We are pleased to continue out International film series with the critically acclaimed and Oscar winning film from Germany,
The Lives of Others (Germany 2006)- Rated R (for some sexuality/nudity)
Thursday March 11th 2010 at 7:00
UVU Library Auditorium
With a special introduction by UVU's Dr. Jans Wager, Professor of English and Literature and Cinema Studies coordinator.
Synopsis:
Party-loyalist Captain Gerd Wiesler (Ulrich Mühe) hopes to boost his career when given the job of collecting evidence against the playwright Georg Dreyman (Sebastian Koch) and his girlfriend, the celebrated theatre actress Christa-Maria Sieland (Martina Gedeck). After all, the “operation” is backed by the highest political circle and Georg would be a considerable scalp. They wire and bug Georg's apartment so that they can hear every conversation and track every move. Gerd is obsessed with finding evidence against Georg, but over time he can't help but start to like the playwright - he realises he is a decent, intelligent man who truly loves his country and his girlfriend.After months of surveillance Gerd begins to change. His immersion in the lives of others - in love, literature, free thinking and speech - makes Wiesler acutely aware of the meagreness of his own existence and opens him to a completely new way of life. So when Georg begins to plan a resistance, Wiesler's unemotional façade is showing signs of erosion. While he observes the day-to-day life of Dreyman and Christa-Maria, he begins to be drawn into their world.
We hope you can all make it out to this event!
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Friday, February 26, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
Water (India/Canada 2005) Rated PG-13
Thanks to those who came out to support our showing last night of Waltz with Bashir. We hope you enjoyed it or got a little something out of it.
For our next international film screening we bring you
Water (India/Canada 2005)Rated PG-13
Thursday February 25th @ 7:00 pm in the UVU Library Auditorium.
Synopsis:
Following the sudden and unexpected death of her husband, a widowed child bride lashes out against her fate in the Hindu ashram where she is expected to atone for her sins in this humanistic drama, the third installment of filmmaker Deepa Mehta's Elemental Trilogy. Chuyia's (Sarala) husband has died, and religious doctrine dictates that she now retire to an ashram to atone for the sins that caused her husband's untimely death. As Chuyia bides her time among widows both young an old -- some accepting of their fate and some bitterly resentful -- the preadolescent widow's spirit remains unbroken and hopeful for a brighter future.
For our next international film screening we bring you
Water (India/Canada 2005)Rated PG-13
Thursday February 25th @ 7:00 pm in the UVU Library Auditorium.
Synopsis:
Following the sudden and unexpected death of her husband, a widowed child bride lashes out against her fate in the Hindu ashram where she is expected to atone for her sins in this humanistic drama, the third installment of filmmaker Deepa Mehta's Elemental Trilogy. Chuyia's (Sarala) husband has died, and religious doctrine dictates that she now retire to an ashram to atone for the sins that caused her husband's untimely death. As Chuyia bides her time among widows both young an old -- some accepting of their fate and some bitterly resentful -- the preadolescent widow's spirit remains unbroken and hopeful for a brighter future.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Waltz with Bashir
We are pleased to bring you the critically acclaimed and Oscar nominated film Waltz with Bashir!
Waltz with Bashir (Isreal 2008) Rated R
Thursday February 11th @ 7:00 in the UVU Library Auditorium.
Synopsis:
One night at a bar, an old friend tells director Ari Folman about a recurring nightmare in which he is chased by 26 vicious dogs. Every night, the same number of beasts. The two men conclude that there’s a connection to their Israeli Army mission in the first Lebanon War of the early eighties. Ari is surprised that he can’t remember a thing anymore about that period of his life. Intrigued by this riddle, he decides to meet and interview old friends and comrades around the world. He needs to discover the truth about that time and about himself. As Ari delves deeper and deeper into the mystery, his memory begins to creep up in surreal images…
You won't want to miss this beautifully animated film!
Waltz with Bashir (Isreal 2008) Rated R
Thursday February 11th @ 7:00 in the UVU Library Auditorium.
