Tremblant Film Festival 2008


24 MESURES By Jalil Lespert NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Drama, Canada, France, 2007, 90 minutes IN FRENCH WITH: Benoît Magimel, Lubna Azabal, Sami Bouajila, Bérangere Allaux, Archie Shepp DISTRIBUTION : Equinoxe Films (not recommended for children)
Over the course of one night, four destinies intertwine. Helly, a young mother attempting to regain custody of her son embarks in Didier's taxi. A series of events ensues which bring her into contact with Marie and later, Chris. Everyone has accounts to settle with life, their families and themselves. They have almost nothing in common, but they are all seeking the same thing: a little less solitude and a little more love...
32A By Marian Quinn NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Drama, Ireland, Germany, 2007, 89 minutes IN ENGLISH WITH:: Aidan Quinn, Orla Brady, Jack Lynch, Kate O’Toole, Ailish McCarthy, Sophie Jo Wasson DISTRIBUTION : Beta Film
Set in Dublin, the film is a bittersweet coming-of-age tale chronicling the lives of four 13-year old schoolgirls in 1979. The girls' strict upbringing is juxtaposed with a burgeoning interest in the opposite sex, illustrated by their preoccupation with bras and bra-sizes. Amusingly 32A is not only their bra size but also the route number of the city bus they ride.
BLIND DATE By Stanley Tucci CANADIAN PREMIERE Dramatic comedy, USA, UK, 2008, 80 minutes IN ENGLISH WITH: Patricia Clarkson, Stanley Tucci, Thijs Romer DISTRIBUTION : Cinemavault Releasing
Two distraught parents, trying to cope with the loss of their young daughter, go on a series of “blind dates”. The couple place various personal ads in the newspaper pretending to be strangers when they meet. They repeat this over and over again, acting out a series of different roles, in a desperate attempt to rebuild their shattered relationship. Based on a film by Theo Van Gogh
COYOTE By Brian Petersen Drama, USA, 2007, 94 minutes ENGLISH, SPANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH : Brian Petersen, Brett Spackman, Carley Adams, Marina Valle DISTRIBUTION : Ondamax Audience award, Best actor award, San Diego Film Festival 2007
Two ordinary Americans decide to help a deported Mexican friend return to the US. When they realize how easy it is to sneak someone through the border, they see a good business opportunity transporting illegals for profit. The film examines the impact of illegal immigration and its sometimes unintended consequences. A captivating and disturbing world where animals are not the only coyotes at prey.
DOWN THE BARREL By Steve Lawrence CANADIAN PREMIERE Documentary, USA, 2007, 93 minutes IN ENGLISH WITH: Eric Balfour, Rob Machado, Joel Parkinson, Kalani Robb, Kelly Slater DISTRIBUTION : Espn Entertainment Silver Award, New York Festivals 2008
The essence of surfing is an elusive concept : Part extreme sport, part state-of-mind, the eternal conflict between man and nature. The viewer is transported on a thrilling joyride - a complete adrenaline rush, from near to death to the source of life. A magnificent trip, above and below the water, set on the beautiful coasts of Hawaii, Australia, California, Florida, Tahiti, Fiji, France, and Spain. Absolutely breathtaking and awe-inspiring.
DRAGON HUNTERS By Guillaume Ivernel and Arthur Qwak NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Animation (children 6 and over), France, 2008, 82 minutes IN FRENCH DISTRIBUTION : Futurikon
Zoe believes in fairy tales, not because she is naive, but because she really likes fairy tales. In order to help her uncle, Lord Arnold, get rid of a terrible dragon, she decides she has to find real heroes. When she meets Gwizdo and Lian-Chu – a couple of fly-by-night dragon hunters – well what the heck, she decides that she’s going to believe in them anyway! A rollicking adventure in the cosmos. Mind-bogglingly beautiful and creative.
DUSKA By Jos Stelling CANADIAN PREMIERE Comedy Drama, Netherlands, Russia, Ukraine, 117 minutes DUTCH, ENGLISH, RUSSIAN With ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: Sergei Makovetsky, Gene Bervoets, Sylvie Hoeks DISTRIBUTION : Cinemavault Best supporting actress, Nederlands Film Festival 2008
Bob is a man whose best years are behind him. He has participated in various film festivals and is now working on his own script. His inspiration is a beautiful cashier from the local movie theatre. When he finally succeeds in getting the girl to come to his house, a certain Duska suddenly appears on his doorstep. The timing couldn’t be worse. The enigmatic Duska is not planning to leave any time soon...
EIGHT MILES HIGH! (DAS WILDE LEBEN) By Achim Bornhak NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Biographical drama, Germany, 2007, 114 minutes GERMAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: Natalia Avelon, Matthias Schweighöfer, Milan Peschel, Georg Friedrich, Friederike Kempter, David Sheller DISTRIBUTION : Beta Film Best young actor, Undine Festival Austria 2007
