Details
- The Festival will run from September 9 to 18, 2011.
- Happening only at Shang Cineplex Cinema 2, Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong.
- In partnership with the Delegation of the European Commission, The Film Fest offers a series of acclaimed non-mainstream and independent European films from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, The Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
- Admission is free but is on a first come first serve basis.
- MTRCB Classification maybe confirmed at the ticket office.
- Schedules are subject to change prior notice.
- Audience members will also get a chance to win a ticket to Europe via KLM Royal Dutch Airlines through a raffle on the opening of the fest.
- Cine Europa will also be shown at the Liceo de Cagayan De Oro University, Cagayan De Oro from September 23 to 25 and to Cebu’s Ayala Center Onstage from September 20 to October 2.
- For ticket inquiries, please contact Shangri-La Plaza at 633-7852 or visit www.shangrila-plaza.com.
The Entries
(Synopsis and Trailers)
Revenge and retribution is the name of the game in Austria’s “Die kleinen Räuber” (“Little Robbers”), where siblings Robby and Louise attempt to rob the bank that evicted their parents from their apartment after their father lost his job; and “Belgium’s “Long Weekend,” where two ex-factory workers kidnap their former boss to make him pay for the damages he caused his workers when his company went bankrupt.
Bulgaria’s “Letter to America” follows Ivan, who visits ailing best friend Kamen’s hometown in Bulgaria to seek an old song that might save her life; while Denmark’s “Flugten” (“The Escape”) tells the tale of Danish journalist Rikke, who escapes after being kidnapped by an Afghanistan terror group—and encounters one of its members who threatened to kill her after her career has finally taken off.
In Italy’s “La Masseria Delle Allodole” (“The Lark Farm”), brothers Aram and Assadour, who have not seen each other in a long time, attempt to reunite but get stuck in the travails of a war between countries. German period piece “Goethe!” chronicles German poet Johann’s love affair with the beautiful yet feisty Lotte Buff, which ultimately inspired his literary masterpiece, “The Sorrows of Young Werther.”
“Little Greek Godfather” from Greece tragicomically tells the tale of California-bred Alex, who acts as a godfather to a child of an aspiring parliamentary deputy, in an attempt to prove himself a worthy son to his own father. Finland’s “Prinsessa” revolves around the life of manic-depressive Anna Lappalainen, who heals and brings joy to her fellow patients with her pleasant presence and personality despite being stigmatized by society for her condition.
“How About Love,” Switzerland’s cinematic offering, is about heart surgeon Fritz, who finds himself torn between two commitments: helping refugees in Thailand, and his responsibilities to his family. Based on the true stories of child soldiers, The Netherlands’ “Wit Licht” (“The Silent Army”) focuses on the journey of 11-year-old Abu, who is kidnapped and forced to join the war.
Romania’s “Schimb Valutar” (“Exchange”) is about the misfortunes of Emil, who sells everything he and his family owns to finance their migration to Australia, only to lose all after being conned. Slovenian film “Tango s komármi” (“Mosquitoes’ Tango”) chronicles the journey of Karol as he makes his way back to Bratislava for a brief visit. He is accompanied by second-rate actor Rudo, who was hired by his wealthy fiancée in order to keep an eye on him.
Czech Republic’s “Bobule” (“Grapes”) is about the adventures of two young men—one is trying to master wine-making after inheriting his grandfather’s vineyard, while the other is a small-time crook and ladies’ man; while “Mammut” (“Mammoth”) from Sweden is about how the quiet life of a couple changes after the husband faces unlikely encounters during his travels.
This year’s film fest boasts of two entries from Spain: “Intacto,” which follows the journeys of four characters whose lives eventually become intertwined in a series of fateful events and circumstances; and “Mataharis,” the story of private detective Inés who is forced to cross the thin line between public and private matters when tasked to uncover company intrigues at a multinational corporation.
In United Kingdom’s “Never Let Me Go,” childhood friends come to terms with their love for one other while preparing themselves for the haunting reality that awaits them. And finally, France’s “Une execution ordinaire” is about a young urologist and healer who gets into a relationship with the dictator Stalin, and is cast under his manipulative spell.
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