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May 27, 2005
May 27, 2005
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Film Club Newsletter - May 27, 2005
1. Opening - SABAH (starring Arsinée Khanjian)
2. Festivals & Events
3. Now Playing
4. Coming Soon
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1. Opening
SABAH
Vancouver & Toronto - May 27th
http://www.sabahthemovie.com
Sabah (played by Genie and Gemini Award-winning actor Arsinée
Khanjian) is a 40-year-old Muslim, Arab woman. One day, when Sabah
least expects it, she falls in love with the wrong man: She¹s Muslim,
he¹s not. Keeping him secret from her family, she goes on a whirlwind
affair before both culture and love collide. Sabah must confront her
family in order to make them realize that living happily in Canada
requires bending the rules of their own culture from time to time.
What results is both a clash of values and a test of love¹s ability
to transcend two divided cultures.
If you live in the Toronto area, you can see SABAH at the
Cumberland, the Eglinton Town Centre, Square One Cinema and the
Sheppard Grande. If you live in Vancouver, you can see SABAH at
Tinseltown.
For more information, visit the film's website at
http://www.sabahthemovie.com.
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2. Festivals & Events
a) 15TH ANNUAL INSIDE OUT FILM FESTIVAL
Toronto Lesbian and Gay Film and Video Festival
May 19th to May 29th, 2005
http://www.insideout.on.ca/15Annual/index.cfm
Now in its 15th fabulous year, INSIDE OUT presents Canada's largest
queer film and video festival. Over 11 days, the Festival draws
crowds of close to 30,000 to screenings, artist talks, panel
discussions, installations and parties that highlight more than 275
films and videos from Canada and around the world.
Don't miss INSIDE OUT! For more information on films, screening
schedules and how to purchase tickets, visit the Festival's website
at http://www.insideout.on.ca/15Annual/index.cfm.
b) TORONTO HISPANO-AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL
May 19th to May 29th, 2005
Bloor Cinema, 506 Bloor Street West, Toronto
http://www.hispanoamericanfilm.com/2005/index.html
Hispanic directors, producers and actors will take the film world by
storm again at the eigth edition of the Toronto Hispano-American Film
Festival (THAFF). 10 days of pure film experience. Some of the best
films from Spain, Latin America and Canada are in Toronto for 10
days. Come, join us and experience our culture and talent.
For more information, screening schedules and tickets, visit the
Festival's website.
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3. Now Playing
FILM CIRCUIT
Visit the website (http://www.e.bell.ca/filmfest/filmcircuit/index.html) to see which
Canadian films are playing near you.
Here is a partial list of films that are playing across Canada,
listed by title. You can also check out http://www.cinemaclock.com/ to see what other films may be playing in your town.
Being Caribou
BC, ON
http://www.beingcaribou.com http://www.nfb.ca/invitation/being_caribou/
Jiminy Glick in La La Wood
BC, ON
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0347369/
Phil The Alien
SK
http://www.philthealien.com/
Saint Ralph
BC, AB, SK, ON
http://www.tribute.ca/synopsis.asp?m_id=9424
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4. Coming Soon
If you know of any upcoming film festivals or events happening across
the country, please be sure to email the details to
filmclub@thismagazine.ca.
Toronto Italian Film Festival
June 8th to June 12th, 2005
http://www.italianfilmfest.com/
5th Annual Female Eye Film Festival, Toronto
June 10th to June 12th, 2005
http://www.femaleeyefilmfestival.com
Reel Music Event at NXNE Music and Film Festival
Friday, June 10th, Toronto
*Open to film, television & music companies; the deadline to apply
for participation in this event is May 25th by 5 p.m. For more
nformation, visit http://www.omdc.on.ca.
Canadian Film Centre's Worldwide Short Film Festival, Toronto
June 14th to June 19th, 2005
http://www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com
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ATTENTION Canadian Film Enthusiasts: Check out http://www.academy.ca
or http://www.genieawards.ca for regular updates of Canadian film
listings, and to get links to official film websites and distributor
sites! Information will be updated on a weekly basis. Note that
listings are subject to change at any time.
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actors and actresses, directors and films:
http://www.northernstars.ca/nowplaying_2.html.
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Please let us know about any other Canadian screenings going on
anywhere and everywhere and we will do our best to include the
details in our postings. These and other film industry events can be
found in the Event Calendar at http://www.FilmType.com, as well as job postings, crew and casting calls, equipment trade, crew directory and other resources for the filmmaking community!
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Posted by annette FC at May 27, 2005 09:47 AM