EU Film Festival returns to Ahmedabad with a feast of 24 award winning European movies
Special screening of 24 films from 24 European countriesin11Indiancities
Ahmedabad, August 01, 2016. The European Union Film Festival premieres in Ahmedabad on 4th August, 2016 with a screening of French Film“"L'illusionniste", which has won many international awards”. Organized by Delegation of European Union and embassies of EU Member States the festival is being held in partnership with Alliance Francaised’ Ahmedabad and British Council in Ahmedabad.
The festival will be hosted in Ahmedabad across two venues–Alliance Francaise d’Ahmedabad & British Council Ahmedabad from 4th August to 14th 2016.
In its 21st edition, the festival features 24 exceptional new and award winning European films from Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom.This year the festival will screen movies from varied genres ranging from the comedy of the absurd to gripping drama, unexpected romance and heart-stopping action.
Speaking about the success of the European Union Film Festival in India, H.E. Mr. Tomasz Kozlowski, Ambassador of the European Union, said: “Films have a universal appeal. The European Union Film Festival has won a special place in the Indian film calendar and in the hearts of viewers by showcasing the wry, the unexpected, the beautiful and even the tragic events of ordinary lives in unfamiliar settings."
Mr. Pavan Bakeri, President- Alliance Française d' Ahmedabad said "The Alliance Française d' Ahmedabad is very happy to collaborate with The European Union and The British Council to bring the 21st edition of the European Union Film Festival to Ahmedabad. The outstanding films which are part of this festival will undoubtedly remain with the viewers long after they are screened. And the festival offers a rare opportunity to the people of Ahmedabad to be part of something rare, refined and magical created by masters of their genre."
Ms Sharon Memis, Director British Council West India said, “We are delighted to be participating in the European Union Film Festival to celebrate the best of European cinema. From the UK, you can see the remarkable film - Coriolanus! I hope audiences in Ahmedabad enjoy the festival which is showing films you just cannot see elsewhere. Make sure you also look out for screenings from our Shakespeare on Film series which run through the year!”
The EU film festival 2016 brings to Ahmedabad a selection of some of the finest and most riveting films coming out of Europe today. Highlights from the festival include the stories of a ten year old abandoned boy ‘Jack’ who picks up his six-year-old brother and finds his way to life on his own; a great soldier of Rome who is despised by his own people and forced to turn to his enemy to find acceptance and an out-of-work illusionist who has a life-changing experience when he meets a young woman in Scotland.
Inaugural Movie - L'illusionniste
L'illusionniste is an animated film from France directed by Sylvain Chomet. This film revolves around a plot of a French illusionist finds himself out of work and travels to Scotland, where he meets a young woman. Their ensuing adventure changes both their lives forever.
This film is produced by Pathé International and Django Films in 2011. This film also has been nominated for fewawards like:
• Best film European Film Awards, 2010
• Nominated at the 68th Golden Globe Awards for Best Animated Feature Film
• César Award for Best Animated Feature, 2011
• Nominated for Best Animated Feature Film in the 83rdAcademy Awards
Entry at both venues will be on a first come, first served basis. However, for the movies to be screened at the British Council, registration should be done by sending an email to Manju Raju atmanju.raju@in.britishcouncil.org
The festival, having successfully concluded in Delhi, Chennai, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Pune, will traverse further through Jodhpur, Ahmedabad & Coimbatore in the next 3 weeks.
Synopses of the movies can be found here: http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/india/documents/euff2016_brochure.pdf
EUFF dates and venues in other cities will be announced on the website and Facebook pages of the EU Delegation in the coming days at:
http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/india/more_info/euff_2016_en.htm
www.Facebook.com/EUinIndia
The films to be screened at the EUFF are –Austria – Jack; Belgium - Les Rayures du Zèbre (Scouting for Zebras); Cyprus - Block 12;Czech Republic -Three Brothers; Denmark–StilleHjerte(Silent Heart); Finland–Ollaanvapaita(Urban Family); France - L'illusionniste(The Illusionist); Germany – Jack;Greece - Wild Duck; Hungary - Utóélet (Afterlife); Ireland - The Irish Rebellion; Italy - Michiamo Maya(My Name Is Maya); Latvia - Mother, I love you; Lithuania - Edeno Sodas (The Garden of Eden); Luxembourg - Dead Man Talking; Malta - Simshar; Netherlands - Michielde Ruyter(Admiral); Poland-Bogowie (Gods); Portugal - Cats Don't Have Vertigo; Slovakia - Rytmus – A Dream from the Block; Slovenia - Sailing to Paradise; Spain - Flamenco From The Roots; Sweden – Återtraffen(The Reunion); United Kingdom – Coriolanus.
EUROPEAN UNION FILM FESTIVAL 2016
Screening Schedule for Ahmedabad
Venue – Alliance Francaised’ Ahmedabad & British Council Ahmedabad
· The festival will be hosted in Ahmedabad across two venues–Alliance Francaise d’ Ahmedabad & British Council Ahmedabad from 4th August to 14th 2016 as per the appended schedule.
· The festival, having successfully concluded in Delhi, Chennai, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Pune, will traverse further through Jodhpur, Ahmedabad & Coimbatore in next 3 weeks.