Synopsis:
One night at a bar, an old friend tells director Ari Folman about a recurring nightmare in which he is chased by 26 vicious dogs. Every night, the same number of beasts. The two men conclude that there’s a connection to their Israeli Army mission in the first Lebanon War of the early eighties. Ari is surprised that he can’t remember a thing anymore about that period of his life. Intrigued by this riddle, he decides to meet and interview old friends and comrades around the world. He needs to discover the truth about that time and about himself. As Ari delves deeper and deeper into the mystery, his memory begins to creep up in surreal images…
You won't want to miss this beautifully animated film!
Friday, January 15, 2010
Raise the Red Lantern
A big thank you to all who made it out to our first international film showing of Hero last night. We hope you enjoyed the film as much as we did!
We would like to remind you all that on Tuesday 1.26.10 we are co-sponsoring a special screening/fund raiser of the award winning documentary "The Cove"-following a high-tech dive team on a mission to discover the truth about the international dolphin capture trade as practiced in Taiji, Japan. 7:00 pm in the library auditorium- you wont want to miss this event!
Our next International Film "Raise the Red Lantern" (Rated PG 1991- China) will be held Thursday January 28th @ 7:00 pm in the UVU library auditorium. With Special Introduction and discussion moderation by UVU's Leo Chan!
Synopsis: From the acclaimed director of 'Hero' (2002) we bring you
Raise the Red Lantern-
China in the 1920's. After her father's death, nineteen year old Songlian is forced to marry Chen Zuoqian, the lord of a powerful family. Fifty year old Chen has already three wives, each of them living in separate houses within the great castle. The competition between the wives is tough, as their master's attention carries power, status and privilege. Each night Chen must decide with which wife to spend the night and a red lantern is lit in front of the house of his choice. And each wife schemes and plots to make sure it's hers.
We would like to remind you all that on Tuesday 1.26.10 we are co-sponsoring a special screening/fund raiser of the award winning documentary "The Cove"-following a high-tech dive team on a mission to discover the truth about the international dolphin capture trade as practiced in Taiji, Japan. 7:00 pm in the library auditorium- you wont want to miss this event!
Our next International Film "Raise the Red Lantern" (Rated PG 1991- China) will be held Thursday January 28th @ 7:00 pm in the UVU library auditorium. With Special Introduction and discussion moderation by UVU's Leo Chan!
Synopsis: From the acclaimed director of 'Hero' (2002) we bring you
Raise the Red Lantern-
China in the 1920's. After her father's death, nineteen year old Songlian is forced to marry Chen Zuoqian, the lord of a powerful family. Fifty year old Chen has already three wives, each of them living in separate houses within the great castle. The competition between the wives is tough, as their master's attention carries power, status and privilege. Each night Chen must decide with which wife to spend the night and a red lantern is lit in front of the house of his choice. And each wife schemes and plots to make sure it's hers.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Spring '10 International films
Here it is! Our International Film Series schedule for spring '10! Our first film, Hero, is tonight at 7:00!
See you there!
Fall 09 international films
Making a record of the International film series for fall 09 so the spring '10 series can be updated!
Fall 2009 Film Schedule
Utah Valley University
International Cinema Series:
All films will be shown in the Library's auditorium (LI 120)
Showtimes are 7:00-9:30 for all films, except where otherwise noted. Films are shown with original unedited content. Please research a film before coming to its showing, if you are worried about being offended by the film's content.
Thursday, September 10th @ 7 pm
"The Sword of Doom" (Japan, 1966)
Japanese Rating: None
MPAA Rating: None (Note - this film is violent throughout.)
Language: Japanese
Lecturer: TBA
Thursday, September 24th @ 7 pm
"Spirited Away" (Japan, 2001)
Japanese Rating: None
MPAA Rating: PG
Language: Japanese
Lecturer: Yasuko Saito
Thursday, October 8th @ 7 pm
"Slumdog Millionaire" (US/India, 2008)
Indian Rating: A (Must be 18 or older)
MPAA Rating: R ( some violence, disturbing images and language. )
Language: Hindi and English
Lecturer: Baktybek Abdrisaev
Thursday, October 22nd @ 7 pm
"Let the Right One In" (Sweden, 2008)
Swedish Rating: Ages 15+
MPAA Rating: R (for some bloody violence including disturbing images, brief nudity and language.)
