Menu
21/11/2008
Foyle Film Fest Gets Underway
The 21st Foyle Film Festival gets underway at the weekend, kicking off at the Maiden City's Omniplex with the Northern Ireland premiere of 'Brideshead Revisited'.
Based on Evelyn Waugh's 1945 classic British novel, it remains an evocative and poignant story of forbidden love and the loss of innocence, set in pre-war England when privileged aristocracy fell into decline.
Another premiere to come is 'Somers Town' - shot in startling monochrome on location in the area of north London from which the film takes its name.
It is directed by BAFTA award winning director Shane Meadows and is his first film to be set outside the Midlands.
From comedy to Romeo & Juliet-style tragedy, as the film 'Partition' makes its Irish premiere chronicling the 1947 division of India and Pakistan with the movie set in a time of intense political and social turmoil, as against societal norms and the ever-present dangers of religious intolerance two people meet and fall in love across religious boundaries.
Still on the epic tragedy theme - but a little more tongue in cheek - and 'Hamlet 2' gets its Irish premiere near the end of the week with Dana Marschz (Steve Coogan) as a drama teacher at a Tucson high school.
Outside of a couple of teacher's pets, his class is filled with kids who would rather be anywhere except in school.
To inspire the students, Dana decides to cast them in a play of his own devising: 'Hamlet 2', the musical sequel to Shakespeare's masterpiece in a movie which has been described as sensational by none other than Rolling Stone magazine, as "Coogan's breakthrough star performance is said to hold it all together".
Also over this first weekend the film festival's workshops begin, with, for example, on Saturday, 'An audience with Seamus McGarvey'
An Armagh native, McGarvey is one of the most talented cinematographers working in the film industry today. His Oscar and BAFTA-nominations this year for his stunning use of light in the film, 'Atonement', have gained him the recognition he deserves for an impressive body of work ranging from documentaries filmed around the world to some 100 music videos and over 30 feature films.
Much, much more to see and do, so check out: www.foylefilmfestival.org
(BMcC)
Based on Evelyn Waugh's 1945 classic British novel, it remains an evocative and poignant story of forbidden love and the loss of innocence, set in pre-war England when privileged aristocracy fell into decline.
Another premiere to come is 'Somers Town' - shot in startling monochrome on location in the area of north London from which the film takes its name.
It is directed by BAFTA award winning director Shane Meadows and is his first film to be set outside the Midlands.
From comedy to Romeo & Juliet-style tragedy, as the film 'Partition' makes its Irish premiere chronicling the 1947 division of India and Pakistan with the movie set