It is the 60’s and Uschi Obermaieri is the kind of woman who drives men crazy, but also confuses them with her assertive behavior. She moves into Berlin’s “Kommune 1», runs through a whirlwind of relationships, and becomes a supermodel. She meets Dieter Bockhorn and they set off together in search of a summer of eternal love. However Dieter cannot come to terms with Uschi’s persistent desire for independence. When Dieter dies in Mexico, Uschi must ask herself what is the price of freedom.
EL BRASSIER DE EMMA (EMMA’S BRA) By Maryse Sistach NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Youth Comedy, Mexico, 2007, 90 minutes SPANISH With ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: Sofía Espinosa, Arciela Ramírez, Ximena Ayala DISTRIBUTION: KWA Kevin Williams Associates
It is the 60's, the decade of Marilyn Monroe, Brigitte Bardot, astronauts, the twist, the rumba, UFOs and young girls choosing their first bra! How could such an insignificant piece of clothing have such a huge impact on the lives and psyches of women? Life's obstacles are great but young Emma will triumph and have the last word. An intelligent, imaginative gem couched in a delectable sense of humour.
HOW ABOUT YOU By Anthony Byrne CANADIAN PREMIERE Comedy, Ireland, 2007, 100 minutes IN ENGLISH WITH: Vanessa Redgrave, Imelda Staunton, Brenda Fricker, Hayley Atwell, Joss Ackland DISTRIBUTION: MÉTROPOLE FILMS
Ellie is a young girl left in charge of a residential home over the Christmas period. Whilst most of the residents have left to spend the festive period with their families, four residents, known as ‘the hardcore’, remain. They have all led interesting lives but now in their twilight years they have become impossible to live with. Ellie would appear to be no match for them but when she is pushed to the very limits, she decides to take them on.
IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS By Benjamin Turner and Gabe Turner NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Documentary, UK, 2007, 106 minutes WITH: Sami Hall Bassam, Mike Fisher, Jeremy Lynch, Danny Robinson, Paul Wood DISTRIBUTION: Independent
The film recounts the true story of five young Britains who undertake the long voyage from London through the Americas to Buenos Aires in search of their hero, who represents everything they love about soccer. He has been an incentive in the development of their skills and an inspiration in difficult times. Most of this very diverse group has never travelled before. To accomplish their goal, they must rely on their talents and charm to ensure survival.
IO, L’ALTRO (I, THE OTHER) By Mohsen Meliti Drama, Italy, 2007, 80 minutes ITALIAN AND ARABIC WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: Raoul Bova, Giovanni Martorana DISTRIBUTION: 20th Century Fox Italia
Youssef, a Tunisian, and Giuseppe, an Italian, friends for many years, decide to buy a fishing boat together. However, it is post-9/11 and suspicions abound, even between old friends when a radio announcement reports that authorities are seeking a terrorist named Youssef. A very human and touching film which was awarded the Critic's Grand Prize in Italy.
LA SANGRE ILLUMINADA By Iván Ávila Dueñas NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Mystery Drama, Mexico, 2007, 104 minutes SPANISH With FRENCH SUBTITLES WITH: Gustavo Sánchez Parra, Joustein Roustand, Jorge Zárate, Enoc Leano, Flor Payan, Joaquim Coséo, Leticia Guttiérrez, Pilar Padilla DISTRIBUTION: KWA Kevin Williams Associates
Six people recount their strange shared lives and memories. A bizarre, recurrent phenomenon triggers strange transformations from one body into another. They all wear a medallion - blessing or curse? Stunning images, profound spirituality.
LAZOS ROTOS (BROKEN BONDS) By Miquel García Borda NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Crime drama, Spain, 2008, 90 minutes SPANISH With ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: Miquel García Borda, Ruth Gabriel DISTRIBUTION: Coach 14
A young gypsy policewoman is ordered to investigate the kidnapping of the son of a distinguished businessman. As she advances in her investigation, she discovers appearances are not what they seem. A film set against the vibrant and bustling backdrop of colourful Barcelona.
LE GRAND ALIBI By Pascal Bonitzer NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Mystery, France, 2007, 93 minutes FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: Miou-Miou, Lambert Wilson, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Pierre Arditi, Anne Consigny, Mathieu Demy DISTRIBUTION: UGC
Pierre has been murdered during a weekend in the country. The most obvious suspect is his wife Claire since he had been unfaithful. However, appearances can be deceiving. The gun does not match the crime and other weekend guests are also potential suspects. It's a truly perplexing case for Lieutenant Grange especially when a second corpse appears to further complicate the situation. Based on novel by Agatha Christie
