2017 PROGRAM GUIDE - Cleveland International Film Festival

2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

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85,000 copies of the 41st CIFFProgram Guide were printed on sustain-ably sourced paper. If you are finishedusing your guide, please recycle.

We are delighted to again be Presenting Sponsor of the CIFF, a nationally recog-nized film festival that attracts an increasing number of students, filmmakers, andfilm lovers to the CLE each spring. It is because of the passion and commitmentof the CIFF staff, volunteers, and Board that CIFF members, sponsors, communitypartners, and Festival attendees are able to gather and be enlightened by the stories shared throughout this world-class Festival.

Thank you for 41 years of illuminating our lives through film!

Bill Elliott Lisa KingEVP, Regional Lending Director, VP Marketing, Dollar Bank Dollar Bank CIFF Board Member &

Co-Chair, CIFF Marketing Committee

For the 41st CIFF’s marketing campaign, we chose the word ILLUMINATE. WhileILLUMINATE is a nod to the literal illumination on the screen, playing off lightand motion, it also references how topics and issues are spotlighted in our films.Time and again we hear from people who have been inspired by what they haveseen at the Festival and who have taken that inspiration into their own lives andcommunities as a result. And that’s what the CIFF is all about—a ripple effect of change going beyond the theaters and beyond the 12 days of the Festival.

We hope you will be illuminated by the 41st CIFF’s 200 feature films and 216short films from 71 countries. New sidebars (groupings of films) this year includeRace Relations, The Sports Section, and Voices of the Arab World. And ourPerspectives exhibition space returns with an expanded schedule. So on each dayof the Festival you will be able to experience virtual reality and immerse yourselfin the other interactive programs we have curated.

Once again we will be joined at the Festival by nearly 300 guest filmmakers,including Steve James who will be the recipient of our Director’s Spotlight Award.Mr. James is the acclaimed producer and director of numerous documentaries,including the groundbreaking “Hoop Dreams.”

The goal for our Challenge Match has been increased to $150,000. Like everyyear, we choose to conduct our annual campaign live and in person. So pleasestop by the Challenge Match area to make your tax deductible donation. We knowyour generosity will once again enable us to reach—and even exceed—our goal.

Our 500+ screenings will culminate on Closing Night (Sunday, April 9th) when we announce our award winners and present our inaugural Distinguished Award of Appreciation to A.O. Scott, film critic at The New York Times. When writingabout the year’s best films from 2016, Mr. Scott said, “They stirred my curiosity,troubled my sleep and increased the range of my understanding. Sometimes theyjust made me feel better.”

We hope the 41st CIFF has that kind of impact on you. We hope to ILLUMINATE.

Nancy Callahan Marcie GoodmanPresident, Board of Directors Executive Director

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CONTENTS PAGE

Our Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Media Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Neighborhood Outreach . . . . . . . . . 7Plan Your Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Where Do I? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Festival Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13CIFF Happenings. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Challenge Match . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Planned Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19FilmForums. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23FilmSlam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Community Engagement. . . . . . . . 27CSU Filmmakers on Filmmaking . . 29George Gund III Memorial

Central and Eastern European Competition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Nesnadny+Schwartz PortraitDocumentary Competition . . . . . 31

New Direction Competition. . . . . . 32Greg Gund Memorial Standing Up

Competition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Global Health Competition . . . . . . 34American Independents

Competition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Local Heroes Competition. . . . . . . 35Music Movies Competition . . . . . . 36ReelWomenDirect Award . . . . . . . 37Roxanne T. Mueller Award . . . . . . 38Director’s Spotlight Award . . . . . . 40Distinguished Award of

Appreciation, Awards Artists . . . 41Perspectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Sidebars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Neighborhood Screenings . . . . . . . 48Opening Night. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Closing Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57The Fine Print/Seating Policy . . . . 58Films A-Z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Films A-Z, continued. . . . . . . . . 109Shorts Awards/Jurors/Selection . . 170Shorts Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 172Board, Committees, Volunteers . . 186Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187Special Thanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188Ticket Information . . . . . . . . . . . 196Ticket Order Form . . . . . . . . . . . 197Country List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198Film Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

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MISSION The Cleveland International Film Festival promotes artistically and culturally significant film arts througheducation and exhibition to enrich the life of the community. VISION The Cleveland International Film Festival is aleader in helping the world discover the power of film arts to educate, entertain, and celebrate the human experience.

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PLAN TO STAY Downtown Cleveland has more to offer than ever before. So once you get here, why not plan to stay for a meal, for fun, or even overnight.

OFFICIAL HOTEL

The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland 1515 W. 3rd Street, Cleveland, OH 44113 Located onsite at Tower City Center 216.623.1300 www.ritzcarlton.com/cleveland

Presenting the most luxurious and convenient accommodations for Festival guests, The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland directly adjoins Tower City Center, bringing all the excitement of the event within a moment’s indoor walk. The city’s only Forbes Four Star and AAA Four Diamond hotel has created a customized cocktail and quick-bite Film Festival menu to illuminate the taste buds! Allow us to roll out the red carpet for you!

CIFF Overnight Package: From $389 USD per night deluxe accommodations, two CIFF vouchers, breakfast for two, overnight valet parking, film-themed amenity and poster, and in-room Internet access.

Reservations: 216.623.1515 or www.ritzcarlton.com.

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Lincoln Tap HouseTower City Center Tower Court Level 3230 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113216.348.0023www.lincolntaphouse.com

Open Late! Mon–Sat 11AM–2:30AM

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Located next to the JACK Casino in Tower City Center, Lincoln Taphouse features an incredible craft beer selection with 24 drafts and over 100 bottles.

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Renaissance Cleveland Hotel 24 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113 216.696.5600 www.RenaissanceCleveland.com

Located in the heart of downtown on Cleveland’s Public Square, the Renaissance Cleveland is connected to Tower City and within walking distance to many local attractions. Step into this iconic hotel with beautiful historic architecture and enjoy 491 guest rooms and suites with upscale amenities and award-winning dining at Sans Souci.

CIFF Guest Room Rate: $139 per night for room accommodations.

To book please call worldwide reservations at 1.888.236.2427 and request CIFF Room Block.

OFFICIAL CRAFT BREWERY

Great Lakes Brewing Company 2516 Market Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113 216.771.4404 www.greatlakesbrewing.com

Mon–Thurs 11:30AM–10:30PM (Bar 12 Midnight)

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SHOPPING & FOOD

Tower City Center Shops & Restaurants 230 W. Huron Road, Cleveland, OH 44113216.771.0033 www.towercitycenter.com

Over 75 specialty shops, fine dining, and casual eateries, a 10-screen cinema, two hotels, and indoor access to JACK Casino and The Q. Guest Services is located on Level 1–near the JACK Casino Buffet Entrance.

Tower City Center Retail & Food Court Hours: Mon–Sat 10AM–7PM Sun 12PM-5PM

Family Friendly Shopping Hours begin at 2:30PM daily. For complete information, visit www.towercitycenter.com/ parent-involvement.

HOTEL PARTNERS

Hilton Cleveland Downtown 100 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland, OH 44114 216.413.5000 www.hiltoncleveland.com

The brand new 600-room, 32-story hotel offers CIFF visitors unparalleled service in the heart of downtown Cleveland with a sleek contemporary design showcasing breathtaking views of Lake Erie all within a short walking distance from Terminal Tower. Guests can enjoy a local art collection, an indoor pool and fitness center, multiple dining destinations on site including grab-and-go options, a lobby bar, a full-service restaurant and rooftop bar on the 32nd floor.

CIFF Package: Offering 20% discounted sleeping rooms during CIFF. Please enter FILM20 into the GROUP Code box when booking online or mention to your guest services agent.

The Kimpton Schofield Hotel 2000 East 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44115 216.357.3250 www.theschofieldhotel.com

Located just three blocks from the Cleveland International Film Festival. Complimentary daily wine hour plus coffee each morning in our living room. Enjoy your stay in a true boutique hotel.

CIFF Package: Rooms start at $159 plus tax, singe/double includes a deluxe room and two vouchers to redeem for CIFF tickets.

The Westin Cleveland Downtown 777 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114 216.771.7700 www.westincleveland.com

CIFF PACKAGE: Starting at $169/night Package Includes: $40 breakfast voucher daily, complimentary valet parking, and four vouchers to redeem CIFF tickets.

Room Only Rate: $119/night Please use the code 502009 when requesting the room only rate online.

The Cleveland Hostel 2090 West 25th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113 216.394.0616 www.theclevelandhostel.com

The Cleveland Hostel offers private and shared rooms with free parking, free wifi, kitchen, lounges, laundry, and a roof deck with great views of the city. The hostel is located in the heart of the vibrant Ohio City neighborhood and just one stop away on the RTA Red Line Train to the Festival. CIFF patrons will receive a 20% discount by using promo code CLEFILM17.

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FIND TOWER CITY CINEMAS? Tower City Cinemas is located in the southeast corner of Tower City Center, just beyond the Food Court.

PURCHASE TICKETS, GIFT CERTIFICATES, AND MEMBERSHIPS PRE-FESTIVAL (MARCH 10-MARCH 29)? Box Office: Located to the right of the main entrance as you enter the Tower City Cinemas lobby, open Monday–Saturday, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM and Sunday, 12 Noon-5:00 PM.

PURCHASE TICKETS, GIFT CERTIFICATES, AND MEMBERSHIPS DURING THE FESTIVAL (March 30–April 9)? Box Office: Located inside the lobby of Tower City Cinemas at

open Sunday–Thursday, 8:30 AM–10:00 PM and Friday–Saturday, 8:30 AM–12 Midnight.

PURCHASE STAND BY TICKETS? Stand By: Located in the hallway across from the main entrance to Tower City Cinemas.

PICK UP WILL CALL TICKETS? Duke Desk: Located in the hallway outside of Tower City Cinemas, to the left of the main entrance to the theater.

PICK UP PASSES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN MAILED?Patron Services: Located to the right of the Film Festival

LINE UP IF I’M A TICKET HOLDER? Line up at least 20 minutes before showtime in the hallway outside of Tower City Cinemas, to the right of the main entrance and behind the sign with the coordinating title

LINE UP IF I’M A STAND BY TICKET HOLDER? Line up at least 15 minutes before showtime in the hallway outside of Tower City Cinemas and behind the Stand By sign

LINE UP IF I’M A PASSHOLDER?Line up at least 20 minutes before showtime outside

is screening.

RECOVER ITEMS AT THE LOST AND FOUND? • Patron Services: Located to the right of the Film Festival

• Please note we are not responsible for lost or stolen goods. Unclaimed items will be donated on April 10, 2017.

FIND OUT WHICH THEATER THE FILM IS BEING SHOWN IN?Each screening at the Festival has a corresponding color-coded

screens throughout Tower City Cinemas provide a guide for where screenings and their corresponding colored theaters can be located within Tower City Cinemas during the current

throughout the day.

FIND THE LATEST SCHEDULE AND PROGRAMMING UPDATES? • Daily Schedule and Latest Updates: Located in the hallway

outside of Tower City Cinemas across from Stand By.

• CIFF Website: clevelandfilm.org/festival/updates or the CIFF iPhone/Android mobile apps for up-to-date schedule changes and programming updates.

MAKE A DONATION? Challenge Match: Located to the left of the concession stand as you enter the Tower City Cinemas lobby, across from the Merchandise Store.

BUY MERCHANDISE? Merchandise Store sponsored by Closet Factory: Located to the left of the main entrance to the Tower City Cinemas lobby, across from the Challenge Match.

FIND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MATERIALS & REPRESENTATIVES AFTER A FILM?Community Engagement Corner: Located immediately to the left of the main entrance to Tower City Cinemas.

SIGN IN AS A COMMUNITY PARTNER OR CORPORATE SPONSOR? Patron Services: Located to the right of the Film Festival Box

GET MY TOWER CITY CENTER SELF-PARKING TICKET VALIDATED FOR THE $5 DISCOUNT PRICE? • Box Office: Located inside the lobby of Tower City Cinemas.

• Challenge Match: Located to the left of the concession stand as you enter the Tower City Cinemas lobby, across from the Merchandise Store.

• Merchandise Store sponsored by Closet Factory: Located to the left of the main entrance to the Tower City Cinemas lobby, across from the Challenge Match.

• Patron Services: Located to the right of the Film Festival

• Will Call /Duke Desk: Located in the hallway outside of Tower City Cinemas, to the left of the main entrance to the theater.

AT THE FESTIVAL, WHERE DO I…

A Tower City Center Food Court B Stand By Ticket Holder Lines C Daily Schedule and Latest Updates D Will Call/Duke Desk + E Stand By F Ticket Holder Lines G Patron Services + H Box Office + I Tower City Cinemas Concessions J Community Engagement Corner K Tower City Cinemas Café L Challenge Match + M Merchandise Store + N Restrooms

# Theaters (Westside & Eastside)

Parking Validation

Parking Pay Stations: $5

Located by the Food Court elevators

and escalators to self-parking

FESTIVAL STATIONS

BOX OFFICEMarch 10–March 16: For Members Only Monday–Saturday 11AM–7PM Sunday 12Noon–5PM

March 17–March 29: For the General PublicMonday–Saturday 11AM–7PM Sunday 12Noon–5PM

March 30–April 9Sunday–Thursday 8:30AM–10:00PM Friday–Saturday 8:30AM–12Midnight

CHALLENGE MATCH March 30–April 9 10:30AM–11:30PM

MERCHANDISE STORE March 30–April 9 10:30AM–10:00PM

PATRON SERVICES March 30–April 9 Sunday–Thursday 8:30AM–10:00PM Friday–Saturday 8:30AM–12Midnight

WILL CALL / DUKE DESKMarch 30–April 9 Sunday–Thursday 8:30AM–10:00PM Friday–Saturday 8:30AM–12Midnight

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+$500,000 Tower City Cinemas digital projection conversion

Entirely paid for by the CIFF with a loan from The George Gund Foundation

TOTAL $4,868,960

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*Tower City Cinemas concession and café sales of food and drink 0%

Merchandise Sales 1%

Corporate Sponsorships 16%

Foundation Grants 18%

Individual Donations/Challenge Match 11%

Board of Directors Donations 10% Memberships 13%

Government Grants 8%

Entry Fees 4%

Ticket Sales 19%

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THE CHALLENGE MATCH IS OUR ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

and we choose to do it live and in person during the CIFF!The generous support provided by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture (CAC),

which is funded by the residents of Cuyahoga County, must be matched annually. Your contribution can ensure our continued success.

Since 2008 the CIFF has received nearly $1.5 million from CAC.

The CIFF is proud of its exceptional ratings from these charity evaluators:

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

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the difference.

Illuminate Brilliant Young Minds: $100 underwrites 20 FilmSlam CMSD student tickets

Illuminate the Excitement of New Media Storytelling: $250 underwrites a Perspectives virtual reality equipment station

Illuminate Fascinating Community Conversations: $500 underwrites the presentation of a FilmForum

Illuminate Extraordinary Talent: $1,000 underwrites travel and accommodations for a guest filmmaker

Illuminate the Screens in our Tower City Cinemas Home: $180,700 underwrites the balance due on our loan to pay for digital projection conversion

Each seat costs the organization close to

YOUR GENEROSITY HELPS THE CIFF IN THESE WAYS:

Please stop by the Challenge Match area in the Tower City Cinemas lobby to make your tax-deductible donation.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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“ The Cleveland International Film Festival is a rocket’s red glare across the American cultural firmament. I was blown away by the magnitude and artistry of the operation you conduct.”

Elliot Thomson, Director, LE REFUGE,

39th CIFF

Cleveland International Film Festival

WHAT IS THE FOREVER FUND?The Cleveland International Film Festival Forever Fund is an important source of revenue for the organization as we plan for our future.

WHAT ARE SOME GIVING OPTIONS?The Forever Fund offers donors a wide variety of giving options. You can give now through cash or stocks. You can give later through a bequest

IRA, life insurance policy, or retirement plan. A charitable gift annuity will provide you with a guaranteed income stream for life while the organization invests your assets.

HOW ARE GIFTS USED?Gifts are used for either general support or endowment building, as determined by the donor. General support ensures the day-to-day operations of the organization will continue. Endowment building acts as a reserve for the CIFF, with only the earnings being used annually so the principal can be invested and grow over time. An endowment can be funded during your lifetime or through your will or trust. It can be in your name or in the name of someone you want to honor or remember.

categories, to educational programs.

WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?If you or your advisors would like more information about making a gift to the Forever Fund, or to schedule a meeting, please refer to the contact

Patrick Shepherd Associate Director 216.623.3456, ext. 23

OUR FOREVER FUND FRIENDSThe CIFF would like to recognize and thank: • Jules Belkin • Anne Bloomberg • Adelaide Crnko • Lauren Rich Fine • Marcie Goodman • Lynn Gottlob • Dean Ilijasic • Jinny Johnson • Jared P. McGrath • David K. Ream • Mark K. Smith

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Opportunity to buy CIFF41 tickets one week before general public sales

Discounts on CIFF41 tickets ($2 off the price of every ticket), CIFF merchandise (15% off), and CIFF Presentations (10% off)

Access to members-only The Next Webisode Online Screening Room (more information on page 180), My Schedule, and Order History on the CIFF website

Invitation to the CIFF41 Preview Reception

CIFF members-only gift (to be mailed prior to CIFF41)

Two admissions to screenings of your choice at Cleveland Cinemas theaters (not valid for special events or promotional screenings)

6 virtual vouchers exchangeable for 6 tickets to CIFF41 screenings of your choice (cannot be exchanged for tickets to the Opening Night Gala)

An additional 6 virtual vouchers (for a total of 12 virtual vouchers) exchangeable for 12 tickets to CIFF41 screenings of your choice (cannot be exchanged for tickets to the Opening Night Gala)

One ticket to the CIFF41 Opening Night Gala (more information on page 56)

One All Access Pass to CIFF41 (no need to buy tickets!)

Access to the CIFF41 Hospitality Suite (with complimentary food and beverages!)

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WALK WITH ME: THE TRIALS OF DAMON J. KEITH

Thursday, March 306:50 PM I Code WALK30See description on page 161

What is the job of the judiciary in timesof social change?

A REVOLUTION IN FOUR SEASONS

Friday, March 314:00 PM I Code FOUR31See description on page 140

What can we learn about our own democracy by watching one being born?

FOOD EVOLUTION

Sunday, April 23:40 PM I Code FOOD02See description on page 86

Can minds be changed about GMOs?

CITY OF JOY

Monday, April 36:30 PM I Code CITY03See description on page 76

How do we support the journey fromunspeakable pain to unleashed power?

RESISTANCE IS LIFE

Tuesday, April 46:50 PM I Code REST04See description on page 138

What can we do to champion thecourage of refugees?

UNTOUCHABLE

Thursday, April 66:30 PM I Code UNTC06See description on page 159

Is it possible to put civil rights and sexoffenders in the same sentence?

REQUIEM FOR A RUNNING BACK

Friday, April 74:10 PM I Code RUNN07See description on page 138

Knowing the health risks, should westay in the game?

DOLORES

Saturday, April 811:35 AM I Code DOLR08See description on page 83

How do we bring hidden figures intohistory books?

WHOSE STREETS?

Sunday, April 91:50 PM I Code STRE09See description on page 165

How loud must a protest be in order to be heard?

Romeo is Bleeding FilmForum–40th CIFF

FilmForums

FilmForums are moderated and interactive panel discussionsthat feature filmmakers, community leaders, and scholarswho are knowledgeable about the topic at hand. FilmForumsoffer CIFF patrons unique opportunities to explore important,relevant, and complex social issues that cannot and shouldnot be ignored. Please look for the FilmForums icon in the A-Z listings to identify the screenings. Presented with

support from:

—Robert Redford, 2017 Sundance Film Festival

“We try to stay away from politics, per se. We stay focused on what are the stories being told by artists.”

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Students from Northeast Ohio middle,junior high, and high schools have theextraordinary opportunity to see new filmsby some of the world’s most innovativefilmmakers.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary,FilmSlam is the Cleveland InternationalFilm Festival’s media literacy programand mini-festival of films for students.

FilmSlam aims to educate students aboutevaluating and critiquing the messagesthey perceive while viewing films. Filmcan be less intimidating than many otherart forms because of its prominent role inAmerican culture. Therefore, it is a logicalconduit through which social messages(such as the importance of the preventionof domestic violence and the eradicationof discrimination) can be sent to youngaudiences.

FilmSlam serves as an effective programto provide students with deep learningopportunities that go beyond the acquisi-tion of basic skills. These include: theability to foster thought-provoking discus-sion, analysis, and awareness of mediacommunication forms and genres; criticalthinking; curiosity; and social emotionalgrowth.

FilmSlam participants at the 40th CIFF

A volunteer committee of over 100 stu-dents helps select the FilmSlam program,which consists of documentaries, featurefilms, and short films. This selectionprocess engages students in a meaningfuland relevant project, allowing them to collaborate with their peers and applytheir knowledge of what constitutes asappropriate films for FilmSlam attendees.And all films are linked to curriculumstrands. Study guides (including an intro-duction to media literacy) are provided toteachers, and speakers are available afterthe screenings.

FilmSlam tickets are $5 each.For more information, please contact Beth Steele Radisek, FilmSlam Director,at 216.623.3456 ext.13 or [email protected].

FilmSlam for StudentsThursday, March 30 and Friday, March 31Plus Monday–Friday, April 3–7Mornings

FilmSlam®

Nearly 8,500 students

100 schools (including two from Pennsylvania)

17 counties represented

19 CMSD schools(which included over 2,400 students)

FilmSlam 2016 Stats

25th Anniversary

FilmSlam 25th Anniversary support provided by:

FilmSlam Student Selection Committee


FilmSlam attendees vote to determine the winners for the Student Choice Award for BestFeature Film and Student Choice Award for BestShort Film. Previous winners are as follows:

Best Feature Film2016 I ROMEO IS BLEEDING Directed by Jason Zeldes; USA

Best Short Film2016 I AN ENCOUNTERDirected by Miguel Berzal De Miguel; Spain

Best Feature Film2015 I BECOMING BULLETPROOF Directed by Michael Barnett; USA

Best Short Film2015 I SUPER PIMPDirected by John Jivan, Dustin Lee, Terry Geer, Ledion Isufaj, and Eric Schilling; USA

With generous support from:

Scenarios USA is a national nonprofit organization thatuses writing and film to foster youth leadership, advocacy,and self-expression in students across the country with a focus on marginalized populations and underserved communities. This year’s SCENARIOS USA program willinclude the screening of two new films and behind-the-scenes footage.

Split Persona (Cleveland) is the story of two sistersstruggling to balance the pressures of school and homewhile their mother deals with managing her depressionand parenting. “Split Persona” was written by a highschool student in response to the Scenarios USA REALDEAL curriculum and writing contest about issues veryclose to her personal experiences. Mayraleeh Nelson iscurrently a Senior at Facing History New Tech. Directedby Bradley Rust Gray.

Cut In Half is a story of two Muslim sisters and theirfamily as they experience and cope with the Leukemiadiagnosis of Layla, the eldest daughter, and her decisionsabout life and death. “Cut In Half” was written by a highschool student in response to the Scenarios USA REALDEAL curriculum and writing contest about issues veryclose to her personal experiences. Leen Shumman is currently a junior at BCS in Brooklyn, New York. Directedby Susan Seidelman.

These films will be accompanied by a behind-the-scenesvideo that explores the issues presented in the storiesand the making of the films.

Scenarios USA

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Split Persona: Mayraleeh Nelson (L) Bradley Rust Gray (C) Jessica Nelson (R)

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This Community Engagement Program is launched each January through our Movie Match-Up Meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to connect confirmed CIFF feature films with potential partners.

Here is the list of the 160+ Community Partners for the 41st CIFF:

Strassman Insurance Services Community Engagement Program

AARP ClevelandAchievement Centers for ChildrenAfter-School All-StarsThe Alive Inside FoundationAlzheimer’s AssociationAmerica SCORES ClevelandAmerican Cancer SocietyAmerican Civil Liberties Union of Ohio

Anisfield-Wolf Book AwardsAnti-Defamation LeagueArtists Archives of the Western Reserve

Autism SpeaksBe the MatchBenjamin Rose Institute on AgingBrite WinterBVU: The Center for Nonprofit Excellence

CANAPICanton Film FestivalCanton Palace TheatreCarmella Rose Health FoundationCenter for Arts-Inspired LearningThe Center for Health AffairsThe Centers for Families and Children

Chagrin Documentary Film FestivalChamberFest ClevelandCity Club of ClevelandCleveland Area MensaCleveland Arts Education Consortium

Cleveland Asian FestivalCleveland Comedy FestivalCleveland Council on World AffairsCleveland Cultural Gardens Federation

Cleveland Hearing & Speech CenterCleveland Hiking ClubCleveland Hungarian Development Panel

Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque

Cleveland Kids’ Book BankCleveland Leadership CenterCleveland Museum of ArtCleveland OrchestraCleveland Print RoomCleveland Public LibraryCleveland Public TheatreCleveland Rape Crisis CenterCleveland State University Diversity Management Program

Cleveland-Bratislava Sister CitiesCommunity Assessment and Treatment Services

Community Partnership for Arts and Culture

Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Consolato d’Italia DetroitConsolato On d’Italia Cleveland & Ohio

Consulate of Sweden Cleveland Ohio

Contemporary Art Society of the Cleveland Museum of Art

Countryside ConservancyCuyahoga River RestorationCWRU AIDS Clinical Trails UnitDANCEClevelandDartmouth Club of Northeast OhioDelta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Greater Cleveland Alumnae Chapter

Diversity Center of Northeast OhioDobama TheatreEarth Day CoalitionEngage! ClevelandEquality OhioEquality ToledoFoundation Center MidwestGlobal ClevelandGlobal Ties AkronGraffiti HeArtGreat Lakes Science CenterGreat Lakes TheaterGreater Cleveland Film CommissionGreater Cleveland Urban Film Festival

GroundWorks DanceTheater HandsOn Northeast OhioHeights ArtsHeights Christian ChurchHeights Community CongressHeights Libraries/Friends of Heights Libraries

Heights Youth TheatreThe Hispanic RoundtableHOLAHonorary Consulate General of Romania in Ohio

Human Rights CampaignICA–Art ConservationInamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence

Ingenuity ClevelandInternational Institute of AkronInterReligious Task Force on Central America & Colombia

IPM (International Partners in Mission)

Irish Network Cleveland, OhioThe Junior League of ClevelandKol Israel FoundationLake Erie InkLATINA, Inc.League of Women Voters of the Akron Area

Legal Aid Society of ClevelandLeukemia and Lymphoma SocietyLGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland

LifebancThe Links, Incorporated, Cleveland Chapter

Malachi HouseMaltz Museum of Jewish HeritageMandel JCC Cleveland Jewish FilmFest

Margie’s HopeMetro Catholic SchoolMilestones Autism ResourcesMOCA ClevelandMotivAsiansThe Music SettlementNational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Greater Cleveland

National Council of Jewish Women/Cleveland

National Organization for Women–Cleveland Chapter

Nature Center at Shaker LakesNorth Coast Men’s ChorusNorth Union Farmers MarketNortheast Ohio Consortium for Middle East Studies

Northeast Ohio Sierra ClubNueva Luz Urban Resource CenterOCA–Asian Pacific American Advocates, Greater Cleveland Chapter

Ohio Fair Trade NetworkOhio Regional Music, Arts, and Cultural Outreach

Old Stone ChurchOur Lady of the WaysidePFLAG ClevelandPlexus LGBT and Allied Chamber of Commerce

Polish-American Cultural CenterProgressive Arts AllianceRecovery ResourcesThe Refugee ResponseRefugee Services Collaborative of Greater Cleveland

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CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY’S SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION PRESENTS:A series of interactive panel discussions with visiting filmmakers from the 41st Cleveland International Film Festival

Cleveland State University’s School of Communication, in partnership with the Cleveland International Film Festival, is proud to host a daylong event featuring visiting filmmakers whose works are being shown at CIFF. Members of CSU’s faculty will participate as they moderate discussions on the art, craft and business of moving image production for both narrative and documentary forms. Each panel will include an audience Q&A component.

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PANEL 1: PRE-PRODUCTION AND FUNDING ESSENTIALS

Which concepts make the transition from idea to production? What are the steps along the way? The range of activities necessary to take a film from conception to production will be explored in this panel, including the initial development of the project, the writing process for fictional works and documentaries, the logistics of casting, crew, locations, and scheduling, and the many additional planning steps necessary before shooting begins. Funding options will be considered, including crowdfunding, deferrals, product placement, pre-sales, tax incentives, various investor models, grants, and the traditional studio route.

1:45 PM – 3:15 PM PANEL 3: THE DOCUMENTARY — PRESENT AND FUTURE

How has the documentary form emerged as one of the most vital and exciting branches of filmmaking today? Advances in technologies for acquisition, editing, and innovative distribution have changed the face of documentary filmmaking. This panel will explore the expanding repertoire of production formats available to the documentarist. The growing popularity of true-crime documentaries (e.g. “Making a Murderer”) will be discussed, as will the introduction of hybrid narrative/documentary forms to film and television. The panel will consider future trends in documentary topics, production styles, and distribution mechanisms in this fast-changing marketplace of ideas.

11:45 AM – 1:15 PMPANEL 2: INDEPENDENT FILM PRODUCTION

What are the critical procedures in the production of an independent film, be it narrative or documentary? This panel is dedicated to the complex process of production, including the variety of techniques used for the direction of actors/subjects, camera and lighting, production design and art direction, and other production choices. The roles of the director, producer, director of photography, production sound crew, and other key production personnel will be discussed, including aspects of the relationship of the production crew to the post-production team.

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM PANEL 4: POST-PRODUCTION — EDITING AND MORE

What happens to a film after production has wrapped? Post-production includes the manipulation and collation of image and sound to create an integrated whole. While editing is the backbone of the post-production process in filmmaking, other vital post-production aspects will be considered as well. These include music scoring and music rights, post-production sound (e.g. ADR, Foley), animation, and both digital visual effects and optical/practical special effects (which seem to be making a bit of a comeback). Technological developments have brought about changes in post-production workflow options, tools, and platforms that have made the highly collaborative process of post-production even more complicated and dynamic.

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We are honored to have these remarkablejurors join us this year:

Jim Kolmar programs international anddocumentary films for South by SouthwestFilm Festival (SXSW). He also leads theExperiential Storytelling program for inter-active storytelling and is a contributingwriter to sxsw.com and SXSWORLD maga-zine. He has worked with Austin FilmSociety (AFS), Cine Las AmericasInternational Film Festival, Austin AsianAmerican Film Festival, and in variousareas of film production. In 2013, he programmed a series of Welsh films forAFS. Jim has participated in numerousjuries, panels, and committees, includingIDFA, Nordisk Panorama, Ventana Sur,Ambulante, Cinema Eye Honors, Sónar+D,and DocsDF.

Marian Masone is a film festival pro-grammer and media strategist, currentlyworking as a film curator for the world-renowned art fair Art Basel and as a pro-ducing consultant for Jump Cut Creative.For over 25 years at the Film Society ofLincoln Center she programmed new andretrospective series and monthly programs,organized education initiatives, established

Twenty-seven years ago at the 14th CIFF, we launched a special focus on films fromCentral and Eastern Europe, the native lands of many Clevelanders. This year the CIFF isproud to present the 15th Central and Eastern European Competition. And, for the fifthyear, we are deeply honored to present this competition in loving memory of George GundIII with the support of an endowment from The George Gund Foundation. This competitionnot only gives recognition to the films coming to us from Central and Eastern Europe, butit also awards one filmmaker a $10,000 cash prize that will be announced at our ClosingNight Reception.

George Gund III (1937-2013)

Marian Masone Carl SpenceJim Kolmar

George Gund III MemorialCentral and Eastern EuropeanCompetition

Included in this year’s George Gund IIIMemorial Central and Eastern EuropeanCompetition are:

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AFTERIMAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

ANISHOARA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

THE FIXER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

GLORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

IT’S NOT THE TIME OF MY LIFE . . . . . . . 97

KILLS ON WHEELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

THE LIBERATION OF SKOPJE. . . . . . . . . 115

NIGHTLIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

ON THE OTHER SIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

PARADISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

THE SPY AND THE POET . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

THE STUDENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

THE TEACHER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

WAVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

ZOOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169


programs for emerging filmmakers, andserved on the selection committees for the New York Film Festival and, with theMuseum of Modern Art, New Directors/New Films. Marian is on the film panel of the Princess Grace Foundation, whichawards scholarships and fellowships toemerging artists, and she is a member ofNew York Women in Film and Television,serving on the committee for NYWIFT’sWomen’s Film Preservation Fund. She hasbeen a panelist and juror for numerousnational and international organizationsand festivals and has lectured at ParsonsSchool of Design, Pratt Institute,Cinéfondation Residence in Paris, and the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid. Shehas an M.A. in Cinema Studies from NYUand writes on film and media for variouspublications.

Carl Spence began his festival career atthe Seattle International Film Festival in1994, helping grow the Festival to becomeone of the largest film events in NorthAmerica over the past two decades. Healso led SIFF’s expansion into year-roundexhibition, making SIFF the leading inde-pendent arthouse exhibitor in Seattle bysaving two historic cinemas along with the

creation of a new flagship Film Center. Hemost recently held the position of FestivalDirector and Chief Curator at SIFF prior tostarting his own consulting firm, CCS Arts,in late 2016. He also held Director ofProgramming positions with the PalmSprings International Film Festival andwith the San Francisco International FilmFestival. In 2014 he helped create theOrcas Island Film Festival as a FestivalCo-Director and Chief Curator. He spendsmost of his free time cooking, reading,and watching films with his husband andtwo boys.


Sarafina DiFelice Brandon HarrisDoug Blush

Our esteemed jurors this year are:

Doug Blush is an award-winning director,producer, editor, writer, and cinematogra-pher whose work includes over 80 featureand television projects. His film “Of TwoMinds,” co-directed with his wife LisaKlein, screened at the 36th CIFF. Doug co-owns MadPix Inc., a production andpost-production company in Los Angeles.He is also a longtime film educator withclasses and seminars at USC, UCLA,Syracuse University, and the YoungArtsFoundation in Miami. In addition, he hasparticipated in exchanges and panels inIndonesia, Brazil, Armenia, Malaysia,China, Netherlands, and more.

Sarafina DiFelice is the AssociateDirector of Programming at Hot Docs,North America’s largest documentary film festival, conference, and market. Shehas sat on numerous documentary filmfunds, juries, and panels internationally.She previously curated for the online subscription service SundanceNOW andworked with the Toronto International Film Festival as the Associate Programmerfor documentary.

An Assistant Professor of Film at SUNYPurchase, Festival Programmer at theIndie Memphis Film Festival, andContributing Editor of FilmmakerMagazine, Brandon Harris lives inBrooklyn, New York. The Cincinnatinative’s criticism and journalism haveappeared in The New Yorker, TheGuardian, Vice, New Republic, and N+1.“Redlegs” (2012), Harris’s directorialdebut, is a New York Times’ Critic’s Pick.His memoir Making Rent in Bed-Stuy willbe released in June by Amistad Books.

Nesnadny + Schwartz Portrait Documentary CompetitionMAY THE SCHWARTZ BE WITH YOU Director’s Award

For 12 years, the CIFF presented theNesnadny + Schwartz DocumentaryCompetition. This year we are excited tocelebrate the life and work of our long-time board member and friend MarkSchwartz with a sharper focus on portraitdocumentaries. The subjects in these doc-umentaries are determined, dedicated, anddaring. The films themselves are artistic,passionate, and insightful. This competi-tion celebrates people, places, and thingsthat exemplify the characteristics thatremind us of Mark himself.

Nesnadny + Schwartz (www.NSideas.com)is a renown graphic design studio commit-ted to providing clients what they leastexpect. Nesnadny + Schwartz is very proudto continue their support of the ClevelandInternational Film Festival and to sponsora program that has such social, artistic,and popular appeal. Portrait documentariesin competition that are screening in theFestival will be viewed by our panel ofjurors throughout the week. The winnerwill be announced at our Closing NightReception, receiving a cash prize of$10,000.

Mark Schwartz (1956-2014)

Included in this year’s Nesnadny + SchwartzPortrait Documentary Competition are:

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24x36: A MOVIE ABOUT MOVIE POSTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60AMERICAN ANARCHIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66DOLORES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83GIRL UNBOUND: THE WAR TO BE HER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90THE LAST DALAI LAMA?. . . . . . . . . . . . 113LETTERS FROM BAGHDAD . . . . . . . . . . 114THE NINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126THE PEACEMAKER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132QUEST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136SACRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141SANTOALLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142SHALOM ITALIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144SPETTACOLO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147SUPERGIRL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150THE UNTOLD TALES OFARMISTEAD MAUPIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

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Dave Made a Maze

The White King

New Direction Competition

At the 39th CIFF we premiered our mostground-breaking program to date: NewDirection. Focusing on debut directorswhose innovative films transform the tradi-tional notions of cinematic storytelling,New Direction is back once again. Thanksto the support of CoverMyMeds, we areproud to present our second New DirectionCompetition. Screening within this compe-tition are films created by emerging film-makers who we believe will define thefuture of filmmaking. Films in competitionthat are screening in the Festival will beviewed by our panel of jurors throughoutthe week. The winner will be announced at our Closing Night Reception, receiving a cash prize of $7,500.

Our esteemed jurors this year are:

Eve M. Cohen is a cinematographerwhose work ranges from independent fea-ture films to television series, documen-taries, and cinematic virtual reality. Sheentered the world of filmmaking throughthe study of fine art and subsequently cinematography at UCLA. Her cinematog-raphy work has screened in festivals andtheaters around the world, as well as onvarious television and digital channels. Eve is currently in production on a docu-mentary series for CNN, pre-production on a long form docu-narrative VR project(dir. James Kaelan), and in post-produc-tion on the second season of a narrativeweb-series. She is also a co-founderat crowdfunding and distribution companySeed&Spark, where they believe the art ofstorytelling is about expanding imagina-tion, shining a light on a world inside, anddeepening empathy for the world outside.

Included in this year’s New DirectionCompetition are:

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ALL THE BEAUTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

ALL THIS PANIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

ALOYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

DAVE MADE A MAZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

DAYVEON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

THE DEATH AND LIFE OF OTTO BLOOM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

FRAUD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM! . . . . . 94

ICAROS: A VISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

KATI KATI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

LOVETRUE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

MURDEROUS TALES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

MY ENTIRE HIGH SCHOOL SINKING INTO THE SEA. . . . . . . . . . . . 124

THE TRANSFIGURATION. . . . . . . . . . . . 156

THE WHITE KING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Charles Poekel is an independent film-maker based in New York City. He beganhis career producing and photographingtheatrical documentaries including“Making the Boys” (2010), “Fake It SoReal” (2011), “Hey Bartender” (2013),and “Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead”(2015)—39th CIFF. He served as Post-Production Supervisor on the Gotham-nominated “Kati with an I” (2010) andassisted on “An Omar Broadway Film”(2009). His narrative directorial debut,“Christmas, Again” premiered at Locarnoin 2014 and went on to play theSundance Film Festival, New Director/New Films, and the 39th CIFF. It wasnominated for an Independent SpiritAward in 2016.

Dan Schoenbrun is the co-founder and co-creator of The Eyeslicer, a new varietytelevision series with a mission of connect-ing provocative filmmakers with new audiences. He recently produced andcurated “collective:unconscious” (2016)—40th CIFF. Dan currently writes ContinueWatching, a biweekly column forFilmmaker Magazine covering the chang-ing ways in which we discover and con-sume art. Previously, he worked as theSenior Film Outreach Lead at Kickstarter,where he helped independent filmmakersraise over $14 million for new projectsand consulted on many of the largestcrowdfunding film projects in history.Before joining Kickstarter, Dan worked asthe Associate Director of Programming atIFP (our country’s oldest and largest film-maker support organization) and as theAssociate Editor of Filmmaker Magazine.

Charles Poekel Dan SchoenbrunEve M. Cohen



In 2005 The George Gund Foundationgranted the CIFF with an endowment tocreate the Greg Gund Memorial StandingUp Competition as a tribute to Greg Gund.Greg’s friends and family described him as “intensely creative and talented, andwholly without pretension.” For five yearsGreg lived in Playa Negro near Tamarindo,Costa Rica where he immersed himself bybecoming part of the local community. Asmuch as he deeply loved his home there,Greg was also an extensive world travelerwith an adventurous spirit and an insa-tiable curiosity about different culturesand people. He lived by this MahatmaGandhi quote inscribed in his passport:“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learnas if you were to live forever.” Greg died atthe age of 32 in a small plane crash offthe Pacific Coast on July 16, 2005.

Our Standing Up Competition includes“films with a conscience.” Standing Upstarted as a sidebar to focus on films withthe mission to change the world and grewinto a celebration of activism and the fight for social justice. Many of these filmshighlight personal stories featuring individ-uals who set out to teach lessons on howto live a better life. One of the aspects all these films share is the impact theymake on viewers long after the credits roll.Through the films, Standing Up honorsGreg Gund—as well as others with a different view of the world—and the con-tinual fight to make it better.

Based on audience vote, the winner of this competition will be announced at our Closing Night Reception and receive a $7,500 cash prize.

Resistance Is Life

In Memory of Greg GundMay 26, 1973 - July 16, 2005

Whose Streets?

Greg Gund MemorialStanding Up Competition


Included in this year’s Greg Gund MemorialStanding Up Competition are:

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ABACUS: SMALL ENOUGH TO JAIL. . . . . 62

BE RELENTLESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

BIG SONIA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

THE CHOCOLATE CASE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

CITY OF JOY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

FIGHT HATE WITH LOVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

THE FORCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

FOREVER PURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

THE FOUNDERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

THE GOOD POSTMAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

THE GROWN-UPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

LAST MEN IN ALEPPO . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

MEMORIES OF A PENITENT HEART . . . 120

NOWHERE TO HIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

OUT RUN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

OVARIAN PSYCOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

RESISTANCE IS LIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

THE REVIVAL: WOMEN AND THE WORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

A REVOLUTION IN FOUR SEASONS . . . 140

TEMPESTAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

TICKLING GIANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

UNTOUCHABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

WAITING FOR GIRAFFES . . . . . . . . . . . 161

WALK WITH ME: THE TRIALS OF DAMON J. KEITH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

THE WAR SHOW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

WHOSE STREETS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

ZAATARI DJINN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

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Included in this year’s Global HealthCompetition are:

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THE AGE OF CONSEQUENCES . . . . . . . . 64

BUGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US. . . . . . . . . 82

FOOD EVOLUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

FOOTPRINT: POPULATION, CONSUMPTION, AND SUSTAINABILITY. . 87

I AM ANOTHER YOU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

LETTING GO OF ADELE . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

MIXED MATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

MONSTER IN THE MIND . . . . . . . . . . . 122

PRISON DOGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

REENGINEERING SAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

REQUIEM FOR A RUNNING BACK. . . . . 138

RIVERBLUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

STUMPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

TALE OF A LAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

THE UNIVERSITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

UNREST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

VEGAS BABY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

WHEN I STUTTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Letting Go of Adele

Tale of a Lake

Bugs

The CIFF has always recognized the power of film to change people’sviewpoints about the world. This competition includes films that delveinto human health-related issues (both mental and physical) and filmsabout the health of the environment. The films in this competition willintroduce our audience to an entire array of health-related issues andencourage us to question the true definition of health as it relates toindividuals and the planet.

This year the CIFF is proud to present our fourth Global HealthCompetition. Based on audience vote, the winner of this competitionwill be announced at our Closing Night Reception and receive a$7,500 cash prize.

Global Health Competition

Presented by:


Local Heroes is our annual celebration of films made about Ohio, inOhio, or by Ohioans. We are honored to once again support these filmsand filmmakers, hoping to empower the already booming independentfilm community of Cleveland and Ohio alike. Based on audience vote,this year’s competition will yield a $7,500 cash prize to the winnerannounced at our Closing Night Reception.

With big dreams and small budgets, these films represent the finest incontemporary American independent cinema. Based on audience vote,this year’s competition in celebration of independent films made in theUnited States will yield a cash prize of $7,500 to the winner announcedat our Closing Night Reception.

Included in this year’s American IndependentsCompetition are:

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BUSTER’S MAL HEART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

CARRIE PILBY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

DEAD AWAKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

DEAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

DO YOU TAKE THIS MAN? . . . . . . . . . . . 83

DOMAIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

THE HERO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

THE LOST CITY OF Z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

MENASHE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

MILES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

THE NIGHT WATCHMEN . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

NO LIGHT AND NO LAND ANYWHERE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

NORMAN: THE MODERATE RISE AND TRAGIC FALL OF A NEW YORK FIXER . . 127

PUSHING DEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

THE SCENT OF RAIN AND LIGHTNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

SEPTEMBER 12TH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

SIGNATURE MOVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

SOME FREAKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

THRILL RIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

WOMEN WHO KILL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

WOVEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Included in this year’s Local HeroesCompetition are:

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44 PAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

BEAUTIFUL GARDEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

BREAKING BALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

BURN THE SHIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

DISPATCHES FROM CLEVELAND. . . . . . . 82

IN THE RADIANT CITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

A MORE CIVIL WAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

THE UNIMAGINABLE JOURNEY OF PETER ERTEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

VOICES OF THE HILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

WHO IS ARTHUR CHU? . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Miles


TOM PIRAINO and BARBARA MCWILLIAMS


MIKE and NICKI CANCELLIERE

Local Heroes Films sponsored by:

In the Radiant City

American IndependentsCompetition

Local Heroes Competition

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Competitions and Awards at the CIFFAt the Cleveland International Film Festival, we are honored to present numerous Competitions andAwards that recognize our talented filmmakers with cash prizes (ranging from $1,000 to $15,000) for their work on features and shorts.

Many of the feature films at the CIFF are eligible to be screened in competition (note: each eligiblefilm can only be screened in one competition). Three of these competitions—the George Gund IIIMemorial Central and Eastern European Competition, the Nesnadny + Schwartz Portrait DocumentaryCompetition, and the New Direction Competition—are juried by a panel of industry professionals. Theother five competitions—the American Independents Competition, the Global Health Competition, theGreg Gund Memorial Standing Up Competition, the Local Heroes Competition, and the Music MoviesCompetition—are decided by audience vote.

In addition to these competitions, we have the Roxanne T. Mueller Audience Choice Award for BestFilm and the ReelWomenDirect Award for Excellence in Directing by a Woman. Every feature film in the CIFF is eligible for the Roxanne T. Mueller Award. And every feature film in the CIFF that isdirected by a woman is eligible for the ReelWomenDirect Award. Both of these awards are decided by audience vote.

Because we like to spread the love and accolades (and cash!) to as many films and filmmakers as possible, each film can only win one award. If a film in the five audience-vote based competitionswins the Roxanne T. Mueller Award or the ReelWomenDirect Award, the film with the next highestaverage vote will receive the prize for that specific competition.

Of our 17 awards for shorts, 11 are determined by a panel of three jurors, five are decided by audience vote, and one is selected by our short film programmers.

For the lists of previous feature film competition and award winners, please visit clevelandfilm.org.

At the 30th CIFF we launched our Music Movies Sidebar, which has since grown into a grouping of some of our most popular films each Festival. For the fourth year in a row, we’re happy to showcase these film as we continue the Music MoviesCompetition. Comprised of documentaries and narratives, this competition is basedon audience vote and awards the winner with a $7,500 cash prize, which will beannounced at our Closing Night Reception.

Included in this year’s Music MoviesCompetition are:

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CONTEMPORARY COLOR . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

JEFFREY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

RUMBLE: THE INDIANS WHO ROCKED THE WORLD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

SCORE: A FILM MUSIC DOCUMENTARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

SHOT! THE PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL MANTRA OF ROCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

STRANGERS ON THE EARTH . . . . . . . . 148

STRONGER THAN BULLETS . . . . . . . . . 149

SYMPHONY IN D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151


JULES and FRAN BELKIN

Music MoviesCompetition

Score: A Film Music Documentary


Award for Excellence in Directing by a Woman


DEBORAH BACHMAN RATNER

We are thrilled to once again celebrate female filmmakers at the CIFF. TheReelWomenDirect Award, based on audience vote, will be presented to awoman director at our Closing Night Reception, accompanied by a $10,000cash prize. In an industry historically dominated by men, we are honored toshowcase these women filmmakers and the empowered female perspectivesthey provide within their films.

Eligible films for this year’s ReelWomenDirectAward are:

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29 + 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

ALBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

ALL THE BEAUTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

ALL THIS PANIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

ANISHOARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

BIG SONIA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

BURN THE SHIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

BUSTER’S MAL HEART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

CARRIE PILBY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

THE CHOCOLATE CASE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

CITY OF JOY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

DISPATCHES FROM CLEVELAND. . . . . . . 82

FANNY’S JOURNEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

FOOTPRINT: POPULATION, CONSUMPTION, AND SUSTAINABILITY. . 87

FOREVER PURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

THE FOUNDERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

GILBERT’S GRIM REVENGE . . . . . . . . . . 89

GIRL UNBOUND: THE WAR TO BE HER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

GLORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

THE GROWN-UPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

I AM ANOTHER YOU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

ICAROS: A VISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

IN BETWEEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

IN LOVE WITH LOU—A PHILOSOPHER’S LIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

IN THE RADIANT CITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

JEFFREY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

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KING OF THE BELGIANS . . . . . . . . . . . 111

LETTERS FROM BAGHDAD . . . . . . . . . . 114

LETTING GO OF ADELE . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

LIPSTICK UNDER MY BURKHA. . . . . . . 117

LITTLE WING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

THE LONG NIGHT OF FRANCISCO SANCTIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

LOST IN PARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

LOVETRUE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

MEMORIES OF A PENITENT HEART . . . 120

MONSTER IN THE MIND . . . . . . . . . . . 122

NELLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

THE NINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

NO LIGHT AND NO LAND ANYWHERE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

OVARIAN PSYCOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

PERSONAL AFFAIRS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

PLAY THE DEVIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

POP AYE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

PRISON DOGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

REQUIEM FOR A RUNNING BACK. . . . . 138

THE REVIVAL: WOMEN AND THE WORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

A REVOLUTION IN FOUR SEASONS . . . 140

RUMBLE: THE INDIANS WHO ROCKED THE WORLD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

SAMI BLOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

SHALOM ITALIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

SIGNATURE MOVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

SPETTACOLO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

STUMPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

SUPERGIRL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

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The Revival: Women and the Word

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TAMARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

TEMPESTAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

THAT TRIP WE TOOK WITH DAD . . . . . . 153

TICKLING GIANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

TONIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

UNREST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

THE UNTOLD TALES OF ARMISTEAD MAUPIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

VEGAS BABY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

VOICES OF THE HILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

THE WAR SHOW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

THE WHITE KING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

WHO IS ARTHUR CHU? . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

WHOSE STREETS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

WOMEN WHO KILL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

WOVEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

ZAATARI DJINN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

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PAST WINNERS

Roxanne T. Mueller Audience Choice Award for Best Film – 30th Anniversary

2010 (34th CIFF)— LOUDER THAN A BOMBDirected by Jon Siskel and Greg Jacobs, USA

2009 (33rd CIFF)— CHERRY BLOSSOMS–HANAMIDirected by Doris Dörrie, Germany/Japan

2008 (32nd CIFF)—ONE BAD CAT: THE REVEREND ALBERT WAGNER STORYDirected by Thomas G. Miller, USA

2007 (31st CIFF)—DARIUS GOES WEST: THE ROLL OF HIS LIFEDirected by Logan Smalley, USA

2006 (30th CIFF)— LIVE AND BECOMEDirected by Radu Mihaileanu, France/Israel

2005 (29th CIFF)—MAD HOT BALLROOMDirected by Marilyn Agrelo, USA

2004 (28th CIFF)—BORN INTO BROTHELSDirected by Ross Kauffman and Zana Briski, USA

2003 (27th CIFF)— SPELLBOUNDDirected by Jeff Blitz, USA

2002 (26th CIFF)— AUTUMN SPRINGDirected by Vladimír Michálek, Czech Republic

2001 (25th CIFF)—BIG EDENDirected by Thomas Bezucha, USA

2000 (24th CIFF)— THE BUTTERFLY (AKA “THE BUTTERFLY’S TONGUE”)Directed by José Luis Cuerda, Spain

1999 (23rd CIFF)—RETURN WITH HONORDirected by Terry Sanders and Freida Lee Mock, USA

1998 (22nd CIFF)— CHARACTERDirected by Mike van Diem, Netherlands

1997 (21st CIFF)— SHALL WE DANCEDirected by Masayuki Suo, Japan

1996 (20th CIFF)— FIDDLEFEST (AKA “SMALL WONDERS”)Directed by Allen Miller, USA

1995 (19th CIFF)— THE SUM OF USDirected by Kevin Dowling and Geoff Burton, Australia

1994 (18th CIFF)—BACKBEATDirected by Iain Softly, United Kingdom

1993 (17th CIFF)— INTO THE WESTDirected by Mike Newell, United Kingdom

1992 (16th CIFF)— ENCHANTED APRILDirected by Mike Newell, United Kingdom

1991 (15th CIFF)— CROSS MY HEARTDirected by Jacques Fansten, France

1990 (14th CIFF)— CINEMA PARADISODirected by Guiseppe Tomatore, Italy

1989 (13th CIFF)— THE BEASTDirected by Kevin Reynolds, USA

1988 (12th CIFF)—GRAND HIGHWAYDirected by Jean-Loup Hubert, France

2016 (40th CIFF)

ROMEO IS BLEEDINGDirected by Jason Zeldes, USA

2015 (39th CIFF)—BECOMING BULLETPROOFDirected by Michael Barnett, USA

2014 (38th CIFF)—MATT SHEPARD IS A FRIEND OF MINEDirected by Michele Josue, USA

2013 (37th CIFF)—GOOD OL’ FREDADirected by Ryan White, USA/United Kingdom

2012 (36th CIFF)—UNDER AFRICAN SKIESDirected by Joe Berlinger, USA/South Africa

2011 (35th CIFF)—VINCENT WANTS TO SEADirected by Ralf Huettner, Germany

Roxanne T. Mueller served as the film critic at The Plain Dealer from 1983 until 1988 when she lost a six-month battle with cancer at the age of 36. Mueller was a strong supporter of the Festival and,through her writing, helped to raise the general level of film appreciation in Cleveland. She was anexceptionally engaging writer who managed to weave personal insights into her film reviews, whether shewas covering popular Hollywood fare or sophisticated foreign cinema. In its 12th year, the CIFF estab-lished the Roxanne T. Mueller Audience Choice Award for Best Film to help bring this important Festivalfriend back into focus a bit each year. Festival patrons rate each film they see and the most popular filmis announced at our Closing Night Reception. The Callahan Foundation, started in 1968 by Clevelandnuclear engineer, inventor, and businessman Joe Callahan, joins us in celebrating the 30th year of thisrenowned award with a $15,000 cash prize to the winner.

Sponsored by:

Joe Callahan, Founder of The Callahan Foundation(1923-2013)

41ST CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

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In 2003 at the 27th CIFF we launchedour Director’s Spotlight Award. Thepurpose of this program is to showcasedirectors with distinguished careers byfeaturing a retrospective of their pastfilms and screening their most recentwork available. Over the years we havecelebrated filmmakers who have hadtheir talent embraced around the coun-try and the world. This year we areproud to present the Director’s SpotlightAward to Steve James.


LAUREN RICH FINE and GARY GILLER

Director’s Spotlight AwardSteve James

Previous recipients of the CIFF’s Director’s Spotlight Award are:

2012 I Kurt Kuenne2010 I Jan Hrebejk2008 I John Sayles2007 I Rolf de Heer2006 I Freida Lee Mock2005 I Todd Solondz2003 I Goran Markovic

Films Screening at the 41st CIFF:

ABACUS: SMALL ENOUGH TO JAIL (2016), p 62AT THE DEATH HOUSE DOOR (2008), p 69HOOP DREAMS (1994), p 94LIFE ITSELF (2014), p 116

Born in Hampton, Virginia in 1954,Steve James is recognized as one of themost acclaimed documentary filmmakersof his generation. He regularly collabo-rates with the Chicago-based nonprofitproduction studio Kartemquin Films. Thefirst such collaboration was “HoopDreams” (1994), which was nominatedfor an Academy Award® for Best FilmEditing. The film was also the winner ofevery major critic’s prize as well as aPeabody and Robert F. Kennedy Award. Itwas most recently selected for the Libraryof Congress National Film Registry.

James’ other award-winning films include:“Stevie” (2002)—27th CIFF, winner ofthe Sundance Film FestivalCinematography Award, IDFA Grand JuryPrize, and the Yamagata Mayor’s Prize;the Independent Documentary AssociationAward-winning miniseries The NewAmericans; Tribeca Film Festival GrandPrize winner “The War Tapes” (2006),which James produced and edited; “Atthe Death House Door” (2008), co-direct-ed with Peter Gilbert; “No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson” (2010)—34th CIFF for ESPN’s Peabody winning30 for 30 series; and “The Interrupters”

(2011)—35th CIFF, which won anEmmy, Independent Spirit Award, and the DuPont Columbia Journalism Award.James’ film “Life Itself” (2014) wasnamed the best documentary of the yearby over a dozen critics associations,Rotten Tomatoes, the Critics’ ChoiceAwards, the National Board of Review,and the Producers Guild of America andwas nominated for Emmy awards for BestDocumentary and Outstanding Editing:Documentary and Long Form. James hasalso directed the feature film “Prefontaine”(1997) and numerous other documen-taries and short films throughout hiscareer. James’ most recent film ABACUS:SMALL ENOUGH TO JAIL premiered atthe Toronto International Film Festival in 2016.

His current projects at Kartemquininclude “Generation Food,” a transmediacollaboration with author Raj Patel thatlooks at solutions to fixing the brokenglobal food system, and To Bridge theDivide, a series that follows the stories of a dozen students grappling with how to address what is commonly called a“racial achievement gap.”

At the Death House Door

Abacus: Small Enough to Jail

Life Itself Hoop Dreams

DISTINGUISHED AWARD OF APPRECIATION


2017 AWARDS ARTISTSBorn and raised in Colorado, Trevor Cain is a woodworker in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduatedfrom Cleveland State University with a degree in History, which inspired a passion for artistry inhistorical architecture. He creates work ranging from furniture design to wall art and is inspiredby art deco and arts and crafts design.

Chelsey Cain is a graphic designer. Over the last 15 years she’s worked for multiple agenciesand taught college design courses. In more recent years, she’s operated her small business,Cypress Collective.

Together the Cains run Citizen Woodshop, a local woodworking business. They have a studio at78th Street Studios, which showcases some of their current work—all made with local hardwoodsor reclaimed lumber.

The Cleveland International Film Festival is proud to present its inaugural Distinguished Award ofAppreciation to A.O. Scott, film critic at The New York Times and a frequent contributor to thepaper’s Book Review and Sunday Magazine.

Mr. Scott was selected by the CIFF to be the first recipient of this award because we would like toexpress our heartfelt appreciation for his genuine appreciation of film festivals—a topic Mr. Scott hasoften written about.

The award will be presented to Mr. Scott at our Closing Night Reception on Sunday, April 9th.

On Saturday, April 8th the Film Festival will host a Special Presentation: A One-on-OneConversation with A.O. Scott and The Plain Dealer’s Joanna Connors. The event will take place at 2:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Cleveland. Tickets are $35 each and include a paperback copy of Mr. Scott’s book, Better Living Through Criticism: How to Think About Art, Pleasure, Beauty, andTruth, which was published to wide acclaim in 2016. Mr. Scott will be available after the program tosign copies of his book (additional copies will be available for purchase).


LAUREN RICH FINE and GARY GILLER

Previous awards artists include:

Anna Arnold, Mark Brabant, Kate Budd, Scott Goss, Hildur Jonsson, Michael Loderstedt, Shannon Okey, Alexander Pakis, Ben Parsons, Angelica Pozo, Eric Rippert, Beth Ryan, John Ryan, Mark Smith, Barney Taxel, and Mark Yasenchack.

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nature, and if you’ll make it out alive.your reasons for being there, your relationship witha strange conversation you can attempt to discoverthe edge of a cliff in an old rusting cara young woman stuck, balanced precariously overA single-player narrative game in which you play

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Far From Noise

nature, and if you’ll make it out alive.your reasons for being there, your relationship witha strange conversation you can attempt to discover

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of women in Argentina.stages of human trafficking and sexual exploitation

of women in Argentina.stages of human trafficking and sexual exploitation

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VIRTUAL REALITY:

Aftershock: Nepal’s Untold Water StoryCreated by: Catherine Feltham

WaterAid’s first VR film follows plumber Krishna Sunuwar as he works to repair his Nepalese village’s water system after the 2015 devastating earthquakes.

Flint Is a Place: Policing FlintCreated by: Zackary Canepari

Step inside the Police Department of Flint, Michigan to see how officers confront budget cuts and a struggling city in the face of public distrust. Policing Flint is part of a cross-platform project that also includes the interactive media series Flint Is a Place.

hauntCreated by: Lilian Mehrel

A VR journey about presence and the afterlife, experienced through the eyes of a ghost.

Home: AamirCreated by: Rufus Norris, Toby Coffey, Erfan Saadati

Experience the inhumane conditions of the Calais “jungle” and travel with Aamir from South Sudan via Libya and across the Mediterranean to his new “home.”

KinoscopeCreated by: Philippe A. Collin, Clément Léotard

From Chaplin to Tarantino, a lively and colorful animated exploration of the history of cinema.

MuleCreated by: Guy Shelmerdine

A thrilling journey through the last moments of a man’s life. Choose your ending—do you want to be buried or cremated?

My Mother’s WingCreated by: Gabo Arora, Ari Palitz

This VR experience follows a mother attempting to cope with the loss of her two children, both victims of a shelling attack on their school in the Gaza Strip.

Orbital VanitasCreated by: Shaun Gladwell

A VR meditation on our own mortality and the sublime beauty of the Earth and surrounding galaxy.

PearlCreated by: Patrick Osborne

Follow a girl and her dad as they crisscross the country, chasing their dreams in their home, a beloved hatchback.

The Possible: Hello Robot & Listening to the UniverseCreated by: Within

A VR documentary series that explores cutting-edge science and engineering. Go face-to-face with the world’s most advanced robots from Boston Dynamics’ top secret lab or travel billions of light years away and witness two black holes collide with the scientists of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory.

RayCreated by: Rafael Pavón

Immerse yourself in Lucy’s room the night when a nosy beam of light comes to visit her dreams in this VR fairytale.

Under the NetCreated by: Justin Perkinson

In one of the world’s largest refugee camps in Tanzania, where malaria is the number one killer, the lives of an 11-year-old girl named Amisa and her ill-stricken family are changed forever by the simple gift of mosquito bed nets.

PERSPECTIVES LOCATION AND HOURS Tower City Center Level M2 (near the top of the Grand Staircase) Thursday, March 30th through Saturday, April 8th, 11am to 7pm and Sunday, April 9th, 11am to 5pm Perspectives is free and open to the public. Curated interactive media and virtual reality will be available for viewing on a first-come, first-served basis. No one under the age of 13 will be admitted.

Join us in our Chat Room, across from Perspectives, for a panel discussion about this new world of interactive media and virtual reality. The Perspectives Panel will feature creators, artists, and industry professionals —both national and local. The panel is free and open to the public.

PERSPECTIVES PANEL | Friday, April 7th | 5:30 PM CHAT ROOM

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African Diaspora

These remarkable films feature stories made by and about Africansand people of African descent fromaround the world.

Lake Bodom

10% Cinema

This long-standing sidebar featuresfilms focusing on the issues, topics, and stories from the les-bian, gay, bisexual, transgender,and queer communities.

10% SHORTS PROGRAM . . . . . . 177

CENTER OF MY WORLD . . . . . . . . 75

DO YOU TAKE THIS MAN? . . . . . . 83

HEARTSTONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

IT’S ONLY THE END OF THE WORLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

JESUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

MEMORIES OF A PENITENT HEART . . . . . . . . . . . 120

MILES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

OUT RUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

PARIS 05:59 THEO & HUGO. . . . 132

PLAY THE DEVIL . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

PUSHING DEAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

THE REVIVAL: WOMEN AND THE WORD. . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

SIGNATURE MOVE . . . . . . . . . . . 146

TAMARA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

THE UNTOLD TALES OF ARMISTEAD MAUPIN . . . . . . . . . 158

WOMEN WHO KILL . . . . . . . . . . 165

YOU’LL NEVER BE ALONE . . . . . 167

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Choosing the films you want to see among the immense array of200 feature films at the 41st CIFF can be a daunting task. To prevent your brain fizzing out from information overload, every year we place films in the Festival within our Sidebarcategories, which cover a variety of interests and topics. The filmsthat will be screened in each of the sidebars are listed here.

After Hours

Ready for your mind to be blown?Prowl the Festival and feast onthese dark, mysterious, thrilling,and bizarre films.

78/52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

AFTER HOURS SHORTS PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . 177, 178

ALOYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

BUSTER’S MAL HEART . . . . . . . . 73

CAVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

DAVE MADE A MAZE . . . . . . . . . . 79

DEAD AWAKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

DOMAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

LAKE BODOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

THE LIBRARY SUICIDES . . . . . . 115

MURDEROUS TALES . . . . . . . . . 124

MY ENTIRE HIGH SCHOOL SINKING INTO THE SEA. . . . . . . 124

THE NIGHT WATCHMEN. . . . . . . 125

PSYCHO RAMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

RAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

REALIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

THERAPY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

THE TRANSFIGURATION . . . . . . 156

WOMEN WHO KILL . . . . . . . . . . 165

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Sidebars

Women Who Kill Kati Kati

THE CHOCOLATE CASE . . . . . . . . 75

CITY OF JOY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

CLASH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

DAYVEON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

DISPATCHES FROM CLEVELAND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

FIGHT HATE WITH LOVE . . . . . . . 85

THE FORCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

KATI KATI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

PLAY THE DEVIL . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

QUEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136


A REVOLUTION IN FOUR SEASONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

SHEPHERDS AND BUTCHERS . . 145

TICKLING GIANTS . . . . . . . . . . . 155

VOICES OF THE HILL . . . . . . . . . 160

WALK WITH ME: THE TRIALS OF DAMON J. KEITH . . . . . . . . . 161

WHOSE STREETS? . . . . . . . . . . . 165

WOVEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166


BIG SONIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

FANNY’S JOURNEY. . . . . . . . 85

FOREVER PURE . . . . . . . . . . 88

MENASHE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

MOOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

NORMAN: THE MODERATE RISE AND TRAGIC FALL OF A NEW YORK FIXER . . . 127

PARADISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

PERSONAL AFFAIRS. . . . . . 133

SHALOM ITALIA . . . . . . . . . 144

SUPERGIRL . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

THE WOMEN’S BALCONY . . 166

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Jewish and IsraeliVisions

These films from—or about—Israel and the Jewish diaspora enlighten with theirunique cultural perspective.

Icaros: A Vision

Family Films

You can take a family triparound the world without leav-ing the city. These family-friend-ly films are great for kids andyoung adults, but please checkthe descriptions.

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Cinema en Español

This eclectic array of Spanish-language films explores a multitude of subjects thatrange from the culturally specific to the universal.

Film Is Art

Focusing on topics includingpainting, literature, and dance,these films explore a range ofartists and the artistic process.Some of these films also high-light animation—an art form in and of itself.

