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January 28, 2009

Film Club Newsletter - February, 2009

FILM CLUB -- February, 2009

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 -- February, 2009

1. Now playing
2. February releases/ events
3. Coming soon


1. Now Playing

a) Passchendaele
Across Canada, check local listings

Recounting one of the most savage battles of World War I.

Written and directed by Paul Gross. Starring Paul Gross, Caroline Dhavernas

b) Babine
Across Quebec, check local listings

Following the adventures of the son of a witch and the village pariah.

Directed by Luc Picard. Starring Antoine Bertrand, Fred Pellerin


c) Victoria Film Festival
January 30 - February 8, Victoria

Highlighting independent films, videos and new media.

www.victoriafilmfestival.com


2. February releases/ events

a) Free Land
February 1, 2pm, Silver City Richmond Hill theatre (8771 Yonge St., Richmond Hill, Ont.)

This screening is part of the Toronto Jewish Film Festival's "Chai Tea and a Movie" series.

Free Land tells the story of a French peasant who protects a Jewish family during WWII. Based on the play Zone Libre.

Directed by Christophe Malavoy.

www.tjff.com/index.php?m=6


b) World of Comedy Film Festival
February 25 - March 1, Toronto

Highlighting comedies from Canada and around the world.

www.worldcomedyfilmfest.com

3. Coming Soon

a) WIFTV Women in Film Festival
March 5-7, Vancouver

Celebrating female filmmakers and films featuring strong female characters.

www.wifbc.com

b) Pontypool
February/ March, 2009. Across Canada, check local listings.

A deadly virus infects a small Ontario town.

Directed by Bruce McDonald. Written by Tony Burgess. Starring Stephen McHattie, Lisa Houle


Posted by annette FC at January 28, 2009 12:34 PM