LES FEMMES DE L’OMBRE By Jean-Paul Salomé NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Drame, France, 2007, 118 minutes FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: Sophie Marceau, Julie Depardieu, Marie Gillain, Deborah François, Maya Sansa DISTRIBUTION: TVA Films (not recommended for children)
Chronicles five women, far from heroic, but destined to become so. Louise, a member of the French Resistance, is recruited by the British Secret Service. She must build a team of women commandos to prevent the sabotage of the Allied landing on the beaches of Normandy. Their mission begins well, but soon complications arise. Forced to return to Paris, they are assigned another much more dangerous mission.
LES LIENS DU SANG By Jacques Maillot NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Action, France, 2007, 106 minutes FRENCH WITH: François Cluzet, Guillaume Canet, Marie Denardaud, Clothilde Hesme DISTRIBUTION: Equinoxe Films
Francois, a policeman, learns that his brother Gabriel, a condemned murderer, is being released from prison. It is a difficult reunion, but each one is willing to forget the past and move on. With his brother's help, Gabriel begins a new life. However, reality and old demons soon catch up with him. The fates of the two brothers, united in blood but separated by life choices, prove to be strangely intertwined.
MANUALE D’AMORE 2 (MANUEL D'AMOUR 2) By Giovanni Veronesi NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Romantic Comedy, Italy, 2007, 125 minutes ITALIAN WITH FRENCH SUBTITLES WITH: Antonio Albanese, Monica Bellucci, Claudio Bisio, Barbara Bobulova, Fiorello, Elsa Pataky DISTRIBUTION: Filmauro
Four vignettes offering perspectives on different aspects of love. A young man is obsessed by a curvaceous woman (Monica Bellucci). A couple goes to Spain for in-vitro fertilization. A gay couple wishes to marry. A married man in his 50's falls in love with a much younger woman. A skillfully-directed film with astonishingly natural performances by a stellar cast. A pure joy.
NON PENSARCI (DON’T THINK ABOUT IT) By Gianni Zanasi NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Comedy, Italy, 2007, 105 minutes WITH: Gianni Zanasi, Valerio Mastandrea, Anita Caprioli, Giuseppe Battiston, Caterina Murino DISTRIBUTION: Pyramide Best screenplay, Venice Film Festival 2007
A guitarist in a punk band tired of his life and down on his luck, returns home to regroup. However, the family is not the safe haven he has anticipated. His father is not enjoying his retirement, his brother has financial difficulties, his sister has abandoned her studies, his mother is trying to find herself with a guru and his best friend is depressed... A tender portrait of contemporary Italy portrayed through beautiful images and humour.
NOT BY CHANCE (NAO POR ACASO) By Philippe Barcinski Drama, Brazil, 2007, 99 minutes PORTUGUESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: Rodrigo Santoro, Leonardo Medeiros, Leticia Sabatella, Branca Messina, Rita Batata, Caca Amaral DISTRIBUTION: Ondamax 6 Prizes, Recife Film Festival, Huelva Latin Film Festival 2007
Two men who have never met have many things in common: a lifestyle based on precision, control and methodology. One day, a freak accident involving two women will change their lives forever. This sensitive, well-crafted film about interwoven lives aptly demonstrates how much of life can hinge on a fraction of a second. Actors Santoro and Medeiros prove superb, as well as the city of Sao Paulo.
NOTHING BUT GHOSTS (NICHTS ALS GESPENSTER) By Martin Gypkens Drama, Germany, 2007, 116 minutes GERMAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: August Diehl, Maria Simon, Jessica Schwarz, Janek Rieke, Brigitte Hobmeier, Wotan Wilke Moehring DISTRIBUTION: Beta Film
Five voyages, five different stories of love in peril. Whether in Venice, Jamaica, Berlin, the Nevada desert or Iceland, these 30-something couples attempt to leave their daily routines behind. However, they come to the realization that no matter where they are, there is one thing they cannot escape: themselves. Hauntingly-photographed, multi-faceted landscapes provide the setting for their search.
OPERA By Juan Patricio Riveroll Drama, Mexico, 2007, 87 minutes SPANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: Arturo Ríos, Marina Magro Soto, Martin LaSalle, Daniela Schmidt DISTRIBUTION: IMCINE Film Institute
An aging writer suffering from writer's block has an affair with a much younger woman. The next day, as he is leaving to research a Mexican tourist guide, he proposes that she accompany him and she accepts. There ensues a faltering relationship without promises or consequences. A road movie set against a backdrop of grand opera, the careful imagery and direction is reminiscent of Antonioni. A voyage in the mexican countryside, in the heat of the summer sun.