24x36: A MOVIE ABOUT MOVIE POSTERS. . . . . . . . . . . 60

78/52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

AFTERIMAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

ALL THE BEAUTY . . . . . . . . . . 65

BARKLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

DAVE MADE A MAZE . . . . . . . . 79

MURDEROUS TALES. . . . . . . 124

MY ENTIRE HIGH SCHOOL SINKING INTO THE SEA . . . . 124

THE REVIVAL: WOMEN AND THE WORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

SHOT! THE PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL MANTRA OF ROCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

SPETTACOLO . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

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*We recommend these films for the little ones

ALBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

BE RELENTLESS . . . . . . . . . 70

DOLORES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

THE GROWN-UPS. . . . . . . . . 92

ICAROS: A VISION . . . . . . . . 95

JEFFREY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

JESUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

THE LONG NIGHT OF FRANCISCO SANCTIS . . . . . 118

MEMORIES OF A PENITENT HEART . . . . . . . 120

THE OLIVE TREE . . . . . . . . 129

OVARIAN PSYCOS . . . . . . . 131

SANTOALLA . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

THE SHEPHERD. . . . . . . . . 145

TAMARA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

TEMPESTAD. . . . . . . . . . . . 153

X500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

YOU’LL NEVER BE ALONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

ZIP & ZAP AND THE CAPTAIN’S ISLAND. . . . . . . 169

44 PAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

BARKLEY* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

FAMILY SHORTS PROGRAMS*. . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

FANNY’S JOURNEY . . . . . . . . . 85

GILBERT’S GRIM REVENGE. . . 89

HALF TICKET . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

JEFFREY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

TALE OF A LAKE* . . . . . . . . . 151

THRILL RIDE* . . . . . . . . . . . 154

ZIP & ZAP AND THE CAPTAIN’S ISLAND* . . . . . . . 169

Fanny’s Journey

Sponsored by:

Rochelle and HarleyGross

Afterimage

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Rage

Pan-Asian Films

Focusing on films from the PacificIslands and the entire continent ofAsia, along with stories of Asian-Americans, these films featuremodern tales from ancient cultures.

29+1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

ABACUS: SMALL ENOUGHTO JAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

AFTER THE STORM . . . . . . . . . . . 63

APPRENTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

AREA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

BARKLEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

DESTINY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

GIRL UNBOUND: THE WAR TO BE HER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

GODSPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

HALF TICKET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

THE LAST DALAI LAMA?. . . . . . . 113

LIPSTICK UNDER MY BURKHA. . 117

OLD STONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

OUT RUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

POP AYE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

PSYCHO RAMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

RAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

A WEDDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

WHO IS ARTHUR CHU? . . . . . . . 164

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Race Relations

The films in this sidebar expandthe discussion about race and ethnicity and the impact racialidentity has on individuals andsociety as a whole.

The Sports Section

These films focus on sports compe-titions and individual athletes,making any spectator feel the emotions involved.

BE RELENTLESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

BREAKING BALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

BURN THE SHIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

CONTEMPORARY COLOR . . . . . . . 77

FOREVER PURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

THE FOUNDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

GIRL UNBOUND: THE WAR TO BE HER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

MERCENARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

MILES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

OVARIAN PSYCOS . . . . . . . . . . . 131

REENGINEERING SAM. . . . . . . . 137

REQUIEM FOR A RUNNING BACK . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

SIGNATURE MOVE . . . . . . . . . . . 146

SUPERGIRL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Sidebars

Walk With Me: The Trials of Damon J. Keith

Burn the Ships

ABACUS: SMALL ENOUGH TO JAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

DISPATCHES FROM CLEVELAND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

DOLORES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

FIGHT HATE WITH LOVE . . . . . . . 85

THE FORCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

FOREVER PURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

MIXED MATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

OVARIAN PSYCOS . . . . . . . . . . . 131

QUEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136


RUMBLE: THE INDIANS WHOROCKED THE WORLD. . . . . . . . . 141

SHEPHERDS AND BUTCHERS . . 145

VOICES OF THE HILL . . . . . . . . . 160

WALK WITH ME: THE TRIALS OF DAMON J. KEITH . . . . . . . . . 161

WHO IS ARTHUR CHU? . . . . . . . 164

WHOSE STREETS? . . . . . . . . . . . 165

X500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167


For Sidebar and other CIFF sponsorship opportunities, contact:

Patrick ShepherdAssociate Director 216.623.3456, ext.23 or [email protected].

World Tour

Every year the CIFF brings the best films from around theglobe to screen in the WorldTour sidebar. This year ourfilms represent more than 71 countries.

AFTER LOVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

AMERIKA SQUARE . . . . . . . . 67

THE COMMUNE. . . . . . . . . . . 77

THE COUNTRY DOCTOR. . . . . 78

DARK FORTUNE . . . . . . . . . . 78

EVERYBODY HAPPY . . . . . . . . 84

THE HIPPOPOTAMUS. . . . . . . 93

KING OF THE BELGIANS . . . 111

LANTOURI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

LOST IN PARIS . . . . . . . . . . 119

OPEN AT NIGHT . . . . . . . . . 130

EL REVENGE. . . . . . . . . . . . 139

SAMI BLOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . 142

THAT TRIP WE TOOK WITH DAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

TONIO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

VINCENT AND THE END OF THE WORLD. . . . . . . . . . 160

THE YOUNG OFFENDERS . . 168

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Women of the World

Once again we are proud tofeature this collection of filmsthat celebrate empoweredwomen.

29+1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

ALBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

ALL THIS PANIC . . . . . . . . . . 65

ANISHOARA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

BE RELENTLESS . . . . . . . . . . 70

BIG SONIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

BURN THE SHIPS . . . . . . . . . 73

CITY OF JOY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

DOLORES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

THE FOUNDERS . . . . . . . . . . 88

GIRL UNBOUND: THE WAR TO BE HER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

ICAROS: A VISION . . . . . . . . . 95

IN BETWEEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

IN LOVE WITH LOU—A PHILOSOPHER’S LIFE . . . . . . 96

LETTERS FROM BAGHDAD. . 114

LIKE CRAZY . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

LIPSTICK UNDER MYBURKHA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

LITTLE WING. . . . . . . . . . . . 117

NELLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

NO LIGHT AND NO LAND ANYWHERE. . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

OVARIAN PSYCOS . . . . . . . . 131

THE REVIVAL: WOMEN AND THE WORD . . . . . . . . . 139

A REVOLUTION IN FOUR SEASONS . . . . . . . . . 140

SIGNATURE MOVE. . . . . . . . 146

SUPERGIRL. . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

AN UNHEARD WOMAN . . . . 156

VEGAS BABY . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

WAVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

A WEDDING. . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

WOMEN WHO KILL . . . . . . . 165

THE WOMEN’S BALCONY. . . 166

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Lost In Paris

Your Logo Could Go Here!

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Voices of the Arab World

These films, hailing frommany different countries,share the same language andexemplify dynamic culturesthat have impacted historywhile continuing to mold theworld’s dialogue.

BARAKAH MEETS BARAKAH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

CLASH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

IN BETWEEN . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

LAST MEN IN ALEPPO . . . . 113

LETTERS FROM BAGHDAD . 114

NOWHERE TO HIDE . . . . . . 128

PERSONAL AFFAIRS. . . . . . 133

A REVOLUTION IN FOUR SEASONS. . . . . . . . . 140

STRONGER THAN BULLETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

TICKLING GIANTS . . . . . . . 155

WAITING FOR GIRAFFES . . 161

THE WAR SHOW. . . . . . . . . 162

ZAATARI DJINN . . . . . . . . . 168

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The Cleveland International Film Festival is delighted to explore and introduce our audience to

neighborhoods by adding Festival screenings throughout the area to complement our Downtown

Cleveland hub at Tower City Cinemas.

Neighborhood Screenings

Thursday, March 30 Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque

Neighborhood Screenings at the 41st CIFF

Friday, March 31 Downtown Akron

Saturday, April 1 Downtown Akron

Sunday, April 2 Beachland Ballroom & Tavern

Wednesday, April 5 Cedar Lee Theatre

Thursday, April 6 Capitol Theatre

NEIGHBORHOOD SCREENINGS FAQs

Where can I purchase tickets for neighborhoodscreenings?Tickets can be purchased in advance online, by phone, or in-person at the CIFF Box Office at Tower City Cinemas. Day of show tickets can be purchased on-site beginning one hourprior to the start of the first screening at each neighborhoodlocation.

When can I pick up my Will Call tickets for neighborhood screenings?If you don’t already have your tickets, Will Call will open one hour prior to the start of the first screening at each neighborhood location.

Cleveland Institute of ArtCinemathequePeter B. Lewis Theater in The George Gund Building11610 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106

Thursday, March 307:00 PM78/52Directed by Alexandre O. PhilippeUSA 201791 minutes I Code SEVN30(see page 61 for film description)

9:30 PM24 x 36: A MOVIE ABOUT MOVIE POSTERSDirected by Kevin BurkeUSA, CANADA 201682 minutes I Code TWEN30(see page 60 for film description)

Ride RTA to the Cleveland Institute of ArtCinematheque via the HealthLine, which runs 24/7.

Parking CIA’s campus has three lots, all of which can beaccessed from E. 117th Street off Euclid Avenue. CIFFpatrons should try to park in Lot 73, located in therear of the complex and encompassing the CIA loadingdock. It’s the closest lot to the Cinematheque entrance(Entrance C). But if it is full, additional parking isavailable in CIA’s annex lot on the other side of E. 117th, along the railroad tracks. Parking is free.

78/52 24x36: A Movie About Movie Posters


Akron Art Museum1 South High Street, Akron, OH 44308

Saturday, April 112:00 NoonFAMILY SHORTS PROGRAM 2INTERNATIONAL 201695 minutes I Code AFAM01(see page 179 for program description)

2:15 PMTHE NEXT WEBISODE73 minutes I Code NEXT01(see page 180 for program description)

4:15 PMTHE GOOD POSTMANDirected by Tonislav HristovBULGARIA, FINLAND 201682 minutes I Code GOOD01(see page 91 for film description)

6:30 PMVOICES OF THE HILLDirected by Carla LynDale CarterUSA 201673 minutes I Code VOIC01(see page 160 for film description)

8:30 PMTHE FORCEDirected by Peter NicksUSA 201793 minutes I Code FORC01(see page 87 for film description)

10:40 PMAFTER HOURS SHORTS PROGRAM 4INTERNATIONAL 201695 minutes I Code AART01(see page 178 for program description)

Do You Take This Man?

The Nightlight30 North High Street, Akron, OH 44308

Saturday, April 12:00 PM I TAKE016:15 PM I DMAN01DO YOU TAKE THIS MAN?Directed by Joshua TunickUSA 201692 minutes(see page 83 for film description)

4:00 PM I DOMA018:20 PM I MAIN01DOMAINDirected by Nathaniel AtchesonUSA 201797 minutes(see page 84 for film description)

10:30 PMAFTER HOURS SHORTS PROGRAM 4INTERNATIONAL 201695 minutes I Code ANIG01(see page 178 for program description)

FREE PARKINGConvenient and free parking can be foundat the High & Market Deck (down thestreet from The Nightlight, across thestreet from the Akron Art Museum, anddirectly connected to the Akron-SummitCounty Public Library).

Akron-Summit County Public Library60 South High Street, Akron, OH 44326

Friday, March 317:00 PMBURN THE SHIPSDirected by Danielle Miller, JuliaThorndikeUSA 201688 minutes I Code BURN31(see page 73 for film description)

Additional support provided by:

Burn the Ships

Media Partners:

Community Partners:

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Rick Whitbeck Evening at the Cedar Lee Theatre2163 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

The Cleveland International Film Festival returns to its originalhome (1977-1990) for the 12th consecutive year.

Wednesday, April 57:00 PMSCORE: A FILM MUSIC DOCUMENTARYDirected by Matt SchraderUSA 201693 minutes I Code SCOR05(see page 143 for film description)

9:00 PMMILESDirected by Nathan AdloffUSA 201687 minutes I Code MILE05(see page 121 for film description)

Parking Metered parking is available on surface lots and in a garagebehind the theatre. Free evening parking is available in the lot on the corner of Cedar Road and Edgewood Road.

This event is presented in loving memory of Rick Whitbeck (1946-2008). One of thefounders of the Film Festival, Rick filled many staff roles over the years and served as the organization’s first Board President. The RickWhitbeck Evening at the Cedar Lee Theatre provides us with an annual opportunity to honor Rick’s devotion to his family, his friends,and the Film Festival. Remarks will be sharedbefore the first screening.

Beachland Ballroom & Tavern15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, OH 44110

Sunday, April 26:00 PMPLAYLIST MUSIC VIDEOS PROGRAMINTERNATIONAL 201676 minutes I Code LIST02(see page 181 for program description)

8:00 PMSEPTEMBER 12THDirected by David HeinzUSA 201796 minutes I Code SEPT02(see page 144 for film description)

Parking The Beachland Ballroom has a small parking lot available topatrons; however, that fills up fast on busy nights. Additionalparking is available on most nearby side streets.

Playlist—Because I’m Me

Media Partner:

Capitol Theatre1390 West 65th Street, Cleveland, OH 44102(West 65th Street and Detroit Avenue)

Thursday, April 66:00 PMA MORE CIVIL WARDirected by Geoff YawUSA 2017113 minutes I Code MORE06(see page 123 for film description)

8:45 PMDAVE MADE A MAZEDirected by Bill WattersonUSA 201780 minutes I Code DAVE06(see page 79 for film description)

Parking A parking lot is located next to the theatre off of West 65thStreet. Additional parking is available one block south of theCapitol (behind Gypsy Bean). Parking is also available oneblock east on Detroit Avenue.

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California TypewriterDirected by Doug NicholUSA 2016104 minutes

Wednesday, March 297:00 PM I Code TYPE29

With the rise of computers and smart phones, typewriters are teetering onthe edge of obsolescence—much to the chagrin of nearly everyone profiledin this insightful mash note to the analog machine. CALIFORNIA TYPE-WRITER is named after a cozy store in Berkeley, California that plays amajor role in the documentary. Run by Herbert Permillion III and his family,the business is depicted trying to balance financial security with its decades-long passion for selling and restoring typewriters. They aren’t the only engag-ing characters, however. There’s artist Jeremy Mayer, who uses typewriterparts to assemble human-like sculptures, and expert Martin Howard, who’s on a quest to add a legendary, rare Sholes and Glidden machine to his col-lection. Nuanced typewriter testimonials from super fans Tom Hanks (whohas over 250 machines in his collection), musician John Mayer, playwrightSam Shepard, and author David McCullough add incisive perspective. CALIFORNIA TYPEWRITER is a love letter to the enduring societal, histori-cal, creative, and artistic value of these machines. —A.Z.

Producers~Doug Nichol, John Benet Cinematography~Doug Nichol Editing~Doug NicholPrint Source~American Buffalo Pictures / [email protected] / californiatypewritermovie.com

About the Director~Doug Nichol was born in Southern California. He holds a degree from the USCSchool of Cinematic Arts. He also produces, writes, and edits. Nichol began his career as a cine-matographer and was a director of photography for Madonna’s “Truth Or Dare” before directingmusic videos and documentaries for artists such as Sting, Aerosmith, and Pulp. He has also directedcommercials for major national brands. Nichol is currently a director at the production companyPartizan. Filmography~CALIFORNIA TYPEWRITER (2016)

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The HeroDirected by Brett HaleyUSA 201793 minutes

Sunday, April 97:00 PM I Code HERX09

Made famous by his iconic role as a heroic cowboy in the 70s and 80s,Lee Hayden’s present-day career is dismal. Between infrequent voice-over gigs, he passes the time getting high with his former co-star andhesitantly falls into a new romance with Charlotte, a bold stand-upcomic half his age. After receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award fromthe Western Appreciation and Preservation Guild, his colorful accep-tance speech thrusts him back into the limelight, flooding him withpromising new job prospects. His career and love life gain a secondwind while the recent news of his unfortunate medical diagnosis hashim in a state of serious contemplation. At 71 years old, Lee dwells onhis legacy—not only in his role as an actor, but also as an ex-husband,absent father, and aging man. With a star-studded cast including thelegendary Sam Elliott as Lee Hayden, THE HERO portrays a manreflecting on the lasting mark he’s made on this world while attemptingto make peace for his remaining days ahead. —A.B.

Producers~Houston King, Sam Bisbee, Erik Rommesmo Screenwriting~Brett Haley, MarcBasch Cinematography~Rob C. Givens Editing~Brett Haley Principal Cast~Sam Elliott,Laura Prepon, Nick Offerman, Krysten Ritter, Katherine RossPrint Source~The Orchard / theorchard.com

About the Director~Brett Haley grew up in Key West and Pensacola, Florida. He graduatedwith a B.F.A. in Directing from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Haley hasalso edited, produced, and acted in numerous short and feature films. Filmography~“TheNew Year” (2010), “I’ll See You in My Dreams” (2015)—39th CIFF, THE HERO (2017)

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American Independents Competition

Distinguished Award of Appreciation

FilmSlam Student Choice Award for Best Feature Film

FilmSlam Student Choice Award for Best Short Film

George Gund III Memorial Central andEastern European Competition

Global Health Competition

Greg Gund Memorial Standing Up Competition

Local Heroes Competition

Music Movies Competition

Nesnadny + Schwartz Portrait Documentary Competition

New Direction Competition

ReelWomenDirect Award

Roxanne T. Mueller Audience Choice Award for Best Film

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24x36: A Movie About Movie PostersDirected by Kevin BurkeUSA, CANADA 201682 minutes

Thursday, March 309:30 PM I Code TWEN30

Friday, April 7 Sunday, April 9 9:50 PM I Code TWEN07 4:45 PM I Code TWEN09

In the early days of cinema, and even into the 80s, movieposters were works of art. Often designed by brilliant illustrators,they were sometimes more memorable than the films them-selves. Many of the artists who made these masterpieces wereunknown to the general public due to film companies prohibit-ing them from including their signature. This restriction ledsuch artists as John Alvin to find unique ways to hide his namewithin the poster. In the 90s, things began to change as tech-nology presented new tools for creating posters. There was ashift from illustrations to photoshopped heads of the film’s staractors. As you’ll see in 24x36: A MOVIE ABOUT MOVIEPOSTERS, this bland tactic became hilariously overused. Whilethe industry moved on, die-hard movie fans took their love ofillustrated poster art to the internet, leading to a highly compet-itive collectors’ market. This inspired young artists to revive theartform, designing new posters for vintage flicks as well as fortoday’s independent films. Featuring local movie poster con-noisseur Matthew Chojnacki—author of the Alternative MoviePosters books—this lively documentary explores the history ofthis illustrated art form and its unexpected comeback. —E.F.

Producers~David Lawson, Graham Lee, Andrea Butler, Richard Chan, Kevin BurkeCinematography~Richard Chan, Kevin Burke Editing~Kevin BurkePrint Source~FilmRise / [email protected] / filmrise.com

About the Director~Kevin Burke is a filmmaker from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Hestudied digital film and television production at Toronto Film School. He’s theowner of Post No Jokes Productions. Filmography~24x36: A MOVIE ABOUT MOVIEPOSTERS (2016)

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29 + 1Directed by Kearen PangHONG KONG 2016110 minutes

Saturday, April 8 Sunday, April 97:10 PM I Code PLUS08 2:45 PM I Code PLUS09

Christy Lam is about to turn 30. Beautiful and successful, she runs her life with precision and efficiency. Until now. Just as she receives an unexpected promotion, one with greatlyincreased responsibility, she is given an eviction notice.Unwilling to move in with her boyfriend (and his hostile cat)she is forced to temporarily sublet an apartment. This apart-ment belongs to Wong Tin-Lok, a joyous young woman who iseverything Christy is not: plain-looking, care-free, and happy.Thirty, it is said, is the transitional age for a woman. Christyhasn’t taken much time to consider where her life is leading. As she reads Wong’s diaries and lives among the evidence of a life fully lived, Christy finds the eve of her 30th birthday mayindeed be transitional in ways she never expected. 29 + 1 is asparkling, bright, and uplifting film. It is about those amazing,and sometimes frightening, moments we all encounter when werecognize what is truly important in life and discover who wereally are. (In Cantonese with subtitles) —C.R.

Producer~Stephen Junior Shiu Screenwriting~Kearen Pang Cinematography~JasonKwan Principal Cast~Chrissie Chau, Joyce Cheng, BabyJohn Choi, Ben Yeung Print Source~China 3D Digital Entertainment Limited / cina3d8078.com

About the Director~Kearen Pang was born in 1975 in Hong Kong and attended theHong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts. A highly respected actress, theaterperformer, writer, and director, Pang has won drama awards and a large popular following for her one-woman shows. Filmography~29 + 1 (2016)

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44 PagesDirected by Tony ShaffUSA 201792 minutes

Wednesday, April 5 Thursday, April 67:30 PM I Code PAGE05 12:00 Noon I Code PAGE06

For 70 years, Highlights has been a source of fun and educa-tion for kids, a demographic the magazine refers to as the“world’s most important people.” In 44 PAGES, filmmaker Tony Shaff follows the staff as they prepare for their upcominganniversary issue. Working out of an old house in quaintHonesdale, Pennsylvania, the editorial team is an enthusiasticbunch—passionate about children and seemingly always in agood mood. Started by Garry and Caroline Myers, the publica-tion is still family-run, despite personal tragedies and financialroadblocks along the way. Of course, things have changed a lot since its inception in 1946. Print media is suffering due to the internet, and with kids using tablets and smartphonesnow, Highlights must find new ways to engage its audience.The magazine must also address modern social matters, suchas same-sex couples, transgender issues, and racial sensitivity.Considering the age of the readers, it’s a tricky task. Shaff’scharming documentary takes us inside a cultural phenomenonthat’s survived generations and continues to enrich the lives of youths across the globe. —E.F.

Producers~Rebecca Green, Laura D. Smith, Tony Shaff Cinematography~John P.Campbell Editing~Amanda HughesPrint Source~Rebecca Green

About the Director~Tony Shaff is a filmmaker from Brooklyn, New York. He graduat-ed from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He’s worked as a pro-ducer on MTV shows such as Teen Mom 2 and 16 and Pregnant. Filmography~“Hotline” (2014), 44 PAGES (2017)

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78/52Directed by Alexandre O. PhilippeUSA 201791 minutes

Thursday, March 307:00 PM I Code SEVN30

Cue Bernard Herrmann’s iconic shrieking chords, and everyoneknows Janet Leigh is about to die in the shower. It is one of themost famous and studied sequences in all of cinema. 78/52(signifying the sequence required 78 camera set-ups and 52cuts) intensely examines both the cultural and cinematic impor-tance of “Psycho’s” most terrifying and culturally ingrainedscene. Gathering together a diverse and articulate panel of film-makers and historians, the film delves deeply into the craftingof the shower scene. Beginning with the possibly subversivemotives of director Alfred Hitchcock, the panel gleefully pro-ceeds to dissect, frame-by-frame, every nuance of its construc-tion. With a collection of supporting clips from pre- and post-“Psycho” films, this marvelous documentary shows what led tothis seismic moment in film and its effects to this day. Prepareto be fascinated, challenged, and terrified all over again as wejoin the experts in trying to unravel how Hitchcock managed todo it and, equally as important, why. —C.R.

Producer~Kerry Deignan Roy Cinematography~Robert Muratore Editing~ChadHerschbergerPrint Source~IFC Films / ifcfilms.com

About the Director~Alexandre O. Philippe was born and raised in Geneva, Switzerland.He holds an M.F.A. in Dramatic Writing from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Inaddition to writing, he is a camerman, actor, producer, and director. Filmography~“Chick Flick: The Miracle Mike Story” (2003), “Earthlings: Ugly Bags of MostlyWater” (2004), “The People vs George Lucas” (2010), “The Life and Times of Paulthe Psychic Octopus” (2012), “Doc of the Dead” (2014), 78/52 (2017)

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After Love(L’Économie du couple)

Directed by Joachim LafosseFRANCE, BELGIUM 201698 minutes

Thursday, April 6 Friday, April 711:50 AM I Code LOVE06 7:25 PM I Code LOVE07

Breaking up is rarely easy, but sometimes it’s damn near impos-sible. Such is the case for Boris and Marie, whose seeminglyloveless, 15-year-old marriage has been hanging in limbo forseveral reasons. First, the couple’s financial situation is dire.Boris can’t afford a place of his own, so he sleeps in a separatearea of the same house. They’ve even split up days with theiryoung daughters, with one of them forced to leave the propertyuntil the girls are asleep. Obviously, this ridiculous set up isonly leading to more dysfunction. Second, they’re afraid of howthe breakup will affect their loved ones. Marie’s meddling mother doesn’t approve of divorce and makes it known everychance she gets. But as the tension and fighting intensify, it’sglaringly clear they aren’t doing anyone—especially their chil-dren—any favors by staying together. Sure, love is a beautifulthing. But when it ends, its lingering effects can be disastrous.AFTER LOVE is a brutally raw and often painful portrait of theanguish and confusion that comes when love dies. (In Frenchwith subtitles) —E.F.

Producers~Sylvie Pialat, Benoit Quainon, Jacques-Henri Bronckart, Olivier BronckartScreenwriting~Mazarine Pingeot, Fanny Burdino, Joachim Lafosse Cinematography~Jean-François Hensgens Editing~Yann Dedet Principal Cast~Bérénice Bejo, Cédric Kahn, Marthe Keller, Jade Soentjens, Margaux SoentjensPrint Source~Distrib Films US / [email protected] / distribfilmsus.com

About the Director~Joachim Lafosse was born in Uccle, Belgium in 1975. He studied at the Institut des Arts de Diffusion (IAD) near Brussels. AFTER LOVE wonthe Grand Jury Prize for Narrative Award at the 2016 Philadelphia Film Festival.Filmography~“Private Madness” (2004), “Private Property” (2006), “PrivateLessons” (2008), “Our Children” (2012), “The White Knights” (2015), AFTERLOVE (2016)

Abacus: Small Enough to JailDirected by Steve JamesUSA 201688 minutes

Friday, March 31 Saturday, April 16:10 PM I Code ABAC31 11:30 AM I Code ABAC01

When Thomas Sung moved to the U.S. from Shanghai, he hadone motivation: to help people. As the small business owners of Abacus Federal Savings Bank, he and his daughters are ableto serve the Chinese population in New York City’s Chinatown,many of whom have never used a banking system. When theydiscover an employee is stealing money, a whirlwind of investi-gations is set into motion that quickly escalates. The bank isindicted on humiliating accusations of mortgage fraud, makingthem the only U.S. bank dealt criminal charges in the 2008financial crisis. At a time when the largest banking corporationsin the nation are receiving massive bailouts for their damagingwrongdoings, six-branch, family-owned Abacus is fighting toothand nail to defend their business reputation and Chinese com-munity. ABACUS: SMALL ENOUGH TO JAIL follows the gruelingfive-year court battle of the Sung family. The film raises seriousquestions about our court systems’ reasoning to doggedly pursuecertain cases and completely neglect others. (In English,Mandarin, and Cantonese with subtitles) —A.B.

Producers~Mark Mitten, Julie Goldman Cinematography~Tom Bergmann Editing~David E. Simpson, John FarbrotherPrint Source~Kartemquin Films / [email protected] / kartemquin.com

About the Director~Born in Hampton, Virginia in 1954, Steve James is recognizedas one of the most acclaimed documentary filmmakers of his generation. He regularlycollaborates with the Chicago-based nonprofit production studio Kartemquin Films.His film “Hoop Dreams” was nominated for an Academy Award® for Best Film Editingand recently selected for the Library of Congress National Film Registry. Filmography~“Stop Substance Abuse” (1986), “Hoop Dreams” (1994), “Prefontaine” (1999),“Stevie” (2002)—27th CIFF, “Reel Paradise” (2005), “At the Death House Door”(2008), “No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson” (2010)—34th CIFF, “TheInterrupters” (2011)—35th CIFF, “Head Games” (2012), “Life Itself” (2014),ABACUS: SMALL ENOUGH TO JAIL (2016)

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After the Storm(Umi yori mo mada fukaku)

Directed by Hirokazu Kore-edaJAPAN 2016117 minutes

Wednesday, April 5 Thursday, April 62:00 PM I Code STOR05 6:45 PM I Code STOR06

Ryota is a washed-up author, still clinging to the glory days ofhis successful, but now forgotten, debut novel. Hit by a severecase of writer’s block, he’s forced to take a job as a privateinvestigator. To save face, he tells his friends and family thatit’s merely “research” for his next book. The truth is, he’sfalling apart. His wife Kyoko has left him, he barely gets to seehis son Shingo, and the little money he makes is gambled away.He’s even resorted to pawning off his deceased father’s posses-sions. The only stable thing left is his mother (played by theterrific Kirin Kiki), a hilarious, metaphor-slinging old woman,who is still holding out hope for her son’s triumphant come-back. As a terrifying typhoon begins to wreak havoc on theirJapanese city, Ryota finds himself stuck in a predicament thatcould help him undo the damage he’s done with Kyoko andShingo. Can the storm bring them together, or is their familyforever fractured? It’s make or break for Ryota in Hirokazu Kore-eda’s warmly relatable drama, AFTER THE STORM. (In Japanese with subtitles) —E.F.

Producers~Takashi Ishihara, Kazumi Kawashiro, Tsugihiko Fujiwara, Tom YodaScreenwriting~Hirokazu Kore-eda Cinematography~Yutaka Yamazaki Editing~Hirokazu Kore-eda Principal Cast~Hiroshi Abe, Yoko Maki, Taiyo Yoshizawa, Kirin KikiPrint Source~Film Movement / [email protected] / filmmovement.com

About the Director~Hirokazu Kore-eda was born in Tokyo, Japan in 1962. He stud-ied literature at Waseda University. He began his career as an assistant director forthe Japanese production company TV Man Union. Filmography~“However…”(1991), “Lessons From A Calf” (1991), “August Without Him” (1994), “Maborosi”(1995), “Without Memory” (1996), “After Life” (1998), “Distance” (2001),“Nobody Knows” (2004), “Hana” (2006), “Still Walking” (2008), “Air Doll”(2009), “I Wish” (2011), “Like Father, Like Son” (2013), “Our Little Sister”(2015), AFTER THE STORM (2016)

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Directed by Andrzej WajdaPOLAND 201698 minutes

Wednesday, April 5 Saturday, April 86:35 PM I Code IMAG05 9:10 AM I Code IMAG08

AFTERIMAGE transports audiences to the early 1950s era ofWładysław Strzeminski, one of Poland’s most profound artists ofthe 20th century. The beloved painter and professor’s progressiveart theories garnered heavy resistance from a government deter-mined to only tout “socialist realism”—work that embracesSoviet ideologies and discourages capitalism and Western cul-ture. When he insists a firm line must remain between art andpolitics, Party orders oust Strzeminski from teaching at the veryschool he cofounded, and his renowned Neoplastic Room at theMuseum of Art is destroyed. Strzeminski’s life slowly unravelsas the Party mercilessly bars him of his artistic livelihood, mak-ing it nearly impossible to survive. A poignant, gracious ode tothe life of a revolutionary artist, AFTERIMAGE is the final filmof Polish director Andrzej Wajda who died in October 2016 atthe age of 90. (In Polish with subtitles) —A.B.

AFTERIMAGE was selected as Poland’s entry for Best Foreign Language Film for this year’s Academy Awards®.

Producer~Michał Kwiecinski Screenwriting~Andrzej Mularczyk Cinematography~Paweł Edelman Editing~Grazyna Gradon Principal Cast~Boguslaw Linda,Aleksandra Justa, Bronislawa ZamachowskaPrint Source~Film Movement / [email protected] / filmmovement.com

About the Director~Andrzej Wajda was an Academy Award®-winning director born in1926 in Suwałki, Poland. After surviving Nazi-occupied Poland in WWII and fightingwith the Polish resistance, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow andHigh Film School in Lodz. He directed more than 50 films throughout his career.Selected Filmography~“Danton” (1983)—8th CIFF, “Katyn” (2007)—32nd CIFF,“Walesa: Man of Hope” (2013)—38th CIFF, AFTERIMAGE (2016)

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AlbaDirected by Ana Cristina BarragánECUADOR, MEXICO, GREECE 201696 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 314:20 PM I Code ALBA30 9:20 AM I Code ALBA31

Saturday, April 12:30 PM I Code ALBA01

ALBA is a poignant look at the life of an excruciatingly shy 11-year-old. Alba, whose bedridden mother relies on her for help,is unable to form relationships at school. Instead she observesthe preteen scene from outside, fragile as an insect beating itswings against a window. Alba longs to be a girl who goes to parties and wears pink lip gloss. But since her personality won’tlet her, she mostly talks to herself. When her mother’s conditionworsens, she goes to live with her father. He’s a maladjustedbut well-meaning man, as reticent as the daughter he doesn’tknow. Soon they get on together, in their own fashion. At hernew school, an older girl is kind to Alba, and she’s even invitedto a party. Yet following an agonizing game of middle schooltruth or dare, she breaks down. In sympathy with her pain, herfather takes her to find solace by the sea. The future lookspromising now that the two of them are together. ALBA featuresa beautifully understated performance by astonishing youngactress Macarena Arias. (In Spanish with subtitles) —B.B.

Producers~Isabella Parra, Ramiro Ruiz, Rena Vougioukalou, Konstantina StavrianouScreenwriting~Ana Cristina Barragán Cinematography~Simón Brauer Editing~Yibrán Asuad, Juan Daniel Molero, José María Avilés Principal Cast~MacarenaArias, Pablo Aguirre, Amaia MerinoPrint Source~Caleidoscopio Cine / [email protected] / alba-pelicula.com

About the Director~Ana Cristina Barragán was born in Ecuador in 1987 and studieddirecting at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito. She made her first short filmwhen she was 20. ALBA, her first feature film, has been nominated for awards atfive international festivals. Filmography~ALBA (2016)

The Age of ConsequencesDirected by Jared P. ScottUSA 2016 80 minutes

Friday, March 31 Saturday, April 16:15 PM I Code AGEC31 11:10 AM I Code AGEC01

Sunday, April 29:35 AM I Code AGEC02

For better or worse, we are all connected. Thanks to globalization,the ebbs and flows of a nation can be felt, to varying degrees,in communities on opposite sides of the world. Yet all thesewaves have one thing in common: climate change. Compellingcase studies reveal a powerful connection between climatechange and global conflict that, without immediate attention,will be society’s ultimate demise. When severe droughts, flooding,and natural disasters decimate the food and water supply formillions of people, these basic necessities can quickly turn intoinstruments of war. Issues of poverty, mass migrations, and alimited capacity to provide international aid only intensify whencombined with extreme weather’s unpredictability. U.S. militaryveterans, who have firsthand experience with the devastatingimpacts of climate change on failing regions around the world,are leading the charge to take action. But they cannot do it alone.Relevant now more than ever, THE AGE OF CONSEQUENCESunveils a terrifying look at our present reality and the desperaterace against time we are dangerously losing. —A.B.

Producer~Sophie Robinson Cinematography~Michael McSweeney Editing~HypatiaPorterPrint Source~PF Pictures / [email protected] / theageofconsequences.com

About the Director~Jared P. Scott is an award-winning filmmaker, commercial director,and founding partner at PF Pictures. Scott has delivered keynote addresses at COP20 and COP 21 and has appeared on Huff Post Live, ABC, NBC, and Al-Jazeera.Filmography~“Do the Math” (2013), “Disruption” (2014), “Requiem for theAmerican Dream” (2015), THE AGE OF CONSEQUENCES (2016)

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All the Beauty(Alt det vakre)

Directed by Aasne Vaa GreibrokkNORWAY 201690 minutes

Wednesday, April 5 Friday, April 73:45 PM I Code BEAU05 11:15 AM I Code BEAU07

Saturday, April 85:40 PM I Code BEAU08

David and Sarah have fallen in and out of love and lust toomany times to count. Four decades worth of their tumultuousromance is the subject of David’s four-act play, a topic Sarahwishes he would leave safely behind them. Ten years havepassed since they last saw each other and, because of David’sfailing health, Sarah has reluctantly agreed to his request ofhelping him put the finishing touches on their so-called lovestory. As she flips the pages of the manuscript full of familiarplot lines, Sarah relives their blissful moments of euphoriawhile being frequently interrupted by the painful memoriesfueled by their conflicting needs for both fidelity and freedom.Four pairs of actors portray David and Sarah at various ages inthis groundbreaking play-within-a-movie. Complicated by boutsof passion and stifling egos, ALL THE BEAUTY is an intriguingportrayal of two lovers so achingly tormented by their affection,they struggle to figure out if the other is exactly what they don’tneed or absolutely what they can’t live without. (In Norwegian,Swedish, and Danish with subtitles) —A.B.

Producers~Hans-Jørgen Osnes, Yngve Sæther Screenwriting~Aasne Vaa Greibrokk,Hilde Susan Jægtnes Cinematography~Torkel Riise Svenson Editing~Helle Le FevrePrincipal Cast~Ann Elenora Jørgensen, Magnus Krepper, Andrea Bræin Hovig,Kristoffer JonerPrint Source~Norwegian Film Institiute / [email protected] / nfi.no

About the Director~Aasne Vaa Greibrokk is a director, writer, and editor from Bodø,Norway. She studied at the Nordland College of Art and Film and graduated fromthe Norwegian Film School in 2012. Filmography~ALL THE BEAUTY (2016)

All This PanicDirected by Jenny GageUSA 201679 minutes

Thursday, April 6 Friday, April 77:45 PM I Code APAN06 9:15 AM I Code APAN07

Saturday, April 811:30 AM I Code APAN08

Being a teenage girl isn’t easy, although resiliency and friendshipmake the experience palatable. That’s the underlying messageof the touching documentary ALL THIS PANIC, which follows a group of likeable, insightful Brooklyn teenagers over a three-year span. The film revolves around spitfire Ginger, an aspiringactress who’s at loose ends post-high school and struggling tofind motivation, and her younger sister Dusty, who isn’t ready to grow up and leave childhood behind. Their friends include:sagacious Lena, a Sarah Lawrence student who’s worried abouther father as he grapples with mental health issues; Sage, aconfident teenage feminist exploring her black heritage anddealing with her dad’s sudden death; and Olivia, a shy surfenthusiast who’s coming to terms with the fact she’s gay. Theteens are blunt about their insecurities and fears but undauntedas they withstand evolving friendships, shifting identities, andnagging parents. ALL THIS PANIC is a gorgeously shot, realisticportrayal of the angst and excitement present when you’re onthe cusp of coming into your own. —A.Z.

Producers~Jenny Gage, Tom Betterton, Christie Colliopolous, Jennifer OllmanCinematography~Tom Betterton Editing~Connor KalistaPrint Source~The Film Sales Company / [email protected] / filmsalescorp.com

About the Director~Jenny Gage was raised in Malibu, California. She holds anM.F.A. in Photography from Yale University. Along with husband and artistic partnerTom Betterton, she has photographed advertising campaigns for Ralph Lauren, JCPenney, Estée Lauder, and Sony. She has also had editorial work published in W,Vanity Fair, and Vogue Nippon. Filmography~ALL THIS PANIC (2016)

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American AnarchistDirected by Charlie SiskelUSA 201680 minutes

Wednesday, April 5 Thursday, April 62:20 PM I Code ANAR05 9:40 PM I Code ANAR06

In 1971 a 19-year-old named William Powell wrote TheAnarchist’s Cookbook. Made in the turbulent era of the VietnamWar, the book laid out a manifesto against the government. Itsmessage also offered violence as a means to bring about politicalchange. Included in the text were recipes to make bombs,which have been used by viscous criminals to carry out attacksand linked to school shootings in Columbine and elsewhere, as well as the Oklahoma City bombings and the shooting ofU.S. Representative Gabby Giffords. Terrorists from ISIS and Al Queda have reportedly used it as well. After its publication,Powell became disillusioned by his own words. He movedabroad to teach children with disabilities and largely ignoredthe book and its legacy. In AMERICAN ANARCHIST, the film-makers ponder whether Powell has done enough throughout theyears to denounce his writings. The interviews become uncom-fortable when the author is confronted with the carnage con-nected to his text. This striking documentary provides proof thatour words can live on forever, regardless of whether or not westill believe them. —E.F.

Producer~Charlie Siskel Cinematography~Nina Bernfeld Editing~Chris MckinlePrint Source~The Film Collaborative / [email protected] / thefilmcollaborative.org

About the Director~Charlie Siskel is an Oscar®-and Emmy-nominated filmmakerfrom Los Angeles, California. He is the nephew of film critic Gene Siskel. He beganhis career as a producer on Michael Moore’s award-winning television series TheAwful Truth. Filmography~“Finding Vivian Maier” (2013), AMERICAN ANARCHIST(2016)

AloysDirected by Tobias NölleSWITZERLAND, FRANCE 201691 minutes

Sunday, April 2 Tuesday, April 49:25 AM I Code ALOY02 3:50 PM I Code ALOY04

Thursday, April 69:45 PM I Code ALOY06

Private investigator Aloys Adorn is quietly devastated by the lossof his father. He copes with his grief and loneliness by captur-ing (and then compulsively viewing) surveillance tape footage of the world around him. When his tapes and camera are stolenafter a drunken night out, however, Adorn’s austere, solitaryexistence unexpectedly changes. He’s contacted by an unknownwoman, who says he can try “telephone walking”—or emotionalconnection via intense, imagination-filled calls—to get hisbeloved property back. With these calls, Adorn is drawn into anincreasingly vivid, social world where he’s the life of the party.This soon brings new complications, not the least of which ishis neighbor Vera, who’s in the hospital after a suicide attempt.ALOYS takes liberties with time and setting to create disorienting,delightful ambiguity. Is Adorn’s happiness a figment of hisimagination? And, if so, is that necessarily a bad thing? ALOYSblurs the lines between fantasy and reality and is a thought-pro-voking treatise on the agony and ecstasy of human vulnerability.(In Swiss German with subtitles) —A.Z.

Producers~Christof Neracher, Jean des Forêts Screenwriting~Tobias NölleCinematography~Simon Guy Fässler Editing~Tobias Nölle Principal Cast~Georg Friedrich, Tilde von OverbeckPrint Source~New Europe Film Sales / [email protected] / neweuropefilmsales.com

About the Director~Tobias Nölle was born in Zurich, Switzerland in 1976. He stud-ied film at the School of Visual Arts in New York. He began his career directing,writing, and editing short films, including the award-winning “Rene.” ALOYS wonthe Audience Award at the 2016 Las Palmas Film Festival and received aFIPRESCI Prize at the 2016 Berlin Film Festival. Filmography~ALOYS (2016)

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Amerika Square(Plateia Amerikis)

Directed by Yannis SakaridisGREECE, UNITED KINGDOM, GERMANY 201686 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Sunday, April 212:10 PM I Code SQUA30 11:00 AM I Code SQUA02

Monday, April 39:25 PM I Code SQUA03

Hatred, which manifests itself in many ways, is often the resultof fear. When times are bad, people often look for a scapegoat.This heated and highly topical subject is examined in YannisSakaridis’ AMERIKA SQUARE. At 38, Nakos still lives with hisparents, unable to find work. His frustration has found an outletin his obsessive tracking of the immigrants in his apartmentcomplex. As that number grows, Nakos’ racist ideology becomesincreasingly dangerous. His tattoo artist neighbor Billy has fallenfor an African singer named Tereza. She’s gotten herself mixedup with the mob, and Billy is desperate to help her escape.Meanwhile across town a middle-aged Syrian refugee namedTarek (brilliantly portrayed by Vassilis Kukalani) is trying to findsafe passage to Germany for himself and his young daughter.Billy and Tarek both turn to Hassan, an expert at smugglingimmigrants. The three stories are lightly intertwined at thebeginning. But ultimately they end up tightly wound in a ferventcrescendo. This intense film tackles immigration head on; itschilling implications provide a teachable moment as its narrativeeerily mirrors our current reality. (In English, Greek, and Arabicwith subtitles) —E.F.

Producers~Yannis Sakaridis, Nikkos J. Frangos, George Th Lemos, Venia VergouScreenwriting~Yannis Tsirbas, Vangelis Mourikis, Yannis Sakaridis Cinematography~Jan Vogel Editing~Yannis Sakaridis Principal Cast~Yannis Stankoglou, MakisPapadimitriou, Vassilis Kukalani, Ksenia Dania, Alexandros LogothetisPrint Source~Patra Spanou Film Marketing & Consulting / [email protected] /patraspanou.com

About the Director~Yannis Sakaridis was born in Skydra, Greece in 1968. He stud-ied at the London College of Printing and the University of Westminster. He’s also aveteran film editor and has worked for Warner Brothers and the BBC. Filmography~“Wild Duck” (2013), AMERIKA SQUARE (2016)

Anishoara(Anisoara)

Directed by Ana-Felicia ScutelnicuGERMANY, MOLDOVA 2016106 minutes

Tuesday, April 4 Thursday, April 611:30 AM I Code ANIS04 4:15 PM I Code ANIS06

There is a Moldovan legend about a lovely princess whom manymen desired. She had but One Love, the Sun. The Sun wed her and took her to the sky, but he burnt her with his caressesand her ashes fell to Earth. Anishoara is a beautiful 15-year-old farm girl in Moldova. She is wooed by both young and old,without success. Her Sun is Dragosh, a handsome local boywho rides a motorcycle and has captured Anishoara’s mind and heart. Dragosh acts as if he means to complete the storyand Anishoara believes, as yet, in happy endings. ANISHOARAtakes us through all the seasons of this deceptively simple story.This movie will enchant with its singular rhythms and glow,filmed with the hypnotic beauty of a fairy tale. Though Anishoarawishes it were, this won’t be a fairy tale. A few ashes may darkenher Sun. And her happy ending, if it comes, may not be quitethe one she expects. (In Romanian with subtitles) —C.R.

Producers~Jonas Weydemann, Jakob D. Weydemann Screenwriting~Ana-FeliciaScutelnicu Cinematography~Stephan Bruns, Manja Ebert, Stephan Franz Editing~Hannah Schwegel Principal Cast~Ana Morari, Andrei Morari, Dragos� Scutelnicu,Petru Roscovan, Veronica Cangea, Vasile Brînza, Willem Menne, Andrei Sochirca�Print Source~Pluto Film / [email protected] / plutofilm.de

About the Director~Ana-Felicia Scutelnicu was born in 1978 in Chisinau, Moldovain the former USSR. She moved to Berlin and enrolled in the Germany Film andTelevision Academy. Her short films have won many awards. Filmography~ANISHOARA (2016)

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AreaDirected by Luisito Lagdameo IgnacioPHILIPPINES 2016106 minutes

Sunday, April 2 Monday, April 39:30 PM I Code AREA02 11:30 AM I Code AREA03

In Angeles City in the Philippines, a neighborhood referred toas “Area” has become known for its bargain-priced brothels.These establishments service poor men who can’t afford theexpensive luxuries of the red-light district. Many of the prosti-tutes in these brothels are past their prime and out of shape.They’re desperate for clients and even willing to trade sex forneeded household items. They eat scraps and leftovers fromtheir pimp’s family. It’s a depressing existence, one that severelylacks hope or promise. Most of the ladies have accepted theirfate—except Hillary, a kind woman who also looks after someof the younger girls. She’s been saving up for a plane ticket toAmerica in the hopes of being reunited with her son. Everyonearound her thinks she’s crazy, constantly teasing her for whatthey see as an impossible feat. Can she and the rest of thewomen escape the hell they’re trapped in? AREA is a fictionaltale, but its characters represent real life archetypes. The filmportrays them honestly but never casts judgment. (In Tagalogand Kapampangan with subtitles) —E.F.

Producers~Baby Go, Ferdinand Lapuz, Dennis Evangelista, Romeo LindainScreenwriting~Robby Tantingoco Cinematography~Rain Yamson Editing~GilbertObispo Principal Cast~Ai Ai Delas Alas, Allen Dizon, Sue Prado, Sancho DelasAlas, Sarah Brakensiek, Ireen Cervantes, Tabs SumulongPrint Source~BG Productions International / [email protected]

About the Director~Luisito Lagdameo Ignacio was born in the Province of Laguna,Philippines in 1968. He studied mass communication at Centro Escolar University.Filmography~“Pangarap ko ang ibigin ka” (2003), “Annie B.” (2004), “Lovestruck”(2005), “Between the Eyes” (2014)—39th CIFF, “Child Haus” (2015), AREA(2016)

ApprenticeDirected by Boo JunfengSINGAPORE, GERMANY, FRANCE, HONG KONG, QATAR 201697 minutes

Wednesday, April 5 Thursday, April 611:30 AM I Code APPR05 9:30 PM I Code APPR06

Aiman, a principled young corrections officer, has been trans-ferred to Laragan maximum security prison. Trying to put behindthe shame of a criminal father and his own involvement withgangs and drugs, Aiman is determined to craft a better life forhimself and his sister. He becomes fascinated by Chief Rahim,a senior official who, as Aiman shortly discovers, is the prison’sExecutioner. Rahim recognizes abilities in the young guard thatmight qualify him to become his assistant. But Aiman knowsthere is a dark link between them, one that throws his accep-tance of the offer into a strange and disturbing light. When hissister discovers what he is doing and who he is working for,Aiman’s personal life threatens to collapse. Told with grace andunderstated power, APPRENTICE examines an unsettling pro-fession with unflinching honesty and humanity. Filmed withsubtle beauty, this tense drama never once exploits or sensa-tionalizes its subject. Within the efficient industry of death liesa riveting and emotional exploration of the deepest themes oflife. (In Malay with subtitles) —C.R.

APPRENTICE was selected as Singapore’s entry for Best Foreign Language Film for this year’s Academy Awards®.

Producers~Raymond Phathanavirangoon, Fran Borgia, Tan Fong ChengScreenwriting~Boo Junfeng, Raymond Phathanavirangoon Cinematography~Benoit Soler Editing~Natalie Soh, Lee Chatametikool Principal Cast~Fir Rahman,Wan Hanafi Su, Mastura Ahmad, Koh Boon Pin, Nickson Cheng, Crispian ChanGerald ChewPrint Source~Film Movement / [email protected] / filmmovement.com

About the Director~Boo Junfeng was born in 1983 in Singapore. He graduated fromthe School of Film and Media Studies at Ngee Ann Polytechnic in 2003 and fromthe Lasalle College of the Arts in 2009, where he was given the McNally Award forExcellence in the Arts. Filmography~“Sandcastle” (2010), “17 Letters” (2015),APPRENTICE (2016)


At the Death House DoorDirected by Steve James, Peter Gilbert USA 200898 minutes

Saturday, April 11:30 PM I Code ATTH01

When capital punishment was reinstated in Texas in 1982,many residents of Huntsville cheered. The city was home to theTexas State Penitentiary where, over the next 13 years, CarrollPickett would oversee the execution of 95 inmates by lethalinjection as the prison’s minister. His far-from-envied role wasto stay with each inmate from the morning of their deaththrough their last, fateful words at midnight. A private man,Pickett took to a tape recorder to document his thoughts, feel-ings, and grief the day after every execution and reflect on hiscalling to serve in this capacity as a man of God. Adding toPickett’s personal commentary, AT THE DEATH HOUSE DOORfollows the case of Carlos DeLuna, one death row victim whosepresumed innocence may be realized too late. Once a firm sup-porter of the death penalty, Pickett’s intimate experience beginsreshaping his definition of just punishment. AT THE DEATHHOUSE DOOR takes us down corridors of the infamously nick-named “Walls Unit” to confront the corners of our consciencesof right and wrong. —A.B.

Producers~Steve James, Peter Gilbert Cinematography~Peter Gilbert Editing~Steve James, Aaron WickendenPrint Source~Kartemquin / [email protected] / kartemquin.com

About the Directors~Born in Hampton, Virginia in 1954, Steve James is recognizedas one of the most acclaimed documentary filmmakers of his generation. He regu-larly collaborates with the Chicago-based nonprofit production studio KartemquinFilms. His film “Hoop Dreams” was nominated for an Academy Award® for BestFilm Editing and recently selected for the Library of Congress National FilmRegistry. Peter Gilbert has had a distinquished career in producing, directing, and photographing documentaries, feature films, commercials, and music videos.Collaborative Filmography~AT THE DEATH HOUSE DOOR (2008)

Barakah Meets Barakah(Barakah Yoqabil Barakah)

Directed by Mahmoud SabbaghSAUDI ARABIA 201684 minutes

Wednesday, April 5 Thursday, April 69:35 PM I Code BARA05 11:45 AM I Code BARA06

Meet Barakah, a middle-class municipality worker who dabblesin public theater. Meet Bibi, a famous Instagram sensation inthe midst of fortune and fame. When the unlikely pair inBARAKAH MEETS BARAKAH cross paths and begin a buddingromance, alone time is at a premium. Dates as commonplaceas dinner at a restaurant, an afternoon at the beach, or a casualdrive through the city are off limits for the young Saudi Arabiancouple. Barakah longs for the days of the generation before himwhere things like art, music, and love weren’t hidden or forbid-den. When the relationship seems nothing short of impossible,Barakah leans on Da’ash, his gruff uncle who offers less-than-helpful dating advice, and Sa’adiya, his over-bearing aunt whodoubles as neighborhood gossip and midwife, who are both desperate for Barakah to find a wife. Barakah’s misguidedattempts courting the reluctant Bibi make for a complicatedlove story of two people facing the realities of their country’scustoms and the barriers meant to keep them apart. (In Arabicwith subtitles) —A.B.

BARAKAH MEETS BARAKAH was selected as Saudi Arabia’s entry for Best ForeignLanguage Film for this year’s Academy Awards®.

Producer~Mahmoud Sabbagh Screenwriting~Mahmoud Sabbagh Cinematography~Victor Credi Editing~Sofia Subercaseaux, Daniel Garcia, Anas Batahaf Principal Cast~Hisham Fageeh, Fatima Al Banawi, Sami HifnyPrint Source~MPM Film / [email protected] / mpmfilm.com

About the Director~Mahmoud Sabbagh was born in Saudi Arabia and holds aMaster’s Degree of Science from Columbia University Graduate School ofJournalism. He is an independent filmmaker, producer, and writer. Filmography~BARAKAH MEETS BARAKAH (2016)

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Be RelentlessDirected by Brad RileyUSA 201790 minutes

Saturday, April 1 Monday, April 311:25 AM I Code BERE01 5:05 PM I Code BERE03

Sex trafficking is a form of modern day slavery. The NationalCenter for Missing and Exploited Children says one in five run-aways are likely victims of this appalling phenomenon. NormaBastidas understands the enormity of this issue, having enduredsexual violence and abuse at the hands of human traffickers.For years she bottled up her emotions, struggling with addiction.Thankfully, the story doesn’t end there—not even close. A truesurvivor, Bastidas got clean and broke her silence in a hugeway, going public with her experience and becoming a fierceadvocate for the cause. In order to raise awareness, she set outto break the Guinness World Record for longest triathlon, anintense feat that took her 3,762 miles, from Cancun, Mexico to Washington, D.C. A combination of running, swimming, andbiking, the incredibly draining expedition took a severe physicaltoll on her body. Yet despite the pain, she soldiered on, know-ing that victory could help to prevent others from suffering. BE RELENTLESS chronicles her inspiring journey to motivatethe world to end exploitation. (In English and Spanish withsubtitles) —E.F.

Producers~Jessie Marek, Brad Riley Cinematography~Simon Scionka Editing~Monique ZavistovskiPrint Source~iEmpathize / [email protected] / iempathize.org

About the Director~Brad Riley is a filmmaker and activist from Boulder, Colorado.He is the founder and president of the human rights nonprofit iEmpathize.Filmography~BE RELENTLESS (2017)

BarkleyDirected by Li-Wei ChiuTAIWAN, CHINA 201686 minutes

Friday, April 7 Saturday, April 84:45 PM I Code BARK07 12:00 Noon I Code BARK08

Like many 12-year-old boys, Fido is disgruntled and sleepy. One day he falls asleep on the train and wakes up in a strangeworld of human-like animals. Mistaken for a monkey by thelocals, Fido attends the gigantic Amazing Power Show, whichfeatures a clever kitty named Barkley as its MC. Lucas, a humandictator, maintains control over the naïve animals by displayinghis strength in endless shows. He uses magic to maintain astrong military presence, telling them they need it to fend offan unseen enemy. Fido and Barkley discover Lucas is a fraudwho uses tricks and technology to retain power. After a captivetiger mom teaches Fido the value of families, both animal andhuman, he decides to lead rather than follow. While helping hisfriends throw off their chains, he exposes the truth. A symphonicscore complements the vivid animation in BARKLEY, an imagi-native tale that shows us the importance of standing togetheragainst tricky tyrants. (In Mandarin with subtitles) —B.B.

Producers~Shih-Ling Wang, Shan-Shan Lou, Wayne Chen Screenwriting~Li-Wei Chiu,Ke-Fa Liao, Chau-Er Gu Editing~Li-Wei Chiu Animation Supervisor~Wei-Lun FengPrint Source~studio2 Animation Lab / [email protected] / studio2.com.tw

About the Director~Li-Wei Chiu is the director of the studio2 Animation Lab. Hegraduated from Taiwan’s Tainan National University of the Arts and has a Ph.D.from the Beijing Film Academy. Chiu’s animated TV series The Little Sun andBarkley the Cat have won numerous awards. BARKLEY is the first animated film tobe co-produced by China and Taiwan. Filmography~“Kotora on the Run” (2010),BARKLEY (2016)

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Big SoniaDirected by Leah Warshawski, Todd SolidayUSA 201693 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 316:15 PM I Code BIGS30 1:55 PM I Code BIGS31

Six days a week, 90-year-old Sonia Warshawski climbs into heroversized Oldsmobile and heads for the only store still open in a decrepit Kansas City shopping mall. Long after Macy’s andThe Limited were boarded up, John’s Tailoring still stands. Sonia,under five feet tall, is herself a survivor—of the Holocaust.Deported from Mi�dzyrzec, Poland at age 13, she lived throughAuschwitz and Bergen-Belsen. Now her work at John’s helps her to not think about the “dark spot.” BIG SONIA is a heartfeltlabor of love by her granddaughter Leah Warshawski. Sonia isupbeat and decidedly old school, always made up and coiffed,fresh flowers on the shop counter. She greets customers of 30 years by name. Even Vernon, the lone mall security guard,comes around to check on her. Now Sonia’s most importantwork are her talks in schools and prisons, where her story bringsmiddle schoolers and hardened criminals to tears. We’re goingbackwards, she tells them: hate is still growing in the world.But no matter what you’ve been through, you can choose who tobe in the future. Everybody better listen to BIG SONIA. —B.B.

Producer~Leah Warshawski Cinematography~Todd Soliday Editing~Todd Soliday,Eric Frith, Doug LoviskaPrint Source~Inflatable Film / [email protected] / bigsonia.com

About the Directors~Leah Warshawski produces documentaries, television produc-tions, commercials, and branded entertainment in remote parts of the world. Todd Soliday is a jack-of-all-trades with 25 years’ experience in production andpost. He specializes in documentary storytelling and adventure films. CollaborativeFilmography~BIG SONIA (2016)

Beautiful GardenDirected by Christopher PeplinUSA 2017104 minutes

Wednesday, April 5 Saturday, April 87:15 PM I Code GARD05 12:05 PM I Code GARD08

Filmed in Cleveland, Ohio, BEAUTIFUL GARDEN is set againstthe backdrop of Lake Erie. A large old house on the beach hasbeen taken over by squatters. They’re an odd mix of drifters,runaways, and anyone else who have found themselves homeless.From an abused teenager and a starving artist, to a young familyimpacted by the recession, there are over 15 people living here,with more coming and going every day. Also included in thebunch are junkies and drug dealers who do their best to hidetheir criminal activity from the others. At the helm of thisstrange commune is King, a creepy and mysterious man wholives in the attic. When one of the residents witnesses a murderin the backyard, their community begins to crumble. Greed andcorruption have found their way into this utopia. It soon willcome to light that their entire existence was based on a verydark secret. This entertaining crime-thriller is laced with romanceand drama, skillfully weaving the stories of many charactersinto one cohesive and explosive finale. —E.F.

Producers~Charles Moore, Christopher Peplin, J. Scott Scheel Screenwriting~Christopher Peplin Cinematography~David Litz Editing~Christopher PeplinPrincipal Cast~Richie Matthew Logsdon, Jade Viggiano, Alexander Mendeluk,Julia Lawler, Michael Frieman, Kelleigh Miller, Charles Moore, Christopher PeplinPrint Source~Burning River Productions / [email protected] / burningriverfilms.com

About the Director~Christopher Peplin is a Los Angeles filmmaker, originally fromCleveland, Ohio. He studied film at Cleveland State University. Filmography~BEAUTIFUL GARDEN (2017)

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BugsDirected by Andreas JohnsenDENMARK, NETHERLANDS, FRANCE, GERMANY 201674 minutes

Monday, April 3 Tuesday, April 411:25 AM I Code BUGS03 7:50 PM I Code BUGS04

In recent years the United Nations has suggested that, due to a growing population, we may find ourselves dealing with a food shortage sooner than we think. One of their recommen-dations: edible insects. Championed by cooks for their uniqueflavors, and embraced by environmentalists for their small ecological impact, creepy crawlers are being hailed as the mira-cle cure. In BUGS, director Andreas Johnsen teams up withresearchers and chefs from Copenhagen’s Nordic Food Lab todetermine whether or not that’s the case. Traveling to suchplaces as Mexico, Australia, Kenya, and Japan, they encountercommunities where such delicacies as grasshoppers, termitequeens, and venomous hornets are eaten. That may soundunappetizing, but the film’s expert chefs transform these gooeycreatures into beautiful, great tasting dishes. Along the way,however, the filmmakers discover a number of things that coulddampen the U.N.’s perfect plan. They also learn the food dilemmais less about population growth and more about unfair distributionand corporate greed. This colorful documentary is powerful inits message while allowing for some incredibly fun moments as well. —E.F.

Producer~Sigrid Jonsson Dyekjær Cinematography~Andreas Johnsen Editing~Menno BoeremaPrint Source~Kino Lorber / kinolorber.com

About the Director~Andreas Johnsen was born in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1974.He’s the owner of the production company Rosforth Films. Filmography~“Mr.Catra: The Faithful” (2004), “Inside Outside” (2005), “Curtain Raising: Musiciansin East Africa” (2006), “Good Copy Bad Copy” (2007), “Natasja” (2008), “ManOoman” (2008), “Murder” (2009), “A Kind of Paradise” (2011), “Kidd Life”(2012), “Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case” (2013), BUGS (2016)

Breaking BallsDirected by John P. VourlisUSA 201773 minutes

Monday, April 3 Tuesday, April 47:35 PM I Code BREA03 3:55 PM I Code BREA04

Bocce is an ancient sport, going all the way back to the RomanEmpire. It was later developed into its current form in Italy.Having a large population of Italian immigrants, Cleveland, Ohio has become a hot spot for the sport, thanks to the popularCleveland Cup of Bocce Championship. Held at the Italian-American Club in the suburb of Wickliffe, the competition hasgrown considerably throughout the years. Athletes from all overthe United States and Canada come for the tournament, now in its third decade of existence. Other events in the suburb ofMayfield Heights and Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood havealso led to a growing interest in bocce. To the die-hard players,it’s more than just a game; it’s a tradition rich with culture theyhope to pass on to their children. BREAKING BALLS follows themembers of the Italian-American Club as they prepare for theannual event, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at theworld of bocce. Whether you’re already a fan or completelyunfamiliar, this passionate portrayal of the sport makes for atruly enlightening documentary. (In English and Italian with subtitles) —E.F.

Producer~John P. Vourlis Cinematography~Luke Horvat, Rafeeq Roberts, DennisShanaberg, Patrick Antone, Thomas Stumpf, J. Andrew Thames Editing~Ilona Jurek,Tina MascaraPrint Source~Hometown Media Productions / [email protected] /hometownmediaproductions.com

About the Director~John P. Vourlis is a filmmaker from Cleveland, Ohio. He holdsan M.F.A. in Cinema & Television from the University of Southern California. He’salso the president of Hometown Media Productions. Filmography~BREAKINGBALLS (2017)

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Buster’s Mal HeartDirected by Sarah Adina SmithUSA 201696 minutes

Friday, March 31 Sunday, April 29:40 PM I Code BUST31 3:50 PM I Code BUST02

A massive manhunt and violent shoot-out has Buster corneredin a remote cave. Buster is a legend, a drifter who lives in thewild and in empty vacation homes in winter, always evadingcapture. Who is he? BUSTER’S MAL HEART skids us acrosstime like a skipping stone to offer pieces to that puzzle. Thestory reveals what leads to Buster’s discovery and introduces usto Jonah, a struggling young night manager with a wife and child.Jonah meets a nameless stranger, a prophet of the Apocalypse,who warns Jonah of cosmic inversions and malignant conspiracies.When unthinkable tragedy shatters Jonah’s world, these seem-ingly unconnected narratives begin to reveal a disturbing pat-tern. Who is the man adrift at sea who mentally communicateswith Buster? Is it one person, a soul divided? BUSTER’S MALHEART doles out its secrets in a startling, cerebral manner. Itquestions the very solidity of the universe without denying thepainful reality of the human heart. This beautiful and bizarrefilm will boggle your mind. Brace yourself. —C.R.

Producers~Jonako Donley, Travis Stevens Screenwriting~Sarah Adina SmithCinematography~Shaheen Seth Editing~Sarah Adina Smith Principal Cast~RamiMalek, DJ Qualls, Kate Lyn Sheil, Sukha Belle Potter, Toby HussPrint Source~Well Go USA / [email protected] / wellgousa.com

About the Director~Sarah Adina Smith was born in Fort Collins, Colorado. She studied philosophy at Columbia University. She is an actress, special effects artist,writer, producer, and director. She lives and works in Los Angeles where she co-founded the creative studio Friend Of A Friend. Filmography~“The MidnightSwim” (2014)—39th CIFF, BUSTER’S MAL HEART (2016)

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Burn the ShipsDirected by Danielle Miller, Julia ThorndikeUSA 201688 minutes

Friday, March 317:00 PM I Code BURN31

Sunday, April 2 Monday, April 311:10 AM I Code BURN02 4:15 PM I Code BURN03

The Akron Racers are the longest tenured team in the NationalPro Fastpitch League—the country’s only women’s professionalsoftball organization. Run by the super dedicated Joey Arietta,who manages the team like they’re her family, the Racers keepgetting close to the NPF championship only to fall short. BURNTHE SHIPS chronicles the team’s 2015 season, giving us anall-access pass to the players’ lives, the work that goes intokeeping the team and the league alive, and the emotional balancebetween trying to live when you’re not getting paid to do whatyou love. There’s a bit of “A League of Their Own” in the livesof these girls—traveling the country to play in front of sparsecrowds, wearing oodles of pink, playing fourth or fifth fiddle tothe men, but always showing up on the field with positive atti-tudes that are infectious for all sports fans. While the Racersmay not be household names, BURN THE SHIPS will introduceus to underdogs who embody the Northeast Ohio spirit. —T.W.

Producers~Danielle Miller, Julia Thorndike Cinematography~Caleb CrossenEditing~Danielle MillerPrint Source~Think Media Studios / [email protected] / thinkmediastudios.com

About the Directors~Danielle Miller and Julia Thorndike are on the production teamof Cleveland’s Think Media Studios. Collaborative Filmography~BURN THE SHIPS(2016)

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Carrie PilbyDirected by Susan JohnsonUSA 201698 minutes

Friday, March 31 Saturday, April 17:15 PM I Code CARR31 2:35 PM I Code CARR01

CARRIE PILBY, which premiered to critical acclaim at the2016 Toronto International Film Festival, stars Bel Powley(“Diary of a Teenage Girl”) and is based on the internationalbest-seller by Caren Lissner. Carrie is a genius who graduatedfrom Harvard at 18. Convinced the world is populated by over-sexed hypocrites, she has a hard time making sense of life as itrelates to morality, relationships, sex, and leaving her apart-ment. In an effort to coax Carrie out of her shell, her psychia-trist (Nathan Lane) makes a deceptively simple checklist ofgoals for her to achieve between Thanksgiving and the year’send. Each goal brings Carrie closer to the understanding thathumans, like books, can’t be judged by their covers. The filmwas directed by Susan Johnson from a script by Kara Holdenand also stars Gabriel Byrne, Vanessa Bayer, Colin O’Donoghue,William Moseley, and Jason Ritter. —The Orchard

Producers~Susan Cartsonis, Brent Emery, Suzanne Farrell, Susan Johnson, LisaWolofsky Screenwriting~Kara Holden Cinematography~Gonzalo Amat Editing~Phillip Bartell Principal Cast~Bel Powley, Nathan Lane, Gabriel Byrne, VanessaBayer, Colin O’Donoghue, Jason Ritter, William MoseleyPrint Source~The Orchard / theorchard.com

About the Director~Susan Johnson is an Independent Spirit Award-winning filmmakerwho recently completed her 11th feature in as many years. As a producer, her filmsinclude the Sundance/Cannes hit “Mean Creek,” “Eye of the Dolphin” and sequel“Beneath the Blue,” and “God Help the Girl” on which she served as co-executiveproducer. Johnson attended USC and earned an M.F.A. at the prestigious AmericanFilm Institute. Filmography~CARRIE PILBY (2016)

CaveDirected by Henrik Martin DahlsbakkenNORWAY 201685 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Saturday, April 12:15 PM I Code CAVE30 9:20 PM I Code CAVE01

Tuesday, April 45:50 PM I Code CAVE04

Three friends who served together in Afghanistan reunite for anadventure exploring a dangerous underground cave, one thathas already claimed numerous lives. The cave has been sealedto prevent further fatalities and entering it is illegal. This justadds to the thrill for these ex-military pals. When they arrive atthe cave entrance, they find the seal broken. As they go deeperinto the earth, things begin to go wrong. Abandoned gear andtents are found, leading them to realize perhaps they are notalone in the depths of the earth. Somebody, or possibly some-thing, might be down there with them. Or is there a force evenmore terrifying lurking about them, something as primal anddangerous as the rocks and waters themselves? Everything aboutCAVE is meticulously crafted to prey on your senses. You willfeel the rock walls close in around you and the fear of somethingapproaching from behind. You will be immersed in a tense andawesome world of sensation and fear. CAVE is a nerve-benderworth exploring. (In Norwegian with subtitles) —C.R.