Language: Swedish
Lecturer: Vanim Zetreus
Thursday, November 5th @ 7 pm
"The Seventh Seal" (Sweden, 1957)
Swedish Rating: Ages 15+
MPAA Rating: PG
Language: Swedish
Lecturer: TBA
Thursday, November 22nd @ 7 pm
"Bandit Queen" (India, 1995)
India: A (Must be 18 or older)
MPAA Rating: R (for graphic violence and sexuality)
Language: Hindi
Lecturer: TBA
Thursday, December 3rd @ 7 pm
"The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" (France, 2007)
French Rating: Ages 12+
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for nudity, sexual content and some language.)
Language: French
Lecturer: TBA
Fall 2009 Film Schedule
Utah Valley University
International Cinema Series:
All films will be shown in the Library's auditorium (LI 120)
Showtimes are 7:00-9:30 for all films, except where otherwise noted. Films are shown with original unedited content. Please research a film before coming to its showing, if you are worried about being offended by the film's content.
Thursday, September 10th @ 7 pm
"The Sword of Doom" (Japan, 1966)
Japanese Rating: None
MPAA Rating: None (Note - this film is violent throughout.)
Language: Japanese
Lecturer: TBA
Thursday, September 24th @ 7 pm
"Spirited Away" (Japan, 2001)
Japanese Rating: None
MPAA Rating: PG
Language: Japanese
Lecturer: Yasuko Saito
Thursday, October 8th @ 7 pm
"Slumdog Millionaire" (US/India, 2008)
Indian Rating: A (Must be 18 or older)
MPAA Rating: R ( some violence, disturbing images and language. )
Language: Hindi and English
Lecturer: Baktybek Abdrisaev
Thursday, October 22nd @ 7 pm
"Let the Right One In" (Sweden, 2008)
Swedish Rating: Ages 15+
MPAA Rating: R (for some bloody violence including disturbing images, brief nudity and language.)
Language: Swedish
Lecturer: Vanim Zetreus
Thursday, November 5th @ 7 pm
"The Seventh Seal" (Sweden, 1957)
Swedish Rating: Ages 15+
MPAA Rating: PG
Language: Swedish
Lecturer: TBA
Thursday, November 22nd @ 7 pm
"Bandit Queen" (India, 1995)
India: A (Must be 18 or older)
MPAA Rating: R (for graphic violence and sexuality)
Language: Hindi
Lecturer: TBA
Thursday, December 3rd @ 7 pm
"The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" (France, 2007)
French Rating: Ages 12+
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for nudity, sexual content and some language.)
Language: French
Lecturer: TBA
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
THE COVE- Special Screening/Fund Raiser
We are excited to announce that we are co-sponsoring a special fund raising event and screening of the award winning documentary The Cove Tuesday January 26th at 7:00 pm in the UVU Library Auditorium
UVU Animal Allies Club, in conjunction with UVU Cinema Club and UVU Peace & Justice Club present a film and fundraising event on Tuesday, January 26 at 7pm in LI 120.
Come see the multiple award winning documentary: The Cove, on the big screen, free of charge!
THIS EVENT IS FREE, but we will be taking donations for Ching Farm Animal Rescue and Sanctuary (website: http://www.chingsanctuary.org/ ). Please invite everybody you know to one of this decades most powerful films on the big screen - and help Ching Farm better help animals by donating whatever you can.
Here is a link to the facebook event page- http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=218157546136&ref=ts
We hope to see you all there!
UVU Animal Allies Club, in conjunction with UVU Cinema Club and UVU Peace & Justice Club present a film and fundraising event on Tuesday, January 26 at 7pm in LI 120.
Come see the multiple award winning documentary: The Cove, on the big screen, free of charge!
THIS EVENT IS FREE, but we will be taking donations for Ching Farm Animal Rescue and Sanctuary (website: http://www.chingsanctuary.org/ ). Please invite everybody you know to one of this decades most powerful films on the big screen - and help Ching Farm better help animals by donating whatever you can.
Here is a link to the facebook event page- http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=218157546136&ref=ts
We hope to see you all there!
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