The European Union and National Films Archives of India jointly present the European Union Film Festival in Pune
Pune, July 8, 2016.The European Union Film Festival premieres in Pune on 13thJuly, 2016 with a screening of the German film "Jack". This festival is organized by the Delegation of the European Union and the Embassies of EU Member States in association with National Film Archives in Pune.
The Festival will be hosted in Pune across two venues-National Film Archive of India & British Council, from 13th July to 24thJuly 2016.
In its 21st edition, the festival features 23 exceptional new and award winning European films from Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, CzechRepublic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, 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. We are glad to host this year's festival in Pune in association with the National Film Archive of India. Pune audiences have always given an excellent response to our festival. We hope that the audiences will share the same enthusiasm."
Shri Prakash Magdum, Director National Film Archive of India, said: “We at National Film Archive of India always believe in bringing different types of cinema from all over the world and this festival is one more step in that direction. National Film Archive of India is proud to be European Union’s partner in bringing the European Union Film Festival to Pune after a gap of 2 years. The European Union Film Festival is a treat for Pune film enthusiasts, who can see any of the 23 Award winning films from European Cinema. The Film Festival will showcase excellence in the art of film making and help cinema lovers to understand film cultures from across Europe. Films break the barriers of language; bringing together civilizations and cultures." "These Film Festivals help build friendship and provides a platform to learn from each other. I wish European Union Film Festival a great success and hope it will be a significant annual event in Pune,” Mr. Magdum further added.
The festival, having successfully concluded in Delhi, Chennai & Chandigarh, is currently running in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata, and will traverse further through Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Ahmedabad, Pune, & Jodhpur till August 14, 2016
The EU Film Festival 2016 brings to Pune 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- Jack
‘JACK’ is a film about the development of a boy who learns to take responsibility from a young age. At the end of the film, he surprises us with the decision he makes and holds up a mirror to the audience with the courage he shows.
This film is produced by Jan Krüger, René Römertand Directed by Edward Berger in 2014has won international award including:
• Silver Award for Best film in LOLA 2015 (DeutscherFilmpreis 2015)
Entry at both venues will be on a first come, first served basis. However, for the English film‘Coriolanus’ being screened at the British Council, registration should be done by sending an email Swati Limayeat swati.limaye@britishcouncil.org
For screenings at NFAI the following rules will be observed:
Ø Once the auditorium is full, guests will not be allowed inside the auditorium
Ø Latecomers will not be allowed entry
Ø Members of the audience will have to keep their footwear outside the auditorium at their own risk
Ø Guests needs to carry valid Identity proof which will be verified by security /NFAI official
Ø Drinks &edibles are not allowed inside the auditorium
Synopses of the films 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
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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-Michiel De Ruyter|Admiral;Portugal - Cats Don't Have Vertigo;Slovakia-Rytmus – A Dream from the Block;Slovenia - Sailing to Paradise;Spain - Flamenco From The Roots;Sweden– ÅTERTRÄFFEN(The Reunion);United Kingdom – Coriolanus.
EUROPEAN UNION FILM FESTIVAL 2016
Screening Schedule for Pune
Venue - National Film Archive of India & British Council Division
(13th July – 24th July 2016)
Date & Day
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Time
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Title
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Venue
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13-July
Wednesday
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5.00 pm
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Germany - Jack (102 m)
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National Film Archive
of India
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14-July
Thursday
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5.00 pm
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Finland - Ollaan vapaita | Urban Family (105 m)
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National Film Archive
of India
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7.00 pm
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Ireland - The Irish Rebellion (80 m)
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15-July
Friday
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5.00 pm
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Cyprus - Block 12 (95 M)
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National Film Archive
of India
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7.00 pm
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Portugal - Cats Don't Have Vertigo (124 m)
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16-July
Saturday
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3.30 pm
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France- "L'illusionniste" – The Illusionist (79 minutes)
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National Film Archive
of India
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5.00 pm
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Latvia - Mother, I love you (80 m)
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7.00 pm
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Sweden - ÅTERTRÄFFEN/The Reunion (89 m)
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17-July
Sunday
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3.30 pm
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Slovenia - Sailing to Paradise (83 m)
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National Film Archive
of India
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5.00 pm
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Luxembourg - Dead Man Talking (101 m)
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7.00 pm
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Denmark -StilleHjerte/Silent Hear (98 m)
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18-July
Monday
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5.00 pm
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Czech Republic - Three Brothers (90 m)
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National Film Archive
of India
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7.00 pm
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Spain - Flamenco From The Roots (72 m)
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19-July
Tuesday
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5.00 pm
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Malta - SIMSHAR (101 m)
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National Film Archive
of India
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7.00 pm
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Italy Michiamo Maya| My Name Is Maya (90 m)
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20-July
Wednesday
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5.00 pm
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Slovakia -Rytmus – A Dream from the Block (90 m)
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National Film Archive
of India
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7.00 pm
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Greece - Wild Duck (88 m)
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21-July
Thursday
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5.00 pm
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Austria - Jack (90 m)
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National Film Archive
of India
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7.00 pm
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Belgium - Les Rayures du Zèbre | Scouting for Zebras (80 m)
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22-July
Friday
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5.00 pm
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Lithuania -Edeno Sodas | The Garden of Eden (93 m)
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National Film Archive
of India
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7.00 pm
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Hungary - Utóélet | Afterlife (90 m)
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23-July
Saturday
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5.00 pm
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Netherlands - MICHIEL DE RUYTER | Admiral (151 m)
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National Film Archive
of India
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24-July
Sunday
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5.00 pm
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United Kingdom – Coriolanus (123 m)
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British Council Division
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QUOTES FROM FEWDIRECTORS
1. Mr. OskariSipola, Director of ‘Ollaanvapaita’ (Finland)
"Urban Family is a musical, a drama, a comedy. Mixed genre films arenot 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."
OskariSipola
OskariSipola
Director’s biography: Born March 10th 1984, OskariSipola 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)
2. 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 Sheeplive 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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