Producer~Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken Screenwriting~Henrik Martin DahlsbakkenCinematography~Oskar Dahlsbakken Editing~Mads Wølner Voss Principal Cast~Heidi Toini Øieren, Mads Sjøgård Pettersen, Benjamin Helstad, Ingar Helge GimlePrint Source~Norwegian Film Institute / [email protected] / nfi.no

About the Director~Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken was born in 1989 in Hamar, Norway.He is a self-taught filmmaker and projectionist. He has made award-winning shorts.Filmography~“Returning Home” (2015)—40th CIFF, “Late Summer” (2016), CAVE (2016)

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Center of My World(Die Mitte der Welt)

Directed by Jakob M. ErwaGERMANY 2016115 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 3111:45 AM I Code CENT30 6:50 PM I Code CENT31

Saturday, April 18:40 PM I Code CENT01

Love is at the center of Phil’s world, and it’s really screwingthings up for him. Whether it’s love for his slightly loony motherGlass and his fraternal twin Diane (who suddenly aren’t speak-ing), love for his gorgeous new boyfriend Nicholas (who may notlove him back), or love for his best friend Kat (who may haveeyes for Nicholas), love is making a royal mess of everything.With such adorably dysfunctional and odd people around him toset highly questionable examples, what is a gentle and trustingyoung soul like Phil supposed to do when all hell breaks loose?CENTER OF MY WORLD skips gleefully from past to present,bringing Phil up to this point in his off-kilter fairytale life. It’s abright, colorful whirl of images that reveals both fantastic pat-terns and a deeply human story. Joyful, funny, and sometimessad, this film is for everyone who has ever looked for love, whohas found it, or who can’t figure out exactly what to do with it.(In German with subtitles) —C.R.

Producer~Boris Schönfelder Screenwriting~Jakob M. Erwa Cinematography~Ngo The Chau Editing~Carlotta Kittel Principal Cast~Louis Hofmann, SabineTimoteo, Ada Philine Stappenbeck, Jannik SchümannPrint Source~m-appeal / [email protected] / m-appeal.com

About the Director~Jakob M. Erwa was born in 1981 in Graz, Austria. He is an actor,writer, cinematographer, and director. His films have received numerous nominationsand awards. Filmography~“All the Invisible Things” (2007), “Homesick” (2015),CENTER OF MY WORLD (2016)

The Chocolate Case(Tony)

Directed by Benthe ForrerNETHERLANDS 201690 minutes

Monday, April 3 Tuesday, April 48:50 PM I Code CASE03 4:25 PM I Code CASE04

In 2003 three Dutch watchdog journalists—Teun van de Keuken,Maurice Dekkers, and Roland Duong—found a scandal hidingin plain sight: published reports that the chocolate industryused child slaves as laborers on cocoa plantations. Their concernabout this exploitation kicked off a decade-plus odyssey to produce a 100% slave-free chocolate bar. This arresting documentary shows how difficult their task was: the journalistsfaced chocolate industry indifference (if not outright hostility and stonewalling), judicial apathy, and plenty of misinformation.Even when the trio successfully market what they think is anethically sourced bar (dubbed Tony’s Chocolonely), it only leadsto more questions and troubling revelations. THE CHOCOLATECASE pulls the curtain back on how the food we consume isactually made and illustrates the severity (and reality) of theindustry’s human rights violations by airing harrowing interviewswith former chocolate slaves. Viewers will likely never look at acandy bar in the same way again. (In English, Dutch, French,and German with subtitles) —A.Z.

Producer~Barbara Coronel Cinematography~Maarten Kramer Editing~Ralk Verbeek Print Source~Offbeat Cinema / [email protected] / offbeatcinema.nl

About the Director~Benthe Forrer is based in Amsterdam. She also writes and acts.She co-founded the television production company Dahl TV in 2002 and has directedand produced documentary-based TV series. Filmography~THE CHOCOLATE CASE(2016)

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City of JoyDirected by Madeleine GavinDEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, USA 201674 minutes

Monday, April 3 Tuesday, April 46:30 PM I Code CITY03 2:25 PM I Code CITY04(w/FilmForum)

War has been raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo, andwomen are caught in the crosshairs. Since the 1990s, militiashave been fighting over the region’s rich, lucrative naturalresources. Of their war tactics, rape runs rampant and is strate-gically used to devastate communities by tearing families apartand forcing victims to flee. Enter City of Joy, a leadership centerdedicated to serving survivors of rape and gender violence.Here, women learn to not only face, but also embrace, theirunspeakable stories. In one of the most dangerous parts of theworld, these survivors study their rights as women and practiceself-defense techniques to protect themselves from futurethreats. When they let go of the guilt they carry from theirattacks and regain the self-worth of which they’ve been unfairlystripped, they will return home to be the leaders their commu-nities so desperately need. CITY OF JOY sheds light on theunbelievably resilient women left in a war’s destructive path. No longer living in fear, they are demanding our attention. (In English, French, and Swahili with subtitles) —A.B.

Producer~Allyson Luchak Cinematography~Taylor Krauss, Lisa Renzler Editing~Madeleine GavinPrint Source~Madeleine Gavin / cityofjoyfilm.com

About the Director~Madeleine Gavin works primarily as an editor for narrative anddocumentary films. Gavin was nominated for an Emmy for the Academy Award®-nominated documentary “Which Way Home.” She currently teaches in the graduateFilm Program at Columbia University. Filmography~CITY OF JOY (2016)

Clash(Eshtebak)

Directed by Mohamed DiabEGYPT, FRANCE, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, GERMANY 201697 minutes

Monday, April 3 Tuesday, April 47:15 PM I Code CLAS03 4:20 PM I Code CLAS04

Set in the chaotic time that followed the 2013 ousting ofEgyptian President Mohamed Morsi, CLASH uses a unique set-ting to examine the various political views of Egyptians fromdifferent social backgrounds. The entire film takes place in theback of a police truck that’s filled with Muslim Brotherhood loyalists and pro-army supporters of all ages. There’s also anAmerican reporter and Christian photographer, who are seen asoutsiders and not exactly welcomed. For one reason or another,they’ve all drawn the ire of the overwhelmed army and are ontheir way to jail. When their journey takes an unexpected anddangerous detour, these strangers must come together to survive.It won’t be easy for this opinionated bunch, but they’ll soon learnthere’s more in life that unites us than divides us. When pushcomes to shove, we’re all humans who want the best for ourloved ones. The story is incredibly gripping, thanks to MohamedDiab’s inventive directing style. It humanizes the Egyptian revo-lution in a powerful way. (In Arabic with subtitles) —E.F.

CLASH was selected as Egypt’s entry for Best Foreign Language Film for this year’s Academy Awards®.

Producers~Mohamed Hefzy, Eric Lagesse, M.W. Zackie Screenwriting~Khaled Diab,Mohamed Diab Cinematography~Ahmed Gabr Editing~Ahmed Hafez Principal Cast~Nelly Karim, Hany Adel, Tarek Abdel Aziz, Ahmed Malek, Ahmed DashPrint Source~Kino Lorber / kinolorber.com

About the Director~Mohamed Diab is a filmmaker from Ismailia, Egypt. He studiedscreenwriting at the New York Film Academy. Diab earned a Webby for his coverageof the Egyptian revolution. Filmography~“678” (2010), CLASH (2016)

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The Commune(Kollektivet)

Directed by Thomas VinterbergDENMARK 2016111 minutes

Saturday, April 1 Sunday, April 27:00 PM I Code COMM01 1:20 PM I Code COMM02

THE COMMUNE brings Danish director Thomas Vinterberghome, following his big budget English language turn in “FarFrom the Madding Crowd.” This loving tribute to his chaoticupbringing once again demonstrates Vinterberg’s mastery of thesearing family drama. Vinterberg’s fascination with complicatedhousehold dynamics can be traced to his childhood, spent in aCopenhagen commune. Here we are in the mid-1970s, and Erikand Anna’s privileged lives are about to reach perfection. Erik,an architecture professor, inherits a villa in a posh section ofCopenhagen. His wife Anna is a long-time newscaster on stateTV. Their teenage daughter loves them both dearly. But Anna’s a bit bored. She suggests they embark on an adventure andthrow their new home open to a few old friends—and a couplecomplete strangers—as an experiment in communal living.Swept away by the collective spirit of the time, the newly-formedband of ten unlikely roommates determines to fashion a new,open life. Of course it’s a recipe for disaster. THE COMMUNE is classic Vinterberg: brilliantly acted, funny, and devastating.It’s a search for clarity amidst the chaos. (In Danish with subtitles) —B.B.

Producers~Sisse Graum Jørgensen, Morten Kaufmann Screenwriting~ThomasVinterberg, Tobias Lindholm Cinematography~Jesper Tøffner Editing~Anne Østerud,Janus Billeskov Principal Cast~Trine Dyrholm, Ulrich Thomsen, Helene ReingaardNeumann, Lars Ranthe, Fares FaresPrint Source~Magnolia Pictures / [email protected] / magpictures.com

About the Director~Born in 1969 in Copenhagen and a graduate of the NationalFilm School of Denmark, Thomas Vinterberg is a leading Danish filmmaker. He andLars von Trier are two founding “brothers” of Dogme 95, an avant-garde movementdedicated to reintroducing the element of risk in filmmaking. Filmography~“TheBiggest Heroes” (1996), “The Celebration” (1998), “The Third Lie” (2000), “It’sAll About Love” (2003), “Dear Wendy” (2004), “When a Man Comes Home”(2007), “Submarino” (2010), “The Hunt” (2012), “Far From the Madding Crowd”(2015), THE COMMUNE (2016)

Contemporary ColorDirected by Bill Ross IV, Turner RossUSA 201697 minutes

Wednesday, April 5 Friday, April 79:00 PM I Code CONT05 11:10 AM I Code CONT07

When a color guard team asked David Byrne if they could useone of his songs in their routines, they probably didn’t antici-pate they’d pique his interest in such a huge way. The eccentricformer Talking Heads singer became enthralled by the team’screative choreography and hypnotic patterns. If you’re not surewhat color guard is, don’t worry—you’re not alone. You’ve prob-ably seen it in action, though, during halftime at your local highschool football games. They’re the kids twirling colorful flagsand tossing prop rifles and sabers, all synchronized to music.It’s an obscure and underappreciated sport that often goesunnoticed. Thanks to Byrne, that may no longer be true. In2015 he recruited ten teams from around the country andpaired them with an impressive list of musicians, including Devonté Hynes, Zola Jesus, tUnE-yArDs, Ira Glass, Ad-Rock,Nelly Furtado, and St. Vincent. They performed their uniquecollaborations live at an event in Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.The delightful spectacle is captured in CONTEMPORARYCOLOR, a vibrant, visually appealing film that also documentsthe behind-the-scenes stories of the incredible athletes andmusicians who participate. —E.F.

Producers~David Byrne, Michael Gottwald, Dan Janvey, Josh Penn Cinematography~Jarred Alterman, Bill Ross IV, Turner Ross Editing~Bill Ross IVPrint Source~Oscilloscope Laboratories / [email protected] /oscilloscope.net

About the Directors~Brothers Bill Ross IV and Turner Ross are from Sydney, Ohio.They both studied at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia. Theyreceived the Someone To Watch Award at the 39th CIFF. Collaborative Filmography~“45365” (2009)—39th CIFF, “Tchoupitoulas” (2012)—39th CIFF, “Western”(2015)—39th CIFF, CONTEMPORARY COLOR (2016)

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The Country Doctor(Médecin de campagne)

Directed by Thomas LiltiFRANCE 2016102 minutes

Friday, March 31 Saturday, April 16:05 PM I Code COUN31 2:25 PM I Code COUN01

Dr. Jean-Pierre Werner has spent his life taking care of the citizens in a rural area in France. Constantly going above andbeyond, he often travels far distances to make house calls. Hedabbles in every area of medicine, from pediatrics and physicaltherapy all the way to psychiatry. He knows every patient byname. His expert care-taking skills don’t apply to his ownhealth, though. When Jean-Pierre learns he is sick, he ignoresorders to take time off. His own doctor worries Jean-Pierre’sobsessive work routine will weaken him, so he sends Natalie, a younger city doctor, to assist Jean-Pierre. Extremely set in hisways, Jean-Pierre is reluctant to accept her help. At first, he’spretty rough on Natalie, constantly correcting her, rejecting anyof her ideas. As time passes, he realizes she’s perfect for thejob; she applies the same level of empathy and compassionthat he’s demonstrated for so long. But Jean-Pierre still hasn’ttold Natalie and his patients the truth about his illness. THECOUNTRY DOCTOR is a gentle and beautiful film about life andthe difficulty of letting go. (In French with subtitles) —E.F.

Producers~Agnès Vallée, Emmanuel Barrau Screenwriting~Thomas Lilti, Baya KasmiCinematography~Nicolas Gaurin Editing~Christel Dewynter Principal Cast~François Cluzet, Marianne Denicourt, Isabelle SadoyanPrint Source~Distrib Films US / [email protected] / distribfilmsus.com

About the Director~Thomas Lilti was born in France in 1976. He graduated frommedical school and continues to work as a primary care physician. Filmography~“Le yuex bandes” (2007), “Hippocrates: Diary of a French Doctor” (2014), THECOUNTRY DOCTOR (2016)

Dark Fortune(Finsteres Glück)

Directed by Stefan HauptSWITZERLAND 2016114 minutes

Monday, April 3 Tuesday, April 46:25 PM I Code DARK03 11:20 AM I Code DARK04

When eight-year-old Yves is the sole survivor of his family aftera devastating car crash, his future hangs in the balance. Yvesbegs to avoid custody with his complicated extended family andinstead clings to his therapist Eliane for her kind words andtrusting heart. Their bond forms quickly, each becoming morevulnerable as Eliane watches Yves struggle to find a new normal.While Eliane and her grown daughters attempt to help Yves cometo terms with the horrific accident and grieve the loss of hisfamily, these women are forced to confront the traumas of theirown broken family, which they each manage to painfully sup-press. Based on the novel Finsteres Glück by Lukas Hartmann,DARK FORTUNE reveals the raw emotions we face in the midstof tragedy and the relationships we lean on when we have noother choice but to let go and move on. (In Swiss German withsubtitles) —A.B.

Producer~Rudolf Santschi Screenwriting~Stefan Haupt Cinematography~TobiasDengler Editing~Christof Schertenleib Principal Cast~Eleni Haupt, Noé Ricklin,Elisa Plüss, Chiara Carla Bär, Martin HugPrint Source~Wide / [email protected] / widemanagement.com

About the Director~Stefan Haupt, born in Zurich in 1961, holds a degree from theZurich Drama School in Theater Education. He has his own production company,Fontana Film, and was formerly the president of the Swiss Filmmakers Association.Filmography~“I’m Just a Simple Person” (1998), “Increschantüm” (2000), “UtopiaBlues” (2001), “Elisabeth Kübler-Ross—Facing Death” (2002), “Moritz” (2003),“Downtown Switzerland” (2004), “A Song for Argyris” (2006), “How about Love”(2010), “Sagrada—The Mystery of Creation” (2012), “The Circle” (2014)—39thCIFF, “Mare Nostrum—A Concert. A Journey.” (2015), DARK FORTUNE (2016)

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DayveonDirected by Amman AbbasiUSA 201775 minutes

Saturday, April 8 Sunday, April 99:35 PM I Code DAYV08 5:15 PM I Code DAYV09

As DAYVEON opens, we see the titular character riding his bikethrough the sleepy streets of rural Arkansas. He’s bored with hissurroundings, constantly complaining that “everything is stupid.”It isn’t just boredom that has him so down, though. He recentlylost his brother—a tragedy that led his mom to a nervousbreakdown. Dayveon was sent to live with his older sister andher husband, who tries hard to be a positive male influence inhis life. Unfortunately, the youngster resents this perceivedoverreach, preferring the company of gang members instead.It’s not hard to see why kids in this town end up on such apath. Things are awfully bleak and hopeless, stricken by abjectpoverty. There’s nothing inspiring or motivating about it. Theyfind a strange comfort in the crew mentality, giving them purposeand loyal companionship. But after being initiated into theBloods, Dayveon is about to discover thug life isn’t everything it’shyped up to be. And camaraderie comes at a cost. DAYVEON is a subtle but searing portrait of small town gangs. —E.F.

Producers~Amman Abbasi, Alexander Uhlmann, Lachion Buckingham Screenwriting~Amman Abbasi, Steven Reneau Cinematography~Dustin Lane Editing~DominicLaPerriere, Amman Abbasi Principal Cast~Devin Blackmon, Kordell Johnson,Dontrell Bright, Chastity Moore, Lachion Buckingham, Marquell ManningPrint Source~Visit Films / [email protected] / visitfilms.com

About the Director~Amman Abbasi is a filmmaker from Little Rock, Arkansas. He’salso a musician, composing the scores for his films and performing with his siblingas The Abbasi Brothers. Filmography~DAYVEON (2017)

Dave Made a MazeDirected by Bill WattersonUSA 201780 minutes

Thursday, April 68:45 PM I Code DAVE06

Saturday, April 8 Sunday, April 99:30 AM I Code DAVE08 7:20 PM I Code DAVE09

Preceded by JUST A SONGDirected by Gina Hirsch, USA, 6 minutesWhen a songwriter shares a new song with his girlfriend, things get a little weird.

Dave made a labyrinth. Dave has never completed anything inhis life, but he made a labyrinth. And of course it has boobytraps; otherwise it would just be a series of intricate hallways.Unfortunately, Dave is now trapped in his labyrinth with thebooby traps and the maze-within-the-maze and the minotaurand the giant lady part that ate his hand. When Dave’s girlfriendAnnie and his best friend Gordon and a camera crew go afterDave, they soon come to find that Dave’s labyrinth is bigger onthe inside. Also, it’s killing them one by one. DAVE MADE AMAZE is the Kaufmanesque horror rom-com set almost entirelyin a cardboard labyrinth that we’ve all been waiting for. High-five! But if the group is to escape, they must learn to dissipateall they hate and cooperate or meet their fate within the wallsof a maze made by Dave, who was just looking to rehabilitate.High-five! —T.W.

Producers~John Charles Meyer, John Chuldenko Screenwriting~Steven Sears, Bill Watterson Cinematography~Jon Boal Editing~David Egan Principal Cast~Nick Thune, Meera Rohit Kumbhani, Adam Busch, James Urbaniak, StephanieAllynne, Kirsten Vangsness, Scott Krinsky, John Hennigan, Rick Overton, Timothy Nordwind, Frank Caeti, Scott NarverPrint Source~Dave Made An LLC / [email protected] /davemadeamaze.com

About the Director~Cleveland-born director Bill Watterson is not the guy who drewCalvin and Hobbes, but he might be the guy you saw in that Cleveland band he wasonce in. After graduating from Brown University and studying at The Second CityHollywood, he’s now an actor and director living in L.A. Filmography~DAVE MADE AMAZE (2017)

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DeanDirected by Demetri MartinUSA 201687 minutes

Saturday, April 1 Sunday, April 27:50 PM I Code DEAN01 1:40 PM I Code DEAN02

Writer/director/comedian Demetri Martin stars alongside AcademyAward® winner Kevin Kline in this comedic and heartfelt taleabout a father and son coming to terms with love, loss, andeverything in between. Dean (Martin) is an illustrator whoseunwillingness to deal with the recent death of his mother meansescaping his hometown of New York for an interview with an adagency in Los Angeles. His retired engineer dad Robert (Kline)takes a more regimented approach to grief, including puttingthe family home up for sale. Both father and son set out ontheir own paths to find a new normal as unexpected circum-stances and potential new love interests threaten to thwart allplans. —CBS Films

Producers~Giles Andrew, Charles Denton, Jessica Latham, Elliott WatsonScreenwriting~Demetri Martin Cinematography~Mark Schwartzbard Editing~JoshSalzberg Principal Cast~Kevin Kline, Demetri Martin, Gillian Jacobs, Mary Steenburgen,Rory Scovel, Christine WoodsPrint Source~CBS Films / cbsfilms.com

About the Director~Demetri Martin is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. Hehas appeared in various films, television shows, and live comedy venues acrossAmerica and abroad. Martin’s first two books were New York Times best sellers. His writing has appeared in The New Yorker. Filmography~DEAN (2016)

Dead AwakeDirected by Phillip GuzmanUSA 201699 minutes

Friday, April 7 Saturday, April 82:30 PM I Code DEAD07 11:40 PM I Code DEAD08

Beth’s been having terrifying dreams that feel awfully realistic.Something is trying to kill her. She fights to wake up but isunable to move. Doctors say it’s sleep paralysis, though she’sconvinced it’s something more sinister. When tragedy befallsBeth, the skeptics around her are forced to take her concernsseriously. Leading the charge is her twin sister Kate, who nowfinds herself dealing with identical nightmares. The mysteriouscreature chasing her is relentless in its mission for destruction.As it turns out, Kate is not the only one the creature is after. As more suffering occurs, Kate must team up with her sister’smess of a boyfriend (whose dreams are also haunted) to find a way to stop whatever it is from wreaking havoc on their lovedones. They seek out a number of unconventional methods, desperately doing whatever it takes to prevent another tragedy.Written by the creator of “Final Destination,” DEAD AWAKE isfull of jump scares. Unlike the characters in this terrifying horrorfilm, at least you’ll be able to move when the fear hits. —E.F.

Producers~Phillip Guzman, James LaMarr, Jeffrey Reddick Screenwriting~JeffreyReddick Cinematography~Dominique Martinez Editing~Peter Devaney FlanaganPrincipal Cast~Lori Petty, Brea Grant, Jesse Bradford, Jocelin Donahue, Jesse BorregoPrint Source~FilmRise / [email protected] / filmrise.com

About the Director~Phillip Guzman was born in 1980 and resides in Austin, Texas. Heholds a B.A. in Film from Stephen F. Austin State University. He’s also the Directorof Creative Affairs at Incendiary Features. Filmography~“2:22” (2008), “Desdemona:A Love Story” (2009), “A Kiss and a Promise” (2012), DEAD AWAKE (2016)

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The Death and Life of Otto BloomDirected by Cris JonesAUSTRALIA 201684 minutes

Friday, April 7 Sunday, April 97:45 PM I Code DEAT07 1:00 PM I Code DEAT09

Imagine you have no recollection of the past and all your mem-ories are of the future. You cannot recall what happened 30seconds ago, yet you’ve already seen what will happen momentsfrom now. A life in reverse is that of Otto Bloom, a charming,charismatic man whose captivating condition garners the atten-tion of believers and skeptics alike, enthralled with makingsense of his peculiar claims. Bloom’s former lover and neu-ropsychologist Ada replays each memory they shared of theirwhirlwind romance, working backwards to piece together theexperience through Bloom’s eyes. His remarkable rise and fallfrom media darling to feeble recluse run parallel to his dwin-dling memories as he approaches death. But Bloom declarestime is just an illusion, and the past and future hold no perma-nent fixture on our being. If this is what we are to believe, THEDEATH AND LIFE OF OTTO BLOOM affirms this very moment,here and now, is the only one that matters. —A.B.

Producers~Melanie Coombs, Alicia Brown, Mish Armstrong Screenwriting~Cris JonesCinematography~László Baranyai Editing~Bill Murphy Principal Cast~Xavier Samuel,Rachel Ward, Matilda Brown, Terry Camilleri, Suzy Cato Gashler, Amber ClaytonPrint Source~Global Screen / [email protected] / globalscreen.de

About the Director~Cris Jones is a director, writer, and cinematographer. He movedfrom London to Sydney when he was two years old and studied film at the VictorianCollege of the Arts in Melbourne, Australia. Filmography~THE DEATH AND LIFEOF OTTO BLOOM (2016)

Destiny(Xi He)

Directed by Zhang WeiCHINA 201697 minutes

Sunday, April 2 Monday, April 37:15 PM I Code DEST02 2:10 PM I Code DEST03

Nine-year-old Xi He has been diagnosed with autism. Anychanges to his daily routine can cause serious anxiety. His condition has led to a number of outbursts at school, the mostrecent involving biting. The school’s administrators have sympathyfor the boy, offering him several chances to change his behav-ior. However, his classmates’ parents have had enough. They’veunited in their fear and are now leading an effort to get himexpelled. In China, autism is incredibly misunderstood. The parents show little compassion or understanding for Xi He’s situation. To ease the tension, the school has suggested he be sent to a special education program, but his mother refuses.Believing in her son’s potential, she’s now dedicated herself toensuring he has a normal life. With the odds stacked againsther, the fight to get her son back in school won’t be easy. Butshe knows the mission is bigger than that. In DESTINY the bat-tle for autism awareness in China has just gained its fiercestwarrior. Never underestimate the strength of a mother’s love. (In Mandarin with subtitles) —E.F.

Producer~ShenZhen HuaHao Film & Media Co., Ltd Screenwriting~Zhang WeiCinematography~Yang Wei Editing~Mauel De Sousa, Wu Yixiang Principal Cast~Liang Jingke, Feng Jun, Zhao JuPrint Source~ShenZhen HuaHao Film & Media Co., Ltd

About the Director~Zhang Wei was born in China’s Hunan province in 1965. He isthe president of Alibaba Pictures. Filmography~“Beijing Dream” (2010), “Shadow”(2011), “Factory Boss” (2014)—39th CIFF, DESTINY (2016)

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Dispatches from ClevelandDirected by Catherine GundUSA 201775 minutes

Friday, March 31 Saturday, April 16:45 PM I Code DISP31 11:20 AM I Code DISP01

In recent years the city of Cleveland has garnered a lot ofnational attention for its impressive revival, thanks to suchevents as the Republican National Convention and the Cavswinning the NBA Championship. While these accomplishmentsshould certainly be acknowledged, there are still a number ofserious issues affecting the city. For example, nearly one inthree residents is living in poverty. And transgender women are often the target of hate crimes that go unnoticed. Anothernotable concern is the excessive use of force from Clevelandpolice officers. The U.S. Justice Department confirmed this to be the case after investigating the murder of 12-year-oldTamir Rice. In DISPATCHES FROM CLEVELAND, Rice’s motherpainfully recalls how Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Tim McGintyfailed to fight for her son, instead trying to paint the family asopportunists. Regarding the verdict, one of the activists featuredin this powerful film laments, “We needed a championship, but not an athletic one.” For those seeking justice, the city’srenaissance is bittersweet—its rebirth won’t be complete untileveryone can reap the benefits. —E.F.

Producers~Catherine Gund, Daresha Kyi Cinematography~De’Niel Phipps Editing~Cinque Northern, Gil Seltzer, Emir LewisPrint Source~Aubin Pictures / dispatchesfromcleveland.com

About the Director~Emmy-nominated filmmaker Catherine Gund was born inGeelong, Australia in 1965. She’s a member of several boards, including The GeorgeGund Foundation and Art Matters. She is also the founder of Third Wave Foundation,an organization that supports young women and transgender youth. Filmography~“Hallelujah! Ron Athey: A Story of Deliverance” (1998), “Making Grace” (2004)—28th CIFF, “What’s on Your Plate?” (2009)—34th CIFF, “Born to Fly: ElizabethStreb vs. Gravity” (2014)—38th CIFF, DISPATCHES FROM CLEVELAND (2017)

The Distance Between UsDirected by Brian StormUSA 201760 minutes

Tuesday, April 4 Wednesday, April 56:35 PM I Code DIST04 12:15 PM I Code DIST05

The distance between twin brothers Nick and Chris Capozzielloisn’t geographic. Nick was born with cerebral palsy. While Chrisgrew up healthy and became a freelance photojournalist, Nickgrew up with increasingly debilitating physical challenges andremained home under the care of their parents. Chris carried alife-long guilt about this and decided to document Nick’s chal-lenges in order to be closer to his brother and discover who hereally is. THE DISTANCE BEWTEEN US charts that journey.Nick is eager to live on his own, but his ability to do so is ques-tionable. While waiting for special housing to open, Chris takeshis brother on a road trip across America. The journey is notonly designed to bring Nick closer to the world around him, butalso to bring the brothers closer to each other. Nick’s desire tobe independent may carry great risk, and Chris knows the timeleft to close the distance between them is very precious. —C.R.

Producers~Eric Maierson, Brian Storm Cinematography~Rick Gershon, AndrewMichael Ellis Editing~Eric MaiersonPrint Source~MediaStorm / [email protected] / mediastorm.com

About the Director~Brian Storm was born in Minnesota. He received his Master’sdegree in Photojournalism in 1995 from the University of Missouri’s School ofJournalism. From 1995 to 2002 he was the first director of Multimedia atMSNBC.com. In 1998 he created MSNBC’s The Week in Pictures to highlight visualjournalism. In 2005 he founded MediaStorm, which publishes diverse narrativesand offers advanced training seminars and collaboratives. Since its founding,MediaStorm has received two du Pont Awards, four Emmy’s, and five OnlineJournalism Awards. Filmography~THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US (2017)

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Do You Take This Man?Directed by Joshua TunickUSA 201692 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 318:35 PM I Code TAKE30 11:50 AM I Code TAKE31

Saturday, April 12:00 PM I Code TAKE016:15 PM I Code DMAN01

Christopher and Daniel are getting married tomorrow. Christopher,the younger half of the couple, is both excited and trying tokeep his husband-to-be calm. Daniel doesn’t handle disruptionsor surprises well at all and tends to stress out in pursuit of per-fection. Tomorrow’s huge wedding and tonight’s lavish feast forfamily and friends have him wired. Quicker than you can say“nuptials,” the surprise train arrives. First is Emma, Christopher’sdearest friend from childhood. Their reunion is a wedding giftfrom Christopher’s friends. Her arrival (and very existence) is ajolt to Daniel’s meticulous plans. Next comes the early arrival ofDaniel’s family and tension between the grooms. But when Zoe,who is performing the marriage, gets a sudden call from Scorseseto be in a film and needs to leave before the wedding, Daniel(and the whole wedding) may detonate. With grace, charm, andno agendas other than romantic ones, DO YOU TAKE THISMAN? proves that all family, all friends, and all couples are gloriously insane. —C.R.

Producers~Eric Kops, Dave Perkal, Joshua Tunick Screenwriting~Joshua TunickCinematography~Dave Perkal Editing~Joshua Tunick Principal Cast~AnthonyRapp, Alyson Hannigan, Thomas Dekker, Mackenzie Astin, Jonathan BennettPrint Source~The Film Sales Company / [email protected] / filmsalescorp.com

About the Director~Joshua Tunick was born in 1977 in West Virginia. He is alicensed architect. He is also a writer, producer, editor, and director of severalaward-winning documentary shorts. Filmography~DO YOU TAKE THIS MAN?(2016)


DoloresDirected by Peter BrattUSA 201796 minutes

Saturday, April 8 Sunday, April 911:35 AM I Code DOLR08 4:50 PM I Code DOLR09(w/FilmForum)

“Si se puede” was the familiar battle cry of the National FarmWorkers Association long before President Obama adopted theEnglish version (“yes we can”) for his presidential campaignslogan. Little do most people know that powerful call-to-actioncame from Dolores Huerta, one of the most influential socialjustice activists of our time. In the 1960s when the Civil RightsMovement was taking shape across the country, Huerta part-nered with Cesar Chavez to fight for improved working condi-tions for California farm workers against the powerful players ofthe agribusiness industry. Her goal of creating a fair labor unionintersected with racial and gender equality issues of the time,and her mission grew to be multifaceted. Despite the chal-lenges of sexism within her own organization, police brutality,and raising 11 children, Huerta’s persistent dedication hasmade her an invaluable example for future female leaders ofcolor. With personal accounts from now 86-year-old Huerta andfellow activists Angela Davis and Gloria Steinem, DOLORESdepicts an American icon deserving of a prominent place in ourhistory books. (In English and Spanish with subtitles) —A.B.

Producers~Peter Bratt, Brian Benson Cinematography~Jesse Dana Editing~Jessica CongdonPrint Source~PBS / pbs.org

About the Director~Peter Bratt was born in San Francisco, California. He is a direc-tor, writer, and producer, and his films explore race, identity, and social justice. Heis the brother of actor Benjamin Bratt. Filmography~“Follow Me Home” (1996),“La Mission” (2009), DOLORES (2017)

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Everybody HappyDirected by Nic BalthazarBELGIUM 201693 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Saturday, April 14:05 PM I Code EVER30 9:25 PM I Code EVER01

Sunday, April 29:10 AM I Code EVER02

People seem to believe stand-up comics are the happy-go-luckyclowns they appear to be on stage. But that is very rarely thecase. In EVERYBODY HAPPY, Peter Van den Begin masterfullyplays Ralph, a stand-up comic in the middle of a mid-life crisis,balancing his on-stage career with his inner struggles for inspi-ration. When Ralph begins to flame out, he is followed by thevoice in his head—a non-stop talking judgment train, pesteringRalph with negativity and insecurities. Over-the-hill and ques-tioning his lot in life, Ralph is on the road surrounded by ayounger generation of comics with poor material and worse per-sonalities. Thankfully, there’s Laura, another older comic stuckin the same rut as Ralph. Like any good comedy, EVERYBODYHAPPY is the right mix of wit, introspection, and commentary,giving us a glimpse of a world in which who we are on the out-side doesn’t match who we are on the inside; a world where wecan be one person on stage, and yet another when we’re alonein our rooms. We’re all followed by our negative selves, andwhen we finally shut that part of us out we can truly be our realselves. EVERYBODY HAPPY is a quirky reminder that even thetears of a clown dry eventually. (In Dutch with subtitles) —T.W.

Producer~Peter Bouckaert Screenwriting~Nic Balthazar Cinematography~Robrecht Heyvaert Editing~Philippe Ravoet Principal Cast~Peter Van den Begin,Barbara Sarafian, Jeroen Leenders, Rik Verheye, Kamal Kharmach, Leen Dendievel,Veerle MalschaertPrint Source~Eyeworks Film & TV Drama / [email protected] / eyeworksfilm.be

About the Director~Nic Balthazar is a Flemish director and TV and radio movie criticwho rose to cinematic respect with his first film “Ben X.” Educated in his hometownof Ghent, Balthazar’s films tackle real-life issues. He was awarded a “Someone toWatch Award” at the 37th CIFF. Filmography~“Ben X” (2007)—31st CIFF & 37thCIFF, “Time of My Life” (2012)—37th CIFF, EVERYBODY HAPPY (2016)

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DomainDirected by Nathaniel AtchesonUSA 201797 minutes

Friday, March 31 Sunday, April 2 11:30 PM I Code DOMA31 4:50 PM I Code DOMA02

Saturday, April 14:00 PM I Code DOMA018:20 PM I Code MAIN01

After a deadly flu epidemic kills most of the world’s population,lucky survivors bide their time in hermetically sealed bunkerslocated 30 feet underground, where they can interact withselect others only by sophisticated video conferencing. Thingsstart to go haywire in this stable environment after a combativedenizen named Orlando is banned from his linked community.Residents start disappearing or harming themselves, and oddmarkers (such as a rat) hint that these pods aren’t as closed-offas they seem. However, it isn’t until Phoenix and Denver (who,improbably, have fallen for each other) decide to make a run forit that DOMAIN’s true mysteries start to reveal themselves. Thesubsequent unraveling of their situation only creates more ques-tions of what their reality is. Suspense-filled and atmospheric—courtesy of an eerie score and a muted color palette—DOMAINraises questions about how well we can really know other peo-ple. As the bunker designer Nadine puts it at one point: “Neverunderestimate humanity’s capacity to be punitive.” —A.Z.

Producer~M. Elizabeth Hughes Screenwriting~Nathaniel Atcheson Cinematography~Benjamin Kantor Editing~Nathaniel Atcheson Principal Cast~Britt Lower, Ryan Merriman, Sonja Sohn, Beth GrantPrint Source~Domain—The Movie / [email protected] / domainthemovie.com

About the Director~Nathaniel Atcheson was born in Oakland, California in 1977.He studied directing at Chapman University. He also writes and edits and is currentlyan editor on the FX TV shows Atlanta and Man Seeking Woman. DOMAIN won theBest Feature Audience Award at the 2016 Other Worlds Austin SciFi Film Festival.Filmography~“Herpes Boy” (2009), “Dead Herring” (2012), DOMAIN (2017)

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Fanny’s Journey(Le voyage de Fanny)

Directed by Lola DoillonFRANCE, BELGIUM 201694 minutes

Sunday, April 2 Monday, April 36:10 PM I Code FANN02 4:00 PM I Code FANN03

FANNY’S JOURNEY is a gem of a film, the rare World War IIperiod piece that’s exciting and inspirational for children tenand up. Fanny is 12, Jewish, and living in Vichy, France in1943. When her father is arrested, her mother takes Fanny andher young sisters to live at the neutral Children’s Aid Society.Head of the school is tough Madame Forman, who, like alladults, nervously monitors news on the radio. When Mussolini’sregime falls, Mme. Forman realizes the Germans will soonmarch into France. She comes up with a plan to send hercharges across the border to neutral Switzerland. Obtainingfalse passports and coaching the children on their new, non-Jewish names and backstories, she sends them off by train. But when their guide disappears, Fanny takes responsibility for the little band of eight, leading them across the countrysideon foot. A warm, life-or-death adventure about solidarity andindependence, FANNY’S JOURNEY features natural perfor-mances by the children, particularly Léonie Souchaud as Fanny.Based on the autobiography of Fanny Ben Ami. (In French with subtitles) —B.B.

Producers~Saga Blanchard, Marie de Lussigny Screenwriting~Lola Doillon, Anne Peyrègne Cinematography~Pierre Cottereau Editing~Valérie DeseinePrincipal Cast~Cécile de France, Fantine Harduin, Léonie Souchaud, Stéphane De GroodtPrint Source~Menemsha Films / menemshafilms.com

About the Director~Lola Doillon was born in 1975 in Charenton-le-Pont, France.She has been exposed to the film business since childhood through her father,director Jacques Doillon. She is a screenwriter, actor, and photographer, as well asa director. Filmography~“Just About Love?” (2007), “In Your Hands” (2010),FANNY’S JOURNEY (2016)

Fight Hate With LoveDirected by Andrew Michael EllisUSA 201679 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 318:30 PM I Code FIGH30 4:15 PM I Code FIGH31

Like many in his Philadelphia community, Michael Tabon foundhimself stuck in the revolving door of a criminal justice systemhe calls a “womb-to-prison” pipeline. It’s a cycle many pooryoung black men struggle to break, but the cards are oftenstacked against them. In and out of jail since he was 16, Tabonhas finally managed to stay free, strongly motivated by his new-found passion for activism. In order to prevent others (especiallyhis son) from falling into the same trap, he travels to high-crimeneighborhoods, finding unique and provocative ways to callattention to the issue. Whether it’s walking through the streetswith prison garb and chains or building a jail cell simulation inthe back of a truck, Tabon has been catching eyes and heartswith his message. But after years of separation, his family isfrustrated by his obsessive dedication to his cause. Like prison,it’s prevented them from experiencing quality time together.FIGHT HATE WITH LOVE provides a damning exposé of ourcountry’s failed prison system, chronicling one man’s very per-sonal fight to fix it. —E.F.

Producers~Tim McLaughlin, Brian Storm, Samia Khan Cinematography~AndrewMichael Ellis Editing~Tim McLaughlinPrint Source~MediaStorm / [email protected] / mediastorm.com

About the Director~Andrew Michael Ellis is a filmmaker and photographer from New York. He teaches cinematography at New York University and co-founded theart collective Nomandique. He’s also an alumni of MediaStorm, where he served as Director of Photography. Filmography~FIGHT HATE WITH LOVE (2016)

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The Fixer(Fixeur)

Directed by Adrian SitaruROMANIA, FRANCE 201698 minutes

Monday, April 3 Thursday, April 67:20 PM I Code FIXE03 11:30 AM I Code FIXE06

THE FIXER is an engaging and very topical drama involvingcrossed borders, elitist disdain for local people, and reporterswho use the “truth” to their advantage. Radu, an ambitiouswould-be journalist in Bucharest, works as a “fixer,” hired byforeign news organizations to help arrange stories. To boost hisjournalistic cred, Radu offers his contacts in Paris an exclusivescoop. Having heard that a Romanian girl who was sold intoprostitution in France has since been repatriated, he promisesthem an interview at the abbey where she’s being sheltered.However, the locals, unimpressed by the sudden appearance ofself-important French TV reporters, refuse them access, citingthe need to protect the traumatized girl. Radu and the journal-ists push forward with their interrogations, oblivious to theexploitative nature of their methods. THE FIXER, incisive andfinely acted, suggests we might cause less emotional damage if we stop trying to control people—and their stories. (In English, Romanian, and French with subtitles) —B.B.

Producers~Anamaria Antoci, Adrian Silisteanu Screenwriting~Claudia Silisteanu,Adrian Silisteanu Cinematography~Adrian Silisteanu Editing~Mircea OlteanuPrincipal Cast~Mehdi Nebbou, Tudor Aaron Istodor, Nicolas Wanczycki, DianaSpatarescu, Adrian TitieniPrint Source~MPM Film / [email protected] / mpmfilm.com

About the Director~Adrian Sitaru was born in Deva, Romania in 1971. He is also a writer who has worked on short films and TV movies. Sitaru studied computer science and sang in bands before turning to filmmaking. Filmography~“Hooked”(2008), “Best Intentions” (2011)—36th CIFF and Winner of the George Gund IIIMemorial Central and Eastern European Competition, “Domestic” (2013),“Illegitimate” (2016), THE FIXER (2016)

Food EvolutionDirected by Scott Hamilton KennedyUSA 201692 minutes

Saturday, April 1 Sunday, April 21:25 PM I Code FOOD01 3:40 PM I Code FOOD02

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The reputation surrounding GMO foods paints a picture ofchemically enhanced produce, pumped with steroids and otherpoisons, being conned into our children’s mouths. But what if we have it all wrong? Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson narrates this documentary, which sheds light on the fervoragainst food that has been scientifically altered to meet theneeds of a growing population. The fight between organic foodsversus GMO foods has been raging for a few years now, enabledby passionate advocates on both sides spreading misinformation.And FOOD EVOLUTION attempts to quell the biggest fears,using science, interviews with scientists, and accumulated dataabout modifying our crops. Yes, there are genuine concernsabout agri-giants like Monsato, but when you finally get aglimpse at the bogus claims the “other” side has been makingin the name of “organic” food, you begin to wonder which side is harder to swallow. Beginning with Hawaii’s ban on all GMOproducts, followed by other countries (including those in Africa)that are simply not in a place to deny food to their populace,FOOD EVOLUTION will open your eyes to the state of our foodtoday—and where it will be in the years to come. —T.W.

Producers~Scott Hamilton Kennedy, Trace Sheehan Cinematography~Larkin DonleyEditing~Alex Blatt, Scott Hamilton Kennedy, Scott D. HansonPrint Source~The Film Sales Company / [email protected] / filmsalescorp.com

About the Director~Scott Hamilton Kennedy graduated from Skidmore College witha degree in Theater Directing. He has directed music videos, commercials, and TVmovies, though he is most known for his documentary work. He has been nominat-ed for several awards including an Academy Award® for Best Documentary.Filmography~“OT: Our Town” (2002), “The Garden” (2008)—33rd CIFF, “FameHigh” (2012), FOOD EVOLUTION (2016)

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The ForceDirected by Peter NicksUSA 201793 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 318:40 PM I Code FORC30 2:10 PM I Code FORC31

Saturday, April 18:30 PM I Code FORC01

At the start of the gripping documentary THE FORCE, theOakland Police Department (OPD) has been under federal over-sight for over a decade and is working diligently to reform itspolicies and operations. Complicating matters is that thedepartment is short-staffed and facing a community that’s grow-ing frustrated with and resentful toward actions perceived to beindifferent. As relations between police and constituents groweven more contentious after a rash of officer-involved shootings,OPD then faces internal turmoil: accusations of sexual miscon-duct, a racist texting scandal, and the resignation of a stagger-ing three police chiefs in just nine days. THE FORCE is a grittymicrocosm of the racial and societal tensions plaguing citiesand police forces across the U.S., and it doesn’t shy away fromexposing the underlying issues causing this friction. Above all,the film illustrates that the divide between good intentions andactual implementation is often very wide—and trying to enactmeasurable change is a deeply flawed process that’s perpetuallya work-in-progress. —A.Z.

Producers~Linda Davis, Lawrence Lerew, Peter Nicks Cinematography~Peter NicksEditing~Lawrence LerewPrint Source~Cinetic Media / cineticmedia.com

About the Director~Peter Nicks was born in Akron, Ohio and spent the first fewyears of his life in Shaker Heights. He received a B.A. in English from HowardUniversity and an M.A. from UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, where he studied documentary filmmaking. Nicks is the founder and executive director ofthe nonprofit Open’hood. He won an Emmy in 2007 for Outstanding Feature Storyin a News Magazine for the America’s Investigative Reports (AIR). Filmography~ “The Waiting Room” (2012), THE FORCE (2017)


Footprint: Population, Consumption,and SustainabilityDirected by Valentina CanavesioUSA 201682 minutes

Friday, April 7 Saturday, April 82:15 PM I Code FOOT07 5:00 PM I Code FOOT08

In 2011 a baby born in the Philippines marked a world popula-tion milestone: seven billion. Every life is cause for celebration,but with the population growing at a rapid speed, hitting such a high number raises serious concerns. Does Earth have enoughresources to meet each child’s needs? Can it sustain the dam-age done by the humongous collective carbon footprint? Andwhat do we do with all the trash? Even more troubling is theissue of equality. The United States accounts for just five per-cent of the world’s population, but uses over a quarter of theworld’s fossil fuel resources—clearly the pie is not being equallyshared. As the birth rate rises, so will the disparity. In FOOT-PRINT: POPULATION, CONSUMPTION, AND SUSTAINABILITY,director Valentina Canavesio tours the planet, surveying theresults of population explosions and overconsumption. Thisrevealing film also spotlights activists who are doing all theycan to limit population growth, despite the fierce oppositionthat such a controversial issue brings. Canavesio’s exceptionaldocumentary offers a comprehensive profile of a planet stretchedbeyond its limits. (In English, Swahili, Urdu, Tagalog, andSpanish with subtitles) —E.F.

Producer~Valentina Canavesio Cinematography~Valentina Canavesio, Omar MullickEditing~Emma Morris, Omry MaozPrint Source~Women Make Movies / [email protected] / wmm.com

About the Director~Valentina Canavesio resides in Brooklyn, New York. She holds a Master’s in International Affairs from Sciences-Po in Paris. In 2016 she foundedthe nonprofit Ayoka Productions. Filmography~FOOTPRINT: POPULATION, CONSUMPTION, AND SUSTAINABILITY (2016)

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Forever PureDirected by Maya ZinshteinUNITED KINGDOM, IRELAND, NORWAY, ISREAL 201685 minutes

Sunday, April 2 Monday, April 36:20 PM I Code FORE02 12:05 PM I Code FORE03

Beitar Jerusalem is not your average football team. To its rabidfans, it’s a lifestyle. But their enthusiasm can sometimes bedisturbing. Chants from the stands sound more like rhetoric at a political rally than a sports game. In 2013 what had longbeen known, but largely ignored, became blazingly clear: manymembers of their fan-base are indeed right-wing extremists.Until that year, they had been the only club in their leaguewithout an Arab player. The acquisition of two Muslim athletesfrom Chechnya set off a firestorm among the team’s most die-hard supporters. Soon Jewish fans started waving banners withthe words “forever pure.” What began as stinging boos andoffensive chants (“here we are, the most racist football team in the country”) quickly escalated when fans turned to violenceto voice their disapproval. At one point, a bomb is launchedinto a stadium’s memorabilia museum. The hatred displayed in FOREVER PURE is unsettling to say the least, but it’s clearthat turning a blind eye is no longer an option. (In English,Hebrew, Russian, Chechen, and Arabic with subtitles) —E.F.

Producers~Maya Zinshtein, Geoff Arbourne Cinematography~Sergei FreedmanEditing~Justine Wright, Noam AmitPrint Source~The Film Collaborative / [email protected] / thefilmcollaborative.org

About the Director~Maya Zinshtein is a filmmaker from Russia who moved to Israelas a youth. She holds a B.A. in Cinema and French Studies and an M.A. in Securityand Diplomacy from Tel Aviv University. She began her career as a journalist for theIsraeli newspaper Haaretz. Filmography~FOREVER PURE (2016)

The FoundersDirected by Carrie Schrader, Charlene Fisk USA 201689 minutes

Monday, April 3 Tuesday, April 411:50 AM I Code FOUN03 9:20 PM I Code FOUN04

Wednesday, April 53:30 PM I Code FOUN05

“We were all of one mind: we wanted a place for women to dosomething they loved and make a living at it,” says retired progolfer Marlene Bauer Vossler. THE FOUNDERS is a riveting,well-crafted documentary about the 13 founding members ofthe Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). These trail-blazers (including Olympic phenom Babe Didrikson Zaharias)dealt with sexism, grueling promotional schedules, and skepti-cism about their athleticism. But they pressed forward anywaydue to their love of the game and belief in their skills. Thisdetermination and passion still shine through in new interviewswith four of the founding members: golfing prodigy Vossler, whojoined the tour at age 15; straightforward and smart ShirleySpork; easygoing and generous Marilynn Smith; and LouiseSuggs, a tough-as-nails competitor and phenomenal (if under-rated) player. THE FOUNDERS illuminates the tenacity and talents of a group of women who haven’t necessarily receivedtheir proper due and incisively makes the case for their statusas women’s rights pioneers. —A.Z.

Producers~Carrie Schrader, Charlene Fisk, Phoebe Brown Cinematography~CharleneFisk, Kevan Ward Editing~Charlene FiskPrint Source~Mighty Fine Pictures / [email protected] / mightyfinepictures.com

About the Directors~Carrie Schrader studied screenwriting and has a B.A. in Dramafrom the University of Washington. She received an M.F.A. in Film Directing fromColumbia University. Charlene Fisk holds a B.A. in Mass Media Communicationsfrom SUNY Plattsburgh and studied film and media at the University of New SouthWales. She began her career working at a PBS affiliate in upstate New York. She is thefounder of the boutique production company Mighty Fine Pictures. THE FOUNDERSwon the Audience Award for Best Feature Film at the 2016 Atlanta Film Festival.Collaborative Filmography~THE FOUNDERS (2016)

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FraudDirected by Dean Fleischer-CampUSA 201660 minutes

Tuesday, April 4 Wednesday, April 59:40 PM I Code FRAU04 9:45 PM I Code FRAU05

Thursday, April 66:00 PM I Code FRAU06

On the surface, FRAUD seems like a rather straightforward filmabout how to commit the perfect crime. Faced with mountingdebt, a well-adjusted couple with two bubbly young childrendecide to torch their house for the insurance money. After successfully collecting a substantial payout, the family evadesdetection and suspicion by embarking on an upbeat permanentvacation. However, FRAUD is actually a documentary basedaround DIY home movies uploaded to YouTube—clips that were then skillfully edited to fit an entirely fictional premise. In other words, the family members are real people who hadtheir benign hotel stays, visits to New York, and trips to themall twisted (with their knowledge and permission) into some-thing nefarious. Yet knowing these facts doesn’t make FRAUDany less powerful or absorbing. The documentary insteadbecomes a thought-provoking treatise on how easy it is for ouronline lives to be exploited and manipulated—and how even themost innocent everyday actions can be perceived as suspicious,given the perspective and narrative. —A.Z.

Producers~Sebastian Pardo, Riel Roch-Decter Screenwriting~Dean Fleischer-CampEditing~Jonathan RipponPrint Source~Memory / [email protected] / memory.is

About the Director~Dean Fleischer-Camp was born in Bethesda, Maryland in 1984.He received a B.F.A. with honors from New York University’s Kanbar Institute ofFilm and Television. He began his career directing and editing short films and TVepisodes and is the co-creator of the award-winning short “Marcel the Shell WithShoes On.” Filmography~FRAUD (2016)

Gilbert’s Grim Revenge(Gilberts grusomme hevn)

Directed by Hanne LarsenNORWAY 201690 minutes

Thursday, April 6 Saturday, April 84:00 PM I Code EGGS06 7:05 PM I Code EGGS08

Sunday, April 92:10 PM I Code EGGS09

Young Gilbert has the worst egg allergy in the world. His reac-tions to eggs earned him the nickname “Spewbert.” His familyhas moved to a new town, where nobody knows about Spewbert.But Gilbert’s fresh start with new friends over Christmas isthreatened by a parental business trip. Gilbert could lose thechance to befriend a new neighbor and be on the local hockeyteam unless his parents find a suitable sitter. Enter Gilbert’svery weird (and very flatulent) Aunt Doris. Her vision of the holidays does not include Gilbert’s friends or even leaving thehouse. Gilbert resists and makes Aunt Doris mad. Suddenly, she goes from merely weird to flat-out nuts. Worse, she beginsusing the most awful weapon in the world against Gilbert: eggs!This, of course, means war. In the deliciously dark tradition ofRoald Dahl and Lemony Snicket, GILBERT’S GRIM REVENGEis an astute tale of accepting and standing up for yourself. It isa wicked treat guaranteed to creep-out, gross-out, and delightthe whole family. (In Norwegian with subtitles) —C.R.

Producer~Kristin Ulseth Screenwriting~Kathrine Valen Zeiner, Hanne LarsenCinematography~Philip Øgaard Editing~Jon Endre Mørk Principal Cast~SimonHobbel Rosendahl, Gisken Armand, Hanna Dybvand, Frida Hallgren, Egil HegerbergPrint Source~Norwegian Film Institute / [email protected] / nfi.no

About the Director~Hanne Larsen was born in 1978 in Tromso, Norway. She studiedscreenwriting and directing at the European Film College in Denmark and studieddirecting at the Norwegian Film School. She worked in the children and youth divi-sion of the Norwegian Broadcasting Company. She is the writer and director of sev-eral award-winning shorts and produces commissioned films and commercials forhumanitarian causes. Filmography~GILBERT’S GRIM REVENGE (2016)

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GIRL UNBOUND: The War to Be HerDirected by Erin HeidenreichCANADA, PAKISTAN 201680 minutes

Thursday, April 6 Saturday, April 89:20 AM I Code GIRL06 3:25 PM I Code GIRL08

Sunday, April 97:15 PM I Code GIRL09

Pakistan’s top female squash player, Maria Toorpakai Wazir,received her first death threat at age 16. The rural communitywhere her family—and, unfortunately, The Taliban—call home,frown upon women for watching television and having an educa-tion, let alone playing sports. But after years of disguising her-self as a boy to pursue her passion, Maria vows she will nolonger live in fear. Although she trains and competes abroad,she longs to have the freedom to play in her home country andgain the respect she deserves as a female athlete. Thankfully,she has the unwavering support of her parents, who are ateacher and a principal for local schoolchildren, and her sisterAyesha, the youngest politician in Pakistan. Maria and her familybring inspiration and hope to their fear-stricken communityuntil The Taliban’s increasingly dangerous threats soon put alltheir lives at stake. GIRL UNBOUND: THE WAR TO BE HER is a shockingly brave and unapologetic story of a woman willingto risk her life to create new opportunities for girls aspiring tofollow in her footsteps. (In English, Pashto, and Urdu with subtitles) —A.B.

Producers~Cassandra Sanford-Rosenthal, Jonathon Power Editing~Christina BurchardPrint Source~Blackacre Entertainment / [email protected] /girlunbound.com

About the Director~Erin Heidenreich holds a B.S. in Communication Studies andPolitical Science from Northwestern University. She directs, writes, and producesaward-winning documentaries, short films, commercials, and feature films.Filmography~GIRL UNBOUND: THE WAR TO BE HER (2016)

Glory(Slava)

Directed by Kristina Grozeva, Petar ValchanovBULGARIA, GREECE 2016101 minutes

Wednesday, April 5 Saturday, April 82:05 PM I Code GLOR05 4:45 PM I Code GLOR08

Every honest man lives to regret it. Such a man is Tzanko, ashy and stuttering railway linesman in Bulgaria. When he findsa huge pile of cash on the tracks, he turns it in and is instantlyproclaimed a hero. Julie, a ruthless PR director for the TransportMinistry, seizes this chance to deflect attention from a brewingscandal the Ministry is involved in. She unleashes a media circusaround the awkward and puzzled man. At a quickly stagedawards ceremony, Tzanko is given a cheap new watch by theMinster while his old one is unceremoniously removed by Julie.This watch is a cherished gift from Tzanko’s father, a precisetimepiece he calls The Glory. Julie misplaces it and Tzankodesperately wants it back. His efforts meet a wall of evasionand derision, as well as a crusading anti-government journalistwho also sees Tzanko as a useful tool. With wry observation anddeadpan humor, GLORY follows a decent man walking into thegears of an absurd machine. (In Bulgarian with subtitles) —C.R.

Producers~Kristina Grozeva, Konstantina Stavrianou, Decho TaralezhkovScreenwriting~Kristina Grozeva, Petar Valchanov Cinematography~Krum Rodriguez Editing~Petar Valchanov Principal Cast~Margita Gosheva, Stefan Denolyubov,Kitodar Todorov, Milko Lazarov, Georgi StamenovPrint Source~Film Movement / [email protected] / filmmovement.com

About the Directors~Kristina Grozeva was born in 1976 in Sofia, Bulgaria. PetarValchanov was born in 1982 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Both graduated from theBulgarian National Academy for Theater and Film Arts with degrees in FilmDirecting. Their collaborations have garnered numerous nominations and awards.Collaborative Filmography~“Avariyno Katzane” (2010), “Reki bez Mostove” (2013),“The Lesson” (2014), GLORY (2016)

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GodspeedDirected by Mong-Hong ChungTAIWAN 2016111 minutes

Wednesday, April 5 Thursday, April 68:25 PM I Code GODS05 11:25 AM I Code GODS06

Saturday, April 89:25 AM I Code GODS08

Na Dow, recently unemployed in Taiwan, just added drug runnerto his résumé and needs a ride to his next drop. Xu, a pleasant,20-year veteran taxi driver, insists on being Na Dow’s round-trip cabbie of choice for his trip from Taipei to his destinationsouth of the city. After a questionable pit stop, the two arrive as scheduled for the routine handoff. But the friendly exchangetakes a dark turn when shots are fired, and Na Dow and Xu findthemselves locked in the trunk of a Mercedes. Caught in themiddle of a deadly drug dealer feud, the unlikely pair mustdecide if it is best to go their separate ways or honor theiragreement to finish the job together. Between stages of sus-pense and brief moments of gruesome torture, director Mong-Hong Chung playfully injects bouts of comedic relief for anunexpected change of pace, making GODSPEED an unforget-table ride with surprises at every turn. (In Mandarin, Taiwanese,Thai, and Cantonese with subtitles) —A.B.

Producers~Jufeng Yeh, Shao-Chien Tseng Screenwriting~Mong-Hong ChungCinematography~Nagao Nakashima Editing~Hsiu-Hsiung Lai Principal Cast~Michael Hui, Na Dow, Leon Dai, Chung-Hua Tou, Matt Wu, Yi-Wen Chen, Vincent Liang, Vithaya PansringarmPrint Source~MandarinVision / [email protected] / mandarinvision.com

About the Director~Mong-Hong Chung was born in 1965 in Pingtung, Taiwan. He is an award-winning director, screenwriter, and cinematographer. Filmography~“Doctor” (2006), “Parking” (2008), “The Fourth Portrait” (2010), “Soul” (2013),GODSPEED (2016)

The Good PostmanDirected by Tonislav HristovBULGARIA, FINLAND 201682 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 312:30 PM I Code GOOD30 4:50 PM I Code GOOD31

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Nestled near Turkey’s border is a tiny Bulgarian village that hasseen its share of weary travelers over the centuries dating back tothe early years of the Ottoman Empire. Now, given the multitudeof instability in Africa and the Middle East, this village is againseeing the foot traffic of refugees trying to find a new homeanywhere in Europe. THE GOOD POSTMAN is director TonislavHristov’s sixth documentary, and it couldn’t be more timelygiven the wave of refugees and nationalism that is sweepingthrough Europe and here at home. When Ivan, the titular postalworker, decides to run for mayor of the town of a few dozenpeople, he runs on a platform of granting asylum to the refugees.His thinking is this will re-energize the sleepy and decrepittown. A microcosm of much larger stages, the town and its peoplecontain all the characters we’re seeing in our political theatertoday—including an ill-mannered malcontent who thinks therefugees will be the end of the town. Beautifully shot andpoignant, THE GOOD POSTMAN is a nice reminder that there is still good in people. (In Bulgarian with subtitles) —T.W.

Producers~Kaarle Aho, Kai Nordberg Cinematography~Orlin Ruevski Editing~Nikolai HartmannPrint Source~CAT&Docs / [email protected] / catndocs.com

About the Director~Born in Bulgaria, Tonislav Hristov has won several directingawards at festivals worldwide. He was educated in Finland where he has lived since2001. Filmography~“Perhe” (2009), “Rules of Single Life” (2011), “Soul FoodStories” (2013), “Love and Engineering” (2014), “Once Upon a Dream—A Journeyto the Last Spaghetti Western” (2015), THE GOOD POSTMAN (2016)

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The Grown-ups(Los niños)

Directed by Maite AlberdiCHILE, NETHERLANDS, FRANCE 201682 minutes

Tuesday, April 4 Wednesday, April 52:30 PM I Code GROW04 6:20 PM I Code GROW05

Thursday, April 61:55 PM I Code GROW06

Anita, Andrés, Rita, and Ricardo attend a school for people withDown syndrome and mainly spend their days making desserts in catering class. Level-headed Anita is thoroughly bored of thispredictable routine. She’s been at the school for 40 years andyearns to do something else. Plus, she and her boyfriend Andréswant to get married. But they face opposition from the churchand their families. Ricardo, too, dreams of owning a house oneday but struggles with saving up enough money despite workingtwo low-paying jobs. And Rita grapples with mastering the skillsneeded to achieve independence. Each person longs for theemotional autonomy afforded to those considered adult. Yet,their caretakers still consider them children and don’t see theirdreams and desires as legitimate. Still, THE GROWN-UPStreats its main subjects with respect. Their voices, perspectives,and self-advocacy are front and center, driving the narrativewithout pity or condescension. This gives the documentary anempathetic and nonjudgmental tone, which makes its heart-breaks and triumphs that much more acute. (In Spanish withsubtitles) —A.Z.

Producers~Maite Alberdi, Denis Vaslin, Fleur Knopperts, Sebastián BrahmCinematography~Pablo Valdés Editing~Juan Eduardo Murillo, Menno BoeremaPrint Source~CAT&Docs / [email protected] / catndocs.com

About the Director~Maite Alberdi was born in Santiago, Chile in 1983. She studiedsocial communications, aesthetics, and audiovisual direction and graduated fromthe Catholic University of Chile. Alberdi began her career making short films anddocumentaries. She also writes and produces. Filmography~“El Salvavidas”(2011), “La Once” (2014), THE GROWN-UPS (2016)

Half TicketDirected by Samit KakkadINDIA 2016100 minutes

Friday, April 7 Sunday, April 96:35 PM I Code HALF07 5:10 PM I Code HALF09

To a person with very little, the simplest things can be trea-sures. And so it is for two young brothers living in poverty in theslums of Mumbai. With their father in jail, the boys collect coalalong railroad tracks to help their mother keep a meager house-hold. When a pizza chain opens nearby, the idea of being ableto afford this wondrous new food becomes the boys’ obsession.But even though the boys have hard-earned money, the restau-rant turns them away as “slum rats” and one brother is beaten.When video of this goes viral, the boys suddenly find them-selves at the center of national attention. HALF TICKET spinsan unexpected magical web. With superb cinematography itconjures a world of stunning beauty from the squalor. Evenamidst privation and hardship, childhood can contain wonderand hope. This deceptively simple film has the extraordinarypower to evoke the world through the eyes of these children.HALF TICKET is able to make your heart ache even as it fills it with joy. (In Marathi with subtitles) —C.R.

Producer~Video Palace Screenwriting~Dnyanesh Zoting Cinematography~SanjayMemane Editing~Faisal-Imran Principal Cast~Shubham More, Vinayak Potdar,Priyanka Bose, Bhau Kadam, Usha NaikPrint Source~Video Palace / [email protected]

About the Director~Samit Kakkad was born in Mumbai, India. A screenwriter, producer, and director, he began his career as an editor on television shows.Filmography~“Delinquent Dancers” (2012), HALF TICKET (2016)

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Heartstone(Hjartasteinn)

Directed by Guðmundur Arnar GuðmundssonICELAND, DENMARK 2016129 minutes

Sunday, April 2 Tuesday, April 49:15 AM I Code HEAR02 2:10 PM I Code HEAR04

Wednesday, April 56:50 PM I Code HEAR05

In a small town on the jagged coast of Iceland, two young boysare navigating the icy waters of adolescence. Best friends Thorand Christian, both from deeply dysfunctional homes, are stum-bling through these awkward transitions in a place that offerslittle opportunity but to roam aimlessly and find trouble. Thor is discovering new feelings toward a female friend, as well as a deepening sexual attraction. Christian is discovering identicalfeelings for Thor—something that is frightening to him in aplace where everyone knows each other and talks. Christian’salcoholic father has just attacked a man on suspicion of beinggay, forcing Christian to bury his feelings even deeper. As thelong winter approaches and the first snow begins to fall, ashocking event will hurl both boys toward the realities of adult-hood and leave one on the brink of survival. Evocative cinematog-raphy and a talented young cast help HEARTSTONE capture boththe pain and beauty of young sexual exploration with unsparinghonesty and compassion. (In Icelandic with subtitles) —C.R.

Producers~Lars Bjørn Hansen, Lars Bredo Rahbek Screenwriting~Guðmundur ArnarGuðmundsson Cinematography~Sturla Brandth Grøvlen Editing~Anne Østerud,Janus Billeskov Jansen Principal Cast~Baldur Einarsson, Blær Hinriksson, Diljá Valsdóttir, Katla NjálsdóttirPrint Source~Films Boutique / [email protected] / filmsboutique.com

About the Director~Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson was born in 1982 in Reykjavik,Iceland. He is a writer, producer, editor, and director. In addition to awards won forhis short films, HEARTSTONE has won several awards at multiple festivals.Filmography~HEARTSTONE (2016)

The HippopotamusDirected by John JencksUNITED KINGDOM 201690 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Saturday, April 14:50 PM I Code POTA30 9:40 PM I Code POTA01

Based on Stephen Fry’s novel of the same name, THE HIP-POPOTAMUS tells the story of Ted—a once rebellious and cult-hero poet who hasn’t written a poem in decades. Now relegatedto being a theater critic, Ted loses his job after punching anactor mid-performance and finds solace in the bottle (where noone expects a poem). When he’s approached by the daughter of an old flame to seek out the miracle that cured her leukemia,Ted must travel to his friend’s old English country estate toinvestigate the nature of the healing. THE HIPPOPOTAMUS iseverything we love about British comedy: irreverent, smart, anduproarious. When Ted discovers the teenage son of the estate’sfamily is healing people and animals, he can’t believe his ears.When he witnesses the virile young man’s methods for healing,Ted can’t believe his eyes. THE HIPPOPOTAMUS is a filmabout the search for big miracles, when it’s the small wondersthat define us. —T.W.

