillian

JUNO – Diablo Cody

THE LIVES OF OTHERS – Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

MICHAEL CLAYTON – Tony Gilroy

THIS IS ENGLAND – Shane Meadows

ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
ATONEMENT – Christopher Hampton

THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY – Ronald Harwood

THE KITE RUNNER – David Benioff

NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN – Joel Coen/Ethan Coen

THERE WILL BE BLOOD – Paul Thomas Anderson

FILM NOT IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY – Julian Schnabel

THE KITE RUNNER – Marc Foster

THE LIVES OF OTHERS – Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

LUST, CAUTION – Ang Lee

LA VIE EN ROSE – Olivier Dahan

LEADING ACTOR
GEORGE CLOONEY – Michael Clayton

DANIEL DAY-LEWIS – There Will Be Blood

JAMES McAVOY – Atonement

VIGGO MORTENSEN – Eastern Promises

ULRICH MÜHE – The Lives of Others

LEADING ACTRESS
CATE BLANCHETT – Elizabeth: The Golden Age

JULIE CHRISTIE – Away From Her

MARION COTILLARD – La Vie en Rose

KEIRA KNIGHTLEY – Atonement

ELLEN PAGE – Juno

SUPPORTING ACTOR
JAVIER BARDEM – No Country for Old Men

PAUL DANO – There Will Be Blood

TOMMY LEE JONES – No Country for Old Men

PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN – Charlie Wilson’s War

TOM WILKINSON – Michael Clayton

SUPPORTING ACTRESS
CATE BLANCHETT – I’m Not There

KELLY MACDONALD – No Country for Old Men

SAMANTHA MORTON – Control

SAOIRSE RONAN – Atonement

TILDA SWINTON – Michael Clayton

For further info: http://static.bafta.org/

GUILD AWARDS 8: Sound Guild (CAS)

Best Sound
"No Country for Old Men"
"Transformers"
"300"
"The Bourne Ultimatum"
"Into the Wild"

FESTIVAL 4: Berlin, Germany

One of the top three festivals in the World (the others being Cannes and Venice) is more serious and political than the others. However due to its time slot, it doesn't get the big films that Cannes gets. Instead Berlin gets to pick from big Hollywood films that gets released late in the year for Award considerations. It's the only one of the three festivals open to the public.

COMPETITION
The Elite Squad, Brazil, Jose Padilha (GOLDEN BEAR)
In Love We Trust, China, Wang Xiaoshuai (SCRIPT)
Black Ice, Finland-Germany, Petri Kotwica
I've Loved You So Long, France-Germany, Philippe Claudel
Julia, France, Erick Zonca
Lady Jane, France, Robert Guediguian
Blood Cherries, Germany, Doris Doerrie
Heart of Fire, Germany-Italy-Austria, Luigi Falorni
Sparrow, Hong Kong, Johnnie To
The Song of Sparrows, Iran, Majid Majidi (ACTOR)
Restless, Israel-Germany-Canada-France-Belgium, Amos Kollek
Quiet Chaos, Italy, Antonello Grimaldi
Kabei: Our Mother, Japan, Yoji Yamada
Night and Day, South Korea, Hong Sang-soo
Lake Tahoe, Mexico, Fernando Eimbcke (Alfred Bauer Prize)
Gardens of the Night, U.K.-U.S., Damian Harris
Happy-Go-Lucky, U.K., Mike Leigh (ACTRESS)
Ballast, U.S., Lance Hammer
Elegy, U.S., Isabel Coixet
S.O.P. Standard Operating Procedure, U.S., Errol Morris (SILVER BEAR)
There Will Be Blood, U.S., Paul Thomas Anderson (DIRECTOR, MUSIC)

OUT OF COMPETITION
Katyn, Poland, Andrzej Wajda
Be Kind Rewind, U.S., Michel Gondry, CLOSER
Fireflies in the Garden, U.S., Dennis Lee
The Other Boleyn Girl, U.S.-U.K., Justin Chadwick
Shine a Light, U.S.-U.K., Martin Scorsese, OPENER

PANORAMA: SPECIAL
La rabia, Argentina, Albertina Carri
Revanche, Austria, Goetz Spielmann
What No One Knows, Denmark-Sweden, Soren Kragh-Jacobsen
The Feelings Factory, France-Belgium, Jean-Marc Moutout
Chiko, Germany, Ozgur Yildirim
Love and Other Crimes, Germany-Serbia-Austria-Slovenia, Stefan Arsenijevic
3 Women, Iran, Manijeh Hekmat
Lemon Tree, Israel-Germany-France, Eran Riklis (AUDIENCE)
Sonetaula, Italy, Salvatore Mereu
Beautiful, South Korea, Juhn Jai-hong
Before Fall, Spain, Javier Gutierrez
Transsiberian, Spain-Germany-U.K.-Lithuania, Brad Anderson
Soul of a Demon, Taiwan, Chang Tso-chi
Filth and Wisdom, U.K., Madonna
Sleep Dealer, U.S.-Mexico, Alex Rivera

For more info: http://www.berlinale.de

FESTIVAL 3: Göteborg , Sweden

Göteborg International Film Festival is working to spread valuable film from all over the world to an audience as broad as possible. The festival also wants to contribute to a creative and extensive discussion about the film as an artistic means of expression.

The Nordic Film Award
Let the Right One in by Tomas Alfredson, Sweden 2008

The FIPRESCI Award
Go With Peace Jamil by Omar Shargawi, Denmark 2008

The Ingmar Bergman International Debut Award
Solitary Fragments by Jaime Rosales, Spain 2008


For more info: https://www.filmfestival.org

FESTIVAL 2: Rotterdam, Holland

The International Film Festival Rotterdam offers a quality selection of worldwide independent, innovative and experimental cinema and visual arts. Devoted to actively supporting independent filmmaking from around the globe, IFFR is the essential hub in Holland for discovering film talent, for catching premieres, and for exploring its competitions, main sections of recent feature films, short films and documentaries, visual arts exhibitions, theme sections and debates.

VPRO Tiger Awards Winners 2008:
Wonderful Town by Aditya Assarat, Thailand, 2007
Go with Peace Jamil by Omar Shargawi, Denmark, 2008
Flower in the Pocket by Liew Seng Tat, Malaysia, 2007

Dioraphte Award:
Mutum by Sandra Kogut, Brazil, France, 2007

FIPRESCI Award:
The Sky, the Earth and the Rain by José Luis Torres Leiva, Chili/France/Germany, 2008


For more info: http://www.filmfestivalrotterdam.com