RABBIT WITHOUT EARS by Til Schweiger NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Comedy, Germany, 2007, 115 minutes WITH: Til Schweiger, Nora Tschirner, Matthias Schweighöfer, Alwara Höfels, Jürgen Vogel, Armin Rohde DISTRIBUTION: Bavaria Film International Germany's most popular film in 2008
Ludo, a tabloid journalist, can't stay away from women: celebrities to do his work and strangers to fill his bed. His virility and machismo bring him constant success. One evening, over-indulging at a jet-set party, he looses it and is condemned to do community service in a daycare centre. He doesn't take the job seriously though until he discovers that the class is run by Anna, a girl he had made fun of mercilessly in elementary school. Revenge will be spectacular...
ROAD SPAIN By Jordi Vidal NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Road Movie, Spain, 2007, 90 minutes SPANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: Marc Rodríguez, Ingrid Rubio, Carlos Álvarez-Novoa DISTRIBUTION: Coach 14
Marc falls asleep the day of the presentation of an important architectural project. That same morning, he begins to suspect that his girlfriend is sleeping with someone else. In a matter of minutes, Marc has lost everything. He decides to buy an old caravan and hits the road, embarking upon what will turn out to be a fabulous journey around Spain, an odyssey of discovery in the company of characters every bit as fascinating as the trip itself.
SANS ARME, NI HAINE NI VIOLENCE By Jean-Paul Rouve NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Comedy, France, 2007, 88 minutes WITH: Jean-Paul Rouve, Alice Taglioni, Gilles Lellouche, Maxime Leroux, Patrick Bosso, Anne Marivin, Renan Carteaux DISTRIBUTION: Kinology
Captured for orchestrating the infamous Nice bankrobbery of 1976, Albert manages to escape from the judge's chambers. On the lam in France, he skillfully eludes police managing to make his way to the safe haven of South America where he remains to thumb his nose at the french authorities. Vincent, a journalist, manages to score an interview where he discovers another side of the fabled individual which has little to do with the great heist. Based on the true story of Albert Spaggiari.
TABARLY By Pierre Marcel NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE DOCUMENTARY, FRANCE, 2008, 90 MINUTES FRENCH WITH : Eric Tabarly DISTRIBUTION: Pathé International
Some men don’t brag about their accomplishments, they live them. The film chronicles the extraordinary life of this profound navigator whose exploits on the open seas, whether alone or with his team, guaranteed the racing supremacy of the Pen Duick over a period of thirty five years. Eric Tabarly : the perfect symbiosis of man, sailboat and the sea.
THE HEART IS A DARK FOREST (DAS HERZ IST EIN DUNKLER WALD) By Nicolette Krebitz NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Drama, Germany, 2007, 85 minutes GERMAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: Nina Hoss, Monica Bleibtreu, Otto Sander, David Striesow DISTRIBUTION: The Match Factory Special award for best director, German Film Critics Association 2008
Mary, a young mother of two, accidentally discovers that her husband Thomas is leading a double life with Anna and their baby tucked away in another suburb. Discombobulated, Marie passes out, but later visits Anna, who is disconcertingly friendly and comforting. The semi-realistic tone becomes progressively more surreal as Marie tracks down Thomas at a masked ball, where she must face her emotional betrayal and private demons.
TRANSIT By Christian de la Cortina WORLD PREMIERE ACTION, QUÉBEC, 2008, 100 MINUTES FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: Christian de la Cortina, Luc Morissette, Julie Du Page, Deanot Clavet, Frank Baylis, Emmanuel Auger
When work becomes an obsession, one has to know when to stop or pay the price... Three policemen: Jean-Pierre, a local police investigator; Frank, a federal police chief; and Nicholas, an undercover narcotics agent. Each aggressively pursues his own career. However, when Jean-Pierre's investigation overlaps with that of the RCMP, the men's individual obsessions come into conflict. A Québec filmmaker to discover, de la Cortina delivers a well-crafted first film which succeeds because he doesn't take the easy way out.
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO DULCE VEIGA? (ONDE ANDARÁ DULCE VEIGA?) By Guilherme de Almeida Prado WORLD PREMIERE Romantic comedy, Brazil, 2007, 135 minutes PORTUGUESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: Maite Proença, Eriberto Leao, Carolina Dieckmann DISTRIBUTION: Star Filmes (not recommended for children)
A reporter is assigned to find legendary singer Dulce Veiga who mysteriously disappeared twenty years before. On his journey, he gets close to Dulce's daughter, a rock singer equally as enchanting as her famous mother. From Rio de Janeiro to Amazonia, he encounters excentric personalities and he embarks on a voyage of self-discovery. From the world bestseller of the same title.