Producers~Jay Taylor, Alexa Seligman Screenwriting~Blanche McIntyre, Tom HodgsonCinematography~Angus Hudson Editing~John Richards Principal Cast~Roger Allam,Tommy Knight, Matthew Modine, Fiona Shaw, Geraldine Somerville, Tim McInnerny,Emily Berrington, Lyne Renee, Dean RidgePrint Source~Truffle Pictures / [email protected] / trufflepictures.com

About the Director~John Jencks is a producer and director who graduated from NewYork Film Academy at Universal Studios in 2004. Filmography~“The Fold” (2013),THE HIPPOPOTAMUS (2016)

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Hoop DreamsDirected by Steve JamesUSA 1994172 minutes

Friday, March 318:30 PM I Code HOOP31

In this restored version of the 1994 classic, HOOP DREAMScaptures the incredible journey of two young boys determined to one day play professional basketball. But setbacks have notrouble finding them in their impoverished neighborhoods anddifficult home lives in Chicago’s inner city. William Gates hailsfrom the Cabrini-Green projects, a housing development thathas since been demolished due to rampant violence and dilapi-dated living conditions. Arthur Agee calls West Garfield Parkhome—an area known for its dangerous crime, and where theneighborhood basketball court is frequented by addicts anddrug dealers. When a talent scout discovers William and Arthur,they’re enrolled in the prestigious St. Joseph’s High School tofollow in the footsteps of Isiah Thomas, the school’s mostrevered alum. Although the stage is set to win the state cham-pionship, attend college, and ultimately be drafted by the NBA,unexpected obstacles force the boys to forge their own uncer-tain paths to pursue their lifelong dream. A test of tenacity and resilience, HOOP DREAMS will have audiences rooting for victory. —A.B.

Producers~Steve James, Frederick Marx, Peter Gilbert Cinematography~PeterGilbert Editing~Steve James, Frederick Marx, Bill HaugsePrint Source~Kartemquin Films / [email protected] / kartemquin.com

About the Director~Born in Hampton, Virginia in 1954, Steve James is recognizedas one of the most acclaimed documentary filmmakers of his generation. He regularlycollaborates with the Chicago-based nonprofit production studio Kartemquin Films.His film “Hoop Dreams” was nominated for an Academy Award® for Best Film Editingand recently selected for the Library of Congress National Film Registry. Filmography~“Stop Substance Abuse” (1986), HOOP DREAMS (1994), “Prefontaine” (1999),“Stevie” (2002)—27th CIFF, “Reel Paradise” (2005), “At the Death House Door”(2008), “No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson” (2010)—34th CIFF, “TheInterrupters” (2011)—35th CIFF, “Head Games” (2012), “Life Itself” (2014),“Abacus: Small Enough to Jail” (2016)

Houston, We Have a Problem!(Houston, Imamo Problem!)

Directed by Žiga VircSLOVENIA, CROATIA, GERMANY, CZECH REPUBLIC, QATAR 201688 minutes

Tuesday, April 4 Thursday, April 67:45 PM I Code HOUS04 11:15 AM I Code HOUS06

Friday, April 73:25 PM I Code HOUS07

Have you heard the one about the secret 1960s deal where the U.S. bought the nuts and bolts of the then-burgeoningYugoslavia space program, with the intention of using theseinnovations to bolster its own technology? If you aren’t familiar,you’re not alone. The documentary-style HOUSTON, WE HAVEA PROBLEM! is an elaborate, fictionalized take on the oft-cov-ered global race to outer space. The film merges preposterousdetails (for example, a pig used as a tragic test pilot) with true happenings, such as vintage newsreel footage and actualaudio conversations between President John F. Kennedy andYugoslavia President Josip Tito. Poised interviews with crediblesources—including historians, a NASA engineer, and aSlovenian philosopher—further help create a convincing (ifalternative) narrative. Historical revisionism at its most enter-taining and meticulous, HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM! is a seamless commentary on how easy it is to believe a well-constructed yarn—and how plausibility and truth are sometimesmutually exclusive. (In English, Slovenian, Serbian, andCroatian with subtitles) —A.Z.

HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM! was selected as Slovenia’s entry for Best Foreign Language Film for this year’s Academy Awards®.

Producer~Boštjan Virc Screenwriting~Žiga Virc, Boštjan Virc Cinematography~Andrej Virc Editing~Vladimir GojunPrint Source~CAT&Docs / [email protected] / catndocs.com

About the Director~Žiga Virc was born in Novo Mesto, Slovenia in 1987. He graduatedfrom the University of Ljubljana Academy of Theatre, Radio, Film and Television,where he studied film and TV directing. He began his career directing documentariesand short films. He is part of the family-owned production company Studio Virc.Filmography~HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM! (2016)

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I Am Another YouDirected by Nanfu WangUSA 201782 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 312:10 PM I Code IAMA30 7:40 PM I Code IAMA31

When director Nanfu Wang moves to the U.S., a birthday trip to Florida leads her to a chance encounter with a life-changingdrifter. Intrigued by his livelihood of chosen homelessness, sheaccompanies 22-year-old Dylan on the streets to experienceeating from the garbage, sleeping in the park, and observingcomplete strangers’ fascination with Dylan’s mission andunprompted willingness to give him a helping hand. As aChinese native, Nanfu always admired the storied symbol offreedom America represents and the power its people have tocreate their own futures. She witnesses that spirit in her shoelesscompanion, who is fearless of consequences and content livingas a citizen of the world. Over time, she discovers Dylan’s care-free, wanderlust motives are riddled with layers of rebellion,vices, and inner demons he can no longer suppress. I AMANOTHER YOU offers a unique perspective of life outside thenorm and sheds encouraging light on the power of human con-nection. —A.B.

Producers~Nanfu Wang, Lori Cheatle, Michael Shade Cinematography~NanfuWang, Michael Shade Editing~Nanfu Wang, Michael ShadePrint Source~Little Horse Crossing the River / iamanotheryoufilm.com

About the Director~Originally from a remote village in China, Nanfu Wang overcamepoverty and lack of access to formal secondary education. She went on to earngraduate degrees in Communications and Documentary Film from universities inChina and the United States. Wang holds Master’s degrees from Shanghai University,Ohio University, and New York University. She was honored by the InternationalDocumentary Association with the 2016 Emerging Filmmaker Award. Filmography~“Hooligan Sparrow” (2016)—40th CIFF, I AM ANOTHER YOU (2017)

Icaros: A VisionDirected by Leonor Caraballo, Matteo NorziUSA, PERU 201691 minutes

Thursday, April 6 Friday, April 73:45 PM I Code AROS06 5:30 PM I Code AROS07

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When Angelina arrives at a healing-focused ayahuasca retreat inthe dense jungles of Peru, Arturo (one of the resident shamans)determines she’s experiencing “susto,” or “the disease of fear.”Angelina has a valid excuse, however: she is battling cancerand has traveled thousands of miles in search of a nontraditionalsalve. As ICAROS: A VISION progresses, Angelina strikes up afriendship with Arturo, who has been diagnosed with a degener-ative eye disease. Together they face down an uncertain futureby learning how to tame the spiritual chaos that often preventsenlightenment. Filmed on location in the Amazon jungle withmany non-actors in leading roles, ICAROS: A VISION is a disori-enting and immersive movie crafted to resemble the mind-frac-turing illumination of a psychedelic ayahuasca trip. But byblending fantasy and reality, sobriety and hallucination, the filmalso provides beautiful (and, occasionally, unsettling) insightsinto what people discover when forced outside of their comfortzone. (In English and Spanish with subtitles) —A.Z.

Producer~Abou Farman Screenwriting~Leonor Caraballo, Matteo Norzi Cinematography~Ghasem Ebrahimian Editing~Èlia Gasull Balada Principal Cast~Ana Cecilia Stieglitz, Arturo Izquierdo, Flippo TimiPrint Source~The Film Collaborative / [email protected] / thefilmcollaborative.org

About the Directors~Leonor Caraballo tragically passed away before ICAROS: AVISION was completed. She was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1971 and wasa photographer and experimental video artist whose work was screened internation-ally. Matteo Norzi was born in Italy in 1976. He studied architecture at thePolytechnic University of Turin. Norzi is a writer and visual artist whose work hasbeen exhibited in institutions across six continents. He is one-half of the collabora-tive duo Isola & Norzi. Collaborative Filmography~ICAROS: A VISION (2016)

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In Between(Bar Bahar)

Directed by Maysaloun HamoudPALESTINE 201696 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 314:40 PM I Code INBE30 11:30 AM I Code INBE31

Layla, Salma, and Nour live in an apartment in the bustlingcenter of Tel Aviv. Each woman grapples with varying degrees of being “in between” cultures and traditions. Layla is a fierce,chain-smoking lawyer who enjoys the nightlife and has a modernview of the world, which makes her boyfriend Ziad increasinglyuncomfortable. Introspective DJ Salma is a lesbian, but she lies and tells her conservative parents, who subject her to futilematchmaking dinners, that she’s a music teacher. Devout MuslimNour, meanwhile, studies computer science and is engaged toWissam, a humorless man she tolerates instead of loves. Afterthe latter’s relationship implodes in a vicious manner, it sets off a chain reaction of self-reflection and empowerment thatculminates with each woman determining for herself what she’swilling to fight for. IN BETWEEN deftly navigates contentiousreligious, gender, and ethnic divides. And in the process it provides incisive commentary on how contemporary society reconciles broad differences—and how far we still have to go.(In Hebrew and Arabic with subtitles) —A.Z.

Producer~Shlomi Elkabetz Screenwriting~Maysaloun Hamoud Cinematography~Itay Gross Editing~Lev Golster, Nili Feller Principal Cast~Mouna Hawa, Sana Jammelieh, Shaden Kanboura, Henry AndrawesPrint Source~Film Movement / [email protected] / filmmovement.com

About the Director~Maysaloun Hamoud was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1982and raised in Deir Hana, Israel. She received a B.A. in Middle Eastern History atHebrew University and studied film at Minshar School of Art. She is also a writer.Filmography~IN BETWEEN (2016)

In Love with Lou—A Philosopher’s Life(Lou Andreas-Salomé)

Directed by Cordula Kablitz-PostGERMANY, AUSTRIA 2016112 minutes

Saturday, April 8 Sunday, April 98:15 PM I Code LOUS08 5:00 PM I Code LOUS09

Göttingen, 1933. Legendary writer-psychoanalyst Lou Andreas-Salomé lives in seclusion, fearful of her persecution by the Naziregime. One day a star-struck young scholar turns up on herdoorstep, and he refuses to be sent away. After a couple offalse starts, the prickly septuagenarian and the hesitant teacherbecome friends. He begins helping her write her memoirs—and what memoirs they are! Born in 1861 to a wealthy German-speaking family in St. Petersburg, Lou was already headstrongas a young girl. Scandalizing polite society on many occasions,she vowed never to fall in love, but to dedicate her life to intel-lectualism. Lou and author-philosopher Paul Rée, a friend ofNietzsche’s, flout convention by living and studying together in Berlin. Lou breaks her anti-romantic vow—and Paul Rée’sheart—by engaging in a tempestuous relationship with young,unknown poet Rainer Maria Rilke. Many affairs follow, beforeLou begins attending lectures by Sigmund Freud. Only whenshe becomes an esteemed psychoanalyst herself can she recog-nize her own childhood trauma. IN LOVE WITH LOU—APHILOSOPHER’S LIFE is a fascinating study of a brilliantmind. (In German with subtitles) —B.B.

Producers~Cordula Kablitz-Post, Helge Sasse, Gabriele Kranzelbinder Screenwriting~Cordula Kablitz-Post, Susanne Hertel Cinematography~Matthias SchellenbergEditing~Beatrice Babin Principal Cast~Katharina Lorenz, Nicole Heesters, Liv LisaFries, Katharina Schüttler, Alexander Scheer, Matthias Lier, Phillipp HaußPrint Source~Arri Media International / [email protected] / arri.de

About the Director~Cordula Kablitz-Post, born in Aachen in 1964, is also a producerwhose documentaries for television often focus on artists and intellectuals. In 2002she founded the production company avanti media fiction. Filmography~IN LOVEWITH LOU—A PHILOSOPHER’S LIFE (2016)

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In the Radiant CityDirected by Rachel LambertUSA 201695 minutes

Friday, April 7 Sunday, April 97:00 PM I Code INTH07 11:40 AM I Code INTH09

Twenty years have passed since Andrew’s testimony sealed hisbrother’s fate of a life behind bars. Andrew’s been gone eversince, his family left toiling in grief for one son’s punishmentand the other’s betrayal. Now, with the possibility of his broth-er’s early release, Andrew reluctantly returns home after monthsof unanswered court summons requesting he vouch for hisbrother’s rehabilitation. His secret homecoming is short-livedwhen he crosses paths with his promiscuous teenage niece and furious sister who will never bring herself to forgive him.Andrew has a choice. He can do nothing, ensuring his brotherwill pay for the rest of his life for the deadly crime of which hewas convicted. Or he can choose to make peace with his familyso they can all finally begin to heal. Director Rachel Lambertblends harsh resentment, sexual intrigue, and suspense to makeIN THE RADIANT CITY an unforgettably dark drama of a familyhaunted by the sins of the past. —A.B.

Producers~Sonny Mallhi, Jeff Nichols Screenwriting~Rachel Lambert, NathanGregorski Cinematography~Zoë White Editing~Julia Bloch Principal Cast~Michael Abbott, Jr., Marin Ireland, Celia Weston, Madisen Beaty, Paul Sparks,Deirdre O’Connell, Jon Michael HillPrint Source~ICM Partners / [email protected]

About the Director~Rachel Lambert is a graduate of Boston University. She hasworked as an actor and costume designer. She is currently a writer and director forDistiller Films based in New York, New York. Filmography~“Mom Jovi” (2016), IN THE RADIANT CITY (2016)

It’s Not the Time of My Life(Ernelláék Farkaséknál)

Directed by Szabolcs HajduHUNGARY 201681 minutes

Friday, April 7 Sunday, April 96:20 PM I Code TIME07 9:10 AM I Code TIME09

IT’S NOT THE TIME OF MY LIFE starts off smack in the middleof a boho-chic apartment belonging to Farkas and Eszter, anattractive couple in their late 30s. Their little kid Bruno is anannoying perpetual motion machine whom Farkas doesn’t seemto like very much. Adding to the tension of the household,Eszter’s sister and her sad-sack husband turn up suddenly withtheir preteen daughter. They’ve just returned to Hungary after a misbegotten attempt to emigrate to Scotland, and it’s unclearhow long they plan to stay. Farkas lectures them about their life choices. Eszter is agitated. Bruno shrieks for attention. And the apartment feels increasingly small. But as we get toknow these surprisingly sympathetic characters, we see the dis-connect between everyone’s theories of morality and how theyplay out in the mess of everyday life. Sensitive portrayals bydirector Szabolcs Hajdu as Farkas and his real-life wife OrsolyaTorok-Illyes as Eszter, render the film’s relationships incrediblygenuine. Though Hajdu assigned 13 film students to eachshoot a sequence, and we never leave the apartment, this prize-winning film is as fluid as the characters’ values. (In Hungarianwith subtitles) —B.B.

Producers~Dániel Herner, Gabor Ferenczy, Zsófia Muhi Screenwriting~SzabolcsHajdu Cinematography~Dávid Gajdics, Ákos Kovács, Gábor Szilágyi, Levente Tóth,Márk Szalai, Tamás Simon, Gergely Tímár, Péter Pásztor, Betti Hejüsz, Flóra Chilton,Márton Kisteleki, Péter Miskolczi, Csaba Bántó Editing~Vivi Papp Principal Cast~Szabolcs Hajdu, Orsolya Török-Illyés, Ericka Tankó, Domonkos Szabó, Lujza Hajdu,Zsigmond HajduPrint Source~Filmworks / [email protected] / filmworks.hu

About the Director~Szabolcs Hajdu was born in 1972 in Debrecen, Hungary andstudied at the Hungarian Film Institute. He is an actor and a director. IT’S NOTTHE TIME OF MY LIFE won Best Film and Best Actor at the Karlovy Vary FilmFestival. Filmography~“Sticky Matters” (2001), “Tamara” (2004), “White Palms”(2006), “Bibliotheque Pascal” (2010)—35th CIFF, “Mirage” (2014)—39th CIFF,“The Gambler” (2015), IT’S NOT THE TIME OF MY LIFE (2016)

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9:15 AMSHORTS PROGRAM 494 min / p 173Code SHRT31

11:35 AMLIPSTICK UNDER MY BURKHA116 min / p 117Code LIPS31

2:20 PMTHE SCENT OF RAIN AND LIGHTNING102 min / p 143Code SCEN31


6:50 PMCENTER OF MY WORLD115 min / p 75Code CENT31

9:25 PM10% SHORTS PROGRAM95 min / p 177Code TENS31

11:35 PMAFTER HOURS SHORTS PROGRAM 195 min / p 177Code AHSH31

11:30 PMDOMAIN97 min / p 84Code DOMA31

11:30 AMIN BETWEEN96 min / p 96Code INBE31

1:40 PMTAMARA110 min / p 152Code TAMA31

4:15 PMFIGHT HATE WITH LOVE79 min / p 85Code FIGH31

6:10 PMABACUS88 min / p 62Code ABAC31

8:30 PMHOOP DREAMS172 min / p 94Code HOOP31

11:40 AMTHE PEACEMAKER90 min / p 132Code PEAC31

2:00 PMMOOS91 min / p 123Code MOOS31

4:05 PMVOICES OF THE HILL73 min / p 160Code VOIC31

6:00 PMMEMORIES OF A PENITENT HEART73 min / p 120Code MEMR31

7:40 PMI AM ANOTHER YOU82 min / p 95Code IAMA31

9:35 PMTONIO100 min / p 155Code TONX31

9:20 AMALBA96 min / p 64Code ALBA31

12:10 PMSTUMPED72 min / p 150Code STUM31


4:30 PMZIP & ZAP AND THECAPTAIN’S ISLAND105 min / p 169Code ZIPZ31

7:00 PMLIKE CRAZY118 min / p 116Code LIKE31

9:30 PMVINCENT AND THEEND OF THE WORLD121 min / p 160Code VINC31

11:50 AMDO YOU TAKE THIS MAN?92 min / p 83Code TAKE31

1:55 PMBIG SONIA93 min / p 71Code BIGS31


6:05 PMTHE COUNTRY DOCTOR102 min / p 78Code COUN31

8:40 PMRAGE142 min / p 136Code RAGE31

11:45 AMSHORTS PROGRAM 393 min / p 172Code PROG31


3:50 PMSHORTS PROGRAM 293 min / p 172Code INDY31

6:15 PMTHE AGE OF CONSEQUENCES80 min / p 64Code AGEC31

8:20 PMTHE UNIVERSITY83 min / p 157Code UNIV31

11:25 AMRUMBLE103 min / p 141Code RUMB31

1:50 PMTHAT TRIP WE TOOKWITH DAD111 min / p 153Code THAT31

4:45 PMTHE UNIMAGINABLE JOURNEY OF PETER ERTEL104 min / p 157Code UNIM31

7:15 PMCARRIE PILBY98 min / p 74Code CARR31

9:40 PMBUSTER’S MALHEART96 min / p 73Code BUST31

11:20 AMWALK WITH ME104 min / p 161Code WALK31

2:05 PMNO LIGHT AND NO LAND ANYWHERE75 min / p 127Code LIGH31

4:00 PMA REVOLUTION IN FOUR SEASONS135 min / p 140Code FOUR31

6:45 PMDISPATCHES FROM CLEVELAND75 min / p 82Code DISP31

7:00 PMBURN THE SHIPS88 min / p 73Code BURN31

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8:50 PMSOME FREAKS95 min / p 147Code SOME31



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9:05 AMLIPSTICK UNDER MY BURKHA116 min / p 117Code LIPS01

11:30 AMABACUS88 min / p 62Code ABAC01

1:30 PMAT THE DEATH HOUSE DOOR98 min / p 69Code ATTH01

3:40 PMLIFE ITSELF118 min / p 116Code LIFE01

6:15 PMLAST MEN IN ALEPPO101 min / p 113Code LMEN01

8:40 PMCENTER OF MY WORLD115 min / p 75Code CENT01

11:00 AMFAMILY SHORTSPROGRAM 197 min / p 179Code FAMS01

1:10 PMTHE REVIVAL80 min / p 139Code REVL01

3:10 PMPRISON DOGS72 min / p 134Code DOGS01

5:00 PMLITTLE WING98 min / p 117Code LITT01

7:25 PMTAMARA110 min / p 152Code TAMA01

9:50 PMOVARIAN PSYCOS72 min / p 131Code OVAR01

9:10 AMTHE PEACEMAKER90 min / p 132Code PEAC01

11:25 AMBE RELENTLESS90 min / p 70Code BERE01

1:35 PMTHRILL RIDE87 min / p 154Code RIDE01

4:05 PMMEMORIES OF A PENITENT HEART73 min / p 120Code MEMR01

6:05 PMTICKLING GIANTS111 min / p 155Code TICK01

9:10 PMCOMEDY SHORTSPROGRAM96 min / p 179Code COMS01

11:25 PMAFTER HOURSSHORTS PROGRAM 295 min / p 177Code AHSH01

9:40 AMSTUMPED72 min / p 150Code STUM01

12:15 PMKING OF THE BELGIANS94 min / p 111Code BELG01

2:30 PMALBA96 min / p 64Code ALBA01

4:40 PMNOWHERE TO HIDE86 min / p 128Code NOWH01

6:50 PMSAMI BLOOD110 min / p 142Code BLOD01


11:20 PMTHE LIBRARY SUICIDES89 min / p 115Code LIBR01

9:15 AMWALK WITH ME104 min / p 161Code WALK01


2:25 PMTHE COUNTRY DOCTOR102 min / p 78Code COUN01

4:45 PMEL REVENGE90 min / p 139Code REVE01

7:00 PMTHE COMMUNE111 min / p 77Code COMM01

9:25 PMEVERYBODY HAPPY93 min / p 84Code EVER01

11:10 AMTHE AGE OF CONSEQUENCES80 min / p 64Code AGEC01

1:05 PMSHORTS PROGRAM 595 min / p 173Code SHRT01


5:20 PMTHE UNIVERSITY83 min / p 157Code UNIV01

9:30 PMSHEPHERDS ANDBUTCHERS106 min / p 145Code BUTC01

7:20 PMIT’S ONLY THE ENDOF THE WORLD95 min / p 109Code ONLY01

12:20 PMSTRONGER THANBULLETS88 min / p 149Code STRN01

2:35 PMCARRIE PILBY98 min / p 74Code CARR01

4:50 PMMIXED MATCH96 min / p 122Code MIXE01

7:05 PMSEPTEMBER 12TH96 min / p 144Code SEPT01

9:35 PMSHOT!91 min / p 146Code SHOT01

11:35 PMLAKE BODOM90 min / p 112Code LAKE01

9:20 AMMILES87 min / p 121Code MILE01

11:20 AMDISPATCHES FROM CLEVELAND75 min / p 82Code DISP01

1:25 PMFOOD EVOLUTION92 min / p 86Code FOOD01

3:30 PMSOME FREAKS95 min / p 147Code SOME01

5:50 PMA REVOLUTION INFOUR SEASONS90 min / p 140Code FOUR01

7:50 PMDEAN87 min / p 80Code DEAN01

9:40 PMTHE HIPPOPOTAMUS90 min / p 93Code POTA01

12:00 NoonFAMILY SHORTSPROGRAM 295 min / p 179Code AFAM01

2:15 PMTHE NEXTWEBISODE73 min / p 180Code NEXT01




10:40 PMAFTER HOURSSHORTS PROGRAM 495 min / p 178Code AART01

2:00 PMDO YOU TAKE THIS MAN?92 min / p 83Code TAKE01


6:15 PMDO YOU TAKE THIS MAN?92 min / p 83Code DMAN01

8:20 PMDOMAIN97 min / p 84Code MAIN01

10:30 PMAFTER HOURSSHORTS PROGRAM 495 min / p 178Code ANIG01

10:30 AMNO LIGHT AND NO LAND ANYWHERE75 min / p 127Code LIGH01


THE NIGHTLIGHT

see page 49

AKRON ART MUSEUM

see page 49


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BEACHLANDBALLROOM & TAVERN

see page 50

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9:15 AMHEARTSTONE129 min / p 93Code HEAR02

12:00 NoonLAST MEN IN ALEPPO101 min / p 113Code LMEN02

2:25 PMHOLLYWOODSHORTS PROGRAM90 min / p 180Code HOLL02


7:00 PMTHE NEXTWEBISODE73 min / p 180Code NEXT02


11:00 AMAMERIKA SQUARE86 min / 67Code SQUA02


3:10 PMOLD STONE80 min / p 128Code OLDS02

5:15 PMPLAY THE DEVIL89 min / p 133Code PLAY02

7:25 PMLITTLE WING98 min / p 117Code LITT02

9:30 PMAREA106 min / p 68Code AREA02


11:30 AMMEMORIES OF A PENITENT HEART73 min / p 120Code MEMR02

1:25 PMTICKLING GIANTS111 min / p 155Code TICK02

3:55 PMLANTOURI115 min / p 112Code LANT02

6:20 PMFOREVER PURE85 min / p 88Code FORE02

8:15 PMTHE WOMEN’S BALCONY96 min / p 166Code BALC02

9:25 AMALOYS91 min / p 66Code ALOY02

11:50 AMZIP & ZAP AND THECAPTAIN’S ISLAND105 min / p 169Code ZIPZ02

2:20 PMLIKE CRAZY118 min / p 116Code LIKE02

5:00 PMTHE LIBRARY SUICIDES89 min / p 115Code LIBR02

7:10 PMKING OF THE BELGIANS94 min / p 111Code BELG02

9:20 PMTEMPESTAD105 min / p 153Code TEMP02

9:10 AMEVERYBODY HAPPY93 min / p 84Code EVER02

11:10 AMBURN THE SHIPS88 min / p 73Code BURN02

1:20 PMTHE COMMUNE111 min / p 77Code COMM02

3:45 PMWHEN I STUTTER107 min / p 163Code WHEN02

6:05 PMJEFFREY78 min / p 109Code JEFF02

8:00 PMSIGNATURE MOVE80 min / p 146Code SIGN02

9:45 PMEL REVENGE90 min / p 139Code REVE02

9:35 AMTHE AGE OF CONSEQUENCES80 min / p 64Code AGEC02

12:10 PMSHEPHERDS ANDBUTCHERS106 min / p 145Code BUTC02

2:35 PMIT’S ONLY THE ENDOF THE WORLD95 min / p 109Code ONLY02


7:15 PMDESTINY97 min / p 81Code DEST02

9:40 PMPARIS 05:59 THEO & HUGO97 min / p 132Code THHU02

11:15 AMMIXED MATCH96 min / p 122Code MIXE02

1:35 PMLAKE BODOM90 min / p 112Code LAKE02

3:50 PMBUSTER’S MAL HEART96 min / p 73Code BUST02

6:10 PMFANNY’S JOURNEY94 min / p 85Code FANN02

8:25 PMSTRONGER THANBULLETS88 min / p 149Code STRN02

11:25 AMSOME FREAKS95 min / p 147Code SOME02

1:40 PMDEAN87 min / p 80Code DEAN02


3:40 PMFOOD EVOLUTION137 min / p 86Code FOOD02

6:25 PMLOST IN PARIS83 min / p 119Code LOST02

8:30 PMX500108 min / p 167Code XFIV02

6:00 PMPLAYLIST76 min / p 181Code LIST02


9:05 AMTHE UNIMAGINABLE JOURNEY OF PETER ERTEL104 min / p 157Code UNIM02

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3:45 PMSHORTS PROGRAM 894 min / p 174Code INDY03

5:50 PMPLAYLIST76 min / p 181Code PLAY03

7:35 PMBREAKING BALLS73 min / p 72Code BREA03

9:15 PMREENGINEERINGSAM82 min / p 137Code REEN03

11:30 AMAREA106 min / p 68Code AREA03


5:10 PMMONSTER IN THE MIND87 min / p 122Code MONS03

7:15 PMCLASH97 min / p 76Code CLAS03

9:25 PMAMERIKA SQUARE86 min / p 67Code SQUA03

9:20 AMTICKLING GIANTS111 min / p 155Code TICK03

12:05 PMFOREVER PURE85 min / p 88Code FORE03

2:15 PMTHE SPY AND THE POET95 min / p 148Code SPYA03

5:05 PMBE RELENTLESS90 min / p 70Code BERE03

7:20 PMTHE FIXER98 min / p 86Code FIXE03

9:30 PMWAVES78 min / p 162Code WAVE03

11:35 AMNOWHERE TO HIDE86 min / p 128Code NOWH03

1:50 PMTEMPESTAD105 min / p 153Code TEMP03

4:45 PMSAMI BLOOD110 min / p 142Code BLOD03

7:10 PMWOVEN96 min / p 166Code WOVE03

9:35 PMYOU’LL NEVER BE ALONE81 min / p 167Code YOUL03

11:45 AMJEFFREY78 min / p 109Code JEFF03

2:20 PMSIGNATURE MOVE80 min / p 146Code SIGN03

4:15 PMBURN THE SHIPS88 min / p 73Code BURN03

6:35 PMPERSONAL AFFAIRS90 min / p 133Code AFFA03


12:00 NoonA WEDDING96 min / p 163Code WEDD03

2:10 PMDESTINY97 min / p 81Code DEST03

4:25 PMPARIS 05:59 THEO & HUGO97 min / p 132Code THHU03

6:25 PMDARK FORTUNE114 min / p 78Code DARK03

8:50 PMTHE CHOCOLATECASE90 min / p 75Code CASE03

11:25 AMBUGS74 min / p 72Code BUGS03

1:45 PMTHE WAR SHOW100 min / p 162Code WARS03

4:00 PMFANNY’S JOURNEY94 min / p 85Code FANN03

6:00 PMRIVERBLUE95 min / p 140Code RIVE03


11:50 AMTHE FOUNDERS89 min / p 88Code FOUN03

2:00 PMX500108 min / p 167Code XFIV03

4:30 PMRESISTANCE IS LIFE73 min / p 138Code REST03

6:30 PMCITY OF JOY119 min / p 76Code CITY03

9:00 PMVEGAS BABY77 min / p 159Code BABY03

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12:00 NoonSHORTS PROGRAM 996 min / p 174Code PROG04

2:10 PMHEARTSTONE129 min / p 93Code HEAR04


7:10 PMSCENARIOS USA60 min / p 25Code SCEN04

9:00 PMOUT RUN75 min / p 130Code OUTR04

12:10 PMPLAY THE DEVIL89 min / p 133Code PLAY04

2:15 PMMONSTER IN THE MIND87 min / p 122Code MONS04

4:20 PMCLASH97 min / p 76Code CLAS04


8:45 PMOHIO SHORTS PROGRAM 197 min / p 180Code OHSH04

11:30 AMANISHOARA106 min / p 67Code ANIS04

2:05 PMWAVES78 min / p 162Code WAVE04

4:00 PMTHE WOMEN’S BALCONY96 min / p 166Code BALC04

6:10 PMON THE OTHER SIDE85 min / p 129Code SIDE04

8:10 PMTHE STUDENT118 min / p 149Code STUD04

9:20 AMSAMI BLOOD110 min / p 142Code BLOD04

11:45 AMWOVEN96 min / p 166Code WOVE04

1:55 PMKATI KATI75 min / p 110Code KATK04

3:50 PMALOYS91 min / p 66Code ALOY04


7:45 PMHOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM!88 min / p 94Code HOUS04

9:40 PMFRAUD60 min / p 89Code FRAU04

11:50 AMPERSONAL AFFAIRS90 min / p 133Code AFFA04


4:30 PMSANTOALLA83 min / p 142Code ALLA04

6:40 PMSUPERGIRL80 min / p 150Code SUPE04

8:40 PMTHE NINE98 min / p 126Code NINE04

11:20 AMDARK FORTUNE114 min / p 78Code DARK04

2:30 PMTHE GROWN-UPS82 min / p 92Code GROW04

4:25 PMTHE CHOCOLATECASE90 min / p 75Code CASE04

6:35 PMTHE DISTANCEBETWEEN US60 min / p 82Code DIST04

8:30 PMA WEDDING96 min / p 163Code WEDD04

11:40 AMRIVERBLUE95 min / p 140Code RIVE04

2:00 PMREENGINEERINGSAM82 min / p 137Code REEN04

3:55 PMBREAKING BALLS73 min / p 72Code BREA04

5:40 PMSTRANGERS ON THE EARTH96 min / p 148Code STRA04

7:50 PMBUGS74 min / p 72Code BUGS04

9:35 PMTHE WAR SHOW100 min / p 162Code WARS04


2:25 PMCITY OF JOY74 min / p 76Code CITY04

4:40 PMMILES87 min / p 121Code MILE04


9:20 PMTHE FOUNDERS89 min / p 88Code FOUN04

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CEDAR LEETHEATRE

see page 50






6:50 PMHEARTSTONE129 min / p 93Code HEAR05


11:50 AMUNREST97 min / p 158Code UNRE05

2:00 PMAFTER THE STORM117 min / p 63Code STOR05

4:35 PMPSYCHO RAMAN128 min / p 135Code PSYC05

7:15 PMBEAUTIFUL GARDEN104 min / p 71Code GARD05

9:35 PMBARAKAH MEETSBARAKAH84 min / p 69Code BARA05

9:20 AMON THE OTHER SIDE85 min / p 129Code SIDE05

11:20 AMPARADISE132 min / p 131Code PARA05

2:05 PMGLORY101 min / p 90Code GLOR05

4:20 PMKILLS ON WHEELS105 min / p 111Code KILL05

6:35 PMAFTERIMAGE98 min / p 63Code IMAG05

8:50 PMNIGHTLIFE82 min / p 126Code NIGH05

11:25 AMTHERAPY96 min / p 154Code THER05

1:50 PMYOU’LL NEVER BE ALONE81 min / p 167Code YOUL05

5:45 PMKATI KATI75 min / p 110Code KATK05

3:45 PMALL THE BEAUTY90 min / p 65Code BEAU05

7:35 PMTHE WHITE KING89 min / p 164Code WHIT05

11:45 AMSUPERGIRL80 min / p 150Code SUPE05

2:20 PMAMERICAN ANARCHIST80 min / p 66Code ANAR05

4:15 PMTHE LAST DALAI LAMA?82 min / p 113Code DALA05

6:40 PMSHALOM ITALIA70 min / p 144Code SHLM05


12:15 PMTHE DISTANCEBETWEEN US60 min / p 82Code DIST05

2:15 PMTHE SHEPHERD105 min / p 145Code SHEP05

4:30 PMTHE LONG NIGHT OFFRANCISCO SANCTIS78 min / p 118Code LONG05


8:25 PMGODSPEED111 min / p 91Code GODS05

11:40 AMWOMEN WHO KILL93 min / p 165Code WOME05

1:45 PMRIVERBLUE95 min / p 140Code RIVE05

4:00 PMSTRANGERS ON THE EARTH96 min / p 148Code STRA05

9:00 PMCONTEMPORARYCOLOR97 min / p 77Code CONT05

6:30 PMPUSHING DEAD111 min / p 135Code PUSH05

11:30 AMAPPRENTICE97 min / p 68Code APPR05


3:30 PMTHE FOUNDERS89 min / p 88Code FOUN05


7:30 PM44 PAGES92 min / p 61Code PAGE05

9:40 PMWHO IS ARTHUR CHU?90 min / p 164Code ACHU05

7:00 PMSCORE: A FILM MUSICDOCUMENTARY93 min / p 143Code SCOR05

9:00 PMMILES87 min / p 121Code MILE05




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CAPITOLTHEATRE

see page 51






7:40 PMSYMPHONY IN D80 min / p 151Code SYMP06


11:45 AMBARAKAH MEETSBARAKAH84 min / p 69Code BARA06

1:45 PMZAATARI DJINN90 min / p 168Code ZAAT06

4:25 PMUNREST97 min / p 158Code UNRE06

6:45 PMAFTER THE STORM117 min / p 63Code STOR06

9:20 PMJESUS85 min / p 110Code JESU06

9:15 AMZOOLOGY83 min / p 169Code ZOOG06

11:30 AMTHE FIXER98 min / p 86Code FIXE06

1:50 PMON THE OTHER SIDE85 min / p 129Code SIDE06

4:15 PMANISHOARA106 min / p 67Code ANIS06

6:40 PMPARADISE132 min / p 131Code PARA06

9:25 PMTHE SPY AND THE POET95 min / p 148Code SPYA06

11:15 AMHOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM!88 min / p 94Code HOUS06

1:30 PMTHE WHITE KING89 min / p 164Code WHIT06

3:45 PMICAROS: A VISION91 min / p 95Code AROS06


7:45 PMALL THIS PANIC79 min / p 65Code APAN06

9:45 PMALOYS91 min / p 66Code ALOY06

9:20 AMGIRL UNBOUND80 min / p 90Code GIRL06

11:35 AMSHALOM ITALIA70 min / p 144Code SHLM06

1:20 PMTHE NINE98 min / p 126Code NINE06


5:45 PMSACRED86 min / p 141Code SACR06

7:50 PMTHE LAST DALAI LAMA?82 min / p 113Code DALA06

9:40 PMAMERICAN ANARCHIST80 min / p 66Code ANAR06

11:25 AMGODSPEED111 min / p 91Code GODS06


4:00 PMGILBERT’S GRIM REVENGE90 min / p 89Code EGGS06

6:35 PMTHE SHEPHERD105 min / p 145Code SHEP06

9:00 PMTHE LONG NIGHT OFFRANCISCO SANCTIS78 min / p 118Code LONG06

4:30 PMPUSHING DEAD111 min / p 135Code PUSH06

11:50 AMAFTER LOVE98 min / p 62Code LOVE06

2:15 PMWOMEN WHO KILL93 min / p 165Code WOME06

7:00 PMLETTING GO OF ADELE86 min / p 114Code ADEL06

9:15 PMNELLY101 min / p 125Code NELL06

12:00 Noon44 PAGES92 min / p 61Code PAGE06

2:10 PMTHE YOUNGOFFENDERS83 min / p 168Code YOUN06


6:30 PMUNTOUCHABLE150 min / p 159Code UNTC06

9:30 PMAPPRENTICE97 min / p 68Code APPR06

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6:00 PMA MORE CIVIL WAR113 min / p 123Code MORE06

8:45 PMDAVE MADE A MAZE86 min / p 79Code DAVE06



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6:35 PMHALF TICKET100 min / p 92Code HALF07

9:00 PMMERCENARY103 min / p 121Code MERC07


12:10 PMJESUS85 min / p 110Code JESU07

2:15 PMFOOTPRINT82 min / p 87Code FOOT07


6:50 PMPOP AYE102 min / p 134Code POPA07

9:20 PMPSYCHO RAMAN128 min / p 135Code PSYC07

9:20 AMWAVES78 min / p 162Code WAVE07

11:05 AMNIGHTLIFE82 min / p 126Code NIGH07

1:15 PMTHE STUDENT118 min / p 149Code STUD07

3:50 PMTHE LIBERATION OF SKOPJE111 min / p 115Code LIBE07

6:20 PMIT’S NOT THE TIME OF MY LIFE81 min / p 97Code TIME07

8:15 PMZOOLOGY83 min / p 169Code ZOOG07

9:15 AMALL THIS PANIC79 min / p 65Code APAN07

11:15 AMALL THE BEAUTY90 min / p 65Code BEAU07

1:25 PMMURDEROUS TALES80 min / p 124Code MURD07

3:25 PMHOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM!88 min / p 94Code HOUS07


7:45 PMTHE DEATH AND LIFEOF OTTO BLOOM84 min / p 81Code DEAT07

9:45 PMMY ENTIRE HIGH SCHOOL SINKING INTO THE SEA77 min / p 124Code MYEN07

11:20 AMTHE UNTOLD TALES OFARMISTEAD MAUPIN90 min / p 158Code ARMS07

1:30 PMSACRED86 min / p 141Code SACR07

3:30 PMOPEN AT NIGHT96 min / p 130Code OPEN07

5:35 PMLETTERS FROMBAGHDAD95 min / p 114Code BAGH07

7:40 PMSPETTACOLO89 min / p 147Code SPET07


12:15 PMMENASHE81 min / p 120Code MENA07

2:30 PMDEAD AWAKE99 min / p 80Code DEAD07

4:45 PMBARKLEY86 min / p 70Code BARK07

6:45 PMAN UNHEARDWOMAN92 min / p 156Code UNHE07

11:10 AMCONTEMPORARYCOLOR97 min / p 77Code CONT07

1:10 PMTHE OLIVE TREE98 min / p 129Code OLIV07

5:15 PMNELLY101 min / p 125Code NELL07

7:25 PMAFTER LOVE98 min / p 62Code LOVE07

9:35 PMWOMEN WHO KILL93 min / p 165Code WOME07

11:30 PMTHE NIGHT WATCHMEN80 min / p 125Code WATC07

11:30 AMUNTOUCHABLE105 min / p 159Code UNTC07


5:30 PMPERSPECTIVESPANEL90 min / p 43

4:10 PMREQUIEM FOR ARUNNING BACK134 min / p 138Code RUNN07

7:00 PMIN THE RADIANT CITY95 min / p 97Code INTH07

9:30 PMTHE YOUNGOFFENDERS83 min / p 168Code YOUN07

11:35 PMTHERAPY96 min / p 154Code THER07

3:15 PMSCORE: A FILM MUSICDOCUMENTARY93 min / p 143Code SCOR07

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CIFFCHAT ROOM

see page 43


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1:30 PMSYMPHONY IN D80 min / p 151Code SYMP08

10:00 PMCOMEDY SHORTSPROGRAM96 min / p 179Code COMS08

5:35 PMMERCENARY103 min / p 121Code MERC08


12:05 PMBEAUTIFUL GARDEN104 min / p 71Code GARD08

2:35 PMPOP AYE102 min / p 134Code POPA08

5:00 PMFOOTPRINT82 min / p 87Code FOOT08

7:10 PM29 + 1110 min / p 60Code PLUS08

9:35 PMDAYVEON75 min / p 79Code DAYV08

9:10 AMAFTERIMAGE98 min / p 63Code IMAG08

11:25 AMTHE LOST CITY OF Z140 min / p 118Code CITZ08

2:20 PMTHE LIBERATION OF SKOPJE111 min / p 115Code LIBE08

4:45 PMGLORY101 min / p 90Code GLOR08

7:00 PMTHE TEACHER102 min / p 152Code TEAC08

9:30 PMKILLS ON WHEELS105 min / p 111Code KILL08

9:30 AMDAVE MADE A MAZE86 min / p 79Code DAVE08

11:30 AMALL THIS PANIC79 min / p 65Code APAN08


3:40 PMMY ENTIRE HIGH SCHOOL SINKING INTO THE SEA77 min / p 124Code MYEN08

5:40 PMALL THE BEAUTY90 min / p 65Code BEAU08

7:50 PMLOVETRUE82 min / p 119Code TRUE08

9:40 PMTHE TRANSFIGURATION97 min / p 156Code TRAN08

11:35 PMMURDEROUS TALES80 min / p 124Code MURD08

11:20 AMSPETTACOLO89 min / p 147Code SPET08

1:20 PMLETTERS FROMBAGHDAD95 min / p 114Code BAGH08

3:25 PMGIRL UNBOUND80 min / p 90Code GIRL08

5:20 PMQUEST105 min / p 136Code QUES08


9:50 PMTHE UNTOLD TALES OFARMISTEAD MAUPIN90 min / p 158Code ARMS08

9:25 AMGODSPEED111 min / p 91Code GODS08

12:00 NoonBARLKEY86 min / p 70Code BARK08

2:15 PMFAMILY SHORTSPROGRAM 295 min / p 179Code FAMS08

4:40 PMAN UNHEARDWOMAN92 min / p 156Code UNHE08


9:10 PMREALIVE112 min / p 137Code REAL08

11:40 PMDEAD AWAKE99 min / p 80Code DEAD08

11:10 AMSCORE: A FILM MUSICDOCUMENTARY93 min / p 143Code SCOR08

1:35 PMLETTING GO OF ADELE86 min / p 114Code ADEL08

4:00 PMTALE OF A LAKE76 min / p 151Code TALE08

6:00 PMTHE OLIVE TREE98 min / p 129Code OLIV08

8:15 PMIN LOVE WITH LOU–A PHILOSOPHER’S LIFE112 min / p 96Code LOUS08

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It’s Only the End of the World(Juste la fin du monde)

Directed by Xavier DolanCANADA, FRANCE 201695 minutes

Saturday, April 1 Sunday, April 27:20 PM I Code ONLY01 2:35 PM I Code ONLY02

Canadian wunderkind Xavier Dolan is back with an emotionaldrama about a dysfunctional family par excellence. Winner ofboth the Grand Jury and the Ecumenical Jury Prizes in Cannes,IT’S ONLY THE END OF THE WORLD features some of thefinest French actors working today: Gaspard Ulliel, NathalieBaye, Vincent Cassel, Marion Cotillard, and Léa Seydoux. After12 years away, famous playwright Louis returns home. Bracingfor his arrival is his resentful family, consisting of a high-strungmother, pothead sister, aggressive brother, and insecure sister-in-law. Louis is on a sombre mission: he has come to let hiskinfolk know he’s dying. Yet faced with the household’s streamof sometimes hilarious and often horrifying invective, this pro-fessional wordsmith can’t find a way to break the news. WhenLouis finally escapes the house by agreeing to a car ride withhis brother, we realize they’re going nowhere fast. This movingand beautifully photographed film, based on a play by Jean-LucLagarce, deals with people’s inability to listen to those theyreally ought to love. (In French with subtitles) —B.B.

IT’S ONLY THE END OF THE WORLD was selected as Canada’s entry for Best Foreign Language Film for this year’s Academy Awards®.

Producers~Nancy Grant, Xavier Dolan, Sylvain Corbeil, Nathanaël Karmitz, ElishaKarmitz, Michel Merkt Screenwriting~Xavier Dolan Cinematography~André TurpinEditing~Xavier Dolan Principal Cast~Gaspard Ulliel, Nathalie Baye, Léa Seydoux,Vincent Cassel, Marion CotillardPrint Source~Seville International / [email protected] / sevilleinternational.com

About the Director~Xavier Dolan is a 28-year-old Canadian actor, director, screen-writer, editor, costume designer, and voice actor. He began his career as a childactor in commercials. His debut feature “I Killed My Mother” premiered in theDirector’s Fortnight in Cannes when he was 20, and he has since won many awards.Filmography~“I Killed My Mother” (2009), “Heartbeats” (2010), “LaurenceAnyways” (2012)—37th CIFF, “Tom at the Farm” (2013), “Mommy” (2014), IT’S ONLY THE END OF THE WORLD (2016)

JeffreyDirected by Yanillys PerezDOMINICAN REPUBLIC, FRANCE 201678 minutes

Sunday, April 2 Monday, April 36:05 PM I Code JEFF02 11:45 AM I Code JEFF03

When he’s not washing strangers’ windshields to help pay therent, Jeffrey dreams of stardom as a reggaetón singer. At just12 years old, he’s determined his days of dodging traffic toearn a handful of pesos are coming to an end. Jeffrey pours hissoul into self-written rhymes about growing up in his troubledneighborhood and lively dance routines he hopes will lead to hisfirst big break. Although he and his family face a bleak, impov-erished home life in the streets of the Dominican Republic withscarce food and touch-and-go electricity, Jeffrey somehow main-tains the wholesome innocence of a child. The simplicity of agame of cops and robbers or an afternoon spent on the limbs of a tree allows Jeffrey’s imagination to run wild. But even in hisbravest moments, Jeffrey knows the path to his new future is asteep, uphill battle. In this touching portrayal of hope against allodds, JEFFREY reminds us how to dream fearlessly even whenthe world warns otherwise. (In Spanish with subtitles) —A.B.

Producers~Thibaud Billiard, Yanillys Perez Cinematography~Jan Everetz, Francis Adames, Gibran Abrales, Oliver Mota, Yanillys Perez Editing~Mathilde Vande MoortelPrint Source~Loco Films / [email protected] / loco-films.com

About the Director~Yanillys Perez is a director, producer, and actress from theDominican Republic. She was one of six directors selected for the 2016 FilmIndependent’s Project Involve, a program dedicated to providing filmmaking oppor-tunities to artists in underrepresented communities. Filmography~“Esperanzas deCartón” (2016), JEFFREY (2016)

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Jesus(Jesús)

Directed by Fernando GuzzoniFRANCE, CHILE, GERMANY, GREECE, COLOMBIA 201685 minutes

Thursday, April 6 Friday, April 79:20 PM I Code JESU06 12:10 PM I Code JESU07

Jesus is in need of salvation. Raised by a mostly absent father,Jesus aimlessly wanders about with a gang hoping for successas a boy band. Jesus and his friends exist in a haze of drink,drugs, and sexual encounters. One evening in the local parkthey encounter a young gay man passed out from alcohol andbegin to mess with him. The encounter escalates, leaving theboy in a coma and police searching for the attackers. Horrifiedat what he’s done and fearful of the consequences, Jesusbreaks down and confesses the attack and his involvement tohis father. Jesus’ friends fear he will snitch and threaten toframe him for the crime. Torn between self-blame for his son’sactions and love for his only child, Jesus’ father must nowmake devastating choices that will forever alter both their lives. Fearlessly graphic and crafted with an edgy immediacy,JESUS is an intense journey to the limits of family and loyalty.(In Spanish with subtitles) —C.R.

Producers~Jacques Bidou, Marianne Dumoulin, Giancarlo Nasi Screenwriting~Fernando Guzzoni Cinematography~Barbara Alvarez Editing~Andrea ChignoliPrincipal Cast~Nicolás Durán, Alejandro Goic, Sebastián AyalaPrint Source~Breaking Glass Pictures / [email protected] / bgpics.com

About the Director~Fernando Guzzoni was born in 1983 in Santiago, Chile. Awriter, producer, and director, he won a scholarship in Cannes, enabling him towrite his first narrative feature. Filmography~“La Colorina” (2008), “Carne DePerro” (2012), JESUS (2016)

Kati KatiDirected by Mbithi MasyaKENYA, GERMANY 201675 minutes

Tuesday, April 4 Wednesday, April 51:55 PM I Code KATK04 5:45 PM I Code KATK05

Kaleche is bewildered to one day suddenly find she’s arrived ata lodge called Kati Kati—a neighborhood-like purgatory for thedead that resembles a vacation retreat—with no recollection of her life. She also has no idea how she died, and she spendsmost of the movie trying to piece together why she (and every-one else she meets) is there. Along the way, she forms uniquebonds with fellow afterlife denizens including: Mikey, an avidbasketball fan who wears a mortarboard because he died beforegraduation; King, a stoic ex-priest who passes the time paint-ing; and enigmatic community leader Thoma, who is shadowedby a self-hating, reanimated-corpse version of himself. WhenKaleche finally learns the shocking truth about her Kati Katistay, it upends the lodge’s equilibrium and forces her to reckonwith the unresolved issues from her mortal life. KATI KATI is a gripping meditation on humanity’s capacity for forgivenessand the lingering ways guilt and self-loathing steer our actions.(In English and Swahili with subtitles) —A.Z.

Producers~Sarika Hemi Lakhani, Siobhain “Ginger” Wilson, Katja Lebedjewa, MarieSteinmann-Tykwer Screenwriting~Mbithi Masya, Mugambi Nthiga Cinematography~Andrew Mungai Editing~Louizah Wanjiku Principal Cast~Nyokabi Gethaiga,Elsaphan Njora, Peter King MwaniaPrint Source~The Festival Agency / [email protected] / thefestivalagency.com

About the Director~Mbithi Masya was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. He alsoproduces and writes, as well as composes music. He began his career in advertisingand has directed music videos, commercials, and short films. He is a member ofthe music/art collective Just a Band. Masya received the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) Discovery Award for KATI KATI at the 2016 TorontoInternational Film Festival. Filmography~KATI KATI (2016)


Kills on Wheels(Tiszta Szivuel)

Directed by Attila TillHUNGARY 2016105 minutes

Wednesday, April 5 Saturday, April 84:20 PM I Code KILL05 9:30 PM I Code KILL08

Zoli and Barba are inseparable friends and outcasts. Both phys-ically disabled, they live in a rehabilitation facility where lifeseems rather aimless. Zoli needs life-saving surgery but doesn’twant his absent father to pay out of guilt and pity. Enter Rupasov,a mysterious wheelchair-bound man newly released from prison.He quickly adopts the two friends and offers them a chance tomake some extra money by helping him in his work. That work,however, is murder. Rupasov is a hitman. His ruthless bossdoesn’t like the new assistants and orders him to get rid of bothof them. When Rupasov refuses, all three of them become can-didates for elimination. KILLS ON WHEELS is a very, very darkand very, very twisted story of friendship, loyalty, and revenge. As the corpses pile up and the boys become more enamored of their new career, a wild and bloody showdown approaches.Unafraid to offend and with a surprise ending that is genuinelytouching, KILLS ON WHEELS is a demented Festival bonbon.(In Hungarian with subtitles) —C.R.

KILLS ON WHEELS was selected as Hungary’s entry for Best Foreign LanguageFilm for this year’s Academy Awards®.

Producer~Judit Stalter Screenwriting~Attila Till Cinematography~Imre JuhaszEditing~Márton Gothár Principal Cast~Szabolcs Thuróczy, Zoltán Fenyvesi, ÁdámFekete, Mónika Balsai, Lídia Danis, Dusán VitanovicsPrint Source~Kino Lorber / kinolorber.com

About the Director~Attila Till was born in 1971 in Budapest, Hungary. He studiedat the Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts. He is a writer, actor, and director.Filmography~“Panic” (2008), KILLS ON WHEELS (2016)

King of the BelgiansDirected by Peter Brosens, Jessica WoodworthBELGIUM, NETHERLANDS, BULGARIA 201694 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Saturday, April 19:20 AM I Code BELG30 12:15 PM I Code BELG01

Sunday, April 27:10 PM I Code BELG02

Peter Van den Begin gives another masterful performance (see him also in “Everybody Happy”—41st CIFF) as the titular King Nicolas III of Belgium, a man who is beginning to maybequestion his role in the world. The vehicle for the story revolvesaround a British documentary filmmaker trying to film a flatter-ing portrait of Nicolas and his family. But, while the king andhis staff are in Turkey on a state visit, the Belgium province ofWallonia declares independence and the king must hurry backto Brussels to settle matters. A solar flare has all but destroyedall chances of modern travel and communications, so the courtmust find a way home via the Balkans. Yes, those Balkans.KING OF THE BELGIANS provides a humorous portrait of aman unsure of his place in the world, trying to get back to acountry with a similar station in Europe. Van den Begin’s perfor-mance is worth the price of admission, and the directing duo of Peter Brosens and Jessica Woodworth provide a film that isboth hilarious and poignant—a beautifully shot visual tour offorgotten lands through the eyes of a man struggling to remainrelevant in his own country. (In English, French, Dutch, andBulgarian with subtitles) —T.W.

Producers~Peter Brosens, Jessica Woodworth Screenwriting~Peter Brosens, Jessica Woodworth Cinematography~Ton Peters Editing~David Verdurme Principal Cast~Peter Van den Begin, Lucie Debay, Titus De Voogdt, Bruno Georis,Pieter van der Houwen, Nina NikolinaPrint Source~Be for Films / [email protected] / beforfilms.com

About the Directors~Peter Brosens was born in Leuven, Flanders, Belgium in 1962.Jessica Woodworth was born in Washington state in 1971. She studied literature atPrinceton University, and earned her M.A. in Documentary from Stanford University.Collaborative Filmography~“Khadak” (2006), “Altiplano” (2009), “The Fifth Season”(2012), KING OF THE BELGIANS (2016)

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Lake Bodom(Bodom)

Directed by Taneli MustonenFINLAND, ESTONIA 201690 minutes

Saturday, April 1 Sunday, April 211:35 PM I Code LAKE01 1:35 PM I Code LAKE02

Here’s a great idea: convince your friends to go camping. Thentake them to the same spot on a lake where four teenagers werebrutally murdered years ago. And the killer was never found!Awesome. What could possibly go wrong? Think you know wherethis is heading? Think again. Just as the bloody body countbegins, LAKE BODOM takes a twist you will not see coming.Gleefully subverting the slasher-film rules while exploiting themfor maximum nerve-pounding, this film offers a nasty little stewof carnage, sex, and unexpected surprises (none of them happyones) that will especially delight horror junkies tired of thesame old. It even manages to slyly comment on aspects ofteenage culture that are terrifying in their own right. Stylishlyfilmed and skillfully edited for relentless tension, LAKE BODOMis the most fun you’ll have while screaming. It offers a freshnew set of gory and frightening reasons why you should stay thehell out of the woods. (In Finnish with subtitles) —C.R.

Producer~Aleksi Hyvärinen Screenwriting~Taneli Mustonen, Aleksi HyvärinenCinematography~Daniel Lindholm Editing~Aleksi Raij Principal Cast~Nelly Hirst-Gee, Mimosa Williamo, Mikael Gabriel, Santeri MäntyläPrint Source~Film Constellation / [email protected] /filmconstellation.com

About the Director~Taneli Mustonen was born in 1978 in Joensuu, Finland. He is awriter, actor, producer, and director. His parents owned a movie theater in Outokumpu.He is a co-founder of Don Films. Variety chose him as one of the Top Ten NordicTalents to Track. Filmography~“Ella and Friends” (2012), “Reunion” (2015),LAKE BODOM (2016)

LantouriDirected by Reza DormishianIRAN 2016115 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Sunday, April 211:40 AM I Code LANT30 3:55 PM I Code LANT02

Pasha is a petty-thief-turned-Robin-Hood. As the leader of theLantouri gang, he orchestrates robberies and heists that targetthe rich. He and his associates use the money to support alocal orphanage, which is where Pasha was raised. Due to theirmastery of manipulation and a resolve to leave victims unharmed,they have managed to stay out of jail. But their perfect schemebegins to crumble when Pasha meets Maryam, a local reporterand activist. She’s spent her career fighting against the deathpenalty and severe punishment, trying to convince victims toforgive their aggressors. Pasha is madly in love with Maryam,but it’s unrequited. Though he’s convinced she’ll fall for him,his sense of entitlement is ironic—considering his contempt forprivilege. When he’s finally had enough rejection, Pasha takesdrastic steps to ensure Maryam will never be with anyone else.This gruesome event will force her to question everything she’sever believed about revenge. Can she forgive, even thoughPasha has taken away her ability to do what she loves? Find out in this explosive, action-packed crime thriller, LANTOURI.(In Farsi with subtitles) —E.F.

Producer~Reza Dormishian Screenwriting~Reza Dormishian Cinematography~Ashkan Askani Editing~Haydeh Safiyari Principal Cast~Navid Mohammadzadeh,Maryam Palizban, Baran Kosari, Mehdi Kooshki, Bahram Afshari, Reza BehboudiPrint Source~Iranian Independents / [email protected] / iranianindependents.com

About the Director~Reza Dormishian was born in Tehran, Iran in 1981. He beganhis career as a film critic in 1997, later working as an assistant to several well-known Iranian filmmakers. Filmography~“Hatred” (2012)—37th CIFF, “I’m NotAngry!” (2014), LANTOURI (2016)


The Last Dalai Lama?Directed by Mickey LemleUSA 201682 minutes

Wednesday, April 5 Thursday, April 64:15 PM I Code DALA05 7:50 PM I Code DALA06

In his 1993 documentary “Compassion In Exile: The Life of the14th Dalai Lama,” Mickey Lemle asked His Holiness what hewished for Tibet and for the remainder of his life. His answer to both was Independence, so he could exit the world spotlightand meditate. It was not to be. THE LAST DALAI LAMA? recon-nects the filmmaker and the Dalai Lama at his 80th birthdaycelebration. From here, this warm and lively film looks bothbackward at the extraordinary history of this beloved world figureand forward to an uncertain future. Tibet’s struggle for autono-my continues, and the world grows more unsettled. Determinedto remain a servant to the cause of peace, the Dalai Lama chartsa hopeful path forward. This lovingly crafted film conveys hiswise and hopeful plan unfiltered to the viewer. But it does notshy from its central question: at a moment when men of peaceare greatly needed, will global unrest and politics conspire tomake him the last Dalai Lama? —C.R.

Producers~Mickey Lemle, Linda Moroney Cinematography~Buddy SquiresEditing~Don Casper, Mickey LemlePrint Source~Lemle Pictures / [email protected] / thelastdalailamafilm.com

About the Director~Mickey Lemle has been a documentary filmmaker since 1971.He holds a B.A. from Brandeis University. He served in the Peace Corps in Nepaland since 1996 has been Chairman of the Board for the Tibet Fund. His films havebeen nominated for two Emmys and have received numerous nominations andawards at festivals worldwide. He founded Lemle Pictures in 1982, which is dedicat-ed to producing films of social awareness and human transformation. Filmography~“The Other Side of the Moon” (1990), “Compassion In Exile: The Life of the 14thDalai Lama” (1993), “Hasten Slowly: The Journey of Sir Laurens van der Post”(1997), “Ram Dass, Fierce Grace” (2001), THE LAST DALAI LAMA? (2016)

Last Men in AleppoDirected by Feras FayyadDENMARK, SYRIA 2017101 minutes

Saturday, April 1 Sunday, April 26:15 PM I Code LMEN01 12:00 Noon I Code LMEN02

Merciless war has been raging in Syria for the last five years.Though millions have fled their homes for foreign borders, onegroup of brave men are steadfast in protecting what is left oftheir cherished city of Aleppo. The Syrian Civil Defense, morecommonly known as the White Helmets, banded together in2013 to serve as a volunteer search-and-rescue crew for theirfellow civilians enduring the destruction. These men respond toongoing attacks, often pulling bodies from massive piles of rub-ble, their eyes glued to the sky for fear of yet another Russianairstrike. While much of the city is in desolate ruins, life stillremains. An all-too-brief cease-fire gives families a quickrespite from death as children run freely in the streets. Butdaily bombings and scarce resources force these local heroes to weigh their self-proclaimed destiny to defend their home withthe grave consequences they will inevitably leave their children.LAST MEN IN ALEPPO depicts the unbelievable resilience ofhuman beings who are barely surviving and begs the world tofinally notice. (In Arabic with subtitles) —A.B.

Producer~Søren Steen Jespersen Editing~Steen JohannessenPrint Source~Cinetic Media / cineticmedia.com

About the Director~Feras Fayyad is an award-winning filmmaker who has directedand edited documentary and fiction films. LAST MEN IN ALEPPO earned the WorldCinema Grand Jury Prize: Documentary at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.Filmography~LAST MEN IN ALEPPO (2017)

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Letters from BaghdadDirected by Sabine Krayenbühl, Zeva OelbaumUSA, UNITED KINGDOM, FRANCE 201695 minutes

Friday, April 7 Saturday, April 85:35 PM I Code BAGH07 1:20 PM I Code BAGH08

A pioneering diplomat and a political hero in her own right,Gertrude Bell has an untold story that is shared in LETTERSFROM BAGHDAD. Academy Award®-winning actor Tilda Swintonprovides the voice of Bell in a documentary uniquely told solelyfrom historical documents, private diaries, and numerous lettersexchanged between Bell and her colleagues. After growing up in England and attending the University of Oxford, Bell’s inde-pendence launched her on an extended journey to foreign lands—a feat unheard of for women of her era. Bell’s widespreadtravels throughout Iraq, Iran, Syria, and the Arabian desertbranded her an invaluable asset to the British Empire duringWWI. History books dole out plenty of recognition for the work of her peers at the time, such as Lawrence of Arabia and WinstonChurchill. But it was Bell’s intimate knowledge of Middle Easternculture and innate ability to influence major political players thathelped establish a stable, post-war Iraqi government and impactthe region in ways that are still evident today. (In English andArabic with subtitles) —A.B.

Producer~Zeva Oelbaum Cinematography~Gary Clarke, Petr Hlinomaz Editing~Sabine KrayenbühlPrint Source~Between the Rivers Productions / lettersfrombaghdad.com

About the Directors~Sabine Krayenbühl is an award-winning editor who has workedon more than 20 documentaries and narrative features. She holds a B.F.A. fromNYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and is a long-term member of New York Women inFilm and Television. Zeva Oelbaum is an award-winning producer and photographer.She is a graduate of Brandeis University with a degree in Anthropology and a memberof the Producer’s Guild. Krayenbühl and Oelbaum are the founders of Between theRivers Productions. Collaborative Filmography~LETTERS FROM BAGHDAD (2016)

Letting Go of AdeleDirected by Melissa DowlerUSA 201786 minutes

Thursday, April 6 Saturday, April 87:00 PM I Code ADEL06 1:35 PM I Code ADEL08

Sunday, April 99:15 AM I Code ADEL09

The documentary LETTING GO OF ADELE is the story of Martyand her dog Adele who has saved Marty’s life every day for thepast nine years. Marty has a heart condition that makes herfaint on a daily basis, causing injuries to her head and anxietyabout living a normal life. When medications and contemporarymedical advice couldn’t work to alleviate her symptoms, Martyturned to an alternate opportunity. Service dogs, once used pri-marily to aid the blind, are now used more and more for peoplewho suffer from neurological disorders. But Adele is the firstcardiac alert service dog, and she stopped Marty’s fainting alto-gether. The relationship between Marty and Adele is a specialone, and LETTING GO OF ADELE is a love letter to those furryfamily members in our lives who save us daily. ChroniclingMarty’s struggles with having to retire Adele and find a new service dog, this beautiful and touching film reminds us lettinggo can be more inspiring than holding on. —T.W.

Producers~Melissa Dowler, Tom Dowler Cinematography~Tom Dowler, Megan LovalloEditing~Tom DowlerPrint Source~Long Haul Films / [email protected] / longhaulfilms.com

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The Liberation of Skopje(Osloboduvanje na Skopje)

Directed by Rade Serbedzija, Danilo SerbedzijaMACEDONIA, CROATIA, FINLAND 2016111 minutes

Friday, April 7 Saturday, April 83:50 PM I Code LIBE07 2:20 PM I Code LIBE08

In 1941 in the German-occupied village of Skopje, two shatteringevents occur. First, the assassination of a German officer by theresistance. Next, the arrival of Captain Muller, transferred fromassignment in Africa. As the Germans ruthlessly try to exterminatethe resistance fighters, Muller becomes obsessed with a villagewoman, seducing her into becoming his housekeeper with offersof food and money. All this is closely observed by Zoran, theyoung son of Lica, the object of Muller’s frightening attentions.Lica sees few alternatives to keeping her family fed and safe.Zoran sees the horrors and betrayals of combat everywhere hegoes, including his own home. THE LIBERATION OF SKOPJE isa touching and terrifying look at the devastation warfare bringsto families. Zoran knows his mother is seen as a traitor and thathis world may end in a second. Events are hurtling towards anuncertain conclusion. We watch with Zoran as he clings to thetatters of hope and childhood, praying for the liberation of Skopje.(In Macedonian, Bulgarian, and German with subtitles) —C.R.

THE LIBERATION OF SKOPJE was selected as Macedonia’s entry for Best ForeignLanguage Film for this year’s Academy Awards®.