(4th August – 14th August 2016)
Date & Day
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Time
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Title
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Venue
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4-August
Thursday
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5.00 pm
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France- "L'illusionniste" - The Illusionist (79 minutes)
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Alliance Francaise d’Ahmedabad
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5-August
Friday
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5.00 pm
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Cyprus - Block 12 (95 M)
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Alliance Francaise d’ Ahmedabad
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7.15 pm
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Czech Republic - Three Brothers (90 m)
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6-August
Saturday
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5.00 pm
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Hungary - Utóélet | Afterlife (90 m)
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Alliance Francaise d’ Ahmedabad
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7.15 pm
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Lithuania -Edeno Sodas | The Garden of Eden (93 m)
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7-August
Sunday
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3:30 pm
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Latvia - Mother, I love you (80 m)
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Alliance Francaise d’ Ahmedabad
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5.00 pm
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Austria - Jack (90 m)
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7.15 pm
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Netherlands - MichieldeRuyter | Admiral (151 m)
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8-August
Monday
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5.00 pm
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Italy -Michiamo Maya| My Name Is Maya (90 m)
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Alliance Francaise d’ Ahmedabad.
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7.15 pm
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Portugal - Cats Don't Have Vertigo (124 m)
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9-August
Tuesday
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5.00 pm
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Slovakia -Rytmus – A Dream from the Block (90 m)
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Alliance Francaise d’ Ahmedabad.
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7.15 pm
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Malta - Simshar (101 m)
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10-August
Wednesday
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5.00 pm
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United Kingdom – Coriolanus (123 m)
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British Council
Ahmedabad
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7.15 pm
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Greece - Wild Duck (88 m)
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11-August
Thursday
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5.00 pm
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Germany - Jack (102 m)
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British Council Ahmedabad
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7.15 pm
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Spain - Flamenco From The Roots (72 m)
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12-August
Friday
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5.00 pm
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Finland - Ollaanvapaita | Urban Family (105 m)
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British Council Ahmedabad
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7.15 pm
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Ireland - The Irish Rebellion (80 m)
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13-August
Saturday
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3:30 pm
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Belgium - Les Rayures du Zèbre | Scouting for Zebras (80 m)
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British Council
Ahmedabad
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5.00 pm
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Luxembourg - Dead Man Talking (101 m)
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7.15 pm
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Denmark -StilleHjerte | Silent Heart (98 m)
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14-August
Sunday
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3:30 pm
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Slovenia - Sailing to Paradise (83 m)
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British Council
Ahmedabad
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5.00 pm
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Sweden – Återträffen | The Reunion (89 m)
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7.15 pm
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Poland – Bogowie | Gods (120 m
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QUOTES FROM FEW DIRECTORS
1. Mr. Lukasz Palkowski, Director of ‘Bogowie’ (Poland)
‘I believe it is worth immersing in a story about numerous ups and downs of an individual fighting for a better world, for someone else’s life. To a certain extent, maybe not on such a great scale, every one of us is engaged in their own rebellion, own fight. The story about Professor Religa inspires to be determined. We can all win – we just can’t give up along the way.’
Director’s Biography Born in 1976.Worked as assistant director on the films of Maciej Pieprzyca, Krzysztof Lang, and Jan Kidawa-Błoński. His feature debut Rezerwat (Preserve) screened and received acclaim at various film festivals in Poland and abroad. Directs a popular television series, Member of the Polish Film Academy.
Select Filmography
2015: Bogowie (Gods), 2011: Wojnażeńsko-męska, 2007: Rezerwat (Preserve), 2004: Naszaulica (short)
Please Note: Credit of Mr. Lukasz Palkowski, should be given as – ‘Photograph: Watchout Productions’
2. Mr. OskariSipola, Director of ‘Ollaanvapaita’ (Finland)
"Urban Family is a musical, a drama, a comedy. Mixed genre films are not that usual in Finland, but India is a place more than used to them.That's why I couldn't be more excited to have our film shown there."
Director’s biography: Born March 10th 1984, Oskari Sipola has directed 18 short films and two feature films, as well as numerous TV episodes, music videos and commercials. He has graduated Master of Arts from the University of Arts and Design Helsinki, majoring in directing for film and television.
Director’s filmography:
Urban Family (2015), Male Behavior (short, 2011), August (2011), Yours the Rest of My Life (short, 2010), Our Little Brother (short, 2009), Wings and Teeth (short, 2009), Enemies Within (short, 2009), In Between (short, 2008), Extreme Men (short, 2007), Precious (short, 2007), Tomorrow (short, 2007), Separate (short, 2005), Miia (short, 2004), Her Name Would Be Kaisa (short, 2003), Boy From the Past (short, 2002), Saltwater (short, 2002), Let Me Be (short, 2001), Kaarlo’s Angels (short, 2001), Surfacing Angel (short, 2001), Misery Loves Company (short, 2000)
3. Mr. Miro DrobnýDirector of ‘Rytmus’ (Slovakia)
Even though the musical film is the story about the most famous Central European rapper Rytmus, the film is as universal and versatile that people in any country can identify with it. Love, family, dreams or forgiveness are the messages a viewer in Slovakia, anywhere in Europe or in India will understand. The film was also filmed in New Delhi so I am pleased that the European Film Festival 2016 made it possible for the Indian viewers to see it. I believe it can bring thought provoking and inspiring information.
Director’s Biography
Director, screenwriter and producer Miro Drobný works mostly with children and film production. His most successful project is the animated series Sheep live broadcast in 26 countries. He is the author of original literary scenarios, several projects and books focusing on children and youth. He has authored several educational and travel series for Slovak television channels. Documentary film RYTMUS A Dream from the Block is his film debut. The film became the top box office movie both in Slovakia and the Czech Republic, ranking it amongst the most successful films of the last decades.
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