24 MESURES

By Jalil Lespert NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Drama, Canada, France, 2007, 90 minutes IN FRENCH WITH: Benoît Magimel, Lubna Azabal, Sami Bouajila, Bérangere Allaux, Archie Shepp DISTRIBUTION : Equinoxe Films

32A

By Marian Quinn NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Drama, Ireland, Germany, 2007, 89 minutes IN ENGLISH WITH:: Aidan Quinn, Orla Brady, Jack Lynch, Kate O’Toole, Ailish McCarthy, Sophie Jo Wasson DISTRIBUTION : Beta Film

BLIND DATE

By Stanley Tucci CANADIAN PREMIERE Dramatic comedy, USA, UK, 2008, 80 minutes IN ENGLISH WITH: Patricia Clarkson, Stanley Tucci, Thijs Romer DISTRIBUTION : Cinemavault Releasing

COYOTE

By Brian Petersen Drama, USA, 2007, 94 minutes ENGLISH, SPANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH : Brian Petersen, Brett Spackman, Carley Adams, Marina Valle DISTRIBUTION : Ondamax Audience award, Best actor award, San Diego Film Festival 2007

DOWN THE BARREL

By Steve Lawrence CANADIAN PREMIERE Documentary, USA, 2007, 93 minutes IN ENGLISH WITH: Eric Balfour, Rob Machado, Joel Parkinson, Kalani Robb, Kelly Slater DISTRIBUTION : Espn Entertainment Silver Award, New York Festivals 2008

DRAGON HUNTERS

By Guillaume Ivernel and Arthur Qwak NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Animation (children 6 and over), France, 2008, 82 minutes IN FRENCH DISTRIBUTION : Futurikon

DUSKA

By Jos Stelling CANADIAN PREMIERE Comedy Drama, Netherlands, Russia, Ukraine, 117 minutes DUTCH, ENGLISH, RUSSIAN With ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: Sergei Makovetsky, Gene Bervoets, Sylvie Hoeks DISTRIBUTION : Cinemavault Best supporting actress, Nederlands Film Festival 2008

EIGHT MILES HIGH! (DAS WILDE LEBEN)

EL BRASSIER DE EMMA (EMMA’S BRA)

By Maryse Sistach NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Youth Comedy, Mexico, 2007, 90 minutes SPANISH With ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: Sofía Espinosa, Arciela Ramírez, Ximena Ayala DISTRIBUTION: KWA Kevin Williams Associates

HOW ABOUT YOU

By Anthony Byrne CANADIAN PREMIERE Comedy, Ireland, 2007, 100 minutes IN ENGLISH WITH: Vanessa Redgrave, Imelda Staunton, Brenda Fricker, Hayley Atwell, Joss Ackland DISTRIBUTION: MÉTROPOLE FILMS

IN THE HANDS OF THE GODS

By Benjamin Turner and Gabe Turner NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Documentary, UK, 2007, 106 minutes WITH: Sami Hall Bassam, Mike Fisher, Jeremy Lynch, Danny Robinson, Paul Wood DISTRIBUTION: Independent

