2nd Russian Film Festival
08 July 2008 08:03 Filed in: Screenings
Following the success of the First Russian
Film Festival last year, Academia Rossica is proud to
announce the official dates of the Russian Film
Festival 2008!
From 18th- 28th of September UK audiences will be given a unique chance to indulge their interest in contemporary Russian film. 10 prize-winning films produced in 2007-2008 will be premiered in London, giving the capital an opportunity to see and judge the very best of new Russian cinema.
From 18th- 28th of September UK audiences will be given a unique chance to indulge their interest in contemporary Russian film. 10 prize-winning films produced in 2007-2008 will be premiered in London, giving the capital an opportunity to see and judge the very best of new Russian cinema.
‘Russia is a riddle,
wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma; but perhaps
there is a key...’
And perhaps Cinema is the key.
PROGRAMME
The programme promises a variety of styles, genres and themes, depicting a multifaceted Russian culture from new, imaginative angles. The main programme –Young Russian Cinema – will be enriched with a special programme of New Classics – showcasing the most recent works of well-established cinematic masters. These will be accompanied by a selection of documentary and animation films, shorts and a special weekend of screenings and round table discussions entitled Politics and Cinema: The Cold War and Cinema of the Thaw. On top of all of this, audiences will enjoy the opportunity to meet and share their thoughts with some of the most prominent figures of contemporary Russian cinema and culture during numerous special events: talks, panel discussions and master classes.
The Russian Film Festival will also feature surprises for its audiences: a special programme of experimental cinema created in partnership with the legendary Moscow film club Cine Fantom, and a premium selection of short films by young filmmakers presented by another prominent Moscow film club Art Kino.
The Official Programme of the RFF 2008 will be announced in early September. Please book your Gala Opening and Gala Closing nights well in advance. Priority booking will be given to Rossica film club members, ROSSICA journal subscribers and members of Apollo Cinemas.
Special Event
Launch of ROSSICA N19 journal: a special issue dedicated to ‘100 Years of Russian Cinema’ will be presented during the Film Festival. It will cover various topics from unknown Russian films of the early 20th century to reviews of the best contemporary creations, and interviews with Russia’s most prominent filmmakers, thus presenting a broad and an in-depth overview of Russian cinematic culture from both international and national perspectives.
VENUE Apollo West End with its 5 screens and ritzy bar will be the glamorous host of the festival, inviting audiences to experience Russian cinema in style!
more information Please visit Academia Rossica’s NEW web-site: www.academia-rossica.org and the Apollo West End website: www.apollocinemas.co.uk; befriend us on Facebook, Myspace or Filmcommunity or contact
Alissa Timoshkina
Russian Film Festival Coordinator
films@academia-rossica.org T: 020 3326 0522, F: 0870 928 9684
And perhaps Cinema is the key.
PROGRAMME
The programme promises a variety of styles, genres and themes, depicting a multifaceted Russian culture from new, imaginative angles. The main programme –Young Russian Cinema – will be enriched with a special programme of New Classics – showcasing the most recent works of well-established cinematic masters. These will be accompanied by a selection of documentary and animation films, shorts and a special weekend of screenings and round table discussions entitled Politics and Cinema: The Cold War and Cinema of the Thaw. On top of all of this, audiences will enjoy the opportunity to meet and share their thoughts with some of the most prominent figures of contemporary Russian cinema and culture during numerous special events: talks, panel discussions and master classes.
The Russian Film Festival will also feature surprises for its audiences: a special programme of experimental cinema created in partnership with the legendary Moscow film club Cine Fantom, and a premium selection of short films by young filmmakers presented by another prominent Moscow film club Art Kino.
The Official Programme of the RFF 2008 will be announced in early September. Please book your Gala Opening and Gala Closing nights well in advance. Priority booking will be given to Rossica film club members, ROSSICA journal subscribers and members of Apollo Cinemas.
Special Event
Launch of ROSSICA N19 journal: a special issue dedicated to ‘100 Years of Russian Cinema’ will be presented during the Film Festival. It will cover various topics from unknown Russian films of the early 20th century to reviews of the best contemporary creations, and interviews with Russia’s most prominent filmmakers, thus presenting a broad and an in-depth overview of Russian cinematic culture from both international and national perspectives.
VENUE Apollo West End with its 5 screens and ritzy bar will be the glamorous host of the festival, inviting audiences to experience Russian cinema in style!
more information Please visit Academia Rossica’s NEW web-site: www.academia-rossica.org and the Apollo West End website: www.apollocinemas.co.uk; befriend us on Facebook, Myspace or Filmcommunity or contact
Alissa Timoshkina
Russian Film Festival Coordinator
films@academia-rossica.org T: 020 3326 0522, F: 0870 928 9684
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