Producers~Igor A. Nola, Gorjan Tozija, Robert Naskov, Arto Halonen Screenwriting~Dusan Jovanovic, Rade Serbedzija, Danilo Serbedzija Cinematography~Dejan DimeskiEditing~Nicolas Gaster Principal Cast~David Todosovski, Rade Serbedzija, MikkoNousiainen, Lucija Serbedzija, Silvija StojanovskaPrint Source~MP Film Production / [email protected] / mp-films.com

About the Directors~Rade Serbedzija was born in 1946 in Bunic, Croatia, Yugoslavia.He graduated from the College of Dramatic Arts in Zagreband and began acting intheater and films. He co-founded a theater with Vanessa Redgrave and has appearedin over 70 movies. In the 1990s he became internationally known, working withStanley Kubrick and Clint Eastwood. His son Danilo Serbedzija was born in 1971 in Zagreb, Croatia, Yugoslavia. He is also an actor and director who has worked suc-cessfully in television as well as film. Collaborative Filmography~THE LIBERATIONOF SKOPJE (2016)

The Library Suicides(Y Llyfrgell)

Directed by Euros LynUNITED KINGDOM 201689 minutes

Saturday, April 1 Sunday, April 211:20 PM I Code LIBR01 5:00 PM I Code LIBR02

Acclaimed author Elena Wdig has fallen from her apartmentwindow to her death, an apparent suicide. But her dying words(“Eben did it”) to her twin daughters Ana and Nan suggest otherwise. With all of her personal papers now archived at theNational Library, where her daughters also happen to work, Dr.Eben Prydderch comes to peruse this material to write a biogra-phy. Or so he says. Ana and Nan have other ideas. Trapping himin the archives after closing time, their plan is to extract a con-fession and revenge what they are convinced is their mother’smurder. When their plans go terribly wrong, Eben escapes. Nowlocked inside the massive library, an intense game of cat andmouse ensues, with the long and bloody night bringing oneshocking revelation after another. THE LIBRARY SUICIDES is a clever and riveting thriller that twists and turns like a snake ina rock garden. It will keep you guessing up to its final startlingmoments. (In Welsh with subtitles) —C.R.

Producer~Euros Lyn Screenwriting~Euros Lyn Cinematography~Dan Stafford-ClarkEditing~Tim Hodges Principal Cast~Catrin Stewart, Dyfan Dwyfor, Ryland Teifi,Carwyn Glyn, Sharon MorganPrint Source~Media Luna New Films / [email protected] / medialuna.biz

About the Director~Euros Lyn was born in 1971 in Cardiff, Wales, UK. He studieddrama at the University of Manchester. He began directing Welsh-language televi-sion shows for S4C and went on to become an award-winning director of well-knowntelevision series, such as Doctor Who, Torchwood, Last Tango In Hallifax, andSherlock. Filmography~THE LIBRARY SUICIDES (2016)

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Life ItselfDirected by Steve JamesUSA 2014118 minutes

Saturday, April 13:40 PM I Code LIFE01

Honoring a legend, LIFE ITSELF celebrates the life and work ofthe late Roger Ebert. As a young boy growing up in Urbana,Illinois, Ebert fell in love with newspapers. His talented writingand arrogant demeanor would eventually earn him the role offilm critic for the Chicago Sun-Times, launching a lifelongcareer that fueled his passion for motion pictures. With detailedexcerpts from Ebert’s memoir, the film depicts his rise to famefrom one of Chicago’s good-ol’-boys, to one-half of the “TwoThumbs Up” duo of Siskel & Ebert, and recognition as one ofthe world’s most acclaimed film critics of all time. Colleaguesand directors, who were often at the mercy of Ebert’s brutallyhonest reviews, candidly contribute their heartfelt memories ofEbert and his unforgettable impact on their lives, personallyand professionally. The film incorporates footage of a resilientEbert in his final months of life with his beloved wife Chaz byhis side. A moving, well-deserved dedication, LIFE ITSELF paystribute to Ebert’s lasting legacy on the world of cinema. —A.B.

Producers~Steve James, Zak Piper, Garret Basch Cinematography~Dana KupperEditing~Steve James, David E. SimpsonPrint Source~Kartemquin / [email protected] / kartemquin.com

About the Director~Born in Hampton, Virginia in 1954, Steve James is recognizedas one of the most acclaimed documentary filmmakers of his generation. He regularlycollaborates with the Chicago-based nonprofit production studio Kartemquin Films.His film “Hoop Dreams” was nominated for an Academy Award® for Best Film Editingand recently selected for the Library of Congress National Film Registry. Filmography~“Stop Substance Abuse” (1986), “Hoop Dreams” (1994), “Prefontaine” (1999),“Stevie” (2002)—27th CIFF, “Reel Paradise” (2005), “At the Death House Door”(2008), “No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson” (2010)—34th CIFF, “TheInterrupters” (2011)—35th CIFF, “Head Games” (2012), LIFE ITSELF (2014),“Abacus: Small Enough to Jail” (2016)

Like Crazy(La pazza gioia)

Directed by Paolo VirzìITALY, FRANCE 2016118 minutes

Friday, March 31 Sunday, April 27:00 PM I Code LIKE31 2:20 PM I Code LIKE02

High-spirited Beatrice lives in a residential psychiatric facilitydue to her grandiose (and delusional) perceptions of reality. Her fiery, outsized personality contrasts with that of moody andmedicated new patient Donatella, who’s prone to depressionand has a violent secret in her past. Still, the women form an unlikely alliance after they impulsively escape the facilitywhile working a day job at a plant nursery. This friendship onlystrengthens and deepens as they commit petty crimes to survivewhile on the lam and try to reckon with their complex familyhistories and personal demons. LIKE CRAZY casts no judgmenton Beatrice and Donatella’s mental health challenges. In fact,the film is sympathetic to each woman’s troubled situation,which ensures that Donatella’s tumultuous relationship with herabsent son emerges as the film’s most touching and wrenchingplot element. In the end, LIKE CRAZY shows that surface truthsand actions can be deceiving, and even the most fractured lives can start to heal if given a second chance. (In Italian withsubtitles) —A.Z.

Producer~Marco Belardi Screenwriting~Francesca Archibugi, Paolo VirzìCinematography~Vladan Radovic Editing~Cecilia Zanuso Principal Cast~ValeriaBruni Tedeschi, Micaela Ramazzotti, Valentina Carnelutti, Tommaso Ragno, BobMessini, Sergio Albelli, Anna Galiena, Marisa Borini, Marco Messeri, Bobo RondelliPrint Source~Strand Releasing / [email protected] / strandreleasing.com

About the Director~Paolo Virzì was born in Livorno, Tuscany, Italy in 1964. He stud-ied screenwriting at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia. He also writes andproduces. LIKE CRAZY earned five 2016 Nastro d’Argento awards, including BestDirector, Best Actress, and Best Script. Filmography~“La bella vita” (1994), “Feried’agosto” (1996), “Hardboiled Egg” (1997), “Baci e abbracci” (1999), “La stranacoppia. Incontro con Age e Scarpelli” (2001), “My Name Is Tanino” (2002),“Caterina In The Big City” (2003), “N (Io e Napoleone)” (2006), “Tutta la vitadavanti” (2008), “L’uomo che aveva picchiato la testa” (2009), “The FirstBeautiful Thing” (2010), “Every Blessed Day” (2012), “Human Capital” (2013),LIKE CRAZY (2016)

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Lipstick Under My BurkhaDirected by Alankrita ShrivastavaINDIA 2016116 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 319:20 PM I Code LIPS30 11:35 AM I Code LIPS31

Saturday, April 19:05 AM I Code LIPS01

A small town in India is home to four courageous women seek-ing their own taste of freedom, even if that means chasing theirsuppressed desires in secret. A college freshman dreams ofsinging stardom and forbidden fashion while honoring her family’sstrict, traditional values. A middle-aged widow yearns for long-overdue romance and finds inspiration in a provocative noveland some covert phone calls. An agonizing fiancée is tornbetween her upcoming arranged marriage and the attempts tokeep her secret love affair afloat. A stay-at-home mother feelstrapped in the life her husband planned for her and builds asuccessful career that could finally gain her some independence.LIPSTICK UNDER MY BURKHA will have audiences rooting forthese brave, captivating women as they struggle to make eventhe slightest bit of progress towards realizing their dreamsdespite the circumstances so heavily stacked against them.Director Alankrita Shrivastava reveals a brutally honest view ofwomen drowning in rules, yet daring to believe they can createtheir own. (In Hindi with subtitles) —A.B.

Producer~Prakash Jha Screenwriting~Alankrita Shrivastava Cinematography~Akshay Singh Editing~Charu Shree Roy Principal Cast~Konkona Sen Sharma,Ratna Pathak Shah, Aahana KumraPrint Source~m-appeal / [email protected] / m-appeal.com

About the Director~Alankrita Shrivastava is a director, writer, and producer with apassion for films about women. She is the long-time assistant of Indian film pro-ducer Prakash Jha. Filmography~“Turning 30!!!” (2011), LIPSTICK UNDER MYBURKHA (2016)

Little Wing(Tyttö nimeltä Varpu)

Directed by Selma VilhunenFINLAND, DENMARK 201698 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Saturday, April 19:15 AM I Code LITT30 5:00 PM I Code LITT01

Sunday, April 27:25 PM I Code LITT02

Varpu is busy navigating her snarky friendships at horse-ridingcamp and the tricky business of first crushes. When she’s notdoing 12-year-old things, she’s taking care of her mother whocan’t quite seem to get a handle on the responsibilities ofadulthood. As her mom prepares to reenter the dating scene,Varpu’s questions about her absent father go unanswered. In afit of rebellion, Varpu finds herself at the wheel of a stolen carheaded north for Oulu with nothing but a dead cell phone andan address for the father she’s never met. With every bit of opti-mism riding on this life-changing meeting, Varpu hopes thismissing piece can finally bring stability to her life of uncertain-ty. However, this man is not the father figure she had in mind.Touching and conflicted, LITTLE WING portrays the complicat-ed dynamics of a mother-daughter duo and reminds us thatwhile we cannot change our parents, maybe we don’t have to.(In Finnish with subtitles) —A.B.

Producers~Kai Nordberg, Kaarle Aho Screenwriting~Selma VilhunenCinematography~Tuomo Hutri Editing~Samu Heikkilä Principal Cast~Linnea Skog,Paula Vesala, Lauri Maijala, Santtu Karvonen, Outi Mäenpää, Antti LuusuaniemiPrint Source~Media Luna New Films / [email protected] / medialuna.biz

About the Director~Selma Vilhunen is an Academy Award®-nominated director andscreenwriter of fiction and documentary films. She graduated from Turku Universityof Applied Sciences and is a founding member and co-owner of the Helsinki-basedproduction company Tuffi Films. Filmography~“Nordic Factory” (2014),“Hobbyhorse Revolution” (2016), LITTLE WING (2016)

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The Long Night of Francisco Sanctis(La larga noche de Francisco Sanctis)

Directed by Andrea Testa, Francisco MárquezARGENTINA 201678 minutes

Wednesday, April 5 Thursday, April 64:30 PM I Code LONG05 9:00 PM I Code LONG06

Sunday, April 99:40 AM I Code LONG09

Set in the time of military dictatorship in late 1970s BuenosAires, THE LONG NIGHT OF FRANCISCO SANCTIS tells theunbelievable tale of the aloof title character, who’s pluckedfrom his mundane life into a dangerous world of political espi-onage. When Francisco first appears, the idea of being involvedin anything of the sort seems preposterous. He’s a goofy, middle-aged family man, working hard for a job promotion that nevercomes. In fact, the work situation has turned him into a bit of a joke. This changes when he gets a call from an old collegeflame, who uses false pretenses to lure him into meeting her.His ex—known for her crazy conspiracy theory rants in college—needs Francisco’s help in alerting a couple who are supposedlyabout to be murdered by the government. Regardless of hernutty reputation, he eventually accepts the mission. His hesita-tion quickly turns to obsession, as the adrenaline brings excite-ment to his otherwise dull existence. Whether the mission islegit or not is a mystery, but this quirky, high-paced action-adventure proves that life is about the journey, not necessarilythe destination. (In Spanish with subtitles) —E.F.

Producers~Andrea Testa, Francisco Márquez, Luciana Piantanida Screenwriting~Andrea Testa, Francisco Márquez Cinematography~Federico Lastra Editing~Lorena Moriconi Principal Cast~Diego Velázquez, Laura Paredes, Valeria Lois,Marcelo Subiotto, Rafael FedermanPrint Source~Films Boutique / [email protected] / filmsboutique.com

About the Directors~Andrea Testa and Francisco Marquez were born in BuenosAires, Argentina. They have previously worked on shorts and documentaries as writers and directors. Their first collaboration, THE LONG NIGHT OF FRANCISCOSANCTIS, won Best Film in the International Competition at the 2016 BuenosAires International Festival of Independent Cinema. Collaborative Filmography~THE LONG NIGHT OF FRANCISCO SANCTIS (2016)

The Lost City of ZDirected by James GrayUSA 2016140 minutes

Saturday, April 8 Sunday, April 911:25 AM I Code CITZ08 3:45 PM I Code CITZ09

Based on author David Grann’s nonfiction bestseller, THE LOSTCITY OF Z tells the incredible true story of British explorerPercy Fawcett (Charlie Hunnam), who journeys into the Amazonat the dawn of the 20th century and discovers evidence of apreviously unknown, advanced civilization that may have onceinhabited the region. Despite being ridiculed by the scientificestablishment who regard indigenous populations as savages,the determined Fawcett—supported by his devoted wife(Sienna Miller), son (Tom Holland) and aide-de-camp (RobertPattinson)—returns time and again to his beloved jungle in anattempt to prove his case, culminating in his mysterious disap-pearance in 1925. An epically scaled tale of courage and passion,told in writer/director James Gray’s classic filmmaking style,THE LOST CITY OF Z is a stirring tribute to the exploratory spiritand a conflicted adventurer driven to the verge of obsession. —Bleecker Street

Producers~Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Anthony Katagas, James Gray, Dale ArminJohnson Screenwriting~James Gray Cinematography~Darius Khondji Editing~JohnAxelrad, Lee Haugen Principal Cast~Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, SiennaMiller, Tom Holland, Edward AshleyPrint Source~Amazon Studios / Bleecker Street

About the Director~Born in New York City, James Gray grew up in Queens andattended the USC School of Cinema-Television. He is an award-winning filmmakerwhose past films premiered at Cannes and the Venice Film Festival. Filmography~“Little Odessa” (1994)—19th CIFF, “The Yards” (2000), “We Own the Night” (2007),“Two Lovers” (2008), “The Immigrant” (2013), THE LOST CITY OF Z (2016)


Lost in Paris(Paris pieds nus)

Directed by Fiona Gordon, Dominique AbelFRANCE, BELGIUM 201683 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Sunday, April 22:20 PM I Code LOST30 6:25 PM I Code LOST02

Writer/director team (and real-life couple) Fiona Gordon andDominique Abel star in this incredibly charming homage to theclassic romantic comedies of yore, reteaming for their fourthcollaboration in decades of working together (you can check outtheir pitch-perfect YouTube videos). LOST IN PARIS is as goofyas it is delightful—as if a Wes Anderson film courted a JacquesTati film. When Fiona gets a desperate letter from her AuntMartha (played by French screen legend Emmanuelle Riva), sheleaves her frozen tundra library life in Canada to search for herfavorite relative in la Ville Lumiére. And Fiona’s Canadian flag-trek through the streets of Paris paints a beautiful portrait of anincredible city. Enter Abel, the homeless man who stumbles uponFiona’s purse, using its contents to eat like a king until Fiona,quite literally, falls into his lap. Both characters are awkward,like two swans on roller skates, but their chemistry on screen is undeniable and the film plays to their gangly comic love. Inthis age of overpriced blockbusters dependent on explosions anddarkened moods, LOST IN PARIS is the rare date movie thatspreads light. (In English and French with subtitles) —T.W.

Producers~Fiona Gordon, Dominique Abel, Charles Gillibert Screenwriting~Fiona Gordon, Dominique Abel Cinematography~Claire Childeric, Jean-ChristopheLeforestier Editing~Sandrine Deegen Principal Cast~Fiona Gordon, DominiqueAbel, Emmanuelle Riva, Pierre RichardPrint Source~Oscilloscope Laboratories / [email protected] /oscilloscope.net

About the Directors~Fiona Gordon was born in Australia in 1957 and moved toCanada when she was 12. Dominique Abel was born in Belgium in 1957. Aftermeeting in Paris in 1980 and marrying in 1987, the pair created several theaterpieces and have toured the world with their shows. Collaborative Filmography~“L’iceberg” (2005), “Rumba” (2008), “The Fairy” (2011), LOST IN PARIS (2016)

LoveTrueDirected by Alma Har’elUSA 201682 minutes

Saturday, April 8 Sunday, April 97:50 PM I Code TRUE08 3:00 PM I Code TRUE09

Does true love exist? If so, can it survive seemingly insurmount-able challenges? The absorbing hybrid documentary LOVETRUEilluminates different kinds of love—familial, romantic, and cre-ative—and how these bonds grow stronger (or collapse) overtime. In Alaska, naïve dreamer Blake worries she’ll get stuckworking as a stripper, especially after she falls for her ambitiousboyfriend Joel. Bohemian Hawaiian surf enthusiast CoconutWillie is serious about being a good dad to his toddler son, eventhough he struggles with anger toward his cheating ex. And inNew York City, talented singer-songwriter Victory Boyd wrestleswith questions of faith, fidelity, and hope after her parents’marriage implodes due to her father’s indiscretions. LOVETRUEuses surrealistic flourishes, such as a fellow dancer dubbed“Older Blake” who vocalizes the younger Blake’s hopes andfears, to add disorienting complexity to its big questions. In the end, each person’s vignette crescendos to a resolution—andalthough not everyone experiences a happy ending, LOVETRUE’ssubjects face the future with dogged optimism. —A.Z.

Producers~Alma Har’el, Christopher Leggett, Rafael Marmor, Rhea ScottCinematography~Alma Har’el Editing~Terry Yates, Alma Har’elPrint Source~Dogwoof / [email protected] / dogwoof.com

About the Director~Alma Har’el was born and raised in Israel. She also edits andproduces. Har’el began her career as a video DJ and later directed music videos forSigur Rós, Beirut, and The Rolling Stones. She has also filmed commercials forAirbnb and Stella Artois and worked as the Global Creative Director at RYOT.Filmography~“Paul Smith: The Reddest Herring” (2008), “Bombay Beach” (2011),LOVETRUE (2016)

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Memories of a Penitent HeartDirected by Cecilia AldarondoUSA, PUERTO RICO 201673 minutes

Friday, March 31 Saturday, April 16:00 PM I Code MEMR31 4:05 PM I Code MEMR01

Sunday, April 211:30 AM I Code MEMR02

Every family has a hidden history. The question often is, shouldit stay that way? In the late 1980s, Cecilia’s Uncle Miguel diedof AIDS in New York. Miguel was a promising young playwrightwho fled to New York to escape his extremely religious motherCarmen. Cecilia decided to tie the loose ends surroundingMiguel’s death, including locating Miguel’s lover Robert, whowas reviled by Carmen as the cause of her son’s death. Whenshe locates Robert and begins digging into family archives andinterviewing surviving family members, Cecilia discovers morethan she expected. She stirs a pot of conflicting viewpoints,shocking family secrets, religious mania, “miracles,” and thelingering question of what might actually be gained from allthis. When everyone has crafted their own histories, what effectdoes the truth really have? This fearless film poses questions towhich there may be no real answers. Powerful and passionate,MEMORIES OF A PENITENT HEART is a poetic family historythat raises more than ghosts and dust. (In English and Spanishwith subtitles) —C.R.

Producers~Cecilia Aldarondo, Patricia Benabe Cinematography~Brennan VanceEditing~Hannah BuckPrint Source~Blackscrackle Films / [email protected] / penitentheart.com

About the Director~Cecilia Aldarondo holds an M.A. from Goldsmith College and aPh.D. from the University of Minnesota. She is Assistant Professor of Film Studiesat Skidmore College. In 2015 she was named by Filmmaker Magazine as one of the“25 New Faces of Independent Film.” Filmography~MEMORIES OF A PENITENTHEART (2016)

MenasheDirected by Joshua Z. WeinsteinUSA 201781 minutes

Friday, April 7 Sunday, April 912:15 PM I Code MENA07 7:10 PM I Code MENA09

Set within the New York Hasidic community in Borough Park,Brooklyn, MENASHE follows a kind but hapless grocery storeclerk trying to maintain custody of his son Rieven after his wifeLea passes away. Since they live in a tradition-bound culturethat requires a mother present in every home, Rieven is sup-posed to be adopted by the boy’s strict, married uncle, butMenashe’s Rabbi decides to grant him one week to spend withRieven prior to Lea’s memorial. Their time together creates anemotional moment of father/son bonding as well as offersMenashe a final chance to prove to his skeptical community he can be a capable parent. Shot in secret entirely within the Hasidic community depicted in the film, and one of theonly movies to be performed in Yiddish in nearly 70 years,MENASHE is a warm, life-affirming look at the universal bondsbetween father and son that also sheds unusual light on a noto-riously private community. Based largely on the real life of itsHasidic star Menashe Lustig, the film is a strikingly authenticand deeply moving portrait of family, love, connection, andcommunity. —A24

Producers~Joshua Z. Weinstein, Alex Lipschultz, Daniel Finkelman, Traci CarlsonScreenwriting~Alex Lipschultz, Musa Syeed, Joshua Z. Weinstein Cinematography~Yoni Brook Editing~Scott Cummings Principal Cast~Menashe LustigPrint Source~A24 Films / a24films.com

About the Director~Joshua Z. Weinstein has been nominated for a Cannes Lion for his advertising work and won a first place POY Award for his work with The New YorkTimes. MENASHE marks his debut as a director of narrative fiction. Filmography~“Flying on One Engine” (2008), “Drivers Wanted” (2012), MENASHE (2017)

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Mercenary(Mercenaire)

Directed by Sacha WolffFRANCE 2016103 minutes

Friday, April 7 Saturday, April 89:00 PM I Code MERC07 5:35 PM I Code MERC08

Soane is a hulking young Pacific Islander from French NewCaledonia. There’s no money in this island paradise and notmuch of a future. But Soane is a rugby player, and a devilishlocal agent named Abraham persuades him to leave home to playin a provincial club in France. This prospect is enough for Soane’sfather to beat him savagely, while his little brother begs him not to go. But leave he must, and Soane becomes a mercenary,sold with other foreigners to battle for wages. Exchanging thelovely aquatic blues of his home for the drab concrete grays ofsuburban Europe, Soane, a French citizen, is a fish out of water.The club’s manager uses Mafioso tactics—strong-arming theteam, feeding them pills, and withholding pay. Soane falls inlove with another underdog, an unhappily promiscuous cashier.As he struggles onward, he must decide just how many hits he’swilling to take. Toki Pilioko, the wonderful nonprofessional actorwho plays Soane, was discovered in a small French rugby club.MERCENARY features an excellent script and splendid camera-work. (In French and Wallisian with subtitles) —B.B.

Producers~Claire Bodechon, Jean Brehat Screenwriting~Sacha WolffCinematography~Samuel Lahu Editing~Laurence Manheimer Principal Cast~Toki Pilioko, Iliana Zabeth, Laurent Pakihivatau Print Source~Be For Films / [email protected] / beforfilms.com

About the Director~Sacha Wolff was born in 1981 in Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin, France.He is also a writer and a director of photography. MERCENARY won the award forthe Best European Feature Film in the Directors’ Fortnight section of Cannes.Filmography~MERCENARY (2016)

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MilesDirected by Nathan AdloffUSA 201687 minutes

Saturday, April 1 Tuesday, April 49:20 AM I Code MILE01 4:40 PM I Code MILE04

Wednesday, April 59:00 PM I Code MILE05

Set in the 90s, when dial-up internet and instant messagingwere starting to enter every home in America, this film is centered on Miles, a high school senior impatiently waiting to flee his close-minded small town. After graduation he plansto attend film school in Chicago, where a number of his onlinebuddies are living. His plan goes south when his father dies ofa heart attack. It’s not the death that derails the plan, but morethe discovery that his dad was cheating on his mom (played bySNL-alum and Shaker Heights native Molly Shannon) and blewMiles’ college savings on gifts for his young mistress. Milesfinds a backup plan in an unlikely place: a volleyball scholarshipto Loyola University. The only problem is his school doesn’thave a team for boys. Desperate, Miles tries out for the girl’steam and unexpectedly makes the cut. The move creates ahuge controversy across the region, threatening the only chanceMiles has to escape. Based on a true story, MILES is a touchingcomedy that completely obliterates gender stereotypes. —E.F.

Producers~Ash Christian, Anne Clements, Stephen Israel, Lisa G. Black, DevonSchneider Screenwriting~Justin D. M. Palmer, Nathan Adloff Cinematography~Hunter Robert Baker Editing~Yaniv Dabach Principal Cast~Molly Shannon, Tim Boardman, Stephen RootPrint Source~Odin’s Eye Entertainment / [email protected] / odinseyeent.com

About the Director~Nathan Adloff was born in Springfield, Illinois in 1982. Hebegan his career as an actor, appearing in such television shows as IFC’s YoungAmerican Bodies. Filmography~“Nate & Margaret” (2012), MILES (2016)

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Mixed MatchDirected by Jeff Chiba StearnsCANADA 201696 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Saturday, April 111:35 AM I Code MIXE30 4:50 PM I Code MIXE01

Sunday, April 211:15 AM I Code MIXE02

The idea of mixed-race couples has long been controversial inAmerica. In fact, interracial marriage was illegal in the U.S.until 1967. But times have changed. With the election ofBarack Obama, the son of a mixed-race marriage, the stigmacontinued to recede. In 2012 the number of biracial coupleshit an all-time high. However, there’s one area where this topicis still being dissected: medicine. In MIXED MATCH, directorJeff Chiba Stearns follows the stories of mixed-race cancerpatients who are struggling to find bone marrow donors due tothe complexity of their genetic makeup. Their unfortunate cir-cumstances lead them to reflect on their multicultural identities.The film also spotlights Mixed Marrow, which is dedicated toregistering multiethnic individuals to the donor registry. Whilethey strongly believe race holds a critical role in finding matches,there are some who oppose their work, based on a disagreementover the concept of race itself. This eye-opening documentarysheds light on a topic that will become more and more importantas America’s demographics continue to blend. —E.F.

Producer~Ruth Vincent Screenwriting~Jeff Chiba Stearns Cinematography~Jeff Chiba Stearns Editing~Jeff Chiba StearnsPrint Source~Meditating Bunny Studio Inc. / [email protected] / meditatingbunny.com

About the Director~Jeff Chiba Stearns was born in Kelowna, British Columbia. Heholds a B.A. in Film Animation from the Emily Carr University of Art and Design.He’s also the founder of the Vancouver production company Meditating BunnyStudio Inc. Filmography~“One Big Hapa Family” (2010), MIXED MATCH (2016)

Monster in the MindDirected by Jean CarperUSA 201687 minutes

Monday, April 3 Tuesday, April 45:10 PM I Code MONS03 2:15 PM I Code MONS04

When MONSTER IN THE MIND begins, you’d swear you’rewatching a science-fiction movie. It’s filled with monsters and a chorus of people talking in an apocalyptic tone about a risingAlzheimer’s epidemic. The way they present it is terrifying; it’sno wonder the disease is so feared. Journalist Jean Carper grewscared after covering it for CNN in 1982. At that time, manybelieved Alzheimer’s was simply an inevitable effect of growingold, commonly referred to as senility. The science on the dis-ease was still young, but a whirlwind of horrifying informationwas spreading to the public. As Carper would eventually learn,much of it was false. She takes the confusion to task, interview-ing a number of experts in the field, all the while trying to easeher own paranoia about getting Alzheimer’s. What begins as atale of doom and gloom slowly turns hopeful when she learnsmore about the disease. This fascinating and brilliantly styleddocumentary is an eye-opener to the dangers of misinformationas well as an unexpectedly positive film about the perils ofaging. —E.F.

Producers~Jean Carper, Lee Koromvokis, Tilda Swinton Cinematography~Ellen KurasEditing~Phyllis Housen, Christopher RadcliffPrint Source~Films Transit International / [email protected] / filmstransit.com

About the Director~Jean Carper was born in New York, New York in 1932. Shegraduated from Ohio Wesleyan University. She’s also a best-selling author and jour-nalist, known for her work as CNN’s senior medical correspondent. Filmography~MONSTER IN THE MIND (2016)

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A More Civil WarDirected by Geoff YawUSA 2017113 minutes

Thursday, April 66:00 PM I Code MORE06

Saturday, April 86:40 PM I Code MORE08

Inside and outside Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena, activists,journalists, and politicians run up against America’s dividedsocio-political landscape. The 50,000 delegates who havedescended on the city for the 2016 Republican NationalConvention, and the many protesters who oppose them, lend it acarnival atmosphere. Clevelanders of all stripes are out in force.Earnest young podcasters cover the event. Minister-activist KyleEarley agitates on behalf of people living in poverty. TelevangelistMark Burns and radio talk show host Laura Ingraham make rabble-rousing speeches inside The Q, while customers at theDiamond Cut barbershop debate the coming election. Despitethe city’s curbs on protest, the women of Code Pink continue to plot disruption. Rants and diatribes abound. A strong policepresence tamps down inflamed passions. As conveyed in AMORE CIVIL WAR in the chaos of this political theater, anyvoices of reason are outshouted. Yet Pastor Kyle Earley remainsconciliatory, asking “How can we love, when there’s so muchhate in this world?” The national conversation can’t get any less civil, so we all have to work toward compromise. —B.B.

Producers~Geoff Yaw, Katie Koeblitz, Julia Thorndike, Josh Booth, Dale OmoriCinematography~Keith Nickoson, Caleb Crossen, Kevin Coyne, Kasey Drzazga, PeterMozingo, Billy O’Boyle Editing~Keith Potoczak, Danielle MillerPrint Source~Think Media Studios / [email protected] / thinkmediastudios.com

About the Director~Geoff Yaw of Cleveland’s Think Media Studios has designedproducts for the home furnishing market, created national events for major spon-sors, served time as a nonfiction author, and paid the bills as a musician. Since2002 he has produced reality TV programs, feature and short documentaries, musicvideos, and ad campaigns. Filmography~“King Me” (2011)—36th CIFF, A MORECIVIL WAR (2017)


MoosDirected by Job GosschalkNETHERLANDS 201691 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 318:45 PM I Code MOOS30 2:00 PM I Code MOOS31

MOOS, set in a tight-knit Jewish enclave of Amsterdam, is anendearing comedy about following your far-fetched dreams.Moos, in her late 20s, takes care of her dad and hangs aroundthe family fabric store singing tunes to her steam iron. Despiteher cheerfully average appearance and no evident talent, Moosharbors a private ambition to be a musical actress. Then herchildhood friend Sam comes home from the Israeli army,reminding her of the time when she still had passions. Moossummons up her courage and auditions secretly for a presti-gious theater academy. Unsurprisingly, she’s rejected. But being inherently optimistic and encouraged (then seduced) by a handsome teacher, she takes a job at the theater cafeteria,hoping to get a break next time around. Trouble is bound toensue when she pretends to her beloved father that she’sattending the school. Moos needs to untangle her relationshipsand figure out what’s important. Actress Jip Smit is a BarbraStreisand look-alike who makes MOOS delightful from start tofinish. (In Dutch with subtitles) —B.B.

Producers~Job Gosschalk, Christopher Parren, Boudewijn Rosenmuller, Moniquevan Welzen Screenwriting~Job Gosschalk, Judith Goudsmit Cinematography~Richard van Ooserhout Editing~Jurriaan van Nimwegen Principal Cast~Jip Smit,Daniel Cornelissen, Michiel Romeijn, Lineke Rijxman, Frederik BromPrint Source~Menemsha Films / menemshafilms.com

About the Director~Job Gosschalk, born in the Netherlands in 1967, trained as anactor for a year at the drama school in Maastricht. He worked as an assistant the-ater director, then as a casting director for 20 years. In 2005 he ventured into pro-ducing with his new company Kemna & Zonen. Filmography~“Time to Spare”(2011), “The Seventh Heaven” (2016), MOOS (2016)

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Murderous Tales(Smrtelné history)

Directed by Jan BubenícekCZECH REPUBLIC, SLOVAKIA 201680 minutes

Friday, April 7 Saturday, April 81:25 PM I Code MURD07 11:35 PM I Code MURD08

Sunday, April 99:20 AM I Code MURD09

Welcome to Jan Bubenícek’s zany world of animation, puppetry,and special effects. MURDEROUS TALES contains three sepa-rate stories, each showing off the creativity of this rookie director.It begins with the tale of a young man who inherits a strangeMexican cactus and apartment from his deceased grandfather.While he always thought his grandpa was crazy, living in hisplace provides him the opportunity to learn the truth. Let’s justsay there’s more to the cactus than meets the eye. Bubenícekfollows it up with a tiny professor coming to terms with usinganimal slaughter for scientific purposes. The depth of the plotis definitely not your standard animated fare. In the final chap-ter, two knucklehead hitmen embark on a mission that goeshorribly awry. Their shenanigans provide a plethora of laughsagainst the backdrop of impressive visuals. In addition to thesestories, the film also features a series of interludes where adim-witted knight desperately looks for new ways to defeat adragon. These short pieces unite a common David & Goliaththeme in Bubenícek’s imaginative creations. (In Czech withsubtitles) —E.F.

Producers~Ondrej Trojan Screenwriting~Jan Bubenícek Cinematography~RadekLoukota Editing~Zdenek Marek, Jan Bubenícek Principal Cast~Jan Budar, PavelLandovsky, Ales Najbrt, Ondrej TrojanPrint Source~Total HelpArt

About the Director~Jan Bubenícek was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia in 1976. Hestudied animation at the Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts,otherwise known as FAMU. Filmography~MURDEROUS TALES (2016)

My Entire High School Sinking into the SeaDirected by Dash ShawUSA 201677 minutes

Friday, April 7 Saturday, April 89:45 PM I Code MYEN07 3:40 PM I Code MYEN08

Dash is having a bad week. He’s thrown off his high schoolnewspaper staff for childishly slandering his best friend andwriting partner Assaf, who just so happens to be romancing thepaper’s whip-smart editor Verti. Still, this pales in comparisonto what comes next. Thanks to an auditorium addition that isn’tup to code, Dash’s high school slowly collapses into the oceanafter an earthquake. A motley crew of survivors—includingDash, Assaf, Verti, self-righteous scenester Mary, and a grufflunch lady with a heart of gold—must set aside personal differ-ences and cooperate in order to (hopefully) escape the crum-bling edifice. This wry animated feature softens the inevitablecarnage by employing gorgeous interstitial scenes rendered inrich, deep hues. However, MY ENTIRE HIGH SCHOOL SINKINGINTO THE SEA is unsentimental about the adolescent castesystem and its inherently petty ways. More than that, it’s a subtleand scathing portrayal of modern society’s selfish, me-first attitudes and sardonic approach to life—both of which persisteven when tragedy strikes. —A.Z.

Producers~Kyle Martin, Craig Zobel, Dash Shaw Screenwriting~Dash ShawEditing~Lance Edmands, Alex Abrahams Lead Animation~Jane SamborskiPrincipal Cast~Jason Schwartzman, Lena Dunham, Reggie Watts, Maya Rudolph,Susan Sarandon, Thomas Jay Ryan, Alex Karpovsky, Louisa Krause, John CameronMitchellPrint Source~GKIDS / gkids.com

About the Director~Dash Shaw was born in Hollywood, California in 1983. He grad-uated from the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. He is an accomplished cartoon-ist, animator, and writer who has published multiple comic books (including 2008’sBottomless Belly Button) and directed the animated short series The UnclothedMan in the 35th Century A.D., which was produced by IFC. Filmography~MYENTIRE HIGH SCHOOL SINKING INTO THE SEA (2016)


NellyDirected by Anne ÉmondCANADA 2016101 minutes

Thursday, April 6 Friday, April 79:15 PM I Code NELL06 5:15 PM I Code NELL07

The first things everybody noticed about Nelly Arcan were hersky-blue eyes and gorgeous figure. Yet she was a serious writerwho felt a constant, humiliating pull between her appearanceand the substance of her work. Nelly’s first novel Whore causeda sensation in the French-Canadian literary world in 2001.Detailing the life of a prostitute named Cynthia, it was based on Nelly’s experience as a sex worker. Nelly wrote semi-autobio-graphical and scandalous novels, short stories, opinion pieces,and columns—as well as a coffee-table book on beauty. DirectorAnne Émond presents Nelly as a composite of the four types ofwomen she tried to be: glamour girl, writer, junkie, and whore.Convinced she’s no good, Nelly seeks out humiliation. Inhalingreviews of her “performances” as a hooker and a writer, sheboth loathes and loves being judged. Inspired by the life andwork of Nelly Arcan, NELLY is a kaleidoscopic study of lonelinessand female sexuality. Mylène Mackay’s performance as Nelly isastonishing. (In French with subtitles) —B.B.

Producer~Nicole Robert Screenwriting~Anne Émond Cinematography~JoséeDeshaies Editing~Mathieu Bouchard-Malo Principal Cast~Mylène Mackay, MyliaCorbeil-Gauvreau, Mickaël Gouin, Sylvie Drapeau, Catherine Brunet, Francis LeplayPrint Source~Seville International / [email protected] / sevilleinternational.com

About the Director~Anne Émond, based in Montréal, studied cinema at theUniversity of Quebec. Her films have screened to acclaim at the Locarno andToronto International Film Festivals. At the 2012 Canadian Genie Awards, her “Nuit#1” was named the year’s Best Feature Film by a first-time director. Filmography~“Nuit #1” (2011), “Our Loved Ones” (2015), NELLY (2016)

The Night WatchmenDirected by Mitchell AltieriUSA 201780 minutes

Friday, April 7 Sunday, April 911:30 PM I Code WATC07 3:10 PM I Code WATC09

People are puzzled when Baltimore icon Blimpo the Clown andhis troupe of performers mysteriously die while performing inRomania. Back in the U.S., all is revealed when a securityguard is mauled after he can’t resist peeking inside the clown’scoffin, which has been accidentally delivered to the wrongbuilding. Blimpo and his crew have been transformed into vam-pires and are (er) dying to convert citizens to their monstrousways. The only people with any hope of stopping these so-called“clownpires” are a bumbling crew of night watchmen and anintrepid journalist—all of whom wield guns, stakes, and theirwits as they hunt Blimpo and his undead acolytes. From there,THE NIGHT WATCHMEN turns into a gleefully (and unapologet-ically) gory movie replete with liberal amounts of gross-outcomedic elements. Nevertheless, the film’s reverence for campy80s horror flicks and wicked sense of humor ensure the blood-soaked romp is equal parts fun and frightening. —A.Z.

Producers~Jeff Allard, Demetrea Triantafillides, Cheryl Staurulakis, Ken Arnold, DanDeLuca Screenwriting~Dan DeLuca, Jamie Nash Cinematography~Amanda TreyzEditing~Brett Alexander Solem Principal Cast~Ken Arnold, Dan DeLuca, KevinJiggetts, Max Gray Wilbur, Kara Luiz, James Remar, Matt ServittoPrint Source~The Night Watchmen / tnwmovie.com

About the Director~Mitchell Altieri was born in Chicago, Illinois. He began hiscareer by writing and directing the short “King’s River.” He has also produced printads for national brands. He and Phil Flores also produce, write, and direct filmsunder the moniker the Butcher Brothers. Filmography~“Lurking In Suburbia”(2006), “Holy Ghost People” (2013), “Raised By Wolves” (2014), “A Beginner’sGuide to Snuff” (2016)—40th CIFF, THE NIGHT WATCHMEN (2017)

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The NineDirected by Katy GrannanUSA 201698 minutes

Tuesday, April 4 Thursday, April 68:40 PM I Code NINE04 1:20 PM I Code NINE06

The city of Modesto lies in California’s Central Valley, a regionwith some of the highest poverty levels in the nation. One areain particular is the notorious South Ninth Street, a desolatewasteland ravaged by crime and destitution. On paper thatdescription may seem inflated, but when you actually see it up close in Katy Grannan’s THE NINE, it’s pretty jarring. SouthNinth is a modern day Wild West, with each person desperatelytrying to survive another day. To do so often means resorting toegregious methods—prostitution is incredibly rampant. The filmfollows Kiki, who, despite the madness around her, remains opti-mistic about life. Her childlike hope is unchanged, even thoughshe’s been failed by the system. Her bright light shines throughthe darkness, providing a balance to an otherwise bleak, butforthright, portrait of South Ninth. This raw and staggering doc-umentary honors America’s forgotten souls—beautiful but foreverscarred by the depredation that surrounds them. —E.F.

Producer~Marc Smolowitz Screenwriting~Katy Grannan, Artimese FairleyCinematography~Katy Grannan, Hannah Hughes Editing~Stephen Berger, Eli OlsonPrint Source~13th Gen / [email protected] / theninefilm.com

About the Director~Katy Grannan is from Arlington, Massachusetts. She holds an M.F.A. in Photography from Yale University. She’s also a photographer, and herpictures have appeared in The New York Times and several prestigious museums,including the Guggenheim. Filmography~THE NINE (2016)

Nightlife(Nocno življenje)

Directed by Damjan KozoleSLOVENIA, MACEDONIA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 201682 minutes

Wednesday, April 5 Friday, April 78:50 PM I Code NIGH05 11:05 AM I Code NIGH07

Strolling through the city streets one night, a group of youngstrangers discovers a half-naked man, barely alive, bloody, andcovered in dog bites. They quickly recognize him as a high-pro-file attorney whose controversial cases have been all over thenews. No one is sure how he got there, but it’s clear the grue-some spectacle was no accident. Rushed to the emergencyroom, doctors work hard to keep him alive. As word reaches hiswife, she frantically drives to the hospital, stricken by fear. Butwe soon discover her concern is not for the reasons you mightexpect. With an investigation into the crime looming, there’ssome dark secrets she must protect. As her husband fights forhis life, she’s now on a relentless—and morally questionable—mission to make sure the unconventional circumstances behindthe crime are never brought to light. Pia Zemljic is absolutelyflawless as the loving wife, whose fierce loyalty and desperationtake her to reprehensible heights. NIGHTLIFE is a highlyintense, enigmatic thriller that will leave you pondering this:how far would you go to protect your darkest secrets? (In Slovenian with subtitles) —E.F.

Producer~Danijel Hocevar Screenwriting~Damjan Kozole, Ognjen SvilicicCinematography~Miladin Colakovic Editing~Jurij Moškon, Ivo Trajkov PrincipalCast~Pia Zemljic, Jernej Šugman, Marko Mandic, Petre Arsovski, Jana ZupancicPrint Source~Vertigo / [email protected] / vertigo.si

About the Director~Damjan Kozole is an award-winning director from Slovenia, who has worked in the film industry for three decades. His 2009 film “A Call Girl”earned him tremendous critical praise and was screened at over 70 film festivalsworldwide. Kozole received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Rome FilmFestival in 2012. Filmography~“Fatal Telephone” (1986), “Remington” (1988),“Stereotip” (1997), “Porno Film” (2000), “Spare Parts” (2003), “Labor EqualsFreedom” (2004), “Postar” (2007), “Forever” (2008), “A Call Girl” (2009)—34thCIFF, “Bogdan Grom” (2009), “Two Or Three Things I Know About Her” (2010),“The Long Vacation” (2012)—37th CIFF, “Project Cancer” (2013), NIGHTLIFE(2016)

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No Light and No Land AnywhereDirected by Amber SealeyUSA 201675 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 319:45 PM I Code LIGH30 2:05 PM I Code LIGH31

Saturday, April 110:30 AM I Code LIGH01

When Lexi was three years old, her father walked out the frontdoor and abandoned her family. Decades later, unmoored bycareer woes, her mother’s death, and the breakdown of her mar-riage, she travels from England to L.A. to seek out her fatherand find out why he left. After arriving in California, Lexi tracksdown her father’s second family—including an uptight half-sistershe’s never met and her father’s terminally ill second ex-wife, withwhom Lexi secretively attempts to form a bond. In the meantime,Lexi tries to numb the pain by compensating for her husband’sabsence with unsuccessful casual sexual encounters. Her senseof emotional detachment crumbles, however, after the long-awaited reunion with her dad isn’t anywhere close to what sheimagined it would be. NO LIGHT AND NO LAND ANYWHERE is a heartbreaking look at what it’s like to become untetheredfrom everything you’ve known. But still, the film speaks to thepower of second chances—and how hitting rock bottom issometimes the only way to find a better path forward. —A.Z.

Producers~Amber Sealey, Drea Clark, Alysa Nahmias Screenwriting~Amber SealeyCinematography~Catherine Goldschmidt Editing~Patrick Nelson Barnes Principal Cast~Gemma Brockis, Jennifer Lafleur, David Sullivan, Kent OsbornePrint Source~Part Participation Films / [email protected] / ambersealey.com

About the Director~Amber Sealey was born in Brighton, England in 1975. Sheholds a degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She also studieddrama at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and the Central School of Speech andDrama. She produces, writes, and acts. NO LIGHT AND NO LAND ANYWHEREreceived an L.A. Muse Special Jury Prize at the 2016 Los Angeles Film Festival.Filmography~“A Plus D” (2008), “How To Cheat” (2011), NO LIGHT AND NOLAND ANYWHERE (2016)

Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York FixerDirected by Joseph CedarUSA, ISRAEL 2016118 minutes

Sunday, April 96:45 PM I Code NORM09

Norman Oppenheimer (Richard Gere) lives a lonely life in themargins of New York City power and money, a would-be opera-tor dreaming up financial schemes that never come to fruition.As he has nothing real to offer, Norman strives to be everyone’sfriend, but his incessant networking leads him nowhere. Alwayson the lookout for someone willing to pay attention to him,Norman sets his sights on Micha Eshel (Lior Ashkenazi), acharismatic Israeli politician alone in New York at a low point in his career. Sensing Eshel’s vulnerability, Norman reaches out with a gift of a very expensive pair of shoes, a gesture thatdeeply touches Eshel. When Eshel becomes Prime Ministerthree years later, he remembers. With his very real connectionto the leader of a major nation, Norman is awash in the respecthe has always craved. Flush with his newfound feeling of success,Norman attempts to use Eshel’s name to leverage his biggestdeal ever: a series of quid pro quo transactions linking thePrime Minister to Norman’s nephew (Michael Sheen), a rabbi(Steve Buscemi), a mogul (Harris Yulin), his assistant (DanStevens), and a treasury official from the Ivory Coast. Norman’skaleidoscopic plans soon go awry, creating the potential for aninternational catastrophe he must struggle to prevent. NOR-MAN: THE MODERATE RISE AND TRAGIC FALL OF A NEWYORK FIXER, the new film by Academy Award®-nominateddirector Joseph Cedar, is a comic and compassionate drama ofa little man whose downfall is rooted in a human frailty all tooeasy to forgive—a need to matter. —Sony Pictures Classics

Producers~Oren Moverman, Gideon Tadmor, Eyal Rimmon, David Mandil, Miranda Bailey, Lawerence Inglee Screenwriting~Joseph Cedar Cinematography~Yaron Scharf Editing~Brian A. Kates Principal Cast~Richard Gere, Lior Ashkenazi,Michael Sheen, Steve Buscemi, Charolette Gainsbourg, Dan Stevens, Hank Azaria,Harris YulinPrint Source~Sony Pictures Classics / sonyclassics.com

About the Director~Born in New York City, Joseph Cedar moved to Israel with hisfamily at age six and grew up in Jerusalem. He studied at a yeshiva high school and served as a paratrooper in the Israeli army. He studied philosophy and theaterhistory at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and graduated from NYU Film School.Filmography~“Time of Favor” (2000), “Campfire” (2004), “Beaufort” (2007),“Sharon Amrani: Remember His Name” (2010), “Footnote” (2011), NORMAN: THE MODERATE RISE AND TRAGIC FALL OF A NEW YORK FIXER (2016)

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Nowhere to HideDirected by Zaradasht AhmedNORWAY, SWEDEN 201686 minutes

Saturday, April 1 Monday, April 34:40 PM I Code NOWH01 11:35 AM I Code NOWH03

“This is an undiagnosed war,” states Nori, surveying the devas-tation of a car bombing. “All we see are the symptoms,” he continues. Nori is a male nurse working at the Jalawla MedicalCenter in Central Iraq. When American troops withdrew in 2011,Nori was asked to carry a camera and document life afterward.NOWHERE TO HIDE is this extraordinary document, spanningthe years from the withdrawal to the present. During that timeCentral Iraq, a region dubbed the “Triangle of Death” by themedia, became a landscape of shifting conflicts and the steadyadvance of ISIS. Nori, with his wife and children, watched theirhomeland change from a peaceful place to one of unspeakableviolence, confusion, and uncertainty about who the enemy is.As we accompany Nori, we watch as his position dreadfullyalters from documenting the war and its victims to documentinghis family fleeing for their lives as refugees. NOWHERE TOHIDE is shattering and immediate, the flesh and blood behindthe endless headlines. (In Arabic with subtitles) —C.R.

Producer~Mette Cheng Munthe-Kaas Cinematography~Zaradasht Ahmed, Nori SharifEditing~Eva HillstömPrint Source~Ten Thousand Images / [email protected] / tenthousandimages.no

About the Director~Zaradasht Ahmed was born in 1968 in Northern Iraq. A writer,producer, and director, he has extensive experience in documentary filmmaking inthe Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. NOWHERE TO HIDE won Best Documentaryat the 2016 International Documentary Film Festival in Amsterdam (IDFA).Filmography~“The Road to Diyarbakir” (2010), “Fata Morgana” (2013), NOWHERETO HIDE (2016)

Old Stone(Lao Shi)

Directed by Johnny MaCHINA, CANADA 201680 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Sunday, April 26:55 PM I Code OLDS30 3:10 PM I Code OLDS02

When a drunken passenger causes his taxi to seriously injure amotorcyclist, taxi driver Lao Shi rushes the cyclist to the hospitaland saves his life. Although the cyclist survives after emergencysurgery, he is now in a coma. Suddenly Lao is under investiga-tion for both hurting and helping him (in violation of insuranceand company policy) and is now responsible for the immenseand ongoing medical bills. Lao is a good man, one with princi-ples, who finds that nobody is able or willing to help. A cold,inept bureaucracy begins grinding him down. Even after locat-ing the passenger responsible for the accident, who refuses totestify or aid him, Lao insists on doing the right thing—payingthe bills, even at the risk of his own family’s welfare. But thereis a line between principle and survival and soon Lao is pushedover it. Superbly paced and acted, OLD STONE is a tense andunsettling look at what emerges when a good man is fed intothe mill of an uncaring and unjust system. (In Mandarin withsubtitles) —C.R.

Producers~Wu Xianjian, Chi-an Lin, Jing Wang, Sarah Stallard Screenwriting~Johnny Ma Cinematography~Ming Kai Leung Editing~Mike Long Principal Cast~Chen Gang, Nai An, Wang Hongwei, Zhang Zebin, Luo Xue’erPrint Source~Zeitgeist Films / zeitgeistfilms.com

About the Director~Johnny Ma was born in Shanghai, China. He immigrated toCanada at the age of ten. He attended Columbia University and received an M.F.A.in Directing and Screenwriting. He has directed a number of award-winning shortfilms. Filmography~OLD STONE (2016)

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The Olive Tree(El Olivo)

Directed by Icíar BollaínSPAIN, GERMANY 201698 minutes

Friday, April 7 Saturday, April 81:10 PM I Code OLIV07 6:00 PM I Code OLIV08

Stuck in a nasty job at a poultry farm, feisty young Alma ventsher frustration in bursts of aggression. Alma’s one soft spotbelongs to her grandpa, her constant companion while she wasgrowing up in the family’s ancient olive grove. But since Alma’sfather sold their favorite tree to subsidize a failing restaurant,Grandpa has stopped speaking and has taken to wandering off.Alma discovers the tree now stands in the lobby of a bigGerman energy company. Desperate to do something meaning-ful—for her grandfather, and perhaps for herself—she concoctsa string of big white lies, persuading her uncle and a friend todrive a huge truck to Düsseldorf to retrieve the tree. What fol-lows is a beautifully acted, emotional journey, from family tradi-tion to Big Capital, from the familiar warm cadences of Spainto the incomprehensible chill of the north. A compelling scriptby Paul Laverty, who has written dramas for Ken Loach, and aspirited performance by Anna Castillo, make THE OLIVE TREE apoignant social commentary. (In Spanish with subtitles) —B.B.

Producer~Juan Gordon Screenwriting~Paul Laverty Cinematography~Sergi GallardoEditing~Nacho Ruiz Capillas Principal Cast~Anna Castillo, Javier Gutierrez, Pep AmbrosPrint Source~Seville International / [email protected] / sevilleinternational.com

About the Director~Icíar Bollaín is one of only two Spaniards to have been nominatedas best actor, director, and writer for three different films at the Goya Awards. Shehas acted in and directed many prize-winning films. Filmography~“Hi, Are YouAlone?” (1995), “Flowers from Another World” (1999), “Take My Eyes” (2003),“Mataharis” (2007), “Katmandu” (2011), THE OLIVE TREE (2016)

On the Other Side(S One Strane)

Directed by Zrinko OgrestaCROATIA 201685 minutes

Tuesday, April 4 Wednesday, April 56:10 PM I Code SIDE04 9:20 AM I Code SIDE05

Thursday, April 61:50 PM I Code SIDE06

ON THE OTHER SIDE tells the story of a Croatian family stillreeling from the psychological effects of war nearly 20 yearsafter it happened. While you might expect the film to focus onthe victims, this heady drama tackles the subject with a twist,asking a question not often considered: what impact does warhave on the families of the bad guys? When Vesna (played bythe extremely talented Ksenija Marinkovic) found out her hus-band Zarko was fighting for the enemy, she escaped with herchildren, in hopes of starting a new life with new identities.Before leaving, her husband’s reputation caused her communityto ostracize her, even inflicting violence on her young son asrevenge. Now two decades later, they’ve finally managed tomove on with their lives. But their family secret is about tocatch up with them. After serving time in the Hague for war-crimes, Zarko is now a free man, desperately looking to reunite.Can he heal the wounds he’s inflicted, or will he rip off thescabs, turning his family’s life upside down all over again? (In Croatian with subtitles) —E.F.

ON THE OTHER SIDE was selected as Croatia’s entry for Best Foreign LanguageFilm for this year’s Academy Awards®.

Producer~Ivan Maloca Screenwriting~Mate Matišic, Zrinko Ogresta Cinematography~Branko Linta Editing~Tomislav Pavlic Principal Cast~Ksenija Marinkovic, Lazar Ristovski, Tihana LazovicPrint Source~Cercamon / [email protected] / cercamon.biz

About the Director~Zrinko Ogresta is an award-winning writer and director fromCroatia. He began his career in television in the early 1980s. His debut film“Fragments: Chronicle of a Vanishing” won the Oktavijan Award for Best Feature at the 1991 Days of Croatian Film Festival. Ogresta also teaches directing at theAcademy of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb. Filmography~“Fragments: Chronicle of aVanishing” (1991), “Washed Out” (1995), “Red Dust” (1999), “Here” (2003)—29th CIFF, “Behind the Glass” (2008), “Projections” (2013), ON THE OTHERSIDE (2016)

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Out RunDirected by S. Leo Chaing, Johnny SymonsUSA, PHILIPPINES 201675 minutes

Tuesday, April 4 Wednesday, April 59:00 PM I Code OUTR04 2:30 PM I Code OUTR05

Thursday, April 63:50 PM I Code OUTR06

If only Bemz Benedito had run for President last year! Bemz is the first openly transgender person to run for office in thePhilippines. She is the beating heart of OUT RUN, a sparklingdocumentary that takes us into the LGBT fight for equality in a culture not altogether different. Bemz is one of three openlyLGBT candidates who ran for office in the 2013 NationalElection in the Philippines. But this is not just their story asthey fight for three seats open to minorities in the House. It isalso the story of Ladlad (which means “come out”), the world’sonly LGBT Political Party. We follow the campaigning of threeof the bravest and most upbeat people you could have in office.Along the way we discover a new and shining piece that helpscomplete the international puzzle. This endearing film is some-thing we can all support. With some global politicians dividingus, some political fabulousness is just what the world needs.(In Tagalog with subtitles) —C.R.

Producers~S. Leo Chaing, Johnny Symons Cinematography~S. Leo ChaingEditing~Tina Nguyen, J. Christian JensenPrint Source~The Film Collaborative / [email protected] / thefilmcollaborative.org

About the Directors~S. Leo Chaing is a documentary filmmaker based in SanFrancisco and Taipei. He received his M.F.A. in Film Production from the Universityof Southern California. His documentaries have garnered him an Emmy nominationand numerous festival nominations and awards. He is currently co-chair of New Day Films. Johnny Symons is a Bay Area documentary filmmaker focusing on LGBTissues. He has a Master’s in Documentary Production from Stanford University. He has been nominated for an Emmy and received many festival nominations and awards. His film “Daddy and Papa” screened at the 27th CIFF. CollaborativeFilmography~OUT RUN (2016)

Open at Night(Ouvert la nuit)

Directed by Édouard BaerFRANCE 201696 minutes

Friday, April 7 Saturday, April 83:30 PM I Code OPEN07 7:40 PM I Code OPEN08

Sunday, April 92:15 PM I Code OPEN09

The show must go on! Flighty Luigi has 24 hours to fulfill somelong-overdue promises to salvage his theater by opening night.His loyal business partner Nawel has grown tired of cleaning uphis messes. The stage crew threatens to strike until they arefairly paid. And he’s short one talented ape to take the stagetomorrow to please his director. Swept up in Luigi’s antics isoutspoken intern Faeza, who joins Luigi when he takes to thestreets of Paris to complete his lofty to do list. Fixed on gettinghome to her baby, Faeza attempts to stay on track, but Luigihas a knack for getting sidetracked. If they can survive a stintin zoo jail, get through a Congolese dance routine, and trackdown some money for the theater bankroll—all in a night’swork—Luigi could be the hero of the hour. Starring, written,and directed by the talented Édouard Baer, OPEN AT NIGHToffers laugh-out-loud moments of quick-witted humor and anentertaining adventure all the way to the final curtain call. (In French with subtitles) —A.B.

Producer~Barka Hjij Screenwriting~Édouard Baer, Benoît Graffin Cinematography~Yves Angelo Editing~Hervé De Luze Principal Cast~Édouard Baer, Audrey Tautou,Sabrina OuazaniPrint Source~Le Pacte / le-pacte.com

About the Director~Édouard Baer was born in Paris, France. He is a director, actor, writer, and producer of numerous films, shorts, and theater productions.Filmography~“Akoibon” (2005), “La bostella” (2000), OPEN AT NIGHT (2016)

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Paradise(Ray)

Directed by Andrei KonchalovskyRUSSIA, GERMANY 2016132 minutes

Wednesday, April 5 Thursday, April 611:20 AM I Code PARA05 6:40 PM I Code PARA06

Paradise lies in the eye of the beholder. For three distinct peopleliving the dark realities of WWII, their own definition of paradiseis uncovered when their lives intersect. Olga, a Russian womanworking with the French Resistance, is arrested for harboringJewish children from Nazi soldiers. Jules, an employee of theParis police department, holds Olga’s fate in his hands andpromises her release in exchange for a piece of her dignity. In a quick turn of events, Olga’s sentence instead leads her to aconcentration camp. As she endures long hours of hard laborand starvation in the barracks below, Helmut, the pure-bloodedGerman nobleman in line to be Hitler’s successor, proudly settlesinto his rank in the office above. When Helmut recognizes Olgafrom life before the war, his heart softens and he vows to helpher escape to a new life. In Andrei Konchalovsky’s PARADISE,will these souls ultimately be rewarded for their sacrifices orpunished for their sins? (In Russian, German, French, andYiddish with subtitles) —A.B.

PARADISE was selected as Russia’s entry for Best Foreign Language Film for this year’s Academy Awards®.

Producer~Olesya Gidrat Screenwriting~Andrei Konchalovsky, Elena KiselevaCinematography~Alexander Simonov Editing~Ekaterina Vesheva, Sergei TaraskinPrincipal Cast~Julia Vysotskaya, Philippe Duquesne, Isabelle HabiaguePrint Source~Film Movement / [email protected] / filmmovement.com

About the Director~Andrei Konchalovsky was born in Moscow, USSR and studiedfilm at the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography (VGIK) in Moscow. PARADISEwas selected as the Russian entry for Best Foreign Language Film for the 89thAcademy Awards®. Filmography~“Runaway Train” (1985), “Shy People” (1987),“Tango & Cash” (1989), “House of Fools” (2002)—27th CIFF, “Gloss” (2007),“The Nutcracker in 3D” (2010), PARADISE (2016)

Ovarian PsycosDirected by Joanna Sokolowski, Kate Trumbull-LavalleUSA 201672 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Saturday, April 12:35 PM I Code OVAR30 9:50 PM I Code OVAR01

Women are taking to the streets of East L.A. On two wheels.OVARIAN PSYCOS explores a women-only cycling group, a safehaven for the self-proclaimed runaway, the throwaway, the at-risk youth-turned-adult. Oppressed by tragedies of their child-hood, impoverished upbringings, and violent city streets, theseyoung Latinas and other women of color seek a source of supportfrom fearless female leaders brave enough to raise their voices.The growing bicycling brigade quickly evolves from an outlet for healing to a much larger platform capable of educating thecommunity about the violence and social struggles its youngwomen face. Despite heavy criticism for their against-the-graintactics, these women refuse to let their message be silencedand unabashedly wear their fallopian tube emblems proudly assigns of their newfound empowerment. Whether it is a growinglove of cycling, the inevitable fears of motherhood, or the confi-dence to pursue a future of new possibilities, each woman slow-ly reveals her worth to the most important Ova of the group—herself. (In English and Spanish with subtitles) —A.B.

Producers~Joanna Sokolowski, Kate Trumbull-Lavalle Cinematography~MichaelRaines Editing~Victoria ChalkPrint Source~Women Make Movies / [email protected] / wmm.com

About the Directors~Joanna Sokolowski is an independent documentary filmmakerand has worked as a producer for Walking Iris Media and Open Studio Productions.Kate Trumbull-Lavalle is an independent documentary filmmaker who began in thefield of social justice media as an educator and program coordinator for the MediaArts Center San Diego. In 2013 they co-founded Sylvia Frances Films.Collaborative Filmography~OVARIAN PSYCOS (2016)

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Paris 05:59 Theo & Hugo(Theo et Hugo dans le meme bateau)

Directed by Olivier Ducastel, Jacques MartineauFRANCE 201697 minutes

Sunday, April 2 Monday, April 39:40 PM I Code THHU02 4:25 PM I Code THHU03

Amid a frenzied orgy at a male sex club, Theo and Hugo’s eyesmeet. Drawn to each other, the beautiful young men make loveand leave the club together. Each knows something special hasjust happened. However, it is quickly discovered their passion-ate encounter was unprotected and one of them is HIV positive.From its intense and sexually graphic opening to moments oftenderness in the streets of Paris, PARIS 05:59 THEO & HUGOchronicles the first few chaotic hours after they meet. Comingto grips with both the wonderful possibility of new love and thefrightening possibility of HIV transmission, Hugo and Theo beginan odyssey through the city that takes them from the clinicalcoldness of the emergency room to the romantic moonlit canals.Conjured by gorgeous cinematography that plunges us into vividcarnality then whisks us through the magical neon-lit night, theseheart-melting young men take us on a fascinating journey. Eroticand passionate, PARIS 05:59 THEO & HUGO is an adults-onlyfable of modern love. (In French with subtitles) —C.R.

Producer~Emmanuel Chaumet Screenwriting~Olivier Ducastel, Jacques MartineauCinematography~Manuel Marmier Editing~Pierre Deschamps Principal Cast~Geoffrey Couët, François NambotPrint Source~Wolfe Releasing / wolfereleasing.com

About the Directors~Olivier Ducastel was born in 1962 in Lyons, France. JacquesMartineau was born in 1963 in Montpellier, France. Both men are writers, producers, and directors and have won numerous awards for their collaborations.Collaborative Filmography~“Jeanne and the Perfect Guy” (1998), “The Adventuresof Felix” (2000), “My Life On Ice” (2002), “Cote d’Azur” (2005), “Born in ‘68”(2008), “Family Tree” (2010), PARIS 05:59 THEO & HUGO (2016)

The PeacemakerDirected by James DemoUSA 201690 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 316:30 PM I Code PEAC30 11:40 AM I Code PEAC31

Saturday, April 19:10 AM I Code PEAC01

Padraig O’Malley is an international peacemaker, using his his-tory working with Northern Ireland and his charismatic Irishpersonality to bring nations in conflict together in a room towork out their differences. THE PEACEMAKER is an intimateportrait of a man who approaches peace on a global scale butcan’t quite kill the demons within. As a recovering alcoholic,Padraig battles every day, going to meetings and trying to copewith what he believes to be early Alzheimer’s. Following himover the course of five years, this documentary provides insightinto the very public occupation of a man who uses his stationas an “escape from utter despair.” His relationships are mini-mal, even with the young student who considers him to be heradopted father. His life is a teetering balance between travelingthe world over to quell conflicts while owning the very Bostonbar he used to drink in. Padraig is a man on a constant questfor peace for others but is slowly coming to the realization thathe may have the biggest need for reconciliation. —T.W.

Producer~James Demo Cinematography~James Demo Editing~Erin CapserPrint Source~The Film Sales Company / [email protected] / filmsalescorp.com

About the Director~James Demo is a Boston-based writer, director, and producerwho specializes in documentary and narrative filmmaking. He started the produc-tion company Central Square Films. Filmography~THE PEACEMAKER (2016)

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Play the DevilDirected by Maria GovanTRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, BAHAMAS, USA 201689 minutes

Sunday, April 2 Tuesday, April 45:15 PM I Code PLAY02 12:10 PM I Code PLAY04

Gregory is trying to follow his heart, but the Devil may be lead-ing it on. Gregory is 18, lives in poverty with his grandmotherand brother, and is studying furiously to obtain a scholarship.The Devil may be James, an older, wealthy businessman with awife and daughter. He meets Gregory and is instantly attractedto him. James urges a relationship with Gregory by encouraginghim to reveal his dreams and offering ways to make them cometrue. But Gregory comes from a different world, one of fierceloyalties, grim realities, and a constant fight for survival.Beautifully filmed in Trinidad, PLAY THE DEVIL powerfullyevokes the vast gulf between their worlds and the dangers forboth in crossing such fragile bridges. James is insinuating himself into Gregory’s family and Gregory is feeling trapped.With Carnival approaching and his world threatening to crumble,perhaps Gregory’s only way to break free and save his dreams is to play the devil himself! —C.R.

Producers~Maria Govan, Abigail Hadeed, Jonathon Grey, Chris MortimerScreenwriting~Maria Govan Cinematography~James Wall Editing~Thomas A. KreugerPrincipal Cast~Petrice Jones, Gareth Jenkins, Akil Nicholas, Penelope Spencer,Nickolai Salcedo, Che Rodriguez, Daisha Seepaulsingh, Tammi DeonarinePrint Source~m-appeal / [email protected] / m-appeal.com

About the Director~Maria Govan is a self-taught filmmaker from the island of NewProvidence in the Bahamas. A writer, producer, and director, she returned homefrom a time in Hollywood to begin making local documentaries. PLAY THE DEVILwon the Tangerine Entertainment Juice Award for Best Female Director at the 2016Woodstock Film Festival. Filmography~“Rain” (2008), “Womanish Ways, Freedom,Human Rights & Democracy: The Women’s Suffrage Movement in the Bahamas1948-1962” (2012), PLAY THE DEVIL (2016)

Personal Affairs(Omor Shakhsiya)

Directed by Maha Haj-AssalISRAEL 201690 minutes

Monday, April 3 Tuesday, April 46:35 PM I Code AFFA03 11:50 AM I Code AFFA04

Saleh and Nabeela are an elderly couple, bored of their routinelife in Nazareth. On most days, his eyes are glued to a laptop,while she blankly stares at the television, robotically knitting.Any interaction between them is brief at best. Their kids are allgrown up and preoccupied, living at a safe distance from theirparents’ seemingly frigid relationship. Unfortunately, geographyhasn’t prevented their unhappiness from spreading. There’sTarek, who can’t shed his bachelor life in Ramallah, doing allhe can to avoid falling in love. His pregnant sister Samar feelsburdened for having to care for her husband’s senile grandmother,while he’s off pursuing his dream as an actor. Meanwhile, Salehand Nabeela’s oldest child Hisham is in Sweden, enamoredover a mystery girl who always seems to let him down. At first-glance, their situations seem relatively different. But a commonthread emerges in the absence of effective communication.PERSONAL AFFAIRS is a beautifully honest drama about afamily struggling to find the words to keep their fractured worldfrom falling apart. (In Arabic with subtitles) —E.F.