IO, L’ALTRO (I, THE OTHER)

By Mohsen Meliti Drama, Italy, 2007, 80 minutes ITALIAN AND ARABIC WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: Raoul Bova, Giovanni Martorana DISTRIBUTION: 20th Century Fox Italia

LA SANGRE ILLUMINADA

LAZOS ROTOS (BROKEN BONDS)

By Miquel García Borda NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Crime drama, Spain, 2008, 90 minutes SPANISH With ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: Miquel García Borda, Ruth Gabriel DISTRIBUTION: Coach 14

LE GRAND ALIBI

By Pascal Bonitzer NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Mystery, France, 2007, 93 minutes FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: Miou-Miou, Lambert Wilson, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Pierre Arditi, Anne Consigny, Mathieu Demy DISTRIBUTION: UGC

LES FEMMES DE L’OMBRE

By Jean-Paul Salomé NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Drame, France, 2007, 118 minutes FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: Sophie Marceau, Julie Depardieu, Marie Gillain, Deborah François, Maya Sansa DISTRIBUTION: TVA Films

LES LIENS DU SANG

By Jacques Maillot NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Action, France, 2007, 106 minutes FRENCH WITH: François Cluzet, Guillaume Canet, Marie Denardaud, Clothilde Hesme DISTRIBUTION: Equinoxe Films

MANUALE D’AMORE 2 (MANUEL D'AMOUR 2)

By Giovanni Veronesi NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Romantic Comedy, Italy, 2007, 125 minutes ITALIAN WITH FRENCH SUBTITLES WITH: Antonio Albanese, Monica Bellucci, Claudio Bisio, Barbara Bobulova, Fiorello, Elsa Pataky DISTRIBUTION: Filmauro

NON PENSARCI (DON’T THINK ABOUT IT)

By Gianni Zanasi NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Comedy, Italy, 2007, 105 minutes WITH: Gianni Zanasi, Valerio Mastandrea, Anita Caprioli, Giuseppe Battiston, Caterina Murino DISTRIBUTION: Pyramide Best screenplay, Venice Film Festival 2007

NOT BY CHANCE (NAO POR ACASO)

By Philippe Barcinski Drama, Brazil, 2007, 99 minutes PORTUGUESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: Rodrigo Santoro, Leonardo Medeiros, Leticia Sabatella, Branca Messina, Rita Batata, Caca Amaral DISTRIBUTION: Ondamax 6 Prizes, Recife Film Festival, Huelva Latin Film Festival 2007

NOTHING BUT GHOSTS (NICHTS ALS GESPENSTER)

By Martin Gypkens Drama, Germany, 2007, 116 minutes GERMAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: August Diehl, Maria Simon, Jessica Schwarz, Janek Rieke, Brigitte Hobmeier, Wotan Wilke Moehring DISTRIBUTION: Beta Film

OPERA

By Juan Patricio Riveroll Drama, Mexico, 2007, 87 minutes SPANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: Arturo Ríos, Marina Magro Soto, Martin LaSalle, Daniela Schmidt DISTRIBUTION: IMCINE Film Institute

RABBIT WITHOUT EARS

by Til Schweiger NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Comedy, Germany, 2007, 115 minutes WITH: Til Schweiger, Nora Tschirner, Matthias Schweighöfer, Alwara Höfels, Jürgen Vogel, Armin Rohde DISTRIBUTION: Bavaria Film International Germany's most popular film in 2008

ROAD SPAIN

By Jordi Vidal NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Road Movie, Spain, 2007, 90 minutes SPANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: Marc Rodríguez, Ingrid Rubio, Carlos Álvarez-Novoa DISTRIBUTION: Coach 14

SANS ARME, NI HAINE NI VIOLENCE

By Jean-Paul Rouve NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Comedy, France, 2007, 88 minutes WITH: Jean-Paul Rouve, Alice Taglioni, Gilles Lellouche, Maxime Leroux, Patrick Bosso, Anne Marivin, Renan Carteaux DISTRIBUTION: Kinology

TABARLY

By Pierre Marcel NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE DOCUMENTARY, FRANCE, 2008, 90 MINUTES FRENCH WITH : Eric Tabarly DISTRIBUTION: Pathé International

