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November 10, 2008
Film Club Newsletter - October, 2008
FILM CLUB -- October, 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 -- October, 2008
1. Now playing
2. October releases/ events
3. Coming soon
1. Now Playing
a) Amal
Across Canada. Check local listings.
An eccentric billionaire leaves his fortune to a happy-go-lucky autorickshaw driver in New Delhi.
Directed by Richie Mehta. Starring Rupinder Nagra, Vik Sahay.
b) Tkaronto
Special screenings across Canada. 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
www.tkaronto.net
2. October releases/ events
a) Passchendaele
October 17, across Canada. Check local listings.
Recounting one of the most savage battles of World War I.
You can also check out a "making-of" TV special, The Road to Passechendale, at 8pm Oct. 11 on Global TV.
Written and directed by Paul Gross. Starring Paul Gross, Caroline Dhavernas
b) Canadian Comedy Awards and Festival
October 1-5, Regina.
Sketch, stand-up and improv performances by some of Canada's top comics.
www.ccavoting.com/festival
c) St. John's International Women's Film Festival
October 14-18, St. John's.
Showcasing work by female filmmakers.
www.womensfilmfestival.com
d) Toronto After Dark Film Festival
October 17-24, Toronto.
Highlighting new thrillers, including horror, sci-fi, fantasy, action, animated and cult films.
www.torontoafterdark.com/2008
3. Coming Soon
a) Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival
November 6-15, Toronto.
Featuring short and feature films that touch on addiction and mental illness.
www.rendezvouswithmadness.com
Posted by annette FC at November 10, 2008 04:43 PM