Producer~Baher Agbariya Screenwriting~Maha Haj-Assal Cinematography~Elad DebiEditing~Véronique Lange Principal Cast~Amer Hlehel, Mahmoud Shawahdeh,Sana Shawahdeh, Doraid Liddawi, Maissa Abed El HadiPrint Source~Films Boutique / [email protected] / filmsboutique.com

About the Director~Maha Haj-Assal is a Palestinian filmmaker living in Israel. Shebegan her career in cinema as a set decorator, working on such award-winning filmsas “The Attack” and “The Time That Remains.” Filmography~PERSONAL AFFAIRS(2016)

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Pop AyeDirected by Kirsten TanSINGAPORE, THAILAND 2017102 minutes

Friday, April 7 Saturday, April 86:50 PM I Code POPA07 2:35 PM I Code POPA08

Thana was once an acclaimed architect, known for his work on a popular high-rise in Bangkok. But that was decades ago.These days he’s considered old and washed-up by his compa-ny’s new boss. At home things aren’t much different. His wife is unfulfilled in bed, and “loving” is not a word you would useto describe their present relationship. One day while aimlesslystrolling through the city, Thana sees a street hustler with anelephant. He recognizes the animal as his childhood pet Popeye.Amazed by their unexpected reunion, Thana pledges to returnthe elephant to his old family farm, where his uncle can carefor him. Their road trip from the city to rural Thailand is anincredible journey. Along the way they meet a cast of zanydrifters, each providing Thana with some much-needed laughsand companionship. His incredible bond with the magnificentPopeye also grows as the adventure continues. Just when hethought his boring life was all he had to look forward to, Thana’swild ride in POP AYE is the lightning rod he desperately needs.(In Thai with subtitles) —E.F.

Producer~Lai Weijie Screenwriting~Kirsten Tan Cinematography~ChananunChotrungroj Editing~Lee Chatametikool Principal Cast~Bong, Thaneth Warakulnukroh,Penpak Sirikul, Chaiwat Khumdee, Yukontorn Sukkijja, Narong PongpabPrint Source~Kino Lorber / kinolorber.com

About the Director~Kirsten Tan is a Brooklyn-based director and cinematographer,originally from Singapore. She holds an M.F.A. in Film Production from NYU.Filmography~POP AYE (2017)

Prison DogsDirected by Perri Peltz, Geeta GandbhirUSA 201672 minutes

Saturday, April 1 Monday, April 33:10 PM I Code DOGS01 2:40 PM I Code DOGS03

Tuesday, April 46:45 PM I Code DOGS04

With the help of some puppy power, men serving long-term sentences at New York’s Fishkill Corrections Facility are findinga new sense of purpose. Under the direction of spitfire GloriaGilbert Stoga, president and founder of Puppies Behind Bars,inmates have two years to train a puppy for a life as a servicedog for a war veteran living with PTSD. In some cases, theseveterans return from their deployments severely depressed, anxious, and so stricken with fear they are unable to leave theirhomes. These complex populations intersect in PRISON DOGSthrough the inmates’ rigorous training program and the veter-ans’ long road to recovery. For inmates it is a welcomed chal-lenge and responsibility to create a meaningful bond with thesefuture service dogs. As for the heroic servicemen and women,the inmates’ beautiful gift is a chance to finally cope with thechallenges brought on by their brave sacrifices. PRISON DOGSdepicts how the loving companionship of a puppy can renewhope for forgiveness, healing, and humanity. —A.B.

Producers~Perri Peltz, Geeta Gandbhir Cinematography~Rudy ValdezEditing~Andrew SiwoffPrint Source~Gold Crest Films / [email protected] / goldcrestfilms.com

About the Directors~Perri Peltz is a journalist, public health advocate, director, and producer. She is also host of two SiriusXM radio shows. Geeta Gandbhir is adirector, editor, and producer whose projects have earned two Emmy Awards andone Academy Award®. They’ve partnered to create G2P2 Films in New York City.Collaborative Filmography~“Puppies Behind Bars” (2014), PRISON DOGS (2016)Community Partner:Sponsored by:

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Pushing DeadDirected by Tom E. BrownUSA 2016111 minutes

Wednesday, April 5 Thursday, April 66:30 PM I Code PUSH05 4:30 PM I Code PUSH06

Dan has a price on his head, thanks to a birthday check frommom. It put his checking balance over his permitted limit by$70. Now his insurance has canceled his drug coverage and hecannot refill his HIV medications. Without them he may die.This is a comedy. Yes, you read that right. PUSHING DEADtakes a crazy mix of friendships, strange relationships, and thehorrors of computerized medical systems and blends them intoa subversive and upbeat cinematic smoothie. Dan and hisadopted family are people you will grow to love. Using savagewit and striking originality, this film gleefully ignores all theaccepted conventions of how to deal with HIV. It will make youangry, maybe even cry, but mostly it will make you smile. AsDan and company fumble through their various challenges,some unexpectedly wonderful things happen for them (and theaudience). Sometimes the harder life is, the harder you laugh.PUSHING DEAD will push you into feeling empowered and veryglad to be alive. —C.R.

Producers~Chris Martin, Richard LaGravenese, Eyde Belasco, Jim Bloom, Ian Reinhard Screenwriting~Tom E. Brown Cinematography~Frazer BradshawEditing~Robert Schafer Principal Cast~James Roday, Danny Glover, Robin Weigert,Khandi AlexanderPrint Source~Bugsby Pictures / [email protected] / bugsby.com

About the Director~Tom E. Brown was born in 1967 in Stamford, Connecticut. Hestarted making films at the age of ten with his dad’s 8mm camera. His work hasbeen featured at the American Museum of National History and the Guggenheimand has been televised on PBS, Bravo, and IFC. He was named one of “the 25 New Faces of Indie Film” by Filmmaker Magazine. PUSHING DEAD won AudienceAwards at the 2016 Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, the 2016 Reel PrideFilm Festival, and the 2016 Frameline San Francisco International LGBTQ FilmFestival. Filmography~PUSHING DEAD (2016)

Psycho Raman(Raman Raghav 2.0)

Directed by Anurag KashyapINDIA 2016128 minutes

Wednesday, April 5 Friday, April 74:35 PM I Code PSYC05 9:20 PM I Code PSYC07

Sindhr is a serial killer. His name honors Sindhr Dalwai, onceknown in Bombay as Raman Raghav, who claimed 41 victims in the 1960s. Sindhr says he is “God’s very own CCTV camera,”helping the Death God cleanse the world. When he calmly con-fesses to a team of police, their drug-crazed leader Raghavanthinks he’s lying and frees him. Raghavan is also a killer, acocaine-fueled demon with a badge. Realizing his error, he setsout in pursuit of this new Raman. The two of them slither anddance through the underbelly of Bombay, but who is chasingwhom? Sindhr senses a soulmate in the brutal policeman. He’sbeen watching Raghavan and knows what crimes he has com-mitted, as well as what he is yet capable of doing. When thesetwo monsters meet, will one eliminate the other, or will theyjoin forces to create something even more evil and unstoppable?PSYCHO RAMAN is a stylish, violent, and nerve-shredding diveinto the deepest and darkest psychological waters. Take a deepbreath. (In Hindi with subtitles) —C.R.

Producers~Madhu Mantena, Vikas Bahl, Vikramaditya Motwane Screenwriting~Vasan Bala, Anurag Kashyap Cinematography~Jay Oza Editing~Aarti BajajPrincipal Cast~Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vicky Kaushal, Sobhita DhulipalaPrint Source~Stray Dogs / [email protected] / stray-dogs.biz

About the Director~Anurag Kashyap was born in 1972 in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh,India. He is a screenwriter, producer, and director. He wrote the script for theAcademy Award®-nominated Canadian film “Water” in 2005. He won Director of theYear at the 2012 GQ Awards in India. Filmography~“Paanch” (2003), “BlackFriday” (2004), “No Smoking” (2007), “Dev D” (2009), “That Girl in YellowBoots” (2009), “Gangs of Wasseypur” (2012), “Ugly” (2013), “Bombay Velvet”(2015), PSYCHO RAMAN (2016)


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QuestDirected by Jonathan OlshefskiUSA 2017105 minutes

Saturday, April 8 Sunday, April 95:20 PM I Code QUES08 11:50 AM I Code QUES09

Christopher “Quest” Rainey runs a hip-hop recording studio out of his home in North Philadelphia. Assisted by his wifeChristine’s “Ma Quest,” the couple offers a safe space for artistsas the studio provides solace from the depressing urban decayoutside its walls. Encouraging their creativity and forming personal relationships with the musicians who come to record, the Raineys have transformed the lives of those who may haveotherwise found themselves on a very different path. They’vestayed committed to the project despite the rigors of raising a family and dealing with the ups and downs of life in poverty.Their strength is tested, though, when the dangerous reality of their neighborhood leads to a family tragedy. But when timesget hard, the Raineys find support from the countless numberof people they’ve touched throughout the years. Filmed over thecourse of a decade, QUEST is a beautiful portrait of two selflesshuman beings who use the power of music to lift and heal theircommunity. The documentary is incredibly moving, illuminatedby the Raineys’ inspiring love story and unflinching hope. —E.F.

Producer~Sabrina Schmidt Gordon Cinematography~Jonathan Olshefski Editing~Lindsay UtzPrint Source~The Film Collaborative / [email protected] / thefilmcollaborative.org

About the Director~Jonathan Olshefski is a filmmaker from Philadelphia,Pennsylvania. He holds an M.F.A. in Film and Media Arts from Temple University.Filmography~QUEST (2017)

Rage(Ikari)

Directed by Lee Sang-ilJAPAN 2016142 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 3111:10 AM I Code RAGE30 8:40 PM I Code RAGE31

RAGE begins with the extremely grisly murder of a suburbancouple, brutally slaughtered in their bathroom. As police surveythe gory scene, they discover the word “rage” smeared in bloodon the wall. They ponder its importance as they work furiouslyto find justice. A suspect soon emerges, but the hunt becomesimpossible when authorities discover he had plastic surgery aftercommitting the crime. As time goes by, all hope begins to fade.It’s here the film forks into three separate stories. Several kindbut naïve people find themselves entangled with three strangers,one of whom could be the killer. There’s an innocent young girlwho befriends a mysterious backpacker living on a desertedisland, a father (Academy Award®-nominee Ken Watanabe) whogives a job to an odd man who’s dating his ex-prostitute daughter,and a closeted playboy who meets a silent vagabond at a bath-house and invites him to move in. For one of these individuals,their kindness will shift to dangerous gullibility. A nail-biter tothe end, this dramatic thriller deals with some serious trustissues. (In Japanese with subtitles) —E.F.

Producers~Genki Kawamura, Shinnosuke Usui Screenwriting~Lee Sang-ilCinematography~Norimichi Kasamatsu Editing~Tsuyoshi Imai Principal Cast~Ken Watanabe, Mirai Moriyama, Kenichi Matsuyama, Go Ayano, Suzu HirosePrint Source~Versatile Films / versatile-films.com

About the Director~Lee Sang-il was born in 1974 in Niigata, Japan. He was named Best Director at the 2011 Kinema Junpo Awards for his film “Villian.”Filmography~“Chong” (2000), “Border Line” (2002), “69” (2004), “ScrapHeaven” (2005), “Hula Girls” (2006), “Villain” (2010), “Unforgiven” (2013),RAGE (2016)

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Reengineering SAMDirected by Brian MaloneUSA 201682 minutes

Monday, April 3 Tuesday, April 49:15 PM I Code REEN03 2:00 PM I Code REEN04

Sam Schmidt was an IndyCar driver with promise. He even won Rookie of the Year as a 31-year-old driver. But, after a crashrendered him a quadriplegic, Schmidt had to find a new life forhimself and his family. REENGINEERING SAM is the inspiringstory of Schmidt’s quest to live a life that includes his passions:owning a successful team; training drivers; and dedicating him-self to the research and care of spinal cord injuries through hisSam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation. While looking at Schmidt’slife as a team owner and family man and examining the mindsetof professional race car drivers who put their lives on the line in every race, REENGINEERING SAM is the rare documentarythat works to inform and uplift. The story is centered on thecharismatic Schmidt and his positive outlook on his life and hiswork. The film becomes even more awe-inspiring when Schmidtbegins taking part in scientific studies that allow him to drive a race car again, thanks to still-developing modern technologythat utilizes head movements and brain waves, paving the wayfor advances in the way people with spinal cord injuries operateand communicate. REENGINEERING SAM is a reminder thatsometimes nothing can dampen the human spirit. —T.W.

Producers~Brian Malone, Diana Holtzberg, Daniel Junge Cinematography~BrianMalone, Lowell Pierce, Scott Tuke, Mark Weiler, Paul Tranton Editing~Lyman Smith,Brian MalonePrint Source~Fast Forward Films / [email protected] /facebook.com/reengineeringsam

About the Director~Brian Malone is a six-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, editor, and composer who has been making documentary films for nearly 20 years.His films cover a wide range of social, environmental, and political issues includingpublic education and the divide within our political arena. Filmography~“IntelligentLife: Change Your Mind, Change Your World” (2009), “Patriocracy” (2011),“Driven: From Wheelchair to Race Car” (2014), “Education, Inc.” (2015),REENGINEERING SAM (2016)

Realive(Proyecto Lázaro)

Directed by Mateo GilSPAIN 2016112 minutes

Saturday, April 8 Sunday, April 99:10 PM I Code REAL08 4:20 PM I Code REAL09

In the sentimental sci-fi drama REALIVE, a young man namedMarc finds out he has one year left to live. The news about his cancer is understandably devastating, and he struggles toaccept his mortality. Doctors suggest he try chemotherapy, butbelieving his fate has already been sealed, he opts for some-thing less conventional: cryogenics. In order to assure his bodyis in good condition before it’s frozen, he must end his own lifebefore the disease spreads. If successful, Marc would be theperfect candidate to be revived in the future when advance-ments in medical technology have made it possible to do so.It’s a decision that doesn’t sit well with the on-again, off-againlove of his life Naomi. She can’t fathom a world where theywon’t be together and wonders why he’d want such a thing inthe first place. Regardless of her wishes, he carries on with thecrazy plan. He’ll soon discover that immortality is not all it’scracked up to be; one year surrounded by loved ones is betterthan eternal life alone. (In English) —E.F.

Producers~Ibon Cormenzana, Ignasi Estapé, Jèrôme Vidal Screenwriting~Mateo GilCinematography~Pau Esteve Editing~Guillermo de la Cal Principal Cast~Tom Hughes, Oona Chaplin, Charlotte le Bon, Barry WardPrint Source~Gladys Reyes / [email protected]

About the Director~Mateo Gil was born in the Canary Islands in Spain in 1972.He’s also a screenwriter with a resume that includes such award-winning films as“Vanilla Sky” and “The Sea Inside.” Filmography~“Nobody Knows Anybody”(1999), “Blackthorn” (2011), REALIVE (2016)

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Requiem for a Running BackDirected by Rebecca CarpenterUSA 201689 minutes

Friday, April 7 Saturday, April 84:10 PM I Code RUNN07 2:30 PM I Code RUNN08(w/FilmForum)

Director Rebecca Carpenter’s father Lew Carpenter had an illustrious ten-year career in the NFL playing for Cleveland and Detroit and winning three NFL Championships with VinceLombardi’s Green Bay Packers. When he died in 2010, hisbrain was studied by Boston University and found to havesymptoms of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy—a degenerativeneurocognitive disorder that can cause episodes of rage, socialwithdrawal, and other unusual behaviors. Armed with answersto some of her biggest questions about her father, Carpenterhas made an important and groundbreaking documentary chron-icling the effects that playing professional football has on thehealth of the players and residual effects it has on their familymembers. In REQUIEM FOR A RUNNING BACK, we’re giveninterviews with Hall of Fame players and coaches, doctors whohave dedicated their careers to CTE study, and the families offormer players looking for answers as to why the NFL wouldcontinue to deny the link between playing football and thedemise of once-stoic men. As NFL players continue to makeheadlines for amnesia, rage-induced attacks on family members,and suicides, this film begins as a tribute and ends up being atestimony to honor those who have sacrificed so much. —T.W.

Producer~Sara Dee Cinematography~Eric Wycoff Editing~Elisa B� onora, Troy Takai,Parker LaramiePrint Source~Hydro Studios / [email protected] / hydrostudios.com

About the Director~Rebecca Carpenter is an artist, teacher, and civil rights advocateborn and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She received her M.F.A. in FilmProduction from the University of Texas. Filmography~REQUIEM FOR A RUNNINGBACK (2016)

Resistance Is Life(Berxwedan Jîyane)

Directed by Apo W. BazidiTURKEY, USA 201773 minutes

Monday, April 3 Tuesday, April 44:30 PM I Code REST03 6:50 PM I Code REST04

(w/FilmForum)Wednesday, April 51:40 PM I Code REST05

Headlines can prevent us from seeing the actual lives effected by catastrophe. One such life is a beautiful eight-year-old namedEvlin. When ISIS attacked her village of Kobane in Syria, sheand her family fled across the border to Turkey. There theyfound shelter at a refugee camp. RESISTANCE IS LIFE ampli-fies the hardship and anguish of this crisis by focusing on Evlinand her family. With Evlin as a powerful human center, this film illuminates the battle against this extremist threat and tellsthe heroic story of how Kobane rose up and resisted the ISISonslaught. We never stray from the human element, so quicklylost in Breaking News scrolls and cable news talking heads.Here the horrors are personal, the stakes ultimate. Heroism ishelping dad serve dinner or looking after a younger brother asbattle rages nearby. With brilliant immediacy, RESISTANCE ISLIFE reminds us this is happening now and we ignore it at theperil of global peace and our own humanity. (In English,Kurdish, Turkish, Arabic, and Italian with subtitles) —C.R.

Producers~Apo W. Bazidi, Goran Zaneti Cinematography~Donato Bragagnolo, Apo W. Bazidi Editing~Angelo Ciaffi, Apo W. Bazidi, Yuta Okamura, Jason RosenfieldPrint Source~CC Chainey / [email protected] / resistancemovie.com

About the Director~Apo W. Bazidi was born in 1984 in Turkey. He began studyingfilm at City College of San Francisco and graduated with a B.A. in Film andTelevision Production from the University of Southern California in 2011. He is aproducer, editor, cinematographer, and director. His films focus on social issues andthe importance of global cultural interactions. Filmography~RESISTANCE IS LIFE(2017)

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The Revival: Women and the WordDirected by Sekiya DorsettUSA 201680 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Saturday, April 18:50 PM I Code REVL30 1:10 PM I Code REVL01

In October 2012 a group of queer-identifying women artists of color embarked on the eight-city Revival Poetry Tour. Eachperformance on the tour functioned as a welcoming space forthese musicians and poets to share stories and build communityin the tradition of the intimate literary salons popular in mid-70sNew York City. Sekiya Dorsett’s riveting, uplifting road docu-mentary, THE REVIVAL: WOMEN AND THE WORD, follows thiscore group of creatives as they perform in coffeehouses, a blackgay and lesbian bar, and even a church. In addition to showcasingcandid discussions about racial issues, sexuality, and identity, thefilm highlights the artists themselves: songwriter Be Steadwell,who performs intricate “queer pop music” on her acoustic guitar;English teacher T’ai Freedom Ford, who performs her poetry forthe first time in front of her mother; and restless talent JonquilleRice, who throws caution to the wind, job-wise, to hop in thevan. THE REVIVAL: WOMEN AND THE WORD is a compellinglook at the life-altering power of language. —A.Z.

Producers~Jade Foster, Andrea Boston Editing~Patrick FlynnPrint Source~Women Make Movies / [email protected] / wmm.com

About the Director~Sekiya Dorsett was born in Nassau, Bahamas. She holds a B.A.in Film Production from Hofstra University and received an M.F.A. in NonfictionFilmmaking from Hunter College. She also produces and writes, and she began her career creating short films. She founded the independent production companyMaking Chaos and currently works as an editorial director at Viacom. Her work hasalso appeared on LOGO TV, USA Network, and Oxygen Network. Filmography~THEREVIVAL: WOMEN AND THE WORD (2016)

El Revenge(La Vingança)

Directed by Fernando FraihaBRAZIL, ARGENTINA 201690 minutes

Saturday, April 1 Sunday, April 24:45 PM I Code REVE01 9:45 PM I Code REVE02

Well-meaning but awkward Caco is devastated after he walks in on his girlfriend Julia hooking up with an arrogant celebrityArgentine restaurateur. After a drunken night out, Caco’sscheming friend Vadão—an emotionally stunted, loose-cannonwomanizer—decides the only way to get over this heartbreak isby traveling to Argentina to exact revenge on the chef. The twoBrazilians then embark on an epic, mishap-laden road trip thatculminates with Caco receiving closure about Julia, albeit in amanner he wasn’t anticipating. Along the way, the men encountermemorable characters (including a double-crossing runawaybride inexplicably hitchhiking in a wedding dress, border guardswho confiscate their stash of Viagra, and a tough-talking bandleader who doesn’t mince words about Caco’s ongoing self-pity party) and navigate their own love-hate relationship. ELREVENGE’s hilarious banter and farcical situations ensure themood stays light throughout, despite Caco’s despair. Ultimately,the movie is a reminder that happy endings come from unlikelyplaces—and friendship endures even when romance fizzles. (In Portuguese and Spanish with subtitles) —A.Z.

Producer~João Queiroz Screenwriting~Thiago Dottori, Pedro Aguiera, FernandoFraiha, Jiddu Pinheiro, Felipe Sant’Angelo Cinematography~Gustavo HadbaEditing~Danilo Lemos Principal Cast~Felipe Rocha, Daniel Furlan, Leandra LealPrint Source~Patra Spanou Film Marketing & Consulting / [email protected] /patraspanou.com

About the Director~Fernando Fraiha was born in São Paulo, Brazil. He studiedarchitecture and business. He also produces and writes. Fraiha began his careerediting documentaries, working as a video artist, and directing and writing shortfilms and TV pilots. He is a partner at the production company Biônica Filmes.Filmography~EL REVENGE (2016)

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A Revolution in Four SeasonsDirected by Jessie DeeterUSA 201690 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 3111:50 AM I Code FOUR30 4:00 PM I Code FOUR31

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With the ousting of President Ben Ali in 2011, Tunisia lit thespark for the revolutionary Arab Spring that followed. Livingabroad as a student at the time, director Jessie Deeter wasinspired to document the movement. When she met Emna BenJemaa and Jawhara Ettis, two passionate women on oppositesides of the political spectrum, she knew she had her story. Ben Jemaa had gained notoriety as an outspoken blogger whorallied for secularism, while Ettis, an English teacher and strictIslamist, had just been elected to Parliament to draft Tunisia’snew constitution. Though their opinions about religion and solu-tions differed greatly, there was a commonality in their patrio-tism and determination to make their homeland a better place.Through victories and losses, heartbreak and celebrations,Deeter captured the women as they progressed from young ide-alists to adults with more nuanced views shaped by the vastlydifferent world around them. Filmed over a period of four years,A REVOLUTION IN FOUR SEASONS is a gripping documentarythat presents a revealing look at a country transformed bydemocracy, and two incredibly brave women who fought for it.(In English, French, and Arabic with subtitles) —E.F.

Producers~Marcy Garriott, Jessie Deeter, Sara Maamouri, Rob PetersonCinematography~Bassem Aounallah, Hatem Nechi Editing~Bill Weber, Chris A.Peterson, Sara MaamouriPrint Source~Women Make Movies / [email protected] / wmm.com

About the Director~Jessie Deeter resides in Piedmont, California. She earned anM.A. in Journalism from the University of California, Berkeley. She began her careeras an associate producer for the PBS series Frontline. Filmography~“Spark: ABurning Man Story” (2013), A REVOLUTION IN FOUR SEASONS (2016)

RiverBlueDirected by David McIlvride, Roger WilliamsCANADA 201695 minutes

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Wednesday, April 51:45 PM I Code RIVE05

Narrated by Jason Priestley, the original concept for RIVERBLUEwas to film renowned conservationist Mark Angelo as he touredrivers across the world. Not only would the film spotlight thebeauty of nature, but also it would examine the effects of pollu-tion. While it wasn’t intended to focus on a specific cause,Angelo and the film’s directors began to see a pattern as theyembarked on their journey. A lot of the chemical waste spillinginto our water is coming from the plants that manufacture ourclothing. From the dyes used to make our jeans to the chemicalsthat go into producing leather—fashion comes at a cost to ourenvironment. As they ventured through China, India, Africa,Indonesia, and several other countries (including the UnitedStates), they witnessed the horrors first-hand. A number of popular clothing brands are disposing of chemical waste improp-erly, leading to some very serious consequences. By exposingthis underreported issue, this provocative documentary enlightensthe public and makes a passionate plea to push the fashionindustry into changing their unprincipled practices. —E.F.

Producers~Roger Williams, Lisa Mazzotta Screenwriting~David McIlvrideCinematography~Roger Williams Editing~David McIlvride, Kevin JacquesPrint Source~Paddle Productions Inc. / [email protected] / riverbluethemovie.com

About the Directors~David McIlvride and Roger Williams are Gemini Award-winningfilmmakers from Canada. McIlvride holds a B.F.A. from the University of BritishColumbia Okanagan, while Williams studied television and video production at theBritish Columbia Institute of Technology. Collaborative Filmography~RIVERBLUE(2016)

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SacredDirected by Thomas LennonUSA, JAPAN 201686 minutes

Thursday, April 6 Friday, April 75:45 PM I Code SACR06 1:30 PM I Code SACR07

There is power in prayer. SACRED, an international team effortshot by more than 40 filmmaking crews in 25 countries, cap-tures the religions, rites of passage, and spiritual rituals of ourglobal community. Stories flow fluidly from one corner of theworld to the next, illustrating how different cultures celebrateand commemorate three distinct chapters of life: Initiation,Practice, and Passage. On the film’s journey, we meet suchpeople as: a Haitian mother submerging herself in a rushingwaterfall while chanting for a healthy pregnancy; a young monktaking a vow of silence at a monastery in Myanmar; Louisianaprisoners finding freedom behind bars; and an elderly Ethiopianman in search of a handful of holy soil before his dying day.SACRED, which is an incredibly moving portrayal of faith atwork around the globe, provides a window into the deep-rootedbeliefs that allow our society to cope, survive, and thrive.(Various languages with subtitles) —A.B.

Producer~Thomas Lennon Editing~Maeve O’Boyle, Nick August-PernaPrint Source~WNET / [email protected] / sacredthemovie.org

About the Director~Thomas Lennon is a director and producer who lives and worksin New York City. His documentary work has earned him an Academy Award® andthree Academy Award® nominations. Filmography~“The Battle of Citizen Kane”(1995), “The Irish in America: Long Journey Home” (1998), “Becoming American”(2003), “The Blood of Yingzhou” (2006), “Tongzhi in Love” (2008), “The Warriorsof Qiugang” (2010), “Angle of Attack” (2011), SACRED (2016)

RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the WorldDirected by Catherine Bainbridge, Alfonso MaioranaCANADA 2017103 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 319:30 PM I Code RUMB30 11:25 AM I Code RUMB31

America has often left Native Americans and their rich cultureout of its historical narrative. Music is just one area where theircontributions have been largely ignored. RUMBLE: THE INDIANSWHO ROCKED THE WORLD aims to change that, documentingthe roots of Native American music and its incredible influence.Everything from blues, rock, hip-hop, and even heavy metalhave been shaped by its unique sounds and rhythms. Thosepower chords you hear in rock ‘n’ roll were developed by LinkWray (a Shawnee), one of the only musicians to have an instru-mental song banned by the government, for fear its blisteringfeedback and disruptive guitar stabs would lead to chaos. Thatrebellious sound was the result of years of oppression. Despitegovernment campaigns to sanitize their culture, Native Americanshave persevered. This spectacular documentary features interviewsfrom fans including Martin Scorsese, Tony Bennett, Steven Tyler,and Iggy Pop, passionately recalling how icons with NativeAmerican heritage such as Wray, Mildred Bailey, Jimi Hendrix,and Robbie Robertson inspired their music. In this film thesegroundbreaking artists finally get the props they deserve. —E.F.

Producers~Catherine Bainbridge, Christina Fon, Linda Ludwick, Lisa M. RothCinematography~Alfonso Maiorana Editing~Ben Duffield, Jeremiah Hayes Print Source~Rezolution Pictures / [email protected] / rezolutionpictures.com

About the Directors~Catherine Bainbridge is an award-winning filmmaker based inMontréal, Quebec, Canada. She co-founded Rezolution Pictures in 2001. AlfonsoMaiorana has DP experience on Hollywood films, independent features, and televison.Collaborative Filmography~RUMBLE: THE INDIANS WHO ROCKED THE WORLD(2017)

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Sami Blood(Sameblod)

Directed by Amanda KernellSWEDEN, NORWAY, DENMARK 2016110 minutes

Saturday, April 1 Monday, April 36:50 PM I Code BLOD01 4:45 PM I Code BLOD03

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Reluctantly returning home for her sister’s funeral, an elderlywoman is forced to face the people and culture she spent herlife denying and fleeing. She is a Sami, an indigenous people ofSweden who live by herding reindeer. They were once oppressedand deemed racially inferior, unworthy of education or protec-tion. SAMI BLOOD is the story of her life, a familiar tellingplaced in a new and fascinating context. When she and her sis-ter are shipped off to a draconian boarding school, the realitiesof how their culture and people are regarded become painfullyclear. This fearlessly honest film depicts the racial discrimina-tion and measurements they are subjected to, as well as thedecision they are forced to make: accept their heritage withpride and defiance and remain outcast or deny the very core of who they are in order to escape and craft a future of theirown. SAMI BLOOD is a brave and beautiful journey that will stirthe viewer on the deepest levels. (In Swedish and Sami withsubtitles) —C.R.

Producer~Lars G. Lindström Screenwriting~Amanda Kernell Cinematography~Sophia Olsson, Petrus Sjövik Editing~Anders Skov Principal Cast~Lene CeceiliaSparrok, Hanna Alström, Anna Sofie Bull Kuhmunen, Julius Fleischanderl Print Source~Synergetic / [email protected] / synergetic.tv

About the Director~Amanda Kernell was born in 1986 in Umea, Northern Sweden.Her father is a Sami. She graduated from the National Film School of Denmark in2013 and went on to direct numerous award-winning short features. Filmography~SAMI BLOOD (2016)

SantoallaDirected by Andrew Becker, Daniel MehrerUSA, SPAIN 201683 minutes

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High in the northwest Spanish hills lies the nearly abandonedhamlet of Santoalla. Years ago, a ruddy Dutchman namedMartin and his wife Margo threw off the shackles of their bour-geois existence, bought a camper van, and traveled throughEurope looking for a place to live off the land in freedom. Theyseemed to have found it in Santoalla. But then things startedgoing wrong. A fascinating documentary about strangers in par-adise, SANTOALLA weaves powerful archival material throughinterviews. The only other inhabitants of the crumbling villageare an elderly couple with two grown sons. Hardened folk whotill the soil, they oppose their new neighbors’ plans to readytheir property for agritourism. Indeed, the Galician and Dutchmentalities seem to clash. Martin, always an activist, films hisadversaries, hoping to catch them engaging in ecological misde-meanors and illegal trespassing. During strife over commonland, he sues them, and wins. Two months later, he completelydisappears. Margo continues to labor alone, hoping for Martin’sreturn. This poignant film is both a true crime story and anelegy to a romantic dream. (In English, Spanish, and Galicianwith subtitles) —B.B.

Producers~Andrew Becker, Daniel Mehrer, Cristina De La Torre Cinematography~Andrew Becker, Daniel Mehrer Editing~Andrew BeckerPrint Source~What Delicate Pictures / [email protected] / santoalla.com

About the Directors~Andrew Becker and Daniel Mehrer are director-cinematographersfrom Brooklyn, New York. Becker is also an editor and composer. After years ofworking in television production, they’re making their film debut with SANTOALLA.Collaborative Filmography~SANTOALLA (2016)

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The Scent of Rain and LightningDirected by Blake RobbinsUSA 2017102 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 317:00 PM I Code SCEN30 2:20 PM I Code SCEN31

When Jody hears the devastating news that her parents’ con-victed killer was just released from jail, her anger is unbearable.At the warning of her grandfather Senior, Jody moves out of herchildhood home to the family ranch for safety. Although she hasspent every day since her parents’ deaths hating the man whodestroyed her family, rumblings in their small town suggest hemay be innocent. With the unexpected help from the killer’s sonCollin, Jody revisits the case files and begins questioning thepolice investigation, witnesses, and even her own family membersto seek answers, no matter how painful. Based on the novel byNancy Pickard, THE SCENT OF RAIN AND LIGHTNING flashesback to the events leading up to the brutal murder and the dramatic, present-day aftermath that unfolds as Jody piecestogether the shocking truth. This suspenseful mystery set in theAmerican West unveils a powerful family’s secrets brought tolight by twists of bitter revenge. —A.B.

Producers~Casey Twenter, Jeff Robinson, Jeff Johnson, Maggie Grace, Dan Koetting,Kevin Waller Screenwriting~Casey Twenter, Jeff Robinson Cinematography~Lyn Moncrief Editing~Lauren Clark Carroll Principal Cast~Maika Monroe, Mark Webber, Will Patton, Bonnie Bedelia, Justin Chatwin, Brad Carter, Logan Miller,Maggie GracePrint Source~No Coast Entertaiment / scentofrainandlightning.com

About the Director~Blake Robbins was born in Karamousel, Turkey where his fatherwas stationed with the U.S. Navy. After earning a degree in Business Marketing,Robbins attended The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC. He has been inmore than 60 theatrical productions and is best known for his roles as Tom Halpertfrom NBC’s The Office and Dave Brass from HBO’s Oz. Filmography~“The Sublimeand Beautiful” (2014), THE SCENT OF RAIN AND LIGHTNING (2017)

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Score: A Film Music DocumentaryDirected by Matt SchraderUSA 201693 minutes

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Imagine “E.T.” or “Star Wars” without the sweeping sounds ofJohn Williams, “Back To The Future” without the moving brassof Alan Silvestri, or “Chariots of Fire” without the epic synthe-sizers of Vangelis. Sure, these films could’ve been decent with-out the music, but with it they were elevated to a whole newlevel of awesome. The combination of iconic images and soundhas become magically intertwined; one without the other feelsempty. This impactful marriage is the focus of SCORE: A FILMMUSIC DOCUMENTARY, which celebrates the composers whosefamous works have been forever seared into our brains. Tracingthe roots of mixed media, the movie digs back to the days whentheaters had in-house organists and pianists to accompanysilent films. It also breaks down the anatomy of some of cinema’smost memorable soundtracks, giving viewers a behind-the-sceneslook at the process. Featuring interviews with such artists andfilm buffs as Leonard Maltin, Quincy Jones, Moby, DannyElfman, and Ohio’s own Trent Reznor and Mark Mothersbaugh,this comprehensive documentary will thrill film-buffs and musicaficionados alike. —E.F.

Producers~Robert Kraft, Trevor Thompson, Kenny Holmes, Nate GoldCinematography~Kenny Holmes, Nate Gold Editing~Kenny Holmes, Matt SchraderPrint Source~The Film Collaborative / [email protected] / thefilmcollaborative.org

About the Director~Matt Schrader earned a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from theUniversity of Southern California. He works as an investigative journalist, producingand editing pieces for several NBC and CBS affiliates in the Los Angeles area.Filmography~SCORE: A FILM MUSIC DOCUMENTARY (2016)

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Shalom ItaliaDirected by Tamar Tal-AnatiISRAEL, GERMANY 201670 minutes

Wednesday, April 5 Thursday, April 66:40 PM I Code SHLM05 11:35 AM I Code SHLM06

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“I had fun during the Holocaust,” recalls middle brother, Andrea.Seventy years have passed since the Jewish-Italian Anati familynarrowly escaped the Nazis when they found shelter in a cavedeep in the Tuscan woods. Bubi, Andrea, and Emmanuel—nowin their seventies and eighties—have set out to find the veryplace they have to thank for their survival, even if their memoriescan’t agree on how to get there. As they retrace their steps fromeach home they fled and each tree or stone they may or maynot have passed on their journey to find refuge, each brotherreplays his personal version of the family’s shared history. Whiletheir mutual childhood experiences unite them, fond memoriesfor one sibling are exceedingly painful for another as the brotherscompare notes from their unpredictable era-in-hiding. SHALOMITALIA is set against a breathtaking Tuscan backdrop with morewarm, endearing moments than somber ones. This documentarybeautifully illustrates the unconditional love and unwaveringresilience of family. (In Italian and Hebrew with subtitles) —A.B.

Producers~Tamar Tal-Anati, Hilla Medallia Cinematography~Emmanuelle MayerEditing~Boaz LionPrint Source~The Film Sales Company / [email protected] / filmsalescorp.com

About the Director~Tamar Tal-Anati was born in 1980 in Tel Aviv, Israel. She is anaward-winning director, writer, producer, and photographer. Filmography~“Life inStills” (2011), SHALOM ITALIA (2016)

September 12thDirected by David HeinzUSA 201796 minutes

Saturday, April 1 Monday, April 37:05 PM I Code SEPT01 8:30 PM I Code SEPT03

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Popular American folk singers Joe Purdy and Amber Rubarthstar as Elliott and Joni, two lost souls trying to make it acrossthe country during one of our nation’s most trying times. Filmedover 3,500 miles in 14 states, SEPTEMBER 12TH is an intimatelook into our nation’s heart. The story is told from the perspec-tive of two people unknowingly holding the key to unlocking thelove we needed after 9/11: the gift of music. Driving a beat-uptouring van filled with instruments, Elliott and Joni—strangerswho met on a plane diverted on its way to NYC—meet a caval-cade of Americans hurting, looking for answers, and wanting tohelp each other out. Bonding through their love of folk music,Elliott and Joni’s road trip becomes a back roads tour of theU.S., visiting the small towns that dot our country from coast tocoast. At times SEPTEMBER 12TH is a sobering look into darktimes, while also serving as a reminder of the power of art andlove to shine a light and unite us—it’s a love story of musicand compassion. —T.W.

Producers~Matt Miller, Fiona Walsh Screenwriting~David Heinz Cinematography~Devin Whetstone Editing~David Heinz Principal Cast~Joe Purdy, Amber Rubarth,Krisha Fairchild, Bruce Beatty, David FinePrint Source~Vanishing Angle / vanishingangle.com

About the Director~David Heinz grew up outside of Chicago and was a student atColumbia College when 9/11 happened, the day before his 21st birthday. He hasworked as an editor on numerous blockbuster films over the past decade.Filmography~SEPTEMBER 12TH (2017)

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Shepherds and ButchersDirected by Oliver SchmitzSOUTH AFRICA 2016106 minutes

Saturday, April 1 Sunday, April 29:30 PM I Code BUTC01 12:10 PM I Code BUTC02

Steve Coogan and Garion Dowds put on two great performancesin this searing courtroom drama based on true events from a1987 case in South Africa. Dowds plays Leon, a teenage prisonguard who is thrust into a major role in the hanging of up toseven inmates a day in South Africa’s apartheid-corrupt prison.After a road rage incident, in which he guns down a van full of strangers, he finds himself on trial facing the death penalty.Anti-death penalty lawyer John Weber (Coogan) takes on hisdefense in an attempt to discredit a system that abuses powerand corrupts the minds of the young and powerless like Leon.SHEPHERDS AND BUTCHERS doesn’t flinch from the reality of the situation. The film never tries to make Leon an innocentbystander. Instead the story paints him as someone who didhorrible things, showing the effects those actions had on him.While set 30 years ago in a different country, one can’t help but see the ripples of this intense scene play out in many caseshere at home today. This film dares to bring up the emotionalstress brought on by capital punishment for everyone involved.(In English and Afrikaans with subtitles) —T.W.

Producers~Anant Singh, Brian Cox Screenwriting~Brian Cox Cinematography~Leah Striker Editing~Megan Gill Principal Cast~Steve Coogan, Garion Dowds,Andrea RiseboroughPrint Source~Distant Horizon / [email protected]

About the Director~Oliver Schmitz is a South African-born director and screenwriterwho has lived and worked in Berlin for 30 years. His films have won many interna-tional awards including those at Cannes, Berlin, and Munich film festivals.Filmography~“Mapantsula” (1988), “Joburg Stories” (1997), “Hijack Stories”(2000), “Life, Above All” (2010), SHEPHERDS AND BUTCHERS (2016)

The Shepherd(El Pastor)

Directed by Jonathan Cenzual BurleySPAIN 2016105 minutes

Wednesday, April 5 Thursday, April 62:15 PM I Code SHEP05 6:35 PM I Code SHEP06

Anselmo lives a simple life as a sheep herder on a remote piece of land with his beloved dog Pillo. When a constructioncompany makes an offer to purchase the land from him andthree of his neighbors to develop a community of new homescomplete with shops, bars, and pristine playgrounds, Anselmorefuses to trade in his familiar life for the hefty payout. Hisreluctance to sell is the only thing standing in the way of hiseager neighbors, driven by greed and aching debts that can be soothed by the small fortunes they stand to gain. The neigh-bors’ attempts to persuade Anselmo begin as civilized conversa-tions but soon shift to more ruthless, dangerous, and hostiletactics. Once a peaceful village of old friends, they are nowturning against one another, all for the sake of money. As ten-sions rise, THE SHEPHERD exposes the grave lengths thesemen will go to when compelled by their rigid pride. (In Spanishwith subtitles) —A.B.

Producer~Jonathan Cenzual Burley Screenwriting~Jonathan Cenzual BurleyCinematography~Jonathan Cenzual Burley Editing~Jonathan Cenzual BurleyPrincipal Cast~Miguel Martin, Alfonso Mendiguchia, Juan Luis Sara, Maribel Iglesias,Maite IglesiasPrint Source~Wide / [email protected] / widemanagement.com

About the Director~Jonathan Cenzual Burley is a Spanish-born director who waseducated in England. He has worked in several capacities in filmmaking throughoutCentral and South America. Filmography~“The Soul of Flies” (2011)—36th CIFF,“El Año y la Viña” (2012), THE SHEPHERD (2016)

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SHOT! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of RockDirected by Barnaby ClayUSA, UNITED KINGDOM 201691 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Saturday, April 15:00 PM I Code SHOT30 9:35 PM I Code SHOT01

You know the work of Mick Rock. Rock (yes, that is his realname) is rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest living photographer, responsiblefor images so iconic they seem genetically implanted. You’veseen them. Cambridge educated, Rock began hanging aboutand filming the likes of David Bowie, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, andFreddie Mercury. We know his portraits and LP covers like familyphotos. Here is a trip inside the chemically altered, mercurial,and brilliant mind of one of music’s great chroniclers. SHOT!THE PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL MANTRA OF ROCK is a work of mind-altering art, a psychedelic scrapbook of remarkable images andmemories featuring the veritable pantheon of rock gods. Rockgives us a guided tour of his massive personal archives. Hecharmingly and bluntly narrates his artistic growth and triumphs.He does not shy from his battle with drugs, which resulted inquadruple-bypass surgery while only in his 40s. This is the otherhistory. This is life on the creative edge. Tune in. Turn on. —C.R.

Producers~Monica Hampton, Sal Scamardo, Marisa Polvino, Jim Czarrechi, DannyGabai Cinematography~Max Goldman Editing~Drew DeNicola, Michael DartWadsworthPrint Source~Magnolia Pictures / [email protected] / magpictures.com

About the Director~Barnaby Clay was born in 1973 in London. He graduated fromthe London International Film School in 1996 and began directing commercialsand music videos. In 2003 he traveled to Russia with Gypsy Punk band Menlo Parkto make his first documentary for Britain’s Channel 4. In 2007 he moved to NewYork City where he married the lead singer of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. He continues to focus his work on the world of rock ‘n’ roll. Filmography~SHOT! THE PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL MANTRA OF ROCK (2016)

Signature MoveDirected by Jennifer ReederUSA 201780 minutes

Sunday, April 2 Monday, April 38:00 PM I Code SIGN02 2:20 PM I Code SIGN03

Can two culturally diverse women, one Pakistani and oneMexican, find true love in Chicago through the world of femalewrestling? Of course they can. This is America. Zaynab is asomewhat closeted immigration lawyer whose mother is obsessedwith two things: television and finding Zaynab a husband. Almais an independent and out-of-the-closet bookstore owner. Hermother was once a pro wrestling star. Zaynab is taking wrestlinglessons for “existential reasons” and she is bad at it. They arean unlikely match, so naturally they fall stormily in love. Let the cage match begin. To woo the increasingly resistant Alma,Zaynab may have to risk entering the ring and revealing herselfto her ultra-conservative mother. SIGNATURE MOVE asks theeternal question: is love, in this wonderful circus of a world, a ten-round body-slamming spectacle of bruised feelings andunwanted audience participation with no guarantees or referees?This charming film proves that in its sweet and bizarre way, yes,love is exactly that. —C.R.

Producers~Brian Hieggelke, Fawzia Mirza, Eugene Park Screenwriting~FawziaMirza, Lisa Donato Cinematography~Christopher Rejano Editing~Felix PineiroPrincipal Cast~Fawzia Mirza, Shabana Azmi, Sari Sanchez, Audrey Francis, CharinAlvarez, Mark Hood, Molly Brennan, Malic White, Jasmine McNealy, Molly CallinanPrint Source~The Film Collaborative / [email protected] / thefilmcollaborative.org

About the Director~Jennifer Reeder was born in 1971. An Ohio native, she receivedan M.F.A. from the School of the Art Institute in Chicago. She is currently AssociateProfessor in Moving Image and the head of the Art Department in the School of Art and Art History at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Her award-winning short films have been screened at festivals around the world. She is the founder of the social justice group Tracers Book Club, which focuses on feminist issues.Filmography~“White Trash Girl” (1995), “Accidents At Home and How TheyHappen” (2008), SIGNATURE MOVE (2017)

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SpettacoloDirected by Jeff Malmberg, Chris ShellenUSA, ITALY 201789 minutes

Friday, April 7 Saturday, April 87:40 PM I Code SPET07 11:20 AM I Code SPET08

Imagine if we could solve our problems as a community usingtheater by not simply watching a play, but by making one withour neighbors. By acting out our joys, fears, and frustrationswith each other, we could find common ground and empathy.Through the process of writing, acting, and directing, we wouldform intimate bonds, learning what makes one another tick. Intoday’s partisan climate, such an idea sounds impossible. Butfor more than 50 years, the people in a small farming village inItaly have been doing just that. Turning their piazza into a stageeach year, the citizens pour their hearts into this experiment—a badge of honor for a people who’ve endured poverty, illiteracy,and war. This is a town of survivors who bravely avoided beingwiped out by the Nazis. As a younger generation emerges,though, interest in maintaining their tradition is waning.Competing with cell phones and tablets, the elders fight tokeep the youth invested in their history. There’s a lot to belearned from SPETTACOLO, a subtle and beautiful documentaryabout simple people with an ingenious approach to problemsolving. (In Italian with subtitles) —E.F.

Producers~Jeff Malmberg, Chris Shellen, Matt Radecki Cinematography~JeffMalmberg Editing~Jeff MalmbergPrint Source~Open Face / [email protected] / weareopenface.com

About the Directors~Jeff Malmberg and Chris Shellen are documentary filmmakersfrom Los Angeles, California. They also run their own production company OpenFace. Malmberg directed and Shellen produced “Marwencol,” the winner of theNesnadny + Schwartz Documentary Competition at the 34th CIFF. CollaborativeFilmography~SPETTACOLO (2017)

Some FreaksDirected by Ian MacAllister-McDonaldUSA 201695 minutes

Friday, March 31 Saturday, April 18:50 PM I Code SOME31 3:30 PM I Code SOME01

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Look, high school sucks—we all know this. Everyone’s weird,nobody is comfortable in their own skin, and yet it alwaysseems like the “cool” kids seem to know what they’re doing.SOME FREAKS is a searing look at the relationship between the one-eyed Matt (Thomas Mann from “Me and Earl and theDying Girl”) and the overweight Jill (the effervescent Lily MaeHarrington), two people on the outside just trying to find theirway in. If the films of John Hughes were high school in the80s, then SOME FREAKS is like “The Breakfast Club” for anew millennium. Always searching for their identity, Matt andJill find solace in the other’s social awkwardness, and the twooutcasts form a quick, tight bond. But once Jill moves on tocollege, leaving Matt behind, their relationship takes a darkturn as Matt’s insecurities begin to creep through after Jill losesweight and begins to look (gasp) “normal.” SOME FREAKS is acoming-of-age film that reinvents the genre, challenging normsrather than idolizing them, and director Ian MacAllister-McDonalddoes a masterful job of providing an unsentimental view ofgrowing up a freak. —T.W.

Producers~Lovell Holder, Mia Chang, Tim Harms, Ryan Smith Screenwriting~Ian MacAllister-McDonald Cinematography~Joe Zizzo Editing~Jonathan Melin, Joel Plotch Principal Cast~Thomas Mann, Lily Mae Harrington, Marin Ireland, Ely Henry, Lachlan Buchanan, John ThorsenPrint Source~The Gersh Agency / [email protected] / gersh.com

About the Director~Ian MacAllister-McDonald is a successful playwright fromPortland, Maine. He is an educator who has taught at Loyola Marymount Universityand Brown University, and his plays have been produced all over the country.Filmography~SOME FREAKS (2016)


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Strangers on the EarthDirected by Tristan CookUSA, SPAIN 201696 minutes

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In 2014 Cleveland Orchestra member Dane Johansen grabbedhis cello and traversed the Camino de Santiago, a famous seriesof ancient pilgrimage paths in Europe, with the intention ofplaying Bach’s Six Suites for Solo Cello in churches along theway. While fulfilling this dream, he gleaned unexpected andhumbling insights into his own career and approach to life.Such enlightenment is a common occurrence in STRANGERSON THE EARTH, a resonant meditation on how the Caminotransforms modern pilgrims seeking solace. Using a combina-tion of interviews with these travelers—who come from all overthe world to walk the hallowed paths—and intimate scenesfrom the road, the documentary explores thorny philosophicalmatters. Some visitors reaffirm the strength of their faith orachieve much-wanted emotional healing; others discover thephysically demanding trek only amplifies their existing personalfrustrations. Johansen’s mellifluous cello playing serves as abackdrop for the film, as well as a stark reminder of his jour-ney’s historical and spiritual poignancy. (In English, Spanish,and German with subtitles) —A.Z.

Producers~Dane Johansen, Chad Peterson, Patrick Terry Cinematography~IskraValtcheva Editing~Sean CliftonPrint Source~Walk to Fisterra / [email protected] / sotefilm.com

About the Director~Tristan Cook is a New York-based filmmaker. He began hiscareer directing and editing video shorts. He has used his performing arts back-ground in collaborations with the Emerson String Quartet, Chamber Music Societyof Lincoln Center, and Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Filmography~STRANGERS ON THE EARTH (2016)

The Spy and the Poet(Luuraja ja luuletaja)

Directed by Toomas HussarESTONIA 201695 minutes

Monday, April 3 Thursday, April 62:15 PM I Code SPYA03 9:25 PM I Code SPYA06

It’s quite possible few Americans know where Estonia is on the map, but it boasts a diverse terrain complete with forests,beaches, and islands. THE SPY AND THE POET is a multi-faceted story from Estonian director Toomas Hussar and, like the country in which it is set, the film’s terrain is mixed,complete with absurdism, gun fights, and a sexy Russian spy.Gustav is a man who lives more like an insurance actuary withOCD than someone entrusted with keeping his country safefrom, well, Russian spies. Perfectly happy with the normalcy inhis café-visiting routine, Gustav suddenly finds himself at thecenter of international intrigue when a slacker poet crosses withthe beautiful Nala, setting forth a chain of events that shake up Gustav’s quiet existence. Teetering the line between darkcomedy and thriller, THE SPY AND THE POET is an entrancinglook at a man who, much like his country, is trying to seal hisidentity when he’s surrounded by chaos. (In English, Estonian,and Russian with subtitles) —T.W.

Producer~Ivo Felt Screenwriting~Toomas Hussar Cinematography~Rein KotovEditing~Tambet Tasuja Principal Cast~Jan Uuspõld, Lana Vatsel, Rain TolkPrint Source~Allfilm / [email protected] / allfilm.ee

About the Director~Toomas Hussar is an Estonian actor and director whose interestsinclude mathematics, theology, and theater. He began shooting commercials, movedon to stage plays, and now has shown his films all over the world. Filmography~“Mushrooming” (2012)—37th CIFF, THE SPY AND THE POET (2016)

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The Student(Uchenik)

Directed by Kirill SerebrennikovRUSSIA 2016118 minutes

Tuesday, April 4 Friday, April 78:10 PM I Code STUD04 1:15 PM I Code STUD07

The enemies of God must be silenced! So says the Bible andVanya, a young student who fiercely quotes Scripture at a worldhe sees as sinful and doomed. Vanya’s sermons and actions areincreasingly disruptive at his school and baffling to his helplessmother. Elena, the school’s biology teacher, becomes a particu-lar target of Vanya’s anger because she teaches sex educationand evolution. Reactions to Vanya’s increasingly aggressive callsfor a “cleansing in blood” are mixed. But not everybody is will-ing to simply regard him as a disturbed young man. You maytake it on faith that THE STUDENT is bound to be one of themost controversial and incendiary films at the Festival this year.It strides boldly into the places where faith and fanaticismmeet, unwilling to back down and unafraid to enrage. Superblyand intelligently crafted and willing to set off every trigger warn-ing in sight, this is cinematic provocation of the richest andmost compelling kind. Go forth and see it! (In Russian withsubtitles) —C.R.

Producers~Yuriy Kozyrev, Ilya Stewart Screenwriting~Kirill Serebrennikov, Mariusvon Mayenburg Cinematography~Vladislav Opelyants Editing~Andrey MesnyankinPrincipal Cast~Pyotr Skvortsov, Viktoriya Isakova, Aleksandra RevenkoPrint Source~Under the Milky Way / [email protected] /us.underthemilkyway.com

About the Director~Kirill Serebrennikov was born in 1969 in Rostov-na-Donu,USSR. He is a writer and director who has received numerous nominations andawards. Filmography~“Razdetyye” (1998), “Ragin” (2004), “Bed Stories” (2005),“Playing the Victim” (2006), “Yuri’s Day” (2008), “Betrayal” (2012), THE STUDENT(2016)

Stronger Than BulletsDirected by Matthew MillanLIBYA, USA 201688 minutes

Saturday, April 1 Sunday, April 212:20 PM I Code STRN01 8:25 PM I Code STRN02

In America we sometimes take for granted the simple freedomswe enjoy. Sure, we may disagree on issues. But for people livingin Libya, the struggle for basic rights has been an ongoing battle.When the dictator Muammar Gaddafi took over the country in1969, he burned all the Western musical instruments he couldfind. For 42 years musicians were silenced. Things finallychanged in 2011 during the revolutionary Arab Spring. A numberof artists came out of the shadows, leading to an explosion ofmusical expression. These brave musicians stood on the front-line, using their music to motivate the soldiers as they foughtfor freedom. When Gaddafi was finally ousted, they celebratedwith public concerts, which were previously outlawed. Thesounds emanating from Libya were extremely diverse, frompunk rock and folk to hip-hop and heavy metal. Unfortunately,their newfound liberation will be challenged when shadowy elements begin to clash over power. Will they be silenced onceagain? See Libya’s powerful fight for musical freedom in thestirring documentary STRONGER THAN BULLETS. (In Englishand Arabic with subtitles) —E.F.

Producers~Alistair Audsley, Hammuda Abidia, Haitham Darrat, Harold MillanCinematography~Matthew Millan Editing~Matthew Millan, Doug BlushPrint Source~Post-Revolutionary Blues / [email protected] / strongerthanbullets.com

About the Director~Matthew Millan is a filmmaker from Los Angeles, California. He studied physics at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He’s the co-founderof 180 Films. Filmography~STRONGER THAN BULLETS (2016)

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StumpedDirected by Robin BerghausUSA 201772 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 316:35 PM I Code STUM30 12:10 PM I Code STUM31

Saturday, April 19:40 AM I Code STUM01

Life changed very abruptly for Will Lautzenhauser. A promisingfilmmaker and teacher, Will became a quadriplegic after sud-den, unexplained septic shock. STUMPED is the amazing storyof the years between amputation and the promise of a double-arm transplant. Don’t skip to the next film synopsis (yes, you!).This is not a depressing film you want to avoid. This is anuncompromising look at an uncompromising man. From doingcomedy routines about his amputations at a local comedy clubto posing for calendars, Will is not your give-up sort of man.With the love of his partner Angel, his twin brother Tom, and ateam of surgeons who should all be wearing wings, STUMPEDis a film that grips you on levels you may have forgotten youhave. Unflinching and darkly humorous, this documentary isabout the ability to triumph and crack jokes while doing so. You will wince, laugh, and cheer. You will certainly cry. You willalso leave with a deeper understanding of the meaning of victory.—C.R.

Producer~Robin Berghaus Cinematography~Robin Berghaus Editing~Robin BerghausPrint Source~Berghaus Productions / [email protected] / stumpedthemovie.com

About the Director~Robin Berghaus has directed, produced, and edited more than100 short documentaries. Her award-winning shorts have screened at numerousinternational film festivals, including the CIFF. In 2012 she founded BerghausProductions to produce and direct independent documentaries. Filmography~STUMPED (2017)

SupergirlDirected by Jessie AurittUSA 201680 minutes

Tuesday, April 4 Wednesday, April 56:40 PM I Code SUPE04 11:45 AM I Code SUPE05

The mental image of a world-class powerlifter isn’t typically aten-year-old Orthodox Jewish girl from New Jersey. Nevertheless,Naomi Kutin is “Supergirl.” As an eight-year-old karate stand-out, Naomi had an extraordinary strength within her, unmatchedby anyone else her age. Recognizing this, her father introducedher to powerlifting, a sport he had pursued for more than 30years making it the lifeblood of the family. At just 97 pounds,Naomi was fierce, unstoppable… and setting and breaking herown world records all before the eighth grade. But when herfearless, unshakable “Supergirl” ego lies dormant, Naomi’sawkward, uncertain sense of self kicks in, leaving her vulnera-ble to online criticisms of her superhuman strength, body imageissues, and the inescapable growing pains of puberty. Markedby a coming-of-age bat mitzvah, SUPERGIRL bends the rules ofexpectations for young girls everywhere. Consider this one lessglass ceiling to be shattered. —A.B.

Producers~Jessie Auritt, Carmen Delaney, Justin Levy Cinematography~CarmenDelaney Editing~Jessie Auritt, Erik DuggerPrint Source~Supergirl Film / [email protected] / supergirldoc.com

About the Director~Jessie Auritt holds a B.A. in Psychology from Tufts University.She is a documentary filmmaker, video producer, editor, and founder of 3 See Filmsbased in Brooklyn, New York. Filmography~SUPERGIRL (2016)

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Tale of a Lake(Järven tarina)

Directed by Marko Röhr, Kim SaarniluotoFINLAND 201676 minutes

Saturday, April 8 Sunday, April 94:00 PM I Code TALE08 7:25 PM I Code TALE09

A film of astonishing grandeur, TALE OF A LAKE takes us on aplunge into the icy waters of Finland. In this land of 190,000lakes, endless misty forests, and burbling brooks, water is foreverreborn. English narrator Jonathan Hutchings accompanies usalong the cyclical path of a tiny Finnish mythological water spirit.We learn that ancient Finnic people considered the swan theirdivine ancestor, the elk their guardian spirit. Miraculous cine-matography by Teemu Liakka captures mysterious loons andmischievous otters, up-close and personal. We marvel at thebuilding skills of busy beavers—the engineers of the eco-sys-tem—as well as toad wrestling matches and water insect bal-lets. There is even poetry to be found in the hatching of fisheggs. Lush symphonic sound by composer Panu Aaltio adds tothe thrilling sensory experience of TALE OF A LAKE. Not just ahydrobiologist’s dream, this film will carry viewers of all agesalong its course, revealing the power of flowing water thatteems with eternal life. (Narrated in English) —B.B.

Producer~Marko Röhr Cinematography~Teemu Liakka Editing~Kim SaarniluotoNarrator~Jonathan HutchingsPrint Source~LevelK / [email protected] / levelk.dk

About the Directors~Marko Röhr was born in 1961 in Helsinki, Finland and hasproduced 26 feature films. In 1990 he started his own production company, MatilaRöhr Productions Ltd. (MRP), which specializes in ambitious underwater films shotmainly in the Arctic. Kim Saarniluoto is a director and film editor who has workedfor Finnish cinema and TV for 20 years. Collaborative Filmography~TALE OF ALAKE (2016)

Symphony in DDirected by Dennis Scholl, Marlon JohnsonUSA 201653 minutes

Thursday, April 6 Saturday, April 87:40 PM I Code SYMP06 1:30 PM I Code SYMP08

Preceded by MONTAGE: GREAT FILM COMPOSERS AND THE PIANODirected by Ben Proudfoot, USA, 27 minutesA group of legendary film composers work with a world-class pianist on a magical and musical project of discovery.

Detroit is the birthplace of the Ford Motor Company, techno,coney dogs, Carhartt, and Motown. Its factories played a significant role in the Allied victory in World War II. While thecity struggled as our American economy became more global-ized, there is a renewed spirit of pride and financial investment.And Detroiters are tired of the negative comments and crueljokes from people who have never been to their great city. So when New York composer Tod Machover came to town toconstruct a symphony based on the sounds of the city, they didn’t want it to portray them in a defeated light. After all, thisis a city of survivors whose innovations throughout the yearshave had a vital impact on our country. Using an app, Machoverpulled residents into the operation, asking them to send audioclips that represented their home. He used these to create anorchestral piece with help from Detroit musicians, poets, andthe MIT Media Lab. SYMPHONY IN D captures the remarkableprocess, which results in a magnificent crescendo of sounds,each note providing proof of the resilience of this greatAmerican city. —E.F.

Producers~Dennis Scholl, Marlon Johnson Cinematography~Jon Anderson BeaversEditing~Kontaxis KonstaniaPrint Source~Scholl Creative / [email protected]

About the Directors~Dennis Scholl and Marlon Johnson are Emmy Award-winningfilmmakers from Miami, Florida. They have worked together on several projects for the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Their 2012 short, “Dancing withthe Trees,” won the Audience Award at the Magnolia Independent Film Festival.Collaborative Filmography~“Deep City: The Birth of the Miami Sound” (2014)—38th CIFF, SYMPHONY IN D (2016)

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TamaraDirected by Elia K. SchneiderVENEZUELA, URUGUAY, PERU 2016110 minutes

Friday, March 31 Saturday, April 11:40 PM I Code TAMA31 7:25 PM I Code TAMA01

Some dreams are harder won than others. Recalled to Venezuelaby family tragedy, Teo must put all his dreams on hold in orderto help his mother. A successful law student at the Universityof Paris, with a great job awaiting him, Teo was also realizinghis dream of transitioning to a woman. But necessity forcedhim to abandon the pursuit of his true identity and blend intosociety. Years later, a successful lawyer and family man withtwo children, his true nature will not stay buried. Now necessitydemands he put everything at risk and challenge society tobecome the person he always needed to be. TAMARA graphicallydepicts both the physical and emotional paths Teo must followto become Tamara, fighting not only his own doubts but alsothe prejudice and contempt of the world around him. With asuperb lead performance and unwavering honesty and compas-sion, TAMARA charts the journey we all take in some form,showing how humanity cheers on to triumph. (In Spanish withsubtitles) —C.R.

Producer~Jose Novoa Screenwriting~Fernando Butazzoni Cinematography~Petr Cikhart Editing~Cristian Alexander, Jose Novoa Principal Cast~Luis Fernandez,Prakriti Maduro, Karina Velazquez, Mimi Lazo, Julie RestifoPrint Source~Wide / [email protected] / widemanagement.com

About the Director~Elia K. Schneider was born in Venezuela. She studied danceand classical ballet from an early age. She completed her M.F.A. at the Universityof New York. Filmography~“Huelepega” (1999), “A Dot and A Line” (2004),“Desautorizados” (2010), TAMARA (2016)

The Teacher(Ucitelka)

Directed by Jan HrebejkSLOVAKIA, CZECH REPUBLIC 2016102 minutes

Saturday, April 8 Sunday, April 97:00 PM I Code TEAC08 1:20 PM I Code TEAC09

At the start of every school year in this suburb of Bratislava,teacher Maria Drazdechova’s no-nonsense pumps can be heardclacking across the floor to her classroom. It’s 1983 and theteacher’s smiling inquiries into her new pupils’ family relation-ships are unsettling. Well-connected with the Communist Party,she employs insidious methods to manipulate her students—and their families—into doing her bidding. Those who don’tstyle her hair or fix her apartment when summoned will seetheir children’s grades slip or find them ejected from theirsports teams. The school principal calls the parents together for an urgent meeting, proposing they sign a petition to getMiss Drazdechova ousted. But the repressive political regimehas made everyone fear repercussions. Will the parents remainsilent and intimidated? Is it best for the children if they speakout? Strikingly edited, THE TEACHER features a stellar ensem-ble cast. Jan Hrebejk directs Zuzana Mauréry in the role ofmenacing, floral-clad Miss Drazdechova. Her performance wonher the Best Actress Award at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival. (In Slovak and Czech with subtitles) —B.B.

Producers~Tibor Búz, Zuzana Mistríková, L’ubica Orechovská, Ondrej Zima, Jan Prušinovsk, Kateriny Ondrejkové Screenwriting~Petr Jarchovsky Cinematography~Martin Ziaran Editing~Vladimir Barak Principal Cast~Zuzana Mauréry, CsongorKassai, Peter Bebjak, Zuzana Konecná, Tamara FischerPrint Source~Film Movement / [email protected] / filmmovement.com

About the Director~Jan Hrebejk was born in Prague in 1967. He studied screen-writing and directing at FAMU, the Prague film and television academy. Jan’s schoolfriend Petr Jarchovsky is his frequent writing partner. Their work has won dozens ofawards internationally. Hrebejk was awarded the Director’s Spotlight Award at the34th CIFF. Filmography~“Big Beat” (1993), “Czech Soda” (1998), “Cosy Dens”(1999)—24th CIFF & 34th CIFF, “Divided We Fall” (2000)—34th CIFF, “Up andDown” (2004)—34th CIFF, “Beauty in Trouble” (2006)—31st CIFF & 34th CIFF,“Teddybear” (2007)—32nd CIFF, “Shameless” (2008)—34th CIFF, “Kawasaki’sRose” (2009)—35th CIFF, “Innocence” (2011), “Honeymoon” (2013)—38th CIFF,THE TEACHER (2016)

This film is presented with the generous support ofJAMES ANDERSON and DAVID WITTKOWSKY.

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That Trip We Took with Dad(Die Reise mit Vater)

Directed by Anca M. LazarescuGERMANY, ROMANIA, HUNGARY, SWEDEN 2016111 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 317:05 PM I Code THAT30 1:50 PM I Code THAT31

THAT TRIP WE TOOK WITH DAD takes us back in time, on a rock ‘n’ roll road trip through the still-porous Iron Curtain.German-Romanian brothers Mihai and Emil load their ailingfather into their car in Romania under false pretenses and headfor the German Democratic Republic. Mihai hopes a surgicalprocedure in Dresden might restore his dad’s health—andmaybe some family equilibrium. But it’s 1968, so there’s littleequilibrium anywhere in Eastern Europe. As they motor throughthe GDR, there’s a wee little uprising in Prague. And amidst the political chaos, the trio is held in a tourist detention center.Being German speakers, they’re allowed to travel west to theFederal Republic, where they crash in the Munich commune of Mihai’s new girlfriend. Surrounded by housemates holdingforth on the glories of Socialism, the Romanians are aghast. Canthey be free in this crazy place, or should they return home toRomania? THAT TRIP WE TOOK WITH DAD is a hugely enjoyablefilm whose believable characters and wonderful period look help us appreciate the tragicomedy of the East-West conflict.(In German and Romanian with subtitles) —B.B.