THE HEART IS A DARK FOREST (DAS HERZ IST EIN DUNKLER WALD)

By Nicolette Krebitz NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE Drama, Germany, 2007, 85 minutes GERMAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: Nina Hoss, Monica Bleibtreu, Otto Sander, David Striesow DISTRIBUTION: The Match Factory Special award for best director, German Film Critics Association 2008

TRANSIT

By Christian de la Cortina WORLD PREMIERE ACTION, QUÉBEC, 2008, 100 MINUTES FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: Christian de la Cortina, Luc Morissette, Julie Du Page, Deanot Clavet, Frank Baylis, Emmanuel Auger

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO DULCE VEIGA? (ONDE ANDARÁ DULCE VEIGA?)

By Guilherme de Almeida Prado WORLD PREMIERE Romantic comedy, Brazil, 2007, 135 minutes PORTUGUESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES WITH: Maite Proença, Eriberto Leao, Carolina Dieckmann DISTRIBUTION: Star Filmes

By Jalil Lespert
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
Drama, Canada, France, 2007, 90 minutes
IN FRENCH
WITH: Benoît Magimel, Lubna Azabal, Sami Bouajila, Bérangere Allaux, Archie Shepp
DISTRIBUTION : Equinoxe Films

By Marian Quinn
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
Drama, Ireland, Germany, 2007, 89 minutes
IN ENGLISH
WITH:: Aidan Quinn, Orla Brady, Jack Lynch, Kate O’Toole, Ailish McCarthy, Sophie Jo Wasson
DISTRIBUTION : Beta Film

By Stanley Tucci
CANADIAN PREMIERE
Dramatic comedy, USA, UK, 2008, 80 minutes
IN ENGLISH
WITH: Patricia Clarkson, Stanley Tucci, Thijs Romer
DISTRIBUTION : Cinemavault Releasing

By Brian Petersen
Drama, USA, 2007, 94 minutes
ENGLISH, SPANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
WITH : Brian Petersen, Brett Spackman, Carley Adams, Marina Valle
DISTRIBUTION : Ondamax
Audience award, Best actor award, San Diego Film
Festival 2007

By Steve Lawrence
CANADIAN PREMIERE
Documentary, USA, 2007, 93 minutes
IN ENGLISH
WITH: Eric Balfour, Rob Machado, Joel Parkinson, Kalani Robb, Kelly Slater
DISTRIBUTION : Espn Entertainment
Silver Award, New York Festivals 2008

By Guillaume Ivernel and Arthur Qwak
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
Animation (children 6 and over), France, 2008, 82 minutes
IN FRENCH
DISTRIBUTION : Futurikon

By Jos Stelling
CANADIAN PREMIERE
Comedy Drama, Netherlands, Russia, Ukraine, 117 minutes
DUTCH, ENGLISH, RUSSIAN With ENGLISH SUBTITLES
WITH: Sergei Makovetsky, Gene Bervoets, Sylvie Hoeks
DISTRIBUTION : Cinemavault
Best supporting actress, Nederlands Film Festival 2008

EIGHT MILES HIGH!
(DAS WILDE LEBEN)

By Maryse Sistach
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
Youth Comedy, Mexico, 2007, 90 minutes
SPANISH With ENGLISH SUBTITLES
WITH: Sofía Espinosa, Arciela Ramírez, Ximena Ayala DISTRIBUTION: KWA Kevin Williams Associates

By Anthony Byrne
CANADIAN PREMIERE
Comedy, Ireland, 2007, 100 minutes
IN ENGLISH
WITH: Vanessa Redgrave, Imelda Staunton, Brenda Fricker, Hayley Atwell, Joss Ackland
DISTRIBUTION: MÉTROPOLE FILMS

By Benjamin Turner and Gabe Turner
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
Documentary, UK, 2007, 106 minutes
WITH: Sami Hall Bassam, Mike Fisher, Jeremy Lynch, Danny Robinson, Paul Wood
DISTRIBUTION: Independent

By Mohsen Meliti
Drama, Italy, 2007, 80 minutes
ITALIAN AND ARABIC WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
WITH: Raoul Bova, Giovanni Martorana
DISTRIBUTION: 20th Century Fox Italia

LAZOS ROTOS
(BROKEN BONDS)

By Miquel García Borda
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
Crime drama, Spain, 2008, 90 minutes
SPANISH With ENGLISH SUBTITLES
WITH: Miquel García Borda, Ruth Gabriel
DISTRIBUTION: Coach 14

