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Film Club Newsletter - August, 2008
FILM CLUB -- August, 2008
Dear Film Club members,
1st rule of Film Club: Tell everyone about Film Club. Please forward to your friends, family, acquaintances -- anyone you can think of. Show your support: check out some Canadian films.
Film Club Newsletter -- August, 2008
1. Now playing
2. August releases/ events
3. Coming soon
1. Now Playing
a) My Winnipeg
Across Canada, check local listings.
A "docufantasia" exploring Guy Maddin's childhood in Winnipeg.
Directed by Guy Maddin. Starring Ann Savage, Darcy Fehr
b) The Stone Angel
Across Canada, check local listings.
A feisty woman escapes after her son tells her she must move into a nursing home. On her journey, she reflects on past experiences. Based on the novel by Margaret Laurence.
Directed by Kari Skogland. Starring Ellen Burstyn, Christine Horne
c) Young People Fucking
Across Canada, check local listings.
Following four couples and one threesome who all run into complications throughout a "crazy night of sex."
Directed by Martin Gero. Starring Carly Pope, Aaron Abrams, Josh Dean
2. August releases/ events
a) Tkaronto
August 8 (Ottawa), August 15 (Toronto), September 12 (London). Check website for details.
Two Aboriginal thirtysomethings living in Toronto struggle to balance their urban Aboriginal identities.
Directed by Shane Belcourt. Starring Melanie McLaren, Duane Murray
b) Montreal World Film Festival
August 21 - September 1, Montreal
Highlighting world cinema to foster cultural diversity and understanding among nations.
3. Coming Soon
a) Toronto Urban Film Festival
September 5-12, across Toronto at TTC transit stops
A public film fest showcasing 1-minute-long silent films at transit stops across Toronto.
www.torontourbanfilmfestival.com
b) Atlantic Film Festival
September 11-20, 2008, Halifax
An international film festival with a focus on film and music.
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