Producers~David Lindner Leporda, Verona Meier Screenwriting~Anca M. LazarescuCinematography~Christian Stangassinger Editing~Dan Olteanu, HansjörgWeissbrich Principal Cast~Alex Margineanu, Razvan Enciu, Ovidiu Schumacher,Susanne BormannPrint Source~Filmallee / [email protected] / filmallee.com

About the Director~Anca M. Lazarescu was born in 1979 in Timisoara, Romaniaand moved to Germany with her parents in 1990. She studied at the University ofTelevision and Film (HFF) in Munich and attended summer classes at UCLA andvarious scriptwriting workshops. Filmography~“The Secret of Deva” (2007), THATTRIP WE TOOK WITH DAD (2016)

TempestadDirected by Tatiana HuezoMEXICO 2016105 minutes

Sunday, April 2 Monday, April 39:20 PM I Code TEMP02 1:50 PM I Code TEMP03

Follow the parallel stories of Miriam and Adela, two of the lat-est victims of oppressive fear driven by corruption in Mexico.Miriam, taken from her job and arrested for people trafficking,lands in prison 1,000 miles from her home and young son.When she arrives, she learns she has earned the unfortunateresponsibility of a “payer”—an innocent person forced to payfor someone else’s crimes. Worse, the prison functions at thehands of a ruthless cartel willing to inflict unspeakable violenceto maintain control. For Adela, a clown in a traveling circus, tenyears have passed since her 20-year-old daughter Monica disap-peared. A few days after her vanishing, the family received aransom note demanding payment in exchange for their daugh-ter’s safety. Forbidden to conduct their own search, Adela’sfamily is forced into hiding, dodging death threats for continu-ing their investigation of their missing daughter. In TEMPES-TAD, Miriam and Adela bravely reflect on their years living inparalyzing fear with the faint hope of one day reuniting withtheir children—the thing that keeps them forging ahead. (InSpanish with subtitles) —A.B.

Producers~Nicolás Celis, Sebastián Celis Cinematography~Ernesto PardoEditing~Lucrecia Gutiérrez Maupomé, Tatiana HuezoPrint Source~Cinephil / [email protected] / cinephil.com

About the Director~Tatiana Huezo was born in San Salvador, El Salvador and is anaward-winning director and cinematographer. When she was four years old shemoved to Mexico City, where she grew up and graduated from Centro de CapacitaciónCinematográfica. Filmography~“El lugar más pequeño” (2011), TEMPESTAD (2016)

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TherapyDirected by Nathan AmbrosioniFRANCE 201696 minutes

Wednesday, April 5 Friday, April 711:25 AM I Code THER05 11:35 PM I Code THER07

The brainchild of 17-year-old phenom Nathan Ambrosioni,THERAPY is a murder mystery that centers around found-footage—a stylistic choice made famous by “The Blair WitchProject.” It begins when a night security guard notices splat-tered blood in an abandoned old mansion. By all appearances it resembles a grizzly murder scene, but there are no victims insight. Two young detectives arrive at the location, discoveringseveral hidden cameras placed throughout the house. As theycomb through the footage, a story starts to emerge. Five peopleapparently embarked on a weekend getaway for fun but foundthemselves facing terror instead. The burning question is: whereare they now? Diving deeper into the disturbing tapes, investi-gators realize there may still be hope. What follows is a franticrush to solve a puzzle as they must quickly assemble a chrono-logical timeline with the videos that will lead them to the miss-ing travelers. This terrifying and bloody horror film is definitelynot for kids. As the clever title implies, it will really mess withyour mind. —E.F.

Producer~Fabrice Ambrosioni Screenwriting~Nathan Ambrosioni Cinematography~Fabrice Ambrosioni Editing~Nathan Ambrosioni Principal Cast~Nathalie Couturier,Rémy Jobert, Vanessa Azzopardi, Luna Miti, Shelley Ward, Julien CroquetPrint Source~The Festival Agency / thefestivalagency.com

About the Director~Nathan Ambrosioni was born in 1999 in Grasse, France. He’scurrently in high school but plans to study cinema in North America after graduation.Filmography~“Hostile” (2014), THERAPY (2016)

Thrill RideDirected by Chris ParrishUSA 201687 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Saturday, April 14:45 PM I Code RIDE30 1:35 PM I Code RIDE01

Rumors are swirling around town that an amusement park startedlong ago by gangster Al Capone is the site of a hidden stash ofloot. Convinced the legend is real, young Henry sets out to findthe treasure. Happy Land is about to be shuttered, so he andhis sisters, plus their friend Truman, sneak into the desertedpark at night. But magic is in the air, bringing the attractions to life and taking the kids on an adventure beyond their wildestimagination. A friendly sea witch helps them find an undergroundtrain that could help them unlock Al Capone’s secret. As thoughtheir battles with a grouchy mermaid and fish and chips lovingpirates aren’t enough, the kids must get past a fire-breathingdragon before they can escape the park. The idea for this moviecame from writer-director Chris Parrish’s son Mason, who diedat ten of cancer. THRILL RIDE gives us a colorful, kid’s-eyeview of the dangers (beyond the clowns) that just might lurkbeneath the wholesome exteriors of amusement parks. Thanks,Mason. —B.B.

Producers~Angie Gaffney, Chris Parrish Screenwriting~Chris Parrish, Mason ParrishCinematography~Pete Biagi Editing~Meredith Sommers Principal Cast~KristenJohnston, Tim Kazurinsky, Lucas Jade Zumann, Tim Decker, Helen SadlerPrint Source~Mason’s Movies / [email protected] / thrillridethefilm.com

About the Director~Chris Parrish is a full-time screenwriting instructor at DePaulUniversity’s School of Cinematic Arts in Chicago. He has previously taught screen-writing at Tribeca Flashpoint College, Santa Fe University, and UCLA Extension.Filmography~THRILL RIDE (2016)

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TonioDirected by Paula van der OestNETHERLANDS 2016100 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 314:15 PM I Code TONX30 9:35 PM I Code TONX31

From the moment two policemen show up on Adri and Mirjam’sdoorstep, endless days of grief lie ahead. Their 21-year-old sonTonio, they are told, has been involved in a fatal road collision.As they mourn their only child, Adri and Mirjam reminisce onthe joyous days of getting pregnant to their last night with Toniowhen he shared his dreams of turning his photography talentsinto filmmaking. Reliving happier times turns to numbing thepain with bottles of booze that leave them both in a depressedhaze. Mirjam sifts through Tonio’s last batch of photos to piecetogether her son’s final weeks while Adri laments over his son’severy move the day of his death, begging for a different outcome.But as Mirjam slowly begins to move on, she fears their lossmay be too much for their relationship to bear. Based on thebook by A.F. Th. van der Heijden, TONIO shares the heartbreak-ing true story of the author’s all-consuming agony of losing hisonly son. (In Dutch with subtitles) —A.B.

TONIO was selected as Netherlands’ entry for Best Foreign Language Film for this year’s Academy Awards®.

Producers~Alain de Levita, Sytze van der Laan Screenwriting~Hugo HeinenCinematography~Guido van Gennep Editing~Sander Vos Principal Cast~PierreBokma, Rifka Lodeizen, Chris PetersPrint Source~Dutch Features Global Entertainment / [email protected] /dutchfeatures.com

About the Director~Paula van der Oest was born in Laag Soeren, Gelderland,Netherlands. She is a writer and director whose film “Zus & Zo” was nominated foran Academy Award® for Best Foreign Language Film in 2001. Filmography~“Zus &Zo” (2001), “Black Butterflies” (2011), “The Accused” (2014), TONIO (2016)

Tickling GiantsDirected by Sara TakslerEGYPT, USA 2016111 minutes

Saturday, April 1 Sunday, April 26:05 PM I Code TICK01 1:25 PM I Code TICK02

Monday, April 39:20 AM I Code TICK03

The history of democracy could not have been written withoutpages of satire being included. Perhaps in America we take forgranted that our authority figures are to be skewered and forgetthere are societies where such open condemnation can get youimprisoned or even killed. TICKLING GIANTS is a fascinatingbehind-the-scenes look at the rise and fall of Dr. Bassem Youssef,“Egypt’s Jon Stewart.” Originally a heart surgeon in Cairo,Youssef’s own heart was always in comedy. During the 2011Egyptian Revolution, Youssef noticed the media’s recounting of the protests didn’t match what was happening on the streets,so he decided to bring the reality of the streets to television. As infectious as he is determined, Youssef grows his homemadeTV show into a full-fledged network staple, complete with highproduction values, a live studio audience, and over 30 millionviewers at home (15x that of The Daily Show). But with successcomes danger, and after being on the front lines for three differ-ent Egyptian leaders, Youssef and his show are threatened atevery turn by a government with draconian views on free speech—regardless of who is in charge. TICKLING GIANTS is aninspiring reminder that humor will always be the weapon of thepeople, and leaders who can’t take a joke don’t deserve to lead.(In English and Arabic with subtitles) —T.W.

Producers~Sara Taksler, Frederic Rose, Maziar Bahari, Monica HamptonScreenwriting~Sara Taksler Cinematography~Wail Gzoly Editing~Jamie Canobbio,Tom Vogt, Tyler H. WalkPrint Source~Sarakasmos Productions / [email protected] / ticklinggiants.com

About the Director~Sara Taksler is a producer for The Daily Show, where she was in the thick of the very type of behind-the-scenes action in Youssef’s show. She cantalk backwards, which probably comes in handy more than you can imagine.Filmography~“Twisted: A Balloonamentary” (2007), TICKLING GIANTS (2016)

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The TransfigurationDirected by Michael O’SheaUSA 201697 minutes

Saturday, April 8 Sunday, April 99:40 PM I Code TRAN08 4:55 PM I Code TRAN09

THE TRANSFIGURATION opens with a shocking scene: ateenager named Milo calmly and methodically slurping up bloodfrom the neck of a man he presumably killed. However, thissuspense-filled, poignant film is anything but a gory horrorflick—and Milo is anything but a typical vampire. Quiet andlaconic, he tends to stay in and watch monster movies in theapartment he shares with his brother Lewis. Milo becomes evenmore conflicted about his bloodsucking proclivities after meet-ing his guileless new neighbor Sophie, who takes a liking tohim and confides she’s trying to escape a traumatic home life.He develops a detailed plan to deal with his uncontrollableimpulses and help Sophie. And as the story unfolds along withthis sometimes-harrowing strategy, it’s clear Milo has moreheart, soul, and conscience than one might expect. THETRANSFIGURATION is a fresh, smart take on a familiar tropeand illustrates that ingrained expectations and perceptions canbe deceptive. —A.Z.

Producer~Susan Leber Screenwriting~Michael O’Shea Cinematography~Sung RaeCho Editing~Kathryn J. Schubert Principal Cast~Eric Ruffin, Chloe Levine, AaronClifton MotenPrint Source~Strand Releasing / strandreleasing.com

About the Director~Michael O’Shea was born in Brooklyn, New York. He holds adegree from SUNY Purchase, where he studied film. He also writes. Filmography~THE TRANSFIGURATION (2016)

An Unheard Woman(Eine Unerhörte Frau)

Directed by Hans SteinbichlerGERMANY 201692 minutes

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Magdalena’s headaches are growing worse. At nine years old,she stands several inches shorter than her classmates, and hervision is failing more every day. After years of dealing withcountless doctors who refuse to take the illness seriously, herfrustrated mother Hanni begins diligently studying stacks ofmedical books as she is worried she is the only person whobelieves her daughter’s pain is legitimate. While visiting anotherspecialist who is quick to write off Magdalena’s symptoms asmental illness, Hanni refutes the diagnosis and demands thedoctor conduct further tests. Magdalena’s health is on a down-ward slope, and when her mother finally finds a glimmer ofhope for her ailing daughter, it may already be too late.Throughout this ongoing battle, the film intermittently cuts toHanni in a culminating court case with flashbacks of painfulwounds from her own childhood. A tearful, heart-wrenchingstory based on the true events of a daughter’s unexplainable illness and her mother’s unrelenting struggle to save her, ANUNHEARD WOMAN is a fight to the end. (In German with subtitles) —A.B.

Producer~Nils Duenker Screenwriting~Angelika Schwarzhuber, Christian LexCinematography~Christian Rein Editing~Christian Lonk Principal Cast~RosalieThomass, Romy Butz, Florian KarlheimPrint Source~Wild Bunch Germany / wildbunch-germany.de

About the Director~Hans Steinbichler is a German filmmaker who was born inSolothurn, Switzerland. He attended the University of Television and Film Munich.Filmography~“Hierankl” (2003), “Winterreise” (2006), “Das Blaue vom Himmel”(2011), “Das Tagebuch der Anne Frank” (2016), AN UNHEARD WOMAN (2016)

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The Unimaginable Journey of Peter ErtelDirected by Joseph CahnUSA 2016104 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 311:50 PM I Code UNIM30 4:45 PM I Code UNIM31

Sunday, April 29:05 AM I Code UNIM02

Often in the midst of great evil it is the heroic man who refusesto succumb, and Peter Ertel is one such man. Forced to servein the Nazi army despite his consternations against Hitler andhis refusal to murder “enemy” soldiers, Ertel would not onlymiraculously survive WWII, but would also become a respectedU.S. citizen and be regarded as “family” by his Jewish employ-ers. THE UNIMAGINABLE JOURNEY OF PETER ERTEL is anunflinching account of the life of a man who defied insur-mountable odds in an unforgiving environment and who laterfound peace in Cleveland, Ohio. This film combines re-creationstorytelling with Ertel’s own brave recounting of his harrowingyears in the Nazi army, meeting his wife’s family (also membersof the German resistance), surviving the Russian Winter, andthen being accepted into a Jewish company in Ohio. Ertel grewup with a poet’s mind and an artist’s curiosity, and this filmconveys these sensibilities—the very traits that saved his lifeon so many occasions—with a tale so bold, brave, and beautifulit will restore your faith that humanity can survive even thedarkest of days. —T.W.

Producer~Joseph Cahn Cinematography~Joseph Cahn Editing~Joseph CahnPrint Source~Victory Films / [email protected] / peterertelfilm.com

About the Director~Joseph Cahn has been producing, writing, and editing broadcastand nonbroadcast film and video productions for nearly 30 years. Before startingVictory Films in 2004, he was a producer-editor for several Cleveland-area multimediafirms. Prior to that, he was a producer with NFL Films where he wrote and editedhighlight films and segments for HBO and ESPN. Filmography~THE UNIMAGINABLEJOURNEY OF PETER ERTEL (2016)

The UniversityDirected by Matt RutherfordUSA 201783 minutes

Friday, March 31 Saturday, April 18:20 PM I Code UNIV31 5:20 PM I Code UNIV01

“Discover what being exponential means to you” is the philosophybehind Singularity University, the brainchild of X Prize founderPeter Diamandis and famous inventor and futurist Ray Kurzweil.At Singularity grad and post-grad students—some of the smartestin the world—join together with the stated goal to use theirintellect and ingenuity to create a business that will impact abillion people within ten years. THE UNIVERSITY is a behind-the-scenes look at a think tank dedicated to using exponentialtechnology to change the world and the young men and womenwho are determined to do it. Five years in the making, thisinspiring film provides us with hope that our capabilities will be able to work for us and help humanity live long and prosper.From self-driving cars, to printing tools in space, to being able to remotely deliver aid to those in need, THE UNIVERSITY isnot only a glimpse at who will change the world, but also an in-depth look into our future and where we’re headed as apeople and planet. —T.W.

Producer~Matt Rutherford Cinematography~Matt Rutherford Editing~Carter Gunn,Francisco BelloPrint Source~Roc Noir / [email protected] / rocnoir.com

About the Director~Matt Rutherford studied Chinese studies and politics atCambridge University and Middle Eastern studies at Harvard University. He is thefounder and CEO of Roc Noir, a production company specializing in intelligent andinspiring content. Filmography~THE UNIVERSITY (2017)

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UnrestDirected by Jennifer BreaUSA 201797 minutes

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Jennifer Brea was completing her Ph.D. at Harvard Universitywhen an unexplained fever of 104 degrees triggered a spiralinto profound weakness and cognitive impairment. Soon shewas bedridden, and nobody could help or diagnose her. So shebegan documenting her struggle. It was discovered she hadChronic Fatigue Syndrome, a disease derided as nonexistent orthe Yuppie Flu by a sometimes fumbling medical community.Jennifer and her fiercely loyal husband Omar do not fumble.From her bed Jennifer began to organize and film a global network of fellow CFS patients. These brave and wonderful individuals challenge a world of misconception, incompetentresearch, and public stigma. They put a human face on a stillbaffling illness and attempt to light fires under doctors wholong thought this was all just in their heads and hysteria.UNREST follows Jennifer and her international network as they offer support and raise awareness through education andvisibility. Hers is an amazing project we cheer along to as itevolves from heartbreaking to heroic. —C.R.

Producers~Jennifer Brea, Lindsey Dryden, Patricia E. Gillespie Cinematography~Christian Laursen, Sam Heesen Editing~Kim Roberts, Emiliano BattistaPrint Source~The Film Collaborative / [email protected] / thefilmcollaborative.org

About the Director~Jennifer Brea is an independent documentary filmmaker basedin Los Angeles. She has an A.B. from Princeton University and was a Ph.D. studentat Harvard University when her illness struck. She is a Sundance Fellow and hasbeen supported by Sundance’s Documentary Edit and Story Labs. Filmography~UNREST (2017)

The Untold Tales of Armistead MaupinDirected by Jennifer M. KrootUSA 201790 minutes

Friday, April 7 Saturday, April 811:20 AM I Code ARMS07 9:50 PM I Code ARMS08

“How sexy are we gonna get here?” THE UNTOLD TALES OFARMISTEAD MAUPIN showcases the life of the popular SanFrancisco writer and author who rose to fame for his entertainingyet controversial “Tales of the City” newspaper column in theSan Francisco Chronicle in the 1970s. What later became aseries of novels and a PBS miniseries, his fictional articlesgradually incorporated gay and transgendered storylines to givethe growing LGBT community of San Francisco characters towhom they could relate. The film features candid talks withMaupin about intimate details of his life including his revolu-tionary writing, conservative Southern roots, steamy sexualencounters, and ongoing love affair with his husband and thecity of San Francisco, then and now. Notable celebrities such asactors Laura Linney and Sir Ian McKellen, comedian MargaretCho, and author Amy Tan weigh in with their personal accountsof how Maupin and his body of work have made a lastingimpression on their lives and the world. —A.B.

Producers~Gerry Kim, Mayuran Tiruchelvam, Jennifer M. Kroot Cinematography~Shane King Editing~Bill WeberPrint Source~The Film Collaborative / [email protected] / thefilmcollaborative.org

About the Director~Jennifer M. Kroot is a director, producer, and writer. She wasborn in San Francisco, California and studied at the San Francisco Art Institute.Filmography~“Sirens of the 23rd Century” (2003), “It Came from Kuchar” (2009),“To Be Takei” (2014)—38th CIFF, THE UNTOLD TALES OF ARMISTEAD MAUPIN(2017)

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Vegas BabyDirected by Amanda MicheliUSA 201677 minutes

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Now accepting video submissions for the ultimate grand prize:a chance to have a baby. The purpose of the contest is two-fold:1) provide one free in-vitro fertilization cycle (a $20,000 value)to a family struggling with infertility; 2) build brand awarenessof the Sher Fertility Institute, one of the leading IVF providersin the nation. For some families who have faced years of emo-tional stress trying to get pregnant, heartbreaking miscarriages,and failed adoptions—not to mention a dangerous amount ofdebt incurred from so many previous IVF attempts—this istheir opportunity for one last chance to have a biological child.But some infertility advocates staunchly oppose a medical facilitythat straddles the line between an act of selfless generosity anddeceitful exploitation, calling the ethics of the contest’s motivesinto serious question. A roller coaster of emotions, VEGAS BABYfollows three finalists and their all-too-real journeys to conceivewhat they hope will finally be their new beginning. —A.B.

Producers~Serin Marshall, Amanda Micheli Cinematography~Amanda MicheliEditing~Greg O’Toole, Lisa FruchtmanPrint Source~Runaway Films / [email protected] / runawayfilms.com

About the Director~Amanda Micheli is an award-winning director and cinematogra-pher. Micheli is a past visiting lecturer at Stanford University’s M.F.A. film programand a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences® and the Directors Guild of America. Filmography~“Just for the Ride” (1995), “Double Dare” (2004)—28th CIFF, “One Nation Under Dog” (2012), VEGAS BABY (2016)

UntouchableDirected by David FeigeUSA 2016105 minutes

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Ron Book is an extremely powerful lobbyist from Florida. Whenhe found out his daughter was molested by her nanny, he usedhis political capital to pass some of the harshest laws againstabusers. They’ve actually rendered some former offendershomeless. But with nearly 800,000 people in the sex offenderregistry today, are kids safer? In UNTOUCHABLE those studyingthe statistics say no. In fact, they think it’s doing more harmthan good. There’s also a lot of false data about the rates ofrecidivism. Furthermore, with the definition of “sex offender”being so broad, teens who sext may find themselves in thesame boat as a pedophile. The film offers a balanced view ofthe issue from both sides of the equation. While it’s hard tofault Book and his well-intentioned agenda, there’s still roomfor empathy and a goal of reform, rather than just punishment.By challenging our own opinions on the matter, this extraordi-nary film will leave viewers feeling uneasy. By doing so, it setsthe table for a much needed discussion that will continue longafter you leave the theater. —E.F.

Producers~David Feige, Rebecca Richman Cohen Cinematography~Eric Phillips-Horst, Nadia Hallgreen Editing~Jay Arthur SterrenbergPrint Source~The Film Collaborative / [email protected] / thefilmcollaborative.org

About the Director~David Feige is a filmmaker from New York who was born in1966. He holds a law degree from the University of Wisconsin. He began his careeras a public defender and also worked as a professor at Seton Hall Law School.Filmography~UNTOUCHABLE (2016)

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Voices of the HillDirected by Carla LynDale CarterUSA 201673 minutes

Friday, March 31 Sunday, April 24:05 PM I Code VOIC31 1:05 PM I Code VOIC02

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Located in Summit County, Twinsburg Heights is made up of14 streets in Twinsburg, Ohio. It is listed as a census-designatedplace or CDP, which basically means it’s a community thatdoesn’t enjoy the same rights as the rest of Twinsburg. Throughthe years, it’s earned a reputation for being scary—a falsestereotype deeply rooted in racism (the Klu Klux Klan oncestood at the bottom of the hill that divides the area fromTwinsburg in an effort to intimidate the segregated African-American population). For many years the city largely ignoredthe Heights. Its citizens had to fight for such basic necessities as roads and street lights. In fact, they didn’t have running wateruntil 1973. But despite the lack of support, Heights residentsalways rallied together, helping their neighbors, even teamingup to build a community center. Their inspiring story is thefocus of VOICES OF THE HILL, a documentary that was mademainly by Twinsburg high school students. It’s a heartfelt tributeto the hardworking men and women who built their neighbor-hood with an abundance of blood, sweat, and tears. —E.F.

Producer~Carla LynDale Carter Editing~Saadiq Daniels, Jenn Noga, Jelani Daniels,Carla LynDale CarterPrint Source~Focused Arts / [email protected] / focusedarts.com

About the Director~Carla LynDale Carter is a Cleveland, Ohio native, currently residingin Texas. She holds an M.F.A. in Film and Media Arts from Temple University.Filmography~VOICES OF THE HILL (2016)

Vincent and the End of the WorldDirected by Christophe Van RompaeyBELGIUM, FRANCE 2016121 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 3111:30 AM I Code VINC30 9:30 PM I Code VINC31

Vincent’s third suicide attempt is yet again unsuccessful, muchto his dismay. At the time of Vincent’s despondent homecomingfrom the hospital in Belgium, free-spirited Aunt Nikki gracesthe family with an untimely visit. While Nikki is a nuisance forhis mother, 17-year-old Vincent sees his aunt’s arrival as anopportunity for a much-needed change of scenery when she offersto host him in Paris for a few days. But their carefree visit ofsightseeing is plagued by Vincent’s unsolicited lectures on savingthe whales, reducing our carbon footprint, and not consuminganimals. Plus there is Aunt Nikki’s fickle, impulsive demeanor.Convinced his death will be the catalyst to save our dying planet,Vincent may unknowingly be the answer to his aunt’s own pleato be rescued when their lives spiral out of control. A captivatingand ultimately inspiring look at the desire to escape, VINCENTAND THE END OF THE WORLD affirms a conflicted, dysfunc-tional family can at once be the death of you and your savinggrace. (In Dutch and French with subtitles) —A.B.

Producers~Dries Phlypo, Emmanuel Giraud, Aurélie Bordier, Jean-Claude VanRijckeghem, Pierre Vinour Screenwriting~Jean-Claude Van RijckeghemCinematography~David Williamson Editing~Alain Dessauvage Principal Cast~Alexandra Lamy, Barbara Sarafian, Spencer Bogaert, Geert Van Rampelberg,Frédéric EpaudPrint Source~Beta Cinema / [email protected] / betacinema.com

About the Director~Christophe Van Rompaey was born in Ghent, Belgium. He is anaward-winning director, assistant director, and writer for a variety of TV mini-series,shorts, and feature films. Filmography~“Moscow, Belgium” (2008), “Lena” (2011),VINCENT AND THE END OF THE WORLD (2016)

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Waiting for GiraffesDirected by Marco de StefanisNETHERLANDS, BELGIUM, PALESTINE 201684 minutes

Thursday, March 30 Friday, March 312:05 PM I Code WAIT30 4:10 PM I Code WAIT31

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The Qalqilya Zoo, which is Palestine’s only zoo and sits at the border with Israel, is also the world’s only zoo in occupied territory. During the last intifada, many of the zoo’s animals—including their beloved giraffe couple—were killed. The zoo’s vetDr. Sami has set out to return the zoo to its once respectableform by gaining entry into the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA), which will enable the zoo to add giraffes.But how are they going to find enough space in a territory whereeven humans are being cornered? WAITING FOR GIRAFFES is abehind-the-scenes look at Dr. Sami’s work in bringing his zoo upto the standards of the EAZA, while fighting constant changeoverat the zoo, tensions with Israel, and the politics of being in acountry where everything is politics. Dr. Sami’s determination isinfectious, and his love and fortitude in taking care of the animalsand improving the zoo are incredibly admirable. He’s a man facinginsurmountable odds in his quest to bring joy to his people andcare for his animals. As this film shows us, passion and focuscan bring down walls. (In Arabic with subtitles) —T.W.

Producers~Denis Vaslin, Fleur Knopperts Cinematography~Stefano BertacchiniEditing~Patrick Minks, Katarina TürlerPrint Source~CAT&Docs / [email protected] / catndocs.com

About the Director~Marco de Stefanis is an Italian filmmaker, editor, and coloristbased in the Netherlands. He graduated from the International Colorist Academy inLondon. Filmography~“Tulip Time: The Rise and Fall of the Trio Lescano” (2008),WAITING FOR GIRAFFES (2016)

Walk With Me: The Trials of Damon J. KeithDirected by Jesse NesserUSA 2016104 minutes

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In 1967—a time of great racial turmoil in our country—JudgeDamon J. Keith was appointed to a seat on the U.S. DistrictCourt for the Eastern District of Michigan by President LyndonB. Johnson. After having grown up in segregated Detroit andserving in WWII in a segregated army, the African-AmericanKeith would become the judge in some of this country’s land-mark cases dealing with segregation and civil rights. From over-seeing issues of bussing, housing, hiring practices, and policeprocedure, Judge Keith was impacting our nation’s laws fromhis seat in Detroit. WALK WITH ME: THE TRIALS OF DAMONJ. KEITH is a tapestry of interviews with Judge Keith, now 93,his contemporaries, his family, and those whose lives weremade better because of the work Keith did from the bench.Now on the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Judge Keith continuesto be the embodiment of the American ideal that honor, courage,and truth can still defeat injustice at every turn. —T.W.

Producers~Mitch Albom, Edsel Ford, Faye Nelson, Sally Davis, Patrick LaneCinematography~Reuben Aaronson Editing~Jesse NesserPrint Source~Overseas Cowboy Films / [email protected] / ovcfilms.com

About the Director~Born in Detroit and having grown up in several European coun-tries, Jesse Nesser has made films that touch on the struggles of many differentcultures trying to do the right thing with surprising results. He’s worked with a varietyof charities and organizations working to improve the lives of the impoverished.Filmography~“The Ranch for Kids” (2013), WALK WITH ME: THE TRIALS OFDAMON J. KEITH (2016)

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The War ShowDirected by Andreas Møl Dalsgaard, Obaidah ZytoonSYRIA, DENMARK 2016100 minutes

Monday, April 3 Tuesday, April 41:45 PM I Code WARS03 9:35 PM I Code WARS04

Obaidah, a free-spirited Syrian radio DJ, thrives on sharing artwith the masses. But a quiet revolution has been brewing,inspiring her to document citizens’ dreams of an uprising. Herfilming begins in 2011 in the early stages of a string of Syriancivilian protests against President Bashar al-Assad and hisauthoritative regime, part of a larger movement now known asthe Arab Spring. With her camera in tow, the weapon mostfeared by the regime, Obaidah captures the rising tensions ofher once peaceful homeland. She graciously introduces us to aneclectic cast of characters who evolve into her unofficial familyof protesters—united in their desire for a government upheaval.When their public demonstrations meet hostile resistance, civil-ians and the regime unleash increasingly violent attacks oneach other with no regard for the climbing death toll and massdestruction. Through daring footage of dodging regime securitycheckpoints and outrunning snipers’ deadly gunshots, THEWAR SHOW bravely exposes an up-close-and-personal point ofview of a people willing to accept death in the name of patrio-tism. (In Arabic with subtitles) —A.B.

Producers~David B. Sørensen, Miriam Nørgaard, Ronnie Fridthjof Cinematography~Obaidah Zytoon, Lars Skree, Amr Kheito, Hisham Issa, Tahani Burhan, Dana BakdonesEditing~Adam NielsenPrint Source~BOND/360 / [email protected] / bond360film.com

About the Directors~Andreas Møl Dalsgaard is a documentary filmmaker, writer, andproducer who was born in Denmark. Obaidah Zytoon was born in al-Zabadani, Syriaand is a radio DJ. This film documents Zytoon’s firsthand experiences protesting theSyrian regime. Collaborative Filmography~THE WAR SHOW (2016)

WavesDirected by Grzegorz ZaricznyPOLAND 201678 minutes

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Ania is an aspiring hairdresser, struggling to keep up with hercosmetology training. While her friend Kasia has mastered allthe techniques with ease, Ania still can’t seem to grasp somebasic concepts—a fact that has drawn ire from her unenthusedteacher. To say it’s killed Ania’s self-esteem would be a majorunderstatement. Her situation at home isn’t exactly helping herconfidence issues either. Living with her formerly abusive fatherbecause her mom split, she’s torn trying to reconcile his pastbehavior with his awkward attempts to prove he’s changed.When the anxiety and distractions of her life aren’t causingchaos, Ania’s talent for doing hair is undoubtedly clear. She’screative and quirky, with a sense of style that’s ever-evolving.But until she learns to love herself and let go of her anger, shewill continue to be her own worst enemy. The battle for self-worth and the transition to adulthood is at the center ofGrzegorz Zariczny’s WAVES, a truly relatable film that alsotouches on the desperate human need to feel comfortable inyour own skin. (In Polish with subtitles) —E.F.

Producer~Ewa Jastrzebska Screenwriting~Grzegorz Zariczny Cinematography~Weronika Bilska Editing~Bartosz Pietras Principal Cast~Katarzyna Kopec, Anna Kesek, Beata Schimscheiner, Tomasz Schimscheiner, Jolanta Olszewska,Edyta TorhanPrint Source~Munk Studio—Polish Filmmakers Association / [email protected]

About the Director~Grzegorz Zariczny was born in Kokotow, Malopolskie, Poland in1983. He studied directing at Silesia University’s Krzysztof Kieslowski Radio andTelevision Department. Filmography~WAVES (2016)

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A Wedding(Noces)

Directed by Stephan StrekerBELGIUM, FRANCE, LUXEMBOURG, PAKISTAN 201696 minutes

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A Pakistani must marry a Pakistani. That is the rule for 18-year-old Zahira, now at the age of her dreaded arranged marriage.She and her family live abroad. But thanks to technology,Zahira grudgingly meets her less-than-desirable suitors online,meticulously hand-chosen by her mother. Not surprisingly, noneare to her liking, and Zahira feels trapped in the life laid outbefore her. Complicated by an unexpected pregnancy and alonging to break tradition and choose a husband for herself,Zahira refuses to return home until her parents no longerdemand she go through with the marriage. Caught in the mid-dle falls her faithful brother Amir who, until this point, hasalways given Zahira his unwavering support. But knowing thatshame will surely fall on his family if Zahira chooses not towed, Amir is torn between protecting his sister and upholdingthe wishes of their adamant parents. Based on true events, A WEDDING reveals the drastic lengths a family will go to preserve their honor in the name of their beloved daughter. (In French and Urdu with subtitles) —A.B.

Producers~Michaël Goldberg, Boris Van Gils Screenwriting~Stephan StrekerCinematography~Grimm Vandekerckhove Editing~Jérome Guiot, Mathilde MuyardPrincipal Cast~Lina El Arabi, Sébastien Houbani, Babak Karimi, Neena Kulkarni,Olivier GourmetPrint Source~Clémence Michalon / [email protected] / jour2fete.com

About the Director~Stephan Streker was born in Brussels, Belgium. Before pursuingfilmmaking, he began his career as a journalist, specifically as a movie critic andsports reporter covering soccer and boxing. Filmography~“Michael Blanco” (2004),“Le monde nous appartient” (2012), A WEDDING (2016)

When I StutterDirected by John GomezUSA 2017107 minutes

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There are a lot of misconceptions about stuttering. Some mightsurmise people do it because they’re anxious. Or they mightthink it’s due to emotional trauma or mental illness. Others may sadly assume stutterers have low intelligence. As you’ll see in WHEN I STUTTER, these assumptions are all false. But the stereotypes have led a number of people to stay silent.Stigmatized by society, they’re afraid to use their voices. Socialinteractions can be awkward for anyone. But imagine how diffi-cult they would be if you were constantly scrutinizing everyword that comes out of your mouth. The fear can jeopardizeromantic encounters, compromise job opportunities, and disrupteven the simplest daily interactions—just ordering a cup of coffee can be challenging. Director John Gomez does a terrificjob investigating the science behind stuttering, but it’s the inti-mate moments with the afflicted that are most impactful. Theirinspiring stories put a human face on an often misunderstooddisorder. With help from speech pathologists and a shift in society’s preconceived notions about stuttering, these braveindividuals can finally be heard. —E.F.

Producer~John Gomez Cinematography~John Gomez Editing~John GomezPrint Source~Keen Eye Productions / [email protected] /keeneyeproductions.com

About the Director~John Gomez was born in Northern New Mexico. He earned aBachelor’s Degree in Philosophy from Colorado College and later returned to schoolto become a speech pathologist. He is the founder of Keen Eye Productions.Filmography~WHEN I STUTTER (2017)

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The White KingDirected by Alex Helfrecht, Jörg TittelUNITED KINGDOM, GERMANY, SWEDEN, HUNGARY 201689 minutes

Wednesday, April 5 Thursday, April 67:35 PM I Code WHIT05 1:30 PM I Code WHIT06

THE WHITE KING is set in a strange dystopian future thatresembles 1940s Nazi Germany—but with high-tech surveillanceon every corner. Referring to their country as “the homeland,”the citizens display a disturbing amount of nationalism. Ofcourse, whether or not they believe the propaganda is irrelevant,any resistance is met with severe punishment in this dictatorship.The reality of this is all too clear for 12-year-old Djata, whosefather has been hauled off to prison for being a traitor. He andhis mother are constantly ridiculed by their community andharassed by soldiers who patrol the streets. Djata’s grandparentsare well-respected, his grandfather being a celebrated militaryvet. Despite their connections, they can’t seem to free their sonfrom imprisonment—though it’s not clear they want to, consider-ing his opposing political views. Forced to mature quickly, Djatamust rise to the occasion to save his father. Can this brave youngboy and his mother outsmart a murderous regime? Blending sci-fi, action, and historical fiction, this vibrant film is a powerfulcoming-of-age tale. —E.F.

Producers~Philip Munger, Teun Hilte Screenwriting~Alex Helfrecht, Jörg TittelCinematography~René Richter Editing~Peter R. Adam Principal Cast~LorenzoAllchurch, Agyness Deyn, Jonathan Pryce, Fiona Shaw, Olivia Williams, Greta Scacchi,Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Ross PartridgePrint Source~The Little Film Company / [email protected] / thelittlefilmcompany.com

About the Directors~Alex Helfrecht was born in 1979 in Oxford, England. Her husband and co-director Jörg Tittel is from Belgium and studied at NYU’s TischSchool of the Arts. They currently reside in London. Collaborative Filmography~THE WHITE KING (2016)

Who Is Arthur Chu?Directed by Scott Drucker, Yu GuUSA 201790 minutes

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If you’re a fan of Jeopardy! then you probably know who ArthurChu is. WHO IS ARTHUR CHU? chronicles the whereabouts of aman who became a villain trying to be a hero. After drawing theire of television game show fans worldwide for his unique styleof play on America’s favorite game show, Cleveland-born ArthurChu turned his sights on issues important to him as a blogger,columnist, and panelist championing the rights of those whoare marginalized in the online community. This portrait of Chu,who is not afraid of sticking up for himself, provides an honestand unflinching look into the life of a complicated man who issimply trying to stand up for what he believes, even if thatmeans going up against all sorts of bullies in the Twittersphere.At certain times, Chu comes across as daring as he puts himselfon the front lines of issues like gamergate. At other times, he’saloof and inconsiderate of his wife’s needs and the sacrificesshe’s made in the name of supporting Chu as he works to lever-age his celebrity status for good. WHO IS ARTHUR CHU? is animportant look at how a person who became famous on screencan become even more important off screen. —T.W.

Producers~Scott Drucker, Yu Gu Cinematography~Scott Drucker, Yu GuEditing~Christopher Makoto YogiPrint Source~Transient Media / [email protected]

About the Directors~Scott Drucker was born in Chicago and earned his M.F.A. inCinematic Arts from USC. He’s worked on projects for Vice, Hulu, ESPN, and VH1.Yu Gu was born in China and raised in Vancouver, Canada. She also received herM.F.A. from USC and has won awards for her films worldwide. CollaborativeFilmography~WHO IS ARTHUR CHU? (2017)

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Whose Streets?Directed by Sabaah FolayanUSA 2017104 minutes

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In 2014 an unarmed 18-year-old African-American namedMichael Brown was shot and killed by a white police officer inFerguson, Missouri. This was the final straw for black residents,caught in a decades-long struggle with an oppressive policeforce known for racist tendencies and excessive tactics. Theyunified and peacefully protested the murder, but justice nevercame. So what do you do when your own government is againstyou? As Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “A riot is the lan-guage of the unheard.” In the heat of the moment, some storeswere looted and damaged. But the narrative the media spunwas misleading and largely out of context. Ferguson police—and later the National Guard—stormed through neighborhoods,treating citizens inhumanely. They rode in tanks with machineguns drawn, as if they were at war. Instead of focusing on theseactions and the murder of a teenager, the media was obsessedwith a few incidents of vandalism. The entire terrifying episodeunfolds in WHOSE STREETS?, a powerful and gut-wrenchingdocumentary that will hit you like a ton of bricks. —E.F.

Producers~Jennifer MacArthur, Sabaah Folayan, Damon Davis, Flannery MillerCinematography~Lucas Alvarado-Farrar Editing~Christopher McNabbPrint Source~Magnolia Pictures / [email protected] / magpictures.com

About the Director~Sabaah Folayan is a filmmaker and activist from Los Angeles,California. She graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Biology.Filmography~WHOSE STREETS? (2017)

Women Who KillDirected by Ingrid JungermannUSA 201693 minutes

Wednesday, April 5 Thursday, April 611:40 AM I Code WOME05 2:15 PM I Code WOME06

Friday, April 79:35 PM I Code WOME07

“I’m not in danger, okay? I’m just in love.” So says Morgan,who’s fallen head over heels for enigmatic Simone, who has a shadowy past and may or may not be harboring dangeroussecrets. Morgan’s primed to be wary about matters of the heart,however. She and Jean (her ex) still live together in Park Slope,co-host a podcast about murderous women, and are strugglingto find equilibrium within their own ever-evolving relationship.This skeptical mindset starts to become a liability after Jeandiscovers Simone’s mom may have been a notorious serial killer.Doubt, mistrust, and fear influence how Morgan perceives eveninnocuous events, which cause her friendships to fray at theseams. This culminates in a shocking denouement that leavesmany questions unanswered. WOMEN WHO KILL is equal partssuspenseful psychological thriller and incisive romantic comedy,with a hipster Brooklyn backdrop that lends the perfect touchesof absurdity. At its core, however, the film provides subtle com-mentary on the things people do to avoid—or even sabotage—functional love. —A.Z.

Producer~Alex Scharfman Screenwriting~Ingrid Jungermann Cinematography~Rob Leitzell Editing~Ron Dulin Principal Cast~Ingrid Jungermann, Ann Carr,Sheila Vand, Shannon O’Neill, Annette O’Toole, Grace Rex, Deborah Rush, Rodrigo Lopresti, Tami SagherPrint Source~The Film Collaborative / [email protected] / thefilmcollaborative.org

About the Director~Ingrid Jungermann was born in Palm Bay, Florida in 1977. She holds an M.F.A. from New York University’s Graduate Film School. She alsodirects, acts, writes, and produces. She created the web series “F to 7th,” whichwas nominated for a 2015 Writer’s Guild Award. WOMEN WHO KILL won BestScreenplay in a U.S. Narrative Feature Film at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival, Best Screenwriting in a U.S. Feature at Outfest, and Best Feature Film at theOslo/Fusion International Film Festival. Filmography~WOMEN WHO KILL (2016)

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The Women’s Balcony(Ismach Hatani)

Directed by Emil Ben-ShimonISRAEL 201696 minutes

Sunday, April 2 Tuesday, April 48:15 PM I Code BALC02 4:00 PM I Code BALC04

On bar mitzvah day, a close-knit Sephardic congregation is moving through the streets of Old Jerusalem toward their syna-gogue. Their elderly spiritual leader begins the ceremony, andtheir happiness is palpable. But suddenly the women’s balconycollapses, amidst screams and dust. The rabbi’s wife is ren-dered comatose, leaving him confused and unable to carry outhis duties. Into the void steps a man in a black hat—charis-matic, ultra-Orthodox Rabbi David. As he takes over for theirrabbi, he suggests the congregation’s immorality may havecaused the accident. Their wives, he tells the men, shoulddress modestly. The apprehensive women collect money for theconstruction of a new female space in the synagogue. RabbiDavid wants to use their proceeds for a new Torah instead andrelegate them to an anteroom. But these delightfully scrappywomen are having none of it. Determined to remain part of theircongregation, they stage a protest outside Rabbi David’s semi-nary. THE WOMEN’S BALCONY boasts a fine ensemble castand an upbeat score that will leave viewers dancing happily out of the theater. (In Hebrew with subtitles) —B.B.

Producers~Osnat Handelsman-Keren, Talia Kleinhendler Screenwriting~ShlomitNehama Cinematography~Ziv Berkovich Editing~Einat Glaser Zarhin Principal Cast~Evelin Hagoel, Igal Naor, Orna Banay, Einat Sarouf, Aviv Alush, Itzik Cohen, Yafit Asulin, Sharona Elimelech, Herzl Tobey, Haim ZanatiPrint Source~Menemsha Films / [email protected] / menemshafilms.com

About the Director~Emil Ben-Shimon was born in Tel Aviv and has directed work fortelevision. THE WOMEN’S BALCONY, his first feature film, was nominated for fiveIsraeli Film Academy Awards. Filmography~THE WOMEN’S BALCONY (2016)

WovenDirected by Salome Mulugeta, Nagwa IbrahimUSA 201696 minutes

Monday, April 3 Tuesday, April 47:10 PM I Code WOVE03 11:45 AM I Code WOVE04

Elenie is trying to balance her dreams as an American with thetraditions of her Ethiopian upbringing. Her mother is constantlytrying to set her up with potential husbands, but none of themare to her liking. When her brother dies in a tragic subway acci-dent, she finds herself wrapped up in work to numb the pain.As a counselor, she deals with children suffering from anxietyand depression. She befriends the father of one of her patients,an unemployed wise-cracker named Logan. His marriage isfalling apart, and the dysfunction at home has led to somebehavioral issues with his son. Elenie and Logan develop feel-ings for each other, finding it more and more difficult to fightoff their urges. But they’ll soon discover sexual tension isn’t theonly thing tying them together. Their lives are bound in waysthey never would have imagined. Logan has a dark secret withconsequences that will affect everyone he loves. A mixture ofmystery and drama, WOVEN explores a theme of self-realizationwith an unbelievable twist. (In English and Amharic with subtitles) —E.F.

Producers~Salome Mulugeta, Nagwa Ibrahim, Ryan Spahn Screenwriting~SalomeMulugeta, Ryan Spahn, Kristin Hanggi Cinematography~Pedro Gómez MillánEditing~Sara Corrigan, Nagwa Ibrahim Principal Cast~Salome Mulugeta, RyanO’Nan, Ryan Spahn, Larisa Polonsky, Alemtesehay Wedajo, Vincent AgnelloPrint Source~Lima Productions / limaproductions.com

About the Directors~Salome Mulugeta was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In addi-tion to directing, she’s the star of WOVEN. Nagwa Ibrahim is an Egyptian American,who’s also an attorney specializing in immigration law and criminal defense.Collaborative Filmography~WOVEN (2016)



X500(X Quinientos)

Directed by Juan Andrés Arango CANADA, COLOMBIA, MEXICO 2016108 minutes

Sunday, April 2 Monday, April 38:30 PM I Code XFIV02 2:00 PM I Code XFIV03

In X500 three young migrants struggle to adapt to their newsurroundings. Maria arrives in Canada from Manila to live withher grandmother after the death of her mother. Bullied by herclassmates for her outdated fashion choices, she finds herselflost in an identity crisis. How far will she go to fit in? Meanwhile,Alex is deported from the United States back to Colombia,where his neighborhood has been taken over by dangerous crim-inals. In order to protect his family, he must decide where hestands in the brewing battle of good versus evil. Lastly there’sDavid, who left his indigenous village for Mexico City. He nowlives with his gang-member cousin, who’s forcefully pushingDavid to join. Instead, he finds himself immersed in the worldof punk rock, desperately searching for a way to escape hiscousin’s plans for him. Though miles apart, Maria, Alex, andDavid are on a very similar journey. X500 explores self-identityand the human need to belong. Though the trio’s circumstancesare more dire than most, the film offers a relatable message inits search for inclusion. (In English, French, Mazahua, Spanish,and Tagalog with subtitles) —E.F.

Producers~Yanick Létourneau, Jorge Andrés Botero, Edher Campos, Luis SalinasScreenwriting~Juan Andrés Arango Cinematography~Nicolas Canniccioni Editing~Felipe Guerrero Principal Cast~Jembie Almazán, Jonathan Diaz Angulo, BernardoGarnica CruzPrint Source~Visit Films / visitfilms.com

About the Director~Juan Andrés Arango was born in Bogota, Colombia in 1976. He studied cinematography and television at the National University of Colombia.X500 was nominated for the Bronze Horse for Best Film at the 2016 StockholmFilm Festival. Filmography~“La Playa DC” (2012), X500 (2016)

You’ll Never Be Alone(Nunca vas a estar solo)

Directed by Alex AnwandterCHILE 201681 minutes

Monday, April 3 Wednesday, April 59:35 PM I Code YOUL03 1:50 PM I Code YOUL05

Fueled by the love of his best friend Mari and a passionateromance with his secret lover Felix, Pablo is destined for great-ness. He dreams of owning the stage someday, as confident inhis choreography as he is in sultry, blue sequins. Those plansare abruptly put on hold when a life-altering run-in with somepeers leave him battered and beaten on a quiet city sidewalk.Pablo’s distant father Juan, a workaholic determined to getahead in his career, faces overwhelming medical bills to savePablo’s life. Grateful for the moral support from his belovedneighbor Lucy and a snarky, quick-witted doctor, Juan must figure out a way to make ends meet without putting his job at risk. A heart-wrenching drama, YOU’LL NEVER BE ALONEserves some crushing blows with a young man’s passion brutallystifled and a father’s relentless will to save him. (In Spanishwith subtitles) —A.B.

Producer~Isabel Orellana Guarello Screenwriting~Alex Anwandter Cinematography~Matias Illanes Editing~Felipe Gálvez Principal Cast~Sergio Hernández, AndrewBargstead, Gabriela Hernández, Edgardo Bruna, Antonia ZegersPrint Source~Wide / [email protected] / widemanagement.com

About the Director~Alex Anwandter was born in Santiago, Chile and is a musicianand filmmaker. He has been directing music videos since 2005 and began his filmmaking career in 2012 after one of his fans was killed in a hate crime in hishometown. Filmography~YOU’LL NEVER BE ALONE (2016)

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The Young OffendersDirected by Peter FoottIRELAND 201683 minutes

Thursday, April 6 Friday, April 72:10 PM I Code YOUN06 9:30 PM I Code YOUN07

Sunday, April 99:35 AM I Code YOUN09

One of Ireland’s biggest films in 2016, THE YOUNG OFFEND-ERS is a hilarious crime romp inspired by the 2007 true storyabout 1.5 tons of cocaine seized off the coast of West Cork.Conor and Jock are two inner-city teenagers spending their timedressing alike, behaving alike, and being general menaces tosociety. But, when the largest cocaine seizure in Ireland’s historyoccurs not far from their hometown, they hatch a plan to makesome money. THE YOUNG OFFENDERS follows these two ladsas they steal bikes, trek the countryside, elude an obsessedpolice officer, choke their chicken, and basically Forrest Gumptheir way to the shore in search of millions of dollars worth ofcoke. Reminiscent of Guy Ritchie’s early work, director PeterFoott’s stylistic feature debut hits on all comedic cylinders—outrageous characters, terrific music, and an engaging storythat has you rooting for the “bad” guys. —T.W.

Producers~Peter Foott, Julie Ryan Screenwriting~Peter Foott Cinematography~Paddy Jordan Editing~Colin Campbell Principal Cast~Alex Murphy, Chris WalleyPrint Source~Vico Films / [email protected] / vicofilms.com

About the Director~Peter Foott was born in Cork, Ireland—the town where THEYOUNG OFFENDERS is set—and has won many awards as a director, producer,and screenwriter, including awards for this film in L.A. and Austin. Filmography~THE YOUNG OFFENDERS (2016)

Zaatari DjinnDirected by Catherine van CampenNETHERLANDS, JORDAN 201690 minutes

Thursday, April 6 Friday, April 71:45 PM I Code ZAAT06 4:25 PM I Code ZAAT07

Sunday, April 912:40 PM I Code ZAAT09

In Jordan a tent town called Zaatari has been erected in themiddle of the blistering desert. It’s now home to refugees from the war in Syria. While it offers a roof over their heads,resources are scarce and the weather can be awfully harsh.Regardless, the community tries to make the best of things.The most resilient people are the kids, who make up over 80%of the town’s population. Some, like Miryam and Hammoudi,are able to survive through escapism via Shakespeare and mate-rial possessions. Others are struggling to adjust. The depressedFarras is forced to work hard, while troublemaker Fatma causesher mother grief with daily hijinks. Because of their innocence,the experience of war is different from a child’s perspective.Their spirits can be uplifted by turning paper into a soccer ballor insects into a zoo. ZAATARI DJINN tells the story of thesefour children from a point-of-view perspective, offering an inti-mate look at a day in their shoes. Despite the horrors aroundthem, they are still beautiful little dreamers. (In Arabic withsubtitles) —E.F.

Producers~Iris Lammertsma, Boudewijn Koole Cinematography~Jean CounetEditing~Albert MarkusPrint Source~Witifilm / [email protected] / witfilm.nl/en

About the Director~Catherine van Campen was born in 1970 and resides inAmsterdam, Netherlands. She won the 2011 Best Short Documentary Award for“Anne Vliegt” at Switzerland’s Visions du Reel Festival. Filmography~“EternalMash” (2007), “Joan’s Boys” (2013), “Garage 2.0” (2016), ZAATARI DJINN (2016)

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Zip & Zap and the Captain’s Island(Zipi Y Zape y La Isla del Capitán)

Directed by Oskar SantosSPAIN 2016105 minutes

Friday, March 31 Sunday, April 24:30 PM I Code ZIPZ31 11:50 AM I Code ZIPZ02

After the latest round of mischief from brothers Zip and Zap,their parents force them to give up their Christmas vacation andaccompany them on a business trip to an obscure island. Uponlosing their way deep in the woods, a dark, winding road leadsthe unsuspecting family to the entrance of Miss Pam’s “childhome,” a haven for parentless children full of love and free ofdiscipline. Zip and Zap wake the next morning to find their par-ents have mysteriously vanished, a plan Miss Pam says theyhad all along to rid themselves of their unruly boys. Suspiciousof their new surroundings, Zip and Zap, joined by erratic book-worm Pippi and their new roommates Macky and Flecky, plottheir courageous escape only to be caught in the middle of theisland’s tangled web of secrets. Based on the popular Spanishcomic book characters created by José Escobar Saliente, ZIP &ZAP AND THE CAPTAIN’S ISLAND takes us on a whimsicaladventure full of shocking twists that will stretch imaginationsof every age. (In Spanish with subtitles) —A.B.

Producers~Fernando Bovaira, Francisco Ramos, Mikel Lejarza, Mercedes Gamero,Koldo Zuazua Screenwriting~Jorge A. Lara Cinematography~Daniel Sosa Editing~Carolina Martínez Urbina Principal Cast~Elena Anaya, Teo Planell, Toni GómezPrint Source~Film Factory Entertainment / [email protected] / filmfactory.es

About the Director~Oskar Santos was born in 1972 in Bilbao, Spain. He graduatedfrom Complutense University of Madrid with a degree in Audiovisual Communication.Filmography~“For the Good of Others” (2010), “Zip & Zap and the Marble Gang”(2013)—38th CIFF, ZIP & ZAP AND THE CAPTAIN’S ISLAND (2016)

Zoology(Zoologiya)

Directed by Ivan I. TverdovskyRUSSIA, FRANCE, GERMANY 201683 minutes

Thursday, April 6 Friday, April 79:15 AM I Code ZOOG06 8:15 PM I Code ZOOG07

Sunday, April 911:20 AM I Code ZOOG09

Natasha has an office job at a zoo with coworkers who despiseand bully her. But she finds solace in the zoo’s four-legged,long-tailed inhabitants. Her life is dull, monotonous, and graylike the Russian town in which she lives. However, when shegoes to her doctor for x-rays on her lower back to help figureout why she’s having pain, we soon discover Natasha is keepinga rather long secret tucked into her panties. On the back side.ZOOLOGY is a modern fairy tale—so to speak—about a womanfinding her Prince Charming even when she’s surrounded bypeople who don’t see her. When Natasha meets Peter, her radiologist, he accepts her right away and doesn’t blink at therather large appendage growing from her tailbone. A relation-ship is instantly sparked, and Peter brings something out ofNatasha that transforms her from an ugly duckling to a spritelywoman with new hair, new looks, and a new lease on life. Butthe very moment Natasha is relieved of all inhibitions, she’squickly reminded of who she really is and is not. Shocking yetenchanting, ZOOLOGY is a remarkable character study thatlures you in until the tail end. (In Russian with subtitles) —T.W.

Producers~Guillaume de Seille, Maria Lavnikovich, Natalya Mokritskaya, MilaRozanova, Ulyana Saveleva, Bénédicte Thomas Screenwriting~Ivan I. TverdovskyCinematography~Alexander Mikeladze Editing~Ivan I. Tverdovsky, Vincent AssmanPrincipal Cast~Natalia Pavlenkova, Dmitry Groshev, Irina ChipizhenkoPrint Source~Arrow Films / [email protected] / arrowfilms.com

About the Director~Ivan I. Tverdovsky was born in 1988 in Moscow, Russia andgraduated from Moscow’s Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography in 2011. He’s hadseveral short films appear in international festivals, and his first full-length film wonBest Film at the KVIFF 49. Filmography~“Corrections Class” (2014), ZOOLOGY(2016)

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Shorts Audience ChoiceAwards Program

Sunday, April 91:10 PM I Code AUDS09Approximately 80 minutesONE SCREENING ONLY

CIFF patrons determine the winners of theseawards by casting ballots throughout the 41st CIFF. The Audience Choice Award for Best Short Film Overall is accompanied by a$1,000 cash prize.

Audience Choice Award for Best Animated Short Film

Audience Choice Award for Best Documentary Short Film

Audience Choice Award for Best Live Action Short Film—Comedy

Audience Choice Award for Best Live Action Short Film—Drama

Audience Choice Award for Best Short FilmOverall

In addition, a Programmers’ Choice Award: In Celebration of the Life of Toni Oliverio will bepresented. Sponsored by The Sloop Family, it willbe accompanied by a $1,000 cash prize.

The CIFF is programmed each year by extending invitations to filmsviewed by our programmers at other festivals. In addition, we accept submissions by filmmakers from around the world.

This year filmmakers submitted 3,166 films—of which 2,419 wereshorts—through an international Call-for-Entries platform that wasbroadcast around the world between June and December 2016. Weconvened two volunteer-driven Selection Committees, consisting of 186people who are representative of our audience. These committees divid-ed up feature films (defined by a running time of 45 minutes or longer)and short films (defined by a running time of less than 45 minutes).

Three committee members reviewed each submitted film. They scoredthe films based on specified criteria and on how the films might bereceived by our audience. They also provided written evaluations, whichare shared with filmmakers upon request after the Festival. Those shortfilms with the highest scores were reviewed by a ProgrammingCommittee for final determination. Our programmers made the finaldecisions about feature films.

Also, our programmers spent a number of years putting the pieces inplace for the CIFF to become an Academy of Motion Picture Arts andSciences qualifying festival. This means our award-winning films in theshort categories of animation, documentary, and live action are sent along to the Academy Awards® for nomination consideration without thestandard theatrical run, provided the films otherwise comply withAcademy rules.

Our 35th CIFF award winner for Best Animated Short Film, THE FANTASTIC FLYING BOOKS OF MR. MORRIS LESSMORE, won theAcademy Award® for that category in 2012.

Our 36th CIFF award winner for Best Live Action Short Film, CURFEW,won the Academy Award® for that category in 2013.

Audience Awards

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

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Shorts Jury Awards Program

Sunday, April 911:15 AM I Code JURY09Approximately 80 minutesONE SCREENING ONLY

Our three jurors select winners of the awards listed below. Many of the shorts are screenedand the filmmakers are recognized during thisspecial program. Each award is accompanied by a $1,000 cash prize.

Best Animated Short Award*sponsored by Reminger Co., L.P.A.

Best Comedy Short Awardendowed by David K. Ream

Best Documentary Short Award*sponsored by Jules and Fran Belkin

Best International Short Awardsponsored by MP Star Financial

Best LGBT Short Award: Given in Celebration of the Life of Nikki Babbitsponsored by Jan and Harold Babbit

Best Live Action Short Award*sponsored by Anne Bloomberg and Alan Gordon Lipson & Judy Harris

Best Ohio Short Awardsponsored by Ulmer & Berne

Best Student Short Awardsponsored by MP Star Financial

Best Women’s Short Awardsponsored by Jinny and John Johnson

The Clover and Maggie Award: In Celebration of Lifesponsored by Barbara Hawley and David Goodman

The Spalding and Jackson Award: In Celebration of Joysponsored by Marcie Goodman and John C. Williams

Jurors

Steve Gleydura is the editor of Cleveland Magazine and Vice President ofEditorial for Great Lakes Publishing Co. A graduate of John Carroll University,he joined the company as managing editor of Inside Business Magazine in1999 and later served as editor. During his 15 years as editor at ClevelandMagazine, the publication has been honored as Best Magazine in Ohio by both the Press Club of Cleveland and Society of Professional Journalists while earning national awards from Folio and the City and Regional MagazineAssociation. He lives with his wife Kathleen and their three children inCleveland’s West Park neighborhood.

Phyllis “Seven” Harris is a Cleveland native and has over two decades of leadership experience in local nonprofits. As Executive Director of TheLGBT Center of Greater Cleveland, she plays a strong role as an advocate inCleveland’s LGBT community. Phyllis holds a Master’s degree in Non-ProfitManagement from Case Western Reserve University and a Bachelor of Artsdegree from Baldwin Wallace University. She lives in Shaker Heights and isthe proud mother of two children.

Jenny Spencer is Managing Director of Detroit Shoreway CommunityDevelopment Organization (DSCDO). Jenny holds a Master’s degree in PublicPolicy and Urban Planning from the Harvard Kennedy School and is anEconomic Development Finance Professional with certification from theNational Development Council. She previously worked as a U.S. Peace CorpsVolunteer in Paraguay and is fluent in Spanish. Jenny and her husband Mariolive in Detroit Shoreway’s Franklin Boulevard Historic District.

*These award winners will qualify for consideration in the short films competitions of the annual Academy Awards.®

Steve Gleydura Phyllis “Seven” Harris

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PROGRAM 1

95 minutes

Thursday, March 3012:00 Noon I Code SHRT30

Friday, March 311:45 PM I Code GRAM31

A Doll’s EyesJonathan Wysocki, USA, 12 min.

The RaceMichael Le Meur, France, 14 min.

CakeAnne Hu, USA, 9 min.

The Little StageWill Berry, USA, 6 min.

JeffAdam Linzey, USA, 16 min.

California DreamingSahirr Sethhi, USA, 9 min.

The Little DictatorNurith Cohn, Israel, 29 min.

A filmmaker explores his ongoing obsessionwith the movie “Jaws” in A DOLL’S EYES• mankind’s rise to dominance is visuallytold in the animated sci-fi THE RACE • inCAKE a woman tries to spice up her mar-riage by giving her husband an unexpectedgift • an abandoned building with a specialplace in history is rescued in THE LITTLESTAGE • JEFF tells the story of a man whobecomes deeply disturbed about what hisfriend might have done • an aging lotteryaddict is finally about to hit it big whenthings go terribly wrong in CALIFORNIADREAMING • a history professor findshimself caught in a potentially calamitousposition in THE LITTLE DICTATOR.

PROGRAM 2

93 minutes

Thursday, March 302:00 PM I Code PROG30

Friday, March 313:50 PM I Code INDY31

PrincessboySosi Chamoun, Sweden, 9 min.

One Hundred Thousand Beating HeartsPeter Byck, USA, 15 min.

The Amazing RocamboleLoïc Nicoloff, France, 19 min.

SpeechlessRobin Polak, Germany, 7 min.

Can A Museum Help America Heal?Daniel Lombroso, USA, 6 min.

Green LightSeongmin Kim, South Korea, 16 min.

Get Up Kinshasa!Sébastien Maitre, France, 21 min.

A boy prefers the life of a princess inPRINCESSBOY • ONE HUNDRED THOU-SAND BEATING HEARTS is the tale of apioneering farmer’s transformational jour-ney • a writer will go to great lengths toget a raise in THE AMAZING ROCAMBOLE• a boy remains SPEECHLESS while wan-dering alone in a toy store • a visionarydirector redefines the black experience atthe new Smithsonian in CAN A MUSEUMHELP AMERICA HEAL? • a girl finds anew friend in her post-apocalyptic world inthe animated GREEN LIGHT • GET UPKINSHASA! is the tale of a ten-year-oldboy and his enterprising spirit.

PROGRAM 3

93 minutes

Thursday, March 304:10 PM I Code GRAM30

Friday, March 3111:45 AM I Code PROG31

Cold FeetJordan Rennick, USA, 5 min.

My Heart AttackSheldon Cohen, Canada, 14 min.

The Hama Hama WayTreva Wurmfeld, USA, 12 min.

StrippedIndia Dupre, Australia, 12 min.

OtherhalfBen West, USA, 9 min.

Three Kinds of FearBruno Bini, Brazil, 20 min.

My Mom and the GirlSusie Singer Carter, USA, 21 min.

In only five minutes a man will take hisvows, but for now he has COLD FEET • afilmmaker documents his experience withinvasive heart surgery in the animated MYHEART ATTACK • THE HAMA HAMA WAYdemonstrates a new approach for farmingoysters • one family’s experience withAustralia’s Keep Australia White policy isfeatured in STRIPPED • OTHERHALF tellsthe story of a man who pays a visit to atherapist after his legs walk out on him •THREE KINDS OF FEAR are experiencedby three people in one of Brazil’s most violent cities • Valerie Harper stars in adifferent kind of Alzheimer’s story in MYMOM AND THE GIRL.

A Doll’s Eyes The Amazing Rocambole Otherhalf


PROGRAM 4

94 minutes

Friday, March 319:15 AM I Code SHRT31

Saturday, April 13:15 PM I Code PROG01

The CandidateMichael Hilf, USA, 6 min.

PearlPatrick Osborne, USA, 6 min.

The School BagDheeraj Jindal, India, 15 min.

TripolarAlexander Gruszynski, USA, 14 min.

StirNiara Modi, Canada, 12 min.

HomeRussell Simpson, USA, 14 min.

Montage: Great Film Composers and the PianoBen Proudfoot, USA, 27 min.

One man goes through a rigorous vettingprocess in THE CANDIDATE • a father anddaughter experience a cross-country journeytogether in search of their dreams in theanimated PEARL • the bond between amother and her son is at the heart of THESCHOOL BAG • in TRIPOLAR a passionatecouple reveals their innermost selves •mourning the death of her mother, a womanseeks to master a traditional family recipein STIR • Sharon Lawrence is a womantrying to find her place in the world afteryears behind bars in HOME • MONTAGE:GREAT FILM COMPOSERS AND THEPIANO finds a group of legendary filmcomposers working with a world classpianist on a magical and musical projectof discovery.

PROGRAM 5

95 minutes

Saturday, April 11:05 PM I Code SHRT01

Sunday, April 29:20 AM I Code SHRT02

Dear Mr. ShakespeareShola Amoo, United Kingdom, 5 min.

Grace and BettyZoe Lubeck, USA, 9 min.

SchirkoaIshan Shukla, India, 14 min.

The CarouselJonathan Napolitano, USA, 12 min.

The Driving SeatPhil Lowe, United Kingdom, 10 min.

GameJeannie Donohoe, Zsolt Kadar & Nick Strauser,USA, 15 min.

The Whole WorldJulián Quintanilla, Spain, 30 min.

DEAR MR. SHAKESPEARE questions thebard’s intentions when he wrote Othello •surprises abound when Grace decides tocome out to her grandmother in GRACEAND BETTY • SCHIRKOA is the animatedtale of a city of bag heads where a senatemember will have to make a critical deci-sion • a 1925 carousel that once inspiredRod Serling is the focus of THE CAROUSEL• THE DRIVING SEAT features a middle-aged couple trying to reignite their youthfulpassion • a sophomore newcomer tries tomake the squad on a reigning state cham-pionship basketball team in GAME • THEWHOLE WORLD finds one man discover-ing something he never knew about hisdearly departed mother.

PROGRAM 6

95 minutes

Sunday, April 24:35 PM I Code PROG02

Monday, April 311:40 AM I Code PROG03

MineSimon Berry, United Kingdom, 8 min.

Standing RockMarkus Hoeckner, USA, 15 min.

Go CartKailyne R. Waters, USA, 11 min.

How Deep Can I Go?Kai Smythe, Australia, 5 min.

The QuestionDarion Leigh, United Kingdom, 3 min.

A Beautiful DayPhedon Papamichael, USA, 22 min.

RekindledErin Brown Thomas, USA, 12 min.

90 DaysNathan Hale Williams & Jennia Fredrique,USA, 19 min.

A man is at the mercy of his wife in MINE• the historic gathering of tribal citizensand their allies is portrayed in STANDINGROCK • a lonely and injured cart willmake an impact in GO CART • HOW DEEPCAN I GO? explores the darker side ofattraction • one man’s purpose is artisticallydocumented in THE QUESTION • JamesBrolin plays a father who has decided thetime has come in A BEAUTIFUL DAY •REKINDLED finds a woman trying to turnback the clock on her challenging love life• after 90 DAYS of dating a couple willface the changes brought on by a secretrevealed.