By Pascal Bonitzer
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
Mystery, France, 2007, 93 minutes
FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
WITH: Miou-Miou, Lambert Wilson, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Pierre Arditi, Anne Consigny, Mathieu Demy
DISTRIBUTION: UGC

By Jean-Paul Salomé
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
Drame, France, 2007, 118 minutes
FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
WITH: Sophie Marceau, Julie Depardieu, Marie Gillain, Deborah François, Maya Sansa
DISTRIBUTION: TVA Films

By Jacques Maillot
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
Action, France, 2007, 106 minutes
FRENCH
WITH: François Cluzet, Guillaume Canet, Marie Denardaud, Clothilde Hesme
DISTRIBUTION: Equinoxe Films

By Giovanni Veronesi
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
Romantic Comedy, Italy, 2007, 125 minutes
ITALIAN WITH FRENCH SUBTITLES
WITH: Antonio Albanese, Monica Bellucci, Claudio Bisio, Barbara Bobulova, Fiorello, Elsa Pataky
DISTRIBUTION: Filmauro

NON PENSARCI
(DON’T THINK ABOUT IT)

By Gianni Zanasi
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
Comedy, Italy, 2007, 105 minutes
WITH: Gianni Zanasi, Valerio Mastandrea, Anita Caprioli, Giuseppe Battiston, Caterina Murino
DISTRIBUTION: Pyramide
Best screenplay, Venice Film Festival 2007

NOT BY CHANCE
(NAO POR ACASO)

By Philippe Barcinski
Drama, Brazil, 2007, 99 minutes
PORTUGUESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
WITH: Rodrigo Santoro, Leonardo Medeiros, Leticia Sabatella, Branca Messina, Rita Batata, Caca Amaral
DISTRIBUTION: Ondamax
6 Prizes, Recife Film Festival, Huelva Latin Film Festival 2007

By Martin Gypkens
Drama, Germany, 2007, 116 minutes
GERMAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
WITH: August Diehl, Maria Simon, Jessica Schwarz, Janek Rieke, Brigitte Hobmeier, Wotan Wilke Moehring
DISTRIBUTION: Beta Film

By Juan Patricio Riveroll
Drama, Mexico, 2007, 87 minutes
SPANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
WITH: Arturo Ríos, Marina Magro Soto, Martin LaSalle, Daniela Schmidt
DISTRIBUTION: IMCINE Film Institute

by Til Schweiger
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
Comedy, Germany, 2007, 115 minutes
WITH: Til Schweiger, Nora Tschirner, Matthias Schweighöfer, Alwara Höfels, Jürgen Vogel, Armin Rohde
DISTRIBUTION: Bavaria Film International
Germany's most popular film in 2008

By Jordi Vidal
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
Road Movie, Spain, 2007, 90 minutes
SPANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
WITH: Marc Rodríguez, Ingrid Rubio, Carlos Álvarez-Novoa
DISTRIBUTION: Coach 14

By Jean-Paul Rouve
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
Comedy, France, 2007, 88 minutes
WITH: Jean-Paul Rouve, Alice Taglioni, Gilles Lellouche, Maxime Leroux, Patrick Bosso, Anne Marivin, Renan Carteaux
DISTRIBUTION: Kinology

By Pierre Marcel
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
DOCUMENTARY, FRANCE, 2008, 90 MINUTES
FRENCH
WITH : Eric Tabarly
DISTRIBUTION: Pathé International

By Nicolette Krebitz
NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
Drama, Germany, 2007, 85 minutes
GERMAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
WITH: Nina Hoss, Monica Bleibtreu, Otto Sander, David Striesow
DISTRIBUTION: The Match Factory
Special award for best director, German Film Critics Association 2008

By Christian de la Cortina
WORLD PREMIERE
ACTION, QUÉBEC, 2008, 100 MINUTES
FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
WITH: Christian de la Cortina, Luc Morissette, Julie Du Page, Deanot Clavet, Frank Baylis, Emmanuel Auger

By Guilherme de Almeida Prado
WORLD PREMIERE
Romantic comedy, Brazil, 2007, 135 minutes
PORTUGUESE WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES
WITH: Maite Proença, Eriberto Leao, Carolina Dieckmann
DISTRIBUTION: Star Filmes