Montage: Great Film Composers and the Piano Schirkoa 90 Days

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PROGRAM 7

94 minutes

Sunday, April 28:50 PM I Code GRAM02

Monday, April 39:15 AM I Code SHRT03

Just a SongGina Hirsch, USA, 6 min.

Big BoomMarat Narimanov, Russia, 4 min.

He SaidTara Lynn Orr, USA, 14 min.

City LightsEd Wiles, United Kingdom, 10 min.

ClosureWallace Langham, USA, 14 min.

Fanny PackUttera Singh, USA, 10 min.

Five AwakeSusan Willis & Donna Dees, USA, 36 min.

When a songwriter shares a new song withhis girlfriend, things get a little weird inJUST A SONG • the theory of evolution isshared in only four minutes in BIG BOOM• HE SAID, with Michael Gross, is thestory of two people whose lives will bechanged forever after a single fatefulencounter • a night security guard attemptsto communicate with a cleaning lady acrossthe street in CITY LIGHTS • in CLOSUREa man’s life is irrevocably changed whenhe learns his estranged father has passedaway • looking for answers, a father (BrianGeorge) pursues his fiercely independentdaughter in FANNY PACK • FIVE AWAKEdocuments the incredible achievement offive Louisiana women who set out to strength-en domestic violence laws in their state.

PROGRAM 8

94 minutes

Monday, April 33:45 PM I Code INDY03

Tuesday, April 49:15 AM I Code SHRT04

SwipedDavid Chai, USA, 5 min.

Gambling With MindsGenevieve Clay-Smith, Australia, 9 min.

How to Lose Weight in 4 Easy StepsBen Berman, USA, 6 min.

ZaarIbrahim Nada, USA, 12 min.

RefugeeJoyce Chen & Emily Chen, USA, 28 min.

Auto-Stop (Hitchhiking)Cédric-Alexandre Saudinos, France, 15 min.

RatedJohn Fortson, USA, 19 min.

The animated tale of technology binging is featured in SWIPED • GAMBLING WITHMINDS is an experimental documentaryfeaturing seven people and their experi-ences with the Australian mental healthsystem • featuring Conan O’Brien, HOWTO LOSE WEIGHT IN 4 EASY STEPS is afour-step guide to overcoming one of life’smost ubiquitous challenges • a would-besuicide bomber finds himself having sec-ond thoughts in ZAAR • REFUGEE docu-ments the story of a West African womanwho leaves her children behind to come to the U.S. to make a better life for them• a backpacker will hitch a ride that hasmany twists and turns in AUTO-STOP(HITCHHIKING) • in RATED one womanhas to own up to her behavior in a worldwhere everyone is being scored.

PROGRAM 9

96 minutes

Monday, April 31:40 PM I Code GRAM03

Tuesday, April 412:00 Noon I Code PROG04

MordechaiBenjamin Bee, United Kingdom, 13 min.

Adam Vicarel–DesignerThomas Sawyer, USA, 3 min.

(Otto)Job, Joris, Marieke, Netherlands, 10 min.

Democracy in the Driver’s SeatGail Gilbert, USA, 8 min.

Skinny Fat GirlBrandon Baer, USA, 11 min.

Hudson HillStephen Mlinarcik, USA, 5 min.

The FareSantiago Paladines, USA, 24 min.

Open Carry, USARon Fleischer, USA, 5 min.

The ArrivalJocelyn DeBoer & Dawn Luebbe, USA, 17 min.

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man will see hisidentical twin brother for the first time inquite a while in MORDECHAI • gratitude,art, and chalk are featured in ADAM VICAREL–DESIGNER • a woman whocan’t have children steals an imaginaryfriend from a girl in (OTTO) • DEMOCRACYIN THE DRIVER’S SEAT reveals the some-times surprising results of the democraticprocess • after losing 100 pounds awoman struggles to join the dating scenein SKINNY FAT GIRL • a lonesome run-away tries to avoid her fate in The WhiskeyHollow’s HUDSON HILL • an Ecuadorianman faces a crisis of conscience in THEFARE • OPEN CARRY, USA is where you’rewelcomed with open arms by the openlyarmed • THE ARRIVAL finds a boy feelingbetrayed by his mother.

City Lights Auto-Stop (Hitchhiking) The Arrival


PROGRAM 10

95 minutes

Tuesday, April 45:00 PM I Code GRAM04

Wednesday, April 511:35 AM I Code PROG05

Working With AnimalsMarc Reisbig, Norway, 4 min.

LilaCarlos Lascano, Argentina/Spain, 9 min.

BulliedKhaled Ridgeway, USA, 5 min.

Lucy In My EyesMegan Park, Canada, 12 min.

American PsychosisAmanda Zackem, USA, 15 min.

No DrowningMélanie Laleu, France, 17 min.

Flesh of My FleshMatthys Boshoff, South Africa, 25 min.

Love in the Age of LikeTheodore Bezaire, Canada, 8 min.

The trials and tribulations of a wildlifedocumentarian are shared in WORKINGWITH ANIMALS • LILA reinvents the worldaround her with the assistance of herhandy sketchpad • a meek high schooljanitor struggles to maintain his dignity in BULLIED • on the eve of her wedding a woman has a conversation with her six-year-old self in LUCY IN MY EYES •Pulitzer Prize winner Chris Hedges revealshis fear for America in AMERICAN PSY-CHOSIS • NO DROWNING is the depictionof a coin-operated world • the story of afamily dealing with the horrible aftermathof a tragic car accident is told in FLESHOF MY FLESH • LOVE IN THE AGE OFLIKE finds a woman trying to decide whatto do about her boyfriend’s lack of interestin her social media life.

PROGRAM 11

95 minutes

Wednesday, April 59:15 AM I Code SHRT05

Thursday, April 61:40 PM I Code PROG06

CurePeter Baynton, United Kingdom, 2 min.

Winds of DownhillTodd Wider & Jedd Wider, USA, 21 min.

Once Upon a LineAlicja Jasina, USA, 7 min.

ÉclairHugo Keijzer, Netherlands, 13 min.

Family ShadowsLaura Malatos, USA, 5 min.

Hot SeatAnna Kerrigan, USA, 13 min.

When Demons DieDaniel Ruebesam, Germany, 19 min.

VibrationBareun Jo, United Kingdom, 15 min.

CURE is the musically told tale of oneman and his battle with stage IV Hodgkin’slymphoma • seven homeless people sharetheir stories in WINDS OF DOWNHILL •ONCE UPON A LINE is the animated storyof a man whose monotonous, humdrumexistence is transformed when he falls in love • a man faces an unusual requestin ÉCLAIR • FAMILY SHADOWS is thetouching story of a son and his father • a teenage girl will go to great lengths togain acceptance in HOT SEAT • WHENDEMONS DIE is the story of an eight-year-old boy who has never left his home forfear of the creatures outside • while pack-ing his deceased wife’s belongings a mancomes across an odd object in VIBRATION.

PROGRAM 12

92 minutes

Wednesday, April 54:40 PM I Code GRAM05

Thursday, April 611:40 AM I Code SHRT06

The SpaWill Goodfellow, Australia, 8 min.

ToysAmanda Quaid, USA, 2 min.

The HumanMurad Ibragimbekov, Russia, 8 min.

al imamOmar Al Dakheel, USA, 19 min.

Second to NoneVincent Gallagher, United Kingdom, 8 min.

HanJonathan Choo, Singapore, 20 min.

EulogiliaAlex Grossman, USA, 12 min.

Rice BallYusuke Oishi, Japan, 15 min.

A retiree is reconsidering his need for anew hot tub in THE SPA • TOYS tells thetale of a father who wanted a son but gota daughter instead • mankind’s dark incli-nations are explored in the experimentalTHE HUMAN • despite controversy andthreats, Ani Zonneveld takes a stand forjustice and a progressive practice of Islamin AL IMAM • SECOND TO NONE findsthe world’s second-oldest man hatching a plan to eliminate the competition • a father reaches out on behalf of his sonin HAN • EULOGILIA is the tale of ayoung woman with a rather odd addiction• a father and son grieve together over a traditional family meal in RICE BALL.

Lila Cure al imam

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PROGRAM 14

95 minutes

Friday, April 74:15 PM I Code GRAM07

Saturday, April 89:05 AM I Code SHRT08

CycleIsabelle Sieb, United Kingdom, 12 min.

Forever HomeRaquel Korman, USA, 14 min.

BirdlimeEvan DeRushie, Canada, 11 min.

The Nation Holds Its BreathKev Cahill, Ireland, 20 min.

Project XLaura Poitras & Henrik Moltke, USA, 10 min.

BackstoryJoschka Laukeninks, Germany, 8 min.

DomingoRaul L. Echeverria, Mexico, 20 min.

A newly separated woman has a transfor-mational experience with a burglar inCYCLE • FOREVER HOME documents thestory of a family built on love and adoption• an animated portrait of the exotic birdtrade is featured in BIRDLIME • on theday of the most important football matchin Irish history one man’s allegiance willbe tested in THE NATION HOLDS ITSBREATH • PROJECT X shares a govern-ment handbook for agents of the NSA • in BACKSTORY we are reminded that allthings come and all things go • an aspir-ing soccer commentator practices in hisneighborhood in DOMINGO.

PROGRAM 15

95 minutes

Friday, April 71:55 PM I Code PROG07

Saturday, April 811:15 AM I Code PROG08

Test DriveJim Ford, United Kingdom, 1 min.

The Collinwood FireDaniel Houghton, USA, 7 min.

Bernie and RebeccaMelissa Kent, USA, 15 min.

The Margaret Lambert FilmNina Horowitz, USA, 25 min.

5 Films About TechnologyPeter Huang, Canada, 5 min.

The AppJulián Merino, Spain, 16 min.

It’s Just a GunBrian Robau, USA, 13 min.

HaiJasmine Chiong, USA, 13 min.

This is not going to be your run-of-the-millTEST DRIVE • THE COLLINWOOD FIRE is the animated tale of how a newspaperreporter and young filmmaker turned alocal tragedy into a media sensation • a blind date turns into the experience of a lifetime in BERNIE AND REBECCA •THE MARGARET LAMBERT FILM docu-ments the story of a Jewish athlete whowas denied the opportunity to compete inthe 1936 Olympic games • 5 FILMSABOUT TECHNOLOGY takes a look at theridiculous side of our mobile lives • inTHE APP a man confronts a disturbingcontradiction • a boy finds a .38 caliberrevolver that will change his life forever inIT’S JUST A GUN • in HAI a young online couple finally meet for the first time.

Gridlock Domingo The Collinwood Fire

PROGRAM 13

95 minutes

Thursday, April 65:35 PM I Code GRAM06

Friday, April 711:45 AM I Code SHRT07

8AMEmily Pando, USA, 8 min.

ButtercupMegan Brotherton, USA, 12 min.

Follow Your HeartRob O’Neill, USA, 8 min.

The Eleven O’ClockDerin Seale, Australia, 13 min.

SignAndrew Keenan-Bolger, USA, 15 min.

GridlockIan Hunt Duffy, Ireland, 19 min.

The IlluminationTom Scott, USA, 20 min.

In 8AM a numbers-obsessed man missesan opportunity to cherish what reallycounts • a touching tale of grief, friendship,and dealing with the loss of those closestto us is told in BUTTERCUP • FOLLOWYOUR HEART is the animated tale of aworld where people’s hearts are like pets • a delusional patient and a psychiatristsquare off in THE ELEVEN O’CLOCK •SIGN is the story of the challenges facinga hearing-impaired man and his hearingpartner • a missing girl and a traffic jamare the ingredients for the edgy thrillerGRIDLOCK • the incredible results ofGordon and Lulie Gund’s 45-year effort to cure blindness are documented in THE ILLUMINATION.


Incendio

AFTER HOURS PROGRAM 2

95 minutes

Saturday, April 111:25 PM I Code AHSH01

Small Platelet DiningJohn Putch, USA, 9 min.

Pet MonkeyEric Maira, USA, 9 min.

Club PolicyNew Media Ltd, USA, 10 min.

IncendioSlater Dixon, USA, 6 min.

They Charge For the SunTerence Nance, USA, 16 min.

How Deep Can I Go?Kai Smythe, Australia, 5 min.

The Babysitter MurdersRyan Spindell, USA, 21 min.

The HobbyistGeorge Vatistas, USA, 9 min.

The RobberyJim Cummings, USA, 10 min.

A Tinder date leads to an exciting night inSMALL PLATELET DINING • PET MONKEYfinds a man determined to buy his girl-friend a monkey • a couple serves uptragedy on the squash court when some-one doesn’t abide by CLUB POLICY •INCENDIO proves anything can happen in the world of online dating • a young girl will discover a hidden truth in a noc-turnal dystopian future in THEY CHARGEFOR THE SUN • HOW DEEP CAN I GO?explores the darker side of attraction •THE BABYSITTER MURDERS features a dark stormy night, a babysitter, and anescaped psychopath in a twisted tale • a man seeks an undetectable poison butgets something quite different in THEHOBBYIST • an attempted liquor storeheist goes slightly awry in THE ROBBERY.

Stick To Your GunThe Whole World

10% PROGRAM

95 minutes

Friday, March 319:25 PM I Code TENS31


A Doll’s EyesJonathan Wysocki, USA, 12 min.

CakeAnne Hu, USA, 9 min.

Cold FeetJordan Rennick, USA, 5 min.

Grace and BettyZoe Lubeck, USA, 9 min.

SignAndrew Keenan-Bolger, USA, 15 min.


The Whole WorldJulián Quintanilla, Spain, 30 min.

A boy prefers the life of a princess inPRINCESSBOY • a filmmaker explores hisongoing obsession with the movie “Jaws”in A DOLL’S EYES • in CAKE a womantries to spice up her marriage by giving her husband an unexpected gift • in onlyfive minutes a man will take his vows, butfor now he has COLD FEET • surprisesabound when Grace decides to come outto her grandmother in GRACE AND BETTY• SIGN is the story of the challenges facinga hearing-impaired man and his hearingpartner • one man goes through a rigorousvetting process in THE CANDIDATE • THE WHOLE WORLD finds one man discovering something he never knewabout his dearly departed mother.


95 minutes

Friday, March 3111:35 PM I Code AHSH31

Cover UpSatya Bhabha, USA, 3 min.

ImmureConscian Morgan, United Kingdom, 20 min.

Who’s Who in MycologyMarie Dvorakova, Czech Republic/USA, 15 min.

Little Dude AnthemBen Giroux, USA, 5 min.

There Is No DoorWard Crockett, USA, 23 min.

Stick To Your GunMorgan Leigh Stewart, New Zealand, 10 min.

No EvilMike Gan, USA, 19 min.

A man (Jason Ritter) learns his girl is more than just a pretty face in COVER UP• IMMURE finds one man going to greatlengths to protect his mother’s room • atrombone player has a strange adventurein WHO’S WHO IN MYCOLOGY • littledudes rap to make a point in LITTLEDUDE ANTHEM • THERE IS NO DOOR is the tale of one woman facing her family’scurse • a woman is confronted by a sur-prising adversary in STICK TO YOUR GUN• NO EVIL features a couple experiencinga strange phone call that leads to a chillinggame of cat and mouse.

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Born Again Night of the Slasher


95 minutes

Saturday, April 110:30 PM I Code ANIG01At The Nightlight (see page 49)

Saturday, April 110:40 PM I Code AART01At the Akron Art Museum (see page 49)

Saturday, April 811:45 PM I Code AHSH08

Critical MissJohn Burgio, USA, 7 min.

A Nearly Perfect Blue SkyQuarxx, France, 36 min.

A Zombie Love StoryAlmog Avidan Antonir, USA, 4 min.

Dawn of the DeafRob Savage, United Kingdom, 12 min.

Next Time You’ll Know BetterJennifer Stachovic, USA, 3 min.

Night of the SlasherShant Hamassian, USA, 12 min.

It’s Been Like a YearCameron Fay, USA, 8 min.

MonitorPaul Holtzhausen, USA, 13 min.

A game of Dungeons & Dragons takessome interesting turns in the locally madeCRITICAL MISS • a man’s remorse deeplyaffects the rest of his life in the disturbingA NEARLY PERFECT BLUE SKY • A ZOM-BIE LOVE STORY is the musical tale of anunacceptable romance • a strange soundwill forever change the world as we know it in DAWN OF THE DEAF • NEXT TIMEYOU’LL KNOW BETTER is an animatedfilm that reveals the dark answer to a com-mon question • a teenage girl has a rathersurprising plan in NIGHT OF THE SLASHER• IT’S BEEN LIKE A YEAR finds one youngman getting far more than he bargainedfor • a mysterious package will lead a manto question his sanity in MONITOR.


95 minutes

Friday, April 711:40 PM I Code AHSH07

RoachJonathan Hashiloni, Israel, 14 min.

Girl #2David Jeffery, USA, 10 min.

NoroDuncan Roe, United Kingdom, 19 min.

Black MountainNicholas Mockridge & Lilja Rupprecht,Germany, 11 min.

The Lock-InWill Norris & Craig Gallivan, United Kingdom,20 min.

Born AgainJason Tostevin, USA, 7 min.

ThresherAlex Clark, Canada, 14 min.

An inventor attempts to save himself andhis would-be girlfriend from an inevitablenuclear holocaust in the animated ROACH• a deranged killer sets his sights on anunsuspecting sorority in GIRL #2 • NOROfinds a woman discovering a stunningtruth while trying to cope with the loss ofher child • a ten-minute techno take onRichard Wagner’s Parsifal is on display inBLACK MOUNTAIN • after years of puttingup with vile customers a pub owner willfinally take a stand in THE LOCK-IN •BORN AGAIN features a group of friendstrying to conjure a dark spirit • a burglarterrorizes one of his victims in THRESHER.

My Heart Attack

ANIMATED PROGRAM

89 minutes

Thursday, March 306:10 PM I Code ANIM30

Next Time You’ll Know BetterJennifer Stachovic, USA, 3 min.

Once Upon a LineAlicja Jasina, USA, 7 min.

Open Carry, USARon Fleischer, USA, 5 min.

LilaCarlos Lascano, Argentina/Spain, 9 min.



The RaceMichael Le Meur, France, 14 min.

Second to NoneVincent Gallagher, United Kingdom, 8 min.

My Heart AttackSheldon Cohen, Canada, 14 min.


NEXT TIME YOU’LL KNOW BETTER revealsthe dark answer to a common question •ONCE UPON A LINE is the story of a manwhose monotonous, humdrum existence istransformed when he falls in love • OPENCARRY, USA is where you’re welcomedwith open arms by the openly armed •LILA reinvents the world around her withthe assistance of her handy sketchpad • a father and daughter experience a cross-country journey together in search of theirdreams in PEARL • THE COLLINWOODFIRE is the tale of how a newspaper reporterand young filmmaker turned a localtragedy into a media sensation • mankind’srise to dominance is visually told in thesci-fi THE RACE • SECOND TO NONEfinds the world’s second-oldest man hatch-ing a plan to eliminate the competition • a filmmaker documents his experiencewith invasive heart surgery in MY HEARTATTACK • a girl finds a new friend in herpost-apocalyptic world in GREEN LIGHT.


Rated

COMEDY PROGRAM

96 minutes

Saturday, April 19:10 PM I Code COMS01

Saturday, April 810:00 PM I Code COMS08

Just a SongGina Hirsch, USA, 6 min.

TripolarAlexander Gruszynski, USA, 14 min.

MineSimon Berry, United Kingdom, 8 min.

The RobberyJim Cummings, USA, 10 min.





5 Films About TechnologyPeter Huang, Canada, 5 min.

RatedJohn Fortson, USA, 19 min.

When a songwriter shares a new song withhis girlfriend, things get a little weird inJUST A SONG • in TRIPOLAR a passionatecouple reveals their innermost selves • aman is at the mercy of his wife in MINE •an attempted liquor store heist goes slightlyawry in THE ROBBERY • one man goesthrough a rigorous vetting process in THECANDIDATE • REKINDLED finds a womantrying to turn back the clock on her chal-lenging love life • HOW TO LOSE WEIGHTIN 4 EASY STEPS is a guide to overcomingone of life’s most ubiquitous challenges •looking for answers, a father pursues hisfiercely independent daughter in FANNYPACK • 5 FILMS ABOUT TECHNOLOGYtakes a look at the ridiculous side of ourmobile lives • in RATED one woman has to own up to her behavior in a world whereeveryone is scored.

All the Marbles

FAMILY PROGRAM 194 minutes

97 minutes

Saturday, April 111:00 AM I Code FAMS01

Just One DropKatie Cirincione, USA, 2 min.


Albedo AbsoluteVlad Marsavin, USA, 15 min.

Spring JamNed Wenlock, New Zealand, 5 min.

Mdudu BoyElla Smith, United Kingdom, 20 min.

Perfect WorldKarni & Saul, United Kingdom, 4 min.

Chapter No. 1Christian Strevy, USA, 9 min.

All the MarblesMichael Swingler, USA, 17 min.


The environmental impact of repairing allthose leaky faucets is explored in JUSTONE DROP • a boy prefers the life of aprincess in PRINCESSBOY • a kaleido-scopic curiosity sends two sisters on amystical journey of no return in ALBEDOABSOLUTE • a young stag needs a help-ing hand during mating season in the ani-mated SPRING JAM • a Kenyan boy hashigh hopes in MDUDU BOY • a magicalrelationship between mother and child issweetly told in the beautiful music videoPERFECT WORLD • CHAPTER NO.1 findsGunner’s quiet day of research interruptedby a feisty would-be partner • in ALL THE MARBLES a timid boy decides tochallenge a villainous bully • a girl finds a new friend in her post-apocalyptic worldin the animated GREEN LIGHT.

Lemonade Mafia

FAMILY PROGRAM 2

95 minutes

Saturday, April 112:00 Noon I Code AFAM01At the Akron Art Museum (see page 49)

Saturday, April 82:15 PM I Code FAMS08

FredLeftchannel, USA, 1 min.

Take My Heart AwayJaron Clegg, South Africa, 4 min.

Lemonade MafiaAnya Adams, USA, 9 min.

The GiftKohei Kajisa, Japan, 5 min.

PearlQianhang Shao, USA, 16 min.

The Boy Who Learned to FlyLimbert Fabian & Jake Wyatt, USA, 7 min.

WaterbabyPia Shah, India, 15 min.

BirdlimeEvan DeRushie, Canada, 11 min.

A Children’s SongShayna Cohen, USA, 27 min.

A pair of would-be thieves think they’vefinally defeated their nemesis in the ani-mated FRED • TAKE MY HEART AWAY is a cosmic music video that finds a boydreaming of a trip to the stars • a girl’sorganic lemonade dynasty is being threat-ened in LEMONADE MAFIA • THE GIFT is the animated tale of a girl’s plan for herparents’ anniversary • a lonely puppeteeroffers assistance to a mermaid in the fairytale PEARL • THE BOY WHO LEARNEDTO FLY is the animated true story aboutthe life of Brazil’s Usain Bolt • a boy mustface his fear to impress the new girl inWATERBABY • an animated portrait of theexotic bird trade is featured in BIRDLIME• A CHILDREN’S SONG is the story of aboy who meets a new friend when he andhis father are forced to flee Nazi Germany.

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A Beautiful Day

HOLLYWOOD PROGRAM

90 minutes

Sunday, April 22:25 PM I Code HOLL02

Cover UpSatya Bhabha, USA, 3 min.

He SaidTara Lynn Orr, USA, 14 min.


A Beautiful DayPhedon Papamichael, USA, 22 min.

My Mom and the GirlSusie Singer Carter, USA, 21 min.

HomeRussell Simpson, USA, 14 min.


A man (Jason Ritter) learns his girl is morethan just a pretty face in COVER UP • HE SAID, with Michael Gross, is the storyof two people whose lives will be changedforever after a single fateful encounter •featuring Conan O’Brien, HOW TO LOSEWEIGHT IN 4 EASY STEPS is a four-stepguide to overcoming one of life’s mostubiquitous challenges • James Brolinplays a father who has decided the timehas come in A BEAUTIFUL DAY • ValerieHarper stars in a different kind ofAlzheimer’s story in MY MOM AND THEGIRL • Sharon Lawrence is a woman tryingto find her place in the world after yearsbehind bars in HOME • looking for answers,a father (Brian George) pursues his fiercelyindependent daughter in FANNY PACK.

Mike Has a Date

OHIO PROGRAM 1

97 minutes

Tuesday, April 48:45 PM I Code OHSH04

Mike Has a DateMick Jones, USA, 2 min.

FreshLeah Aki Wood & Geoff Pingree, USA, 6 min.

Bang!Kamisha Thomas & Kara Lynch, USA, 10 min.

Arriving at BessieCraig Duff & Kelly Bancroft, USA, 7 min.

A Quiet HouseRobert Puzzitiello, USA, 7 min.


The Things We Do They Don’t UnderstandAshley Michel Hoben, USA, 20 min.

Praise & BlameFred Scott, USA, 39 min.

Mike gets himself ready in MIKE HAS ADATE • FRESH explores food access inNortheast Ohio through City Fresh • a single mother is pushed to the brink inBANG! • ARRIVING AT BESSIE finds anOhio woman investigating the mysterious1910 death of her great aunt in Cleveland• a deaf woman house-sits in the thriller A QUIET HOUSE • a father and daughterexperience a cross-country journey togetherin search of their dreams in the animatedPEARL • in THE THINGS WE DO THEYDON’T UNDERSTAND two women over-come a language barrier to find an unex-pected connection • the life of 28-year-oldrapper Charles Hamilton is documented inPRAISE & BLAME.

THE NEXT WEBISODE

73 minutesCIFF’s returning Web Series program!*

Saturday, April 1 2:15 PM I Code NEXT01At the Akron Art Museum (see page 49)

Sunday, April 2 7:00 PM I Code NEXT02

“Chapter No. 1” from Gunner JacksonChristian Strevy, USA, 9 min.

“Family” from Almost AsianJessica Sanders, USA, 3 min.

“Moyzee” from Amy StreetKirsty Griffin & Viv Kernick, New Zealand, 7 min.

“Lydia Might Be a Lesbian” from Guest AppearancesElizabeth Guest, USA, 10 min.

“Project X” from Field of VisionLaura Poitras & Henrik Moltke, USA, 10 min.

“Honk” from The Wizards of AusMichael Shanks, Australia, 14 min.

“Adam Vicarel–Designer” from ArtisansThomas Sawyer, USA, 3 min.

“Pilot” from Seeking SubletKatie Tibaldi, USA, 7 min.

“The Robbery” from The Minutes CollectionJim Cummings, USA, 10 min.

A self-proclaimed inventor is distracted byan unwelcome admirer in GUNNER JACK-SON • in ALMOST ASIAN, follow Katie asshe awkwardly attempts to maneuverthrough L.A. as a half-Asian • a look atthe residents of AMY STREET—all adultswith intellectual disabilities and larger-than-life personalities • Lydia’s alreadycomplicated love life takes another turnunder the watchful eye of her four parentsin GUEST APPEARANCES • FIELD OFVISION features visual journalism thatpairs filmmakers with developing storiesaround the globe • everybody needs goodneighbors in THE WIZARDS OF AUS—even if those neighbors are homicidalwizards from the seventh dimension • follow Cleveland ARTISANS at work, show-casing that the process by which theymake their art is art itself • SEEKINGSUBLET is a comedy series about tworoommates in search of the perfect thirdroommate in NYC • pivotol moments invarious characters’ lives are shot in singletakes in THE MINUTES COLLECTION.

*Additional webisodes available to CIFF membersonly in the CIFF website screening room. To becomea CIFF member, see page 19.


Gotta Groove Records

OHIO PROGRAM 2

91 minutes

Wednesday, April 59:30 PM I Code OHSH05

Where We’ve BeenAshley Brandon, USA, 5 min.

Technically, MarvinAndrew Gorell, USA, 19 min.

The FBI Blew Up My Ice SkatesLindsey Martin & Sara Zia Ebrahimi, USA, 7 min.

PlaygroundDrew Dickler & Jakob Hochendoner, USA, 17 min.

Last Call LennyJulien Lasseur, USA, 13 min.

Gotta Groove RecordsNick Cavalier, USA, 15 min.

Bernie and RebeccaMelissa Kent, USA, 15 min.

Dementia steals the memories from awoman who has dedicated her life toremembering the past in WHERE WE’VEBEEN • TECHNICALLY, MARVIN tells thestory of a middle-aged man who hopes his mail-order bride will be the woman of his dreams • THE FBI BLEW UP MYICE SKATES is an animated short basedon true events that took place during the Iran hostage crisis • PLAYGROUND offersa portrait of a community overcomingtragedy through art • A jazz radio DJ seeksassistance to end his life in LAST CALLLENNY • GOTTA GROOVE RECORDS documents how vinyl is made through thelens of the local company • a blind dateturns into the experience of a lifetime inBERNIE AND REBECCA.

Rekindled

OHIO PROGRAM 3

92 minutes

Thursday, April 69:35 PM I Code OHSH06

Born AgainJason Tostevin, USA, 7 min.

BlightBabaak Parcham & Geoff Pingree, USA, 6 min.


Standard DefinitionTim Young, USA, 19 min.

BelleKaty Scoggin, USA, 13 min.

OpheliaAnthony Garland, USA, 8 min.


The IlluminationTom Scott, USA, 20 min.

BORN AGAIN features a group of friendstrying to conjure a dark spirit • an organi-zation that helps struggling neighborhoodstransform themselves is featured in BLIGHT• THE COLLINWOOD FIRE is the animatedtale of how a newspaper reporter andyoung filmmaker turned a local tragedyinto a media sensation • two filmmakerswho find a seemingly magical camera arefeatured in STANDARD DEFINITION • at 94 years old BELLE is an activist forseniors • a woman’s insecurities manifestas a surreal job interview goes awry inOPHELIA • REKINDLED finds a womantrying to turn back the clock on her chal-lenging love life • the incredible results of Gordon and Lulie Gund’s 45-year effortto cure blindness are documented in THE ILLUMINATION.

Magnetic

PLAYLIST

76 minutesCIFF’s returning Music Video program!

Sunday, April 26:00 PM I Code LIST02At the Beachland Ballroom (see page 50)

Monday, April 35:50 PM I Code PLAY03

“Because I’m Me”–The AvalanchesGreg Brunkalla, USA, 5 min.

“Stay”–TaliscoCloé Bailly, France, 4 min.

“Demons”–Oliver Tree ft. BeatCulture & Lena KuhnLuisa Betancur, USA/Colombia, 5 min.

“Motion Sickness/Grass”–Topaz Jonesrubberband. (Jason Sondock & Simon Davis),USA, 4 min.

“Hudson Hill”–The Whiskey HollowStephen Mlinarcik, USA, 5 min.

“Magnetic”–Dan SultanJonathan Chong, Australia, 4 min.

“Kerala”–BonoboDave Bullivant, United Kingdom, 4 min.

“Perfect World”–Katie MeluaKarni & Saul, United Kingdom, 5 min.

“Dreams”–Sofie WintersonBear Damen, Netherlands, 5 min.

“I Know”–Shovels & RopeThe Moving Picture Boys, USA, 4 min.

“Shooter”–ClippingCarlos Lopez Estrada, USA, 4 min.

“Postdoc Blues”–John K. SamsonNathan Boey, Canada, 4 min.

“Internal World”–Cloud NothingsJonny Look, USA, 5 min.

“Small Bill$”–Regina SpektorSteven Mertens, USA, 4 min.

“Wonderful”–FrancobolloChristopher Watson-Wood, United Kingdom, 4 min.

“Tulips”–Tigerilla ft. Gill BatesTom Noakes, Australia, 4 min.

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CLEVELAND INTERNATIONALFILM FESTIVAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Nancy Callahan, PresidentJules Belkin, Vice President

of Development Chris S.W. Blake, Vice President

of Strategic PlanningWilliam E. Koeth, Vice President

of FinanceKevin Poor, Vice President

of MarketingScott Gaines, Secretary

Joe ArezoneCheryl BaileyFrank Bird IIIAnne E. BloombergJohn J. Boyle IIIRobert BryanWilliam BustaPat CirilloOdell ColemanTom CookJohn DaviesTimothy J. DowningLauren Rich FineChar FowlerDebra S. GoldLynn GottlobDean IlijasicJinny JohnsonSawssan KhouryLisa KingLisa KreigerGregg LevineToby Devan LewisAlan Gordon LipsonJoyce Martin-FyfeKerry McCormack*Todd MesekTim PiazzaSarah RathkeDavid K. ReamIvan Schwarz*Mark SmithRoy TurnellByron P. White, Ph.D.Beth Yates

* Ex officio

COMMITTEES

Our endless thanks go to the more than

1,000 volunteers who tirelessly offer their

services, skills, and smiles to ILLUMINATE

the CIFF. We couldn’t do it without you.

Volunteers

Our volunteer program is sponsored by:

All lists are as of February 20, 2017

Ralph D. Howard, 1940-2012

One of our most beloved volunteers, Ralph D. Howard, passed away on November 14, 2012. Ralph dedicated over a decade of service to the Festival, among countless other organizations throughout Cleveland. From his “Albert Einstein” hair to his emphatic fistthump when validating parking tickets, he is remembered by so many of the staff and patrons of the Festival. Ralph frequently carried a bag of photographs and memorabilia recalling the people and events that shapedhis remarkable life; we feel honored to have been a part of it. In tribute tohis memory, we are presenting the Ralph D. Howard Memorial VolunteerAward for the fifth year. This honor recognizes a CIFF volunteer who, likeRalph, continues to strive toward selflessness to the community.

Shorts Programming Committee

JoAnn GrankeChristopher JohnstonPaul Sloop Kim Yanoshik

Previous recipients of this award are:

2016 I Mary Urban2015 I Mario Pollard2014 I Sandra Beasley2013 I Vladimir Swirynsky

Mary Ann ArnoldChris ArthurCaroline AugerMargaret AylwardJerry BajbusCatherine BakerMelissa BakerRyan BalasLeah BarmasseMorgan BarnesRob BauerAurélien BayoBrook BenkoElias BerbariMatthew BesticJulia BiarsJacob BlackPaul BockDoug BonebrakeMichael BratanovLaura BrindzaJustin BrownPat CaineSean CaszattJames CatulloGeorge ChanAnna ChanakasCasey ChanterShaun ChapmanBarbara CicerchiAnnette ClawsonEileen CoanAmy CollinsSuzanne ConwayMarc CopferScott CrawfordLisa Curland

Chandler CurtisJacquie DavisSamantha DeGrandisRandy DeMuesyMarissa DesantisRaymond DessoffyMark DestinoNancy Di AlesandroBrynne DonougheLeanne DormerRoberta DuchonJill DunmireTheodore EibenKelly EvansMichael FerryEddie FleisherEileen FleisherMichael FluellenHolly FosterMelinda FrancoCassandra FranklinMarti FranksKathy FredrickLois FreedmanKenneth FrisofMelissa GardnerJeanne GoldbergAshley GomesLynn GottlobDarlene GrantJessica HagertyJohn HagertyScott HallgrenAnnie HanksCarrie HansenDennis HansenRita Hanuschock

Jared HargerSusan HarndenTaylour HarrisPatti HartSamira HassanKerri HatchColeen HerbeDaniel HinzeTom HoadleyMike HoffmanBarbara HowellPeter HustonBecky IvcicPatti JagodnikMichelle JamesKyle JohnsonCorliss JordanChip JosephAmanda KafcsakFran KalafatisRoma KassarabaTim KellerMark KerecmanCris KnoxGwendolyn KochurGarrett KomyatiLauren KotmelDiane KozakKristi KruegerNicholas KuharJennifer LeeBeth LewinAmanda LindsayKrista MacomberJohn MarfyRobert MarkeeAndrew Marquard

Richard MarshallGabrielle MatthewsRick MayorBrett McCoyLinda McCoyEric McGuinnPat MetzlerGeorge MichaelsLynn MillinerOlivia MoeOksana MoissisMartin MondelloChristopher MullerScott MuscatelloGreg NachmanJackie NachmanJody NappierLoresa NovyClair O’BrienJim OckulyRachel OckulyKathryn O’ConnorBrandon OlsenMichele OwenNia OwenCheri PassellPratik PatelEric PatrickBill PetersonDavid PhillipsRonald E. PittsCarol PredAmy PrenetaDee PriceDarcy Prince

Screening Committee

Janine PurcellAnne ReidRobbie ReidJulia RigaudDawn RocheBruce RoseKen RubensteinMarianne ScherryBrian SchultzBenjamin SenterRonald ShodaPaul SillaDionne SimsElaine SkirvinCigdem SlankardRochelle SolomonMarilyn StanoJason StoneBarbee ThomasChristopher TippetFran VeliconiaElaine VincentAmy VossLaura WalterJane WarnerLynda WarnerRoger WarnerGina WashingtonLaura WeissKrissie WellsKatie WhinneryLoy WileyAndria YoungMitchell Zito


CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL EXECUTIVE STAFF

Debby Samples DziobaMarketing & Media DirectorAllie FreemanDevelopment ManagerMarcie GoodmanExecutive DirectorWilliam Frank GuentzlerArtistic DirectorDebbie “Sheepie” MarshallMembership Director & Operations ManagerMallory MartinDirector of Programming & ProjectionBeth Steele RadisekSpecial Programs DirectorPatrick ShepherdAssociate DirectorGail SullivanFinancial Consultant

Marie AbdelnourMike AlayaminiAshley AlexandersenSilk AllenNathan AlleyRay AllmondMegan AndersonLinda AringKeith AukNigel AvilésJerry BajbusAndi BarnettAnna BarthDylan BartolovichRhonda BaumanAurélien BayoWilliam Beard IVJomo BennBrenda BenthienGail BisesiKathie BlakemanPat BlandElena BonomoHilary BovayEddie BoyteEvan BrambergJay BravoAmy BrownDave BrownJustin BrownMary BrownMindy BrownTempest BrownByron BrubakerEileen CassidyJoey CayabyabNoelle CelesteMissy ChamblessLauren ChapmanJared CogarMiLisa ColemanAndrew CollingsDeb Collins Stephen ColottoSuzanne ConwayDanielle Coppola-SmithMackenna CrosbyP.J. DantonelloDanielle Bean DavisJacquie DavisBill DeCapiteRose DeCapiteAmanda DeLauderChuck DelpapaKennedy DeMaineEric L. DickenMatthew Dilts-WilliamsAnne M. DiTeodoroTimothy DolanKate Schnabel DowneyDanielle DozaMolly DrakeSusanne EaganChristina EasterBruce H. EnteTony EvanovichChrista EvansLisa EvansJennifer FeierabendJames Di’Angelo FelderSara FinchKetti FinneranEddie FleisherMay FloresFaye FooteJessica ForresterEmily FosterThomas FrancescangeliE.G. FrankoTamara FrenchIsabel GálvezAmanda GedeonMike GibbonsMaria Gigante

Giselle GolphinJasmine GolphinJoe GouldDarrick GrantJulian GulyasErahlea HaidetLukas HamlescherMike HanksUna HanleyJessica Hardesty Antonio HarperDamon HarrisSamira HassanConsuela HayesSteve HeintelSamantha HeuerChristopher HigginsJessie HigginsTabatha HochevarMarlie Erika HooperDavid J. HropKevin InthavongDavid IsabellaDianne JacksonStephanie A. JanskyChristian JohnsonFlash JohnsonKyle H. JohnsonAlexa JonesCorliss JordanJason KaneLeslie KaplanskyHannah KasamiasCharity Herb KatzBethany KaufmanBob KellnerKevin KellyBlue L. KeoughRoseanna KeoughSam KeppChelsea KertesXavier KhanScott KittredgeLara KlaberBridget KlingerAnn KocarekGreg KoenigPaul KosiewiczMichael KrasnonosLis KroepelWally KudlatyKevin KvasnickaVy LamSteven LeeAlex LeopoldMike LJ LittlejohnMary Lou MaechnerAnthony MahramusElaine M. ManusakisJoe MarcoJoe MartinFrancis MateseDarrick MatthewsRichard MaxwellAmanda McCoyNic McCullySusie McGarryPatrick B. McNeelyLynne Meilleur-BrennerAlice MerkelNathan MigalTakura MikelYolanda Blanca MillerMegan MingusRobert MooreDannesh MoosaNanekia MorganMichael Moritz Dan MoulthropShawnda MoyeDanny MurtaughScott MuscatelloPolly MytingerCarla Neimes

Gayle NorrisLoresa NovyAcelyn ObiasHeath OlausenBrandon J. OlsenMadoka OzakiCarson ParishBeth PaskinAmber PatrickJoAnne PodisAzaria’h PollardDavid PopovichEmilie PouaUnity PowellDee PriceRichard PurgertFran PuslPaul G. PutmanDeb Ramsey-MoorBob ReilandMichele RiccoConstance Karniotis

Richter Julia RigaudJulia S. RobertsPreston RobertsViolette RobinsonClint RohrbacherTony RosarioJessica RosenblattBarbara SandersonAndrew SchaefferNikki SchiroMaria SchofieldBrittany SchultzPamela SecciBob SferraBethany SkvasikPaul SloopTimothy SmithJared Michael SobotkaKrista SonnhalterElana SpiethKatharyne L. StarinskyFranz L.C. StevensPeggy SugermanMike SuglioGrace Sullivan Kathy SynkBarbara SzaibelJ. Andrew ThamesWeezie ThomeyCheryl ThompsonDewayne TindallChris TippetMichelle TirpakAnand Raj TiwariMirella TomaroJerry TomasekRob TownsendNicole TurkaljMichael VaseyJulie VerdonJen VinsonJessica VinsonFay WalkerShawnte WalthawKailyne WatersAndrea WedrenMike WendtDeb WentzKyla WerlinTyler JC WhiddenCassandra WidlakLaura WiegandAngelia WilliamsMercedes WilsonHannah WolfeKatie WoodsRob WoodsBarb WynveenTim YankoMark YasenchackAnnie Zaleski

41st CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL STAFF

To Our Families and Friends:We miss you! We haven’t seen you in a while, but we think about you all the time. Thank you for being there for us even when we’re not thereourselves. Thank you for your patience and understanding, for your loveand support. You ILLUMINATE our lives.

GILDA AND SAMMYAGREE THAT THE CIFFIS ILLUMINATING!

The Cleveland International FilmFestival Executive Staff (clockwisefrom top): Patrick Shepherd, DebbieMarshall, Mallory Martin, DebbySamples Dzioba, Bill Guentzler,Marcie Goodman, Allie Freeman,Beth Steele Radisek

CLEVELAND CINEMAS/TOWER CITY CINEMAS STAFF

Jonathan R. Forman, President Jackie Koral, Vice PresidentSean Denny, Director of OperationsDavid Huffman, Director of MarketingNikki Zimmerlin, Event Coordinator & Group SalesRon Fleming, Facility Maintenance CoordinatorRuss Jarjabka, Concessions ManagerKev Boycik, Administrative Services ManagerJeff Belter, General Manager, Tower City CinemasWilliam Slate, Assistant Manager, Tower City CinemasRebecca Green, Assistant Manager, Tower City CinemasGreg Braun, Assistant Manager, Tower City CinemasVanessa Sas, Assistant Manager, Tower City CinemasAaron Spears, House Manager, Cedar Lee TheatreLiz Waski, General Manager, Cedar Lee TheatreCourtney King, Security TeamCarlos Demore, Security TeamDerrick Paris, Security TeamKasey Kirksey, Security TeamKhyo Mason, Security Team

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The City Club of Cleveland (aka “the citadel of free speech”) wants to test your free speech/movie trivia:

1. What 1980 comedy �lm featured a �ctionalized version of the proposed event which led to the landmark free speech case National Socialist Party of America v. Village of Skokie?

2. What movie also turns 41 this year whose opening scene overlays gunshots and typewriters to highlight the power of words as weapons?

3. What movie about the life of an Ohio pornographer climaxes in a triumphant Supreme Court victory?

4. What 2005 historical drama about the “Red Scare” was �lmed on color �lm stock on a greyscale set, and was color corrected to black and white during post-production?

5. What 1999 comedy, a pointed critique of censorship, received a Guinness World Record for “Most Profanity in an Animated Film”?

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Ticket PricesMembers $14.00Non-Members $16.00Students/Seniors (65+), in-person and w/current ID only $14.00

10 or More Great Savings!Placing a large ticket order? Now you can automatically save $2 off theprice of every ticket when your order contains 10 or more tickets.Members – $12 per ticket for 10 or moreNon-Members – $14 per ticket for 10 or moreNot valid for Opening Night Gala tickets, special events, or in combina-tion with any other discount offer or discount code.

Online Ticketing SystemPurchasing tickets is easy on our secure website, www.clevelandfilm.org.

Use our online shopping cart to purchase all of your tickets at once.

A handling fee of $4.00 is added to each order.Tickets will be sold on the day before the screening until 12 Midnight.

Phone via 877.304.FILM (toll-free)Toll-free calls will be directed to the Film Festival Box Office.

A handling fee of $4.00 is added to each order.Tickets will be sold on the day before the screening until 10:00 PM, Sunday-Thursday, and until 12 Midnight, Friday-Saturday.

U.S. MailOrder forms can be found on page 197 of the 41st CIFF Program Guide.

A handling fee of $4.00 is added to each order.

Orders should be mailed to the CIFF business office (see address below).

In-Person at the Film Festival Box OfficeTower City Cinemas at Tower City Center(230 W Huron Road, Cleveland, OH 44113)

For Members onlyStore hours between March 10 and March 16 are as follows: Monday–Saturday, 11 AM–7 PMSunday, 12 Noon–5 PM

For the general publicStore hours between March 17 and March 29 are as follows: Monday–Saturday, 11 AM–7 PMSunday, 12 Noon–5 PM

Store hours between March 30 and April 9 are as follows: Sunday–Thursday, 8:30 AM–10:00 PMFriday–Saturday, 8:30 AM–12 Midnight

No handling fees!

Sold Out? Nope–Just on Stand By!Only a portion of the tickets to any film are sold in advance so we cansave room for our passholders. Therefore, even for crowded films, we canoften accommodate many patrons just before showtime. Numbered StandBy tickets are sold beginning one hour before showtime, outside the theater lobby. (Be aware that a line sometimes forms earlier than this.)Then just before the film begins, Stand By ticket holders are admitted, innumerical order, on a space-available basis until the theater is full. Thosewho cannot get in receive a replacement voucher or refund. Cash orvouchers only; no checks or credit cards accepted.

Hint: buy your tickets early or, better yet, become a passholder-level member to avoid Stand By!

ImportantExchanges will be subject to a $4.00 processing fee per order.Please note, exchanges are not always possible.No refunds except in the case of a cancelled screening. The last day for refunds is April 9, 2017.All films are subject to change.No one under age ten will be admitted, except to Family Films. All children must have a ticket.No Tower City Cinemas or Cleveland Cinemas discount tickets, coupons, or passes will be accepted.

How To Buy TicketsFor Members only: Tickets go on sale Friday, March 10,2017 at 11:00 AM via all four options below. For the general public: Tickets go on sale Friday, March 17,2017 at 11:00 AM via all four options below.

NOTE: Orders received on or before March 21, 2017will be mailed; otherwise, tickets will be held at the Film Festival Duke Desk (Will Call) at the entrance toTower City Cinemas. Please bring your credit card or otheridentification when picking up your order.

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Gift CertificatesGive the gift of film with a Cleveland International Film Festival Gift Certificate!Gift certificates can be purchased year-round online (under the “Store”tab at www.clevelandfilm.org), by phone (216.623.3456), in-person atthe CIFF business office (2510 Market Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113),and during the Festival at the Film Festival Box Office located in thelobby of Tower City Cinemas. They can be redeemed online, by phone, in-person, or by mail for tickets, merchandise, or memberships.

Seating Policy at Tower City CinemasGeneral admission seating for ticket holders, which is limited to 100spaces per screening, is available on a first-come, first-served basis.Passholder seating is also limited to 100 spaces per screening and isavailable on a first-come, first-served basis. Passholders and ticketholders must arrive at least 20 minutes before the scheduled start ofany screening for admission. However, early arrival does not guaranteeseating. Theater personnel may refuse to permit late seating. Seatingpolicies at Film Festival neighborhood locations vary.

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THE WORLDA WEDDINGZOOLOGYGermanyAMERIKA SQUAREANISHOARAAPPRENTICEBackstoryBlack MountainBUGS

CENTER OF MY WORLDCLASHHOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM!IN LOVE WITH LOU—A

PHILOSOPHER’S LIFEJESUSKATI KATITHE OLIVE TREEPARADISESHALOM ITALIASpeechlessTHAT TRIP WE TOOK WITH DADAN UNHEARD WOMANWhen Demons DieTHE WHITE KINGZOOLOGYGreeceALBAAMERIKA SQUAREGLORYJESUSHong Kong29 + 1APPRENTICEHungaryIT’S NOT THE TIME OF MY LIFEKILLS ON WHEELSTHAT TRIP WE TOOK WITH DADTHE WHITE KINGIcelandHEARTSTONEIndiaHALF TICKETLIPSTICK UNDER MY BURKHAPSYCHO RAMANSchirkoaThe School BagWaterbabyIranLANTOURIIrelandFOREVER PUREGridlockThe Nation Holds Its BreathTHE YOUNG OFFENDERSIsraelFOREVER PUREThe Little DictatorNORMAN: THE MODERATE RISE

AND TRAGIC FALL OF A NEW YORK FIXER

PERSONAL AFFAIRSRoachSHALOM ITALIATHE WOMEN’S BALCONYItalyLIKE CRAZYSPETTACOLO

J, K, L, M

JapanAFTER THE STORMThe GiftRAGERice BallSACREDJordanZAATARI DJINNKenyaKATI KATILibyaSTRONGER THAN BULLETSLuxembourgA WEDDING

MacedoniaTHE LIBERATION OF SKOPJENIGHTLIFEMexicoALBADomingoTEMPESTADX500MoldovaANISHOARA

N, P, Q, R, S

NetherlandsBUGSTHE CHOCOLATE CASEDreamsÉclairTHE GROWN-UPSKING OF THE BELGIANSMOOS(Otto)TONIOWAITING FOR GIRAFFESZAATARI DJINNNew ZealandMoyzeeSpring JamStick To Your GunNorwayALL THE BEAUTYCAVEFOREVER PUREGILBERT’S GRIM REVENGENOWHERE TO HIDESAMI BLOODWorking With AnimalsPakistanGIRL UNBOUND: THE WAR TO

BE HERA WEDDINGPalestineIN BETWEENWAITING FOR GIRAFFESPeruICAROS: A VISIONTAMARAPhilippinesAREAOUT RUNPolandAFTERIMAGEWAVESPuerto RicoMEMORIES OF A PENITENT HEARTQatarAPPRENTICEHOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM!RomaniaTHE FIXERTHAT TRIP WE TOOK WITH DADRussiaBig BoomThe HumanPARADISETHE STUDENTZOOLOGYSaudi ArabiaBARAKAH MEETS BARAKAHSingaporeAPPRENTICEHanPOP AYESlovakiaMURDEROUS TALESTHE TEACHER

NOTE:Feature Films are in ALL CAPS

FILMS LISTED UNDER COUNTRY OF ORIGIN, PRODUCTION, SETTING, OR SUBJECT


NOTE:Feature Films are in ALL CAPS

SloveniaHOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM!NIGHTLIFESouth AfricaFlesh of My FleshSHEPHERDS AND BUTCHERSTake My Heart AwaySouth KoreaGreen LightSpainThe AppLilaTHE OLIVE TREEREALIVESANTOALLATHE SHEPHERDSTRANGERS ON THE EARTHThe Whole WorldZIP & ZAP AND THE CAPTAIN’S

ISLANDSwedenNOWHERE TO HIDEPrincessboySAMI BLOODTHAT TRIP WE TOOK WITH DADTHE WHITE KINGSwitzerlandALOYSDARK FORTUNESyriaLAST MEN IN ALEPPOTHE WAR SHOW

T, U, V

TaiwanBARKLEYGODSPEEDThailandPOP AYETrinidad and TobagoPLAY THE DEVILTurkeyRESISTANCE IS LIFEUnited Arab EmiratesCLASHUnited KingdomAMERIKA SQUARECity LightsCureCycleDawn of the DeafDear Mr. ShakespeareThe Driving SeatFOREVER PURETHE HIPPOPOTAMUSImmureKeralaLETTERS FROM BAGHDADTHE LIBRARY SUICIDESThe Lock-InMdudu BoyMineMordechaiNoroPerfect WorldThe QuestionSecond to NoneSHOT! THE PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL

MANTRA OF ROCKTest DriveVibrationTHE WHITE KINGWonderful

United States of America8AM24x36: A MOVIE ABOUT MOVIE

POSTERS44 PAGES78/5290 DaysABACUS: SMALL ENOUGH TO JAILAdam Vicarel-DesignerTHE AGE OF CONSEQUENCESal imamAlbedo AbsoluteAll the MarblesALL THIS PANICAMERICAN ANARCHISTAmerican PsychosisThe ArrivalArriving at BessieAT THE DEATH HOUSE DOORBang!The Babysitter MurdersBE RELENTLESSA Beautiful DayBEAUTIFUL GARDENBecause I’m MeBelleBernie and RebeccaBIG SONIABlightBorn AgainThe Boy Who Learned to FlyBREAKING BALLSBulliedBURN THE SHIPSBUSTER’S MAL HEARTButtercupCakeCalifornia DreamingCALIFORNIA TYPEWRITERCan A Museum Help America Heal?The CandidateThe CarouselCARRIE PILBYChapter No. 1A Children’s SongCITY OF JOYClosureClub PolicyCold FeetThe Collinwood FireCONTEMPORARY COLORCover UpCritical MissDAVE MADE A MAZEDAYVEONDEAD AWAKEDEANDemocracy in the Driver’s SeatDemonsDISPATCHES FROM CLEVELANDTHE DISTANCE BETWEEN USDO YOU TAKE THIS MAN?A Doll’s EyesDOLORESDOMAINEulogiliaFamilyFamily ShadowsFanny PackThe FareThe FBI Blew Up My Ice SkatesFIGHT HATE WITH LOVEFive AwakeFollow Your HeartFOOD EVOLUTIONFOOTPRINT: POPULATION,

CONSUMPTION, AND SUSTAINABILITY

THE FORCEForever HomeTHE FOUNDERSFRAUDFredFreshGameGirl #2Go CartGotta Groove RecordsGrace and BettyHaiThe Hama Hama WayHe SaidTHE HEROThe HobbyistHomeHOOP DREAMSHot SeatHow to Lose Weight in 4 Easy StepsHudson HillI AM ANOTHER YOUI KnowICAROS: A VISIONThe IlluminationIN THE RADIANT CITYIncendioInternal WorldIt’s Been Like a YearIt’s Just a GunJeffJust a SongJust One DropLast Call LennyTHE LAST DALAI LAMA?Lemonade MafiaLETTERS FROM BAGHDADLETTING GO OF ADELELIFE ITSELFLittle Dude AnthemThe Little StageTHE LOST CITY OF ZLOVETRUELydia Might Be a LesbianThe Margaret Lambert FilmMEMORIES OF A PENITENT HEARTMENASHEMike Has a DateMILESMonitorMONSTER IN THE MINDMontage: Great Film Composers

and the PianoA MORE CIVIL WARMotion Sickness/GrassMY ENTIRE HIGH SCHOOL

SINKING INTO THE SEAMy Mom and the GirlNext Time You’ll Know BetterNight of the SlasherTHE NIGHT WATCHMENTHE NINENo EvilNO LIGHT AND NO LAND ANYWHERENORMAN: THE MODERATE RISE

AND TRAGIC FALL OF A NEW YORK FIXER

Once Upon a LineOne Hundred Thousand Beating HeartsOpen Carry, USAOpheliaOtherhalfOUT RUNOVARIAN PSYCOSTHE PEACEMAKERPearlPearlPet Monkey

PilotPLAY THE DEVILPlaygroundPraise & BlamePRISON DOGSProject XPUSHING DEADQUESTA Quiet HouseRatedREENGINEERING SAMRefugeeRekindledREQUIEM FOR A RUNNING BACKRESISTANCE IS LIFETHE REVIVAL: WOMEN AND

THE WORDA REVOLUTION IN FOUR SEASONSThe RobberySACREDSANTOALLATHE SCENT OF RAIN AND LIGHTNINGSCORE: A FILM MUSIC

DOCUMENTARYSEPTEMBER 12THShooterSHOT! THE PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL

MANTRA OF ROCKSignSIGNATURE MOVESkinny Fat GirlSmall Bill$Small Platelet DiningSOME FREAKSSPETTACOLOStandard DefinitionStanding RockSTRANGERS ON THE EARTHSTRONGER THAN BULLETSSTUMPEDSUPERGIRLSwipedSYMPHONY IN DTechnically, MarvinThere Is No DoorThey Charge For the SunThe Things We Do They Don’t

UnderstandTHRILL RIDETICKLING GIANTSToysTHE TRANSFIGURATIONTripolarTHE UNIMAGINABLE JOURNEY

OF PETER ERTELTHE UNIVERSITYUNRESTTHE UNTOLD TALES OF

ARMISTEAD MAUPINUNTOUCHABLEVEGAS BABYVOICES OF THE HILLWALK WITH ME: THE TRIALS

OF DAMON J. KEITHWHEN I STUTTERWhere We’ve BeenWHO IS ARTHUR CHU?Who’s Who in Mycology WHOSE STREETS?Winds of DownhillWOMEN WHO KILLWOVENZaarA Zombie Love StoryUruguayTAMARAVenezuelaTAMARA

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City Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174CITY OF JOY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76CLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174Club Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177Cold Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172, 177The Collinwood Fire . . . . . . . . . . 176, 178, 181THE COMMUNE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77CONTEMPORARY COLOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77THE COUNTRY DOCTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Cover Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177, 180Critical Miss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178Cure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176DARK FORTUNE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78DAVE MADE A MAZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Dawn of the Deaf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178DAYVEON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79DEAD AWAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80DEAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Dear Mr. Shakespeare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173THE DEATH AND LIFE OF OTTO BLOOM . . . 81Democracy in the Driver’s Seat . . . . . . . . . . 174Demons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181DESTINY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81DISPATCHES FROM CLEVELAND . . . . . . . . . 82THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US . . . . . . . . . . . 82DO YOU TAKE THIS MAN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83A Doll’s Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172, 177DOLORES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83DOMAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Domingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176Dreams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181The Driving Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

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Éclair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175The Eleven O’Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176Eulogilia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175EVERYBODY HAPPY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180Family Shadows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175Fanny Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174, 179, 180FANNY’S JOURNEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85The Fare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174The FBI Blew Up My Ice Skates . . . . . . . . . 181FIGHT HATE WITH LOVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Five Awake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174THE FIXER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Flesh of My Flesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175Follow Your Heart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176FOOD EVOLUTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86FOOTPRINT: POPULATION, CONSUMPTION, AND SUSTAINABILITY . . . . 87THE FORCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Forever Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176FOREVER PURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88THE FOUNDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88FRAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179Fresh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180Gambling With Minds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173Get Up Kinshasa! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172The Gift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179GILBERT’S GRIM REVENGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Girl #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178GIRL UNBOUND: THE WAR TO BE HER . . . . 90GLORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Go Cart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173GODSPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91THE GOOD POSTMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

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5 Films About Technology . . . . . . . . . 176, 1798AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17624x36: A MOVIE ABOUT MOVIE POSTERS . . 6029 + 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6044 PAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6178/52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6190 Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173ABACUS: SMALL ENOUGH TO JAIL . . . . . . . 62Adam Vicarel—Designer . . . . . . . . . . 174, 180AFTER LOVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62AFTER THE STORM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63AFTERIMAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63THE AGE OF CONSEQUENCES. . . . . . . . . . . 64al imam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175ALBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Albedo Absolute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179ALL THE BEAUTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65All the Marbles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179ALL THIS PANIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65ALOYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66The Amazing Rocambole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172AMERICAN ANARCHIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66American Psychosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175AMERIKA SQUARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67ANISHOARA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67The App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176APPRENTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68The Arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174Arriving at Bessie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180AT THE DEATH HOUSE DOOR . . . . . . . . . . . 69Auto-Stop (Hitchhiking) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174The Babysitter Murders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177Backstory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176Bang! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180BARAKAH MEETS BARAKAH . . . . . . . . . . . . 69BARKLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70BE RELENTLESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70A Beautiful Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173, 180BEAUTIFUL GARDEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Because I’m Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181Belle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181Bernie and Rebecca. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176, 181Big Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174BIG SONIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Birdlime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176, 179Black Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178Blight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181Born Again . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178, 181The Boy Who Learned to Fly . . . . . . . . . . . . 179BREAKING BALLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72BUGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Bullied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175BURN THE SHIPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73BUSTER’S MAL HEART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Buttercup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

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Cake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172, 177California Dreaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172CALIFORNIA TYPEWRITER . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Can A Museum Help America Heal? . . . . . . 172The Candidate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173, 177, 179The Carousel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173CARRIE PILBY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74CAVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74CENTER OF MY WORLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Chapter No. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179, 180A Children’s Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179THE CHOCOLATE CASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Gotta Groove Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181Grace and Betty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173, 177Green Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172, 178, 179Gridlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176THE GROWN-UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

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Hai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176HALF TICKET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92The Hama Hama Way. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172Han . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175He Said . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174, 180HEARTSTONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93THE HERO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57THE HIPPOPOTAMUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93The Hobbyist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173, 180Honk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180HOOP DREAMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Hot Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM! . . . . . . . 94How Deep Can I Go? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173, 177How to Lose Weight in 4 Easy Steps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174, 179, 180Hudson Hill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174, 181The Human . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175I AM ANOTHER YOU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95I Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181ICAROS: A VISION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95The Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176, 181Immure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177IN BETWEEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96IN LOVE WITH LOU—A PHILOSOPHER’S LIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96IN THE RADIANT CITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Incendio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177Internal World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181It’s Been Like a Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178It’s Just a Gun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176IT’S NOT THE TIME OF MY LIFE . . . . . . . . . 97IT’S ONLY THE END OF THE WORLD . . . . . 109Jeff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172JEFFREY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109JESUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Just a Song. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79, 174, 179Just One Drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179KATI KATI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Kerala. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181KILLS ON WHEELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111KING OF THE BELGIANS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

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LAKE BODOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112LANTOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Last Call Lenny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181THE LAST DALAI LAMA? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113LAST MEN IN ALEPPO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Lemonade Mafia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179LETTERS FROM BAGHDAD . . . . . . . . . . . . 114LETTING GO OF ADELE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114THE LIBERATION OF SKOPJE . . . . . . . . . . 115THE LIBRARY SUICIDES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115LIFE ITSELF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116LIKE CRAZY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Lila . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175, 178LIPSTICK UNDER MY BURKHA . . . . . . . . . 117The Little Dictator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172Little Dude Anthem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177The Little Stage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172LITTLE WING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117The Lock-In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178



THE LONG NIGHT OF FRANCISCO SANCTIS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118THE LOST CITY OF Z. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118LOST IN PARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119Love in the Age of Like . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175LOVETRUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119Lucy In My Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175Lydia Might Be a Lesbian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180Magnetic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181The Margaret Lambert Film . . . . . . . . . . . . 176Mdudu Boy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179MEMORIES OF A PENITENT HEART. . . . . . 120MENASHE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120MERCENARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Mike Has a Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180MILES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Mine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173, 179MIXED MATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178MONSTER IN THE MIND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Montage: Great Film Composers and the Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151, 173MOOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Mordechai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174A MORE CIVIL WAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Motion Sickness/Grass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181Moyzee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180MURDEROUS TALES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124MY ENTIRE HIGH SCHOOL SINKING INTO THE SEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124My Heart Attack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172, 178My Mom and the Girl . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172, 180

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The Nation Holds Its Breath . . . . . . . . . . . . 176A Nearly Perfect Blue Sky . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178NELLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125Next Time You’ll Know Better . . . . . . . . . . . 178Night of the Slasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178THE NIGHT WATCHMEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125NIGHTLIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126THE NINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126No Drowning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175No Evil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177NO LIGHT AND NO LAND ANYWHERE . . . . 127NORMAN: THE MODERATE RISE AND TRAGIC FALL OF A NEW YORK FIXER . . . . 127Noro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178NOWHERE TO HIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128OLD STONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128THE OLIVE TREE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129ON THE OTHER SIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Once Upon a Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175, 178One Hundred Thousand Beating Hearts . . . . 172OPEN AT NIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Open Carry, USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174, 178Ophelia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181Otherhalf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172(Otto) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174OUT RUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130OVARIAN PSYCOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131PARADISE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131PARIS 05:59 THEO & HUGO . . . . . . . . . . . 132THE PEACEMAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Pearl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179Pearl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173, 178, 180Perfect World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179, 181PERSONAL AFFAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Pet Monkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177Pilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180PLAY THE DEVIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Playground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

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POP AYE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Postdoc Blues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181Praise & Blame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180Princessboy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172, 177, 179PRISON DOGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Project X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176, 180PSYCHO RAMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135PUSHING DEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

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QUEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136The Question. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173A Quiet House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180The Race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172, 178RAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Rated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174, 179REALIVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137REENGINEERING SAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Refugee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174Rekindled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173, 179, 181REQUIEM FOR A RUNNING BACK . . . . . . . 138RESISTANCE IS LIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138EL REVENGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139THE REVIVAL: WOMEN AND THE WORD . . 139A REVOLUTION IN FOUR SEASONS. . . . . . 140Rice Ball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175RIVERBLUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Roach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178The Robbery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177, 179, 180RUMBLE: THE INDIANS WHO ROCKED THE WORLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141SACRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141SAMI BLOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142SANTOALLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142THE SCENT OF RAIN AND LIGHTNING . . . 143Schirkoa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173The School Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173SCORE: A FILM MUSIC DOCUMENTARY. . . 143Second to None. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175, 178SEPTEMBER 12TH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144SHALOM ITALIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144THE SHEPHERD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145SHEPHERDS AND BUTCHERS. . . . . . . . . . 145Shooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181SHOT! THE PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL MANTRA OF ROCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146Sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176, 177SIGNATURE MOVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146Skinny Fat Girl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174Small Bill$ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181Small Platelet Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177SOME FREAKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147The Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175Speechless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172SPETTACOLO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Spring Jam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179THE SPY AND THE POET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Standard Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181Standing Rock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173Stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181Stick To Your Gun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177Stir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173STRANGERS ON THE EARTH. . . . . . . . . . . 148Stripped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172STRONGER THAN BULLETS . . . . . . . . . . . 149THE STUDENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149STUMPED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150SUPERGIRL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Swiped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174SYMPHONY IN D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Take My Heart Away. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179, 181TALE OF A LAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151


TAMARA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152THE TEACHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152Technically, Marvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181TEMPESTAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153Test Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176THAT TRIP WE TOOK WITH DAD . . . . . . . . 153THERAPY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154There Is No Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177They Charge For the Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177The Things We Do They Don’t Understand . . 180Three Kinds of Fear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172Thresher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178THRILL RIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154TICKLING GIANTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155TONIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155Toys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175THE TRANSFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156Tripolar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173, 179Tulips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

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AN UNHEARD WOMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156THE UNIMAGINABLE JOURNEY OF PETER ERTEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157THE UNIVERSITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157UNREST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158THE UNTOLD TALES OF ARMISTEAD MAUPIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158UNTOUCHABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159VEGAS BABY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175VINCENT AND THE END OF THE WORLD . . 160VOICES OF THE HILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160WAITING FOR GIRAFFES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161WALK WITH ME: THE TRIALS OF DAMON J. KEITH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161THE WAR SHOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162Waterbaby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179WAVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162A WEDDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163When Demons Die . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175WHEN I STUTTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163Where We’ve Been . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181THE WHITE KING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164WHO IS ARTHUR CHU? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164The Whole World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173, 177Who’s Who in Mycology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177WHOSE STREETS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165Winds of Downhill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175WOMEN WHO KILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165THE WOMEN’S BALCONY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166Wonderful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181Working With Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175WOVEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166X500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167YOU’LL NEVER BE ALONE. . . . . . . . . . . . . 167THE YOUNG OFFENDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168Zaar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174ZAATARI DJINN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168ZIP & ZAP AND THE CAPTAIN’S ISLAND . . 169A Zombie Love Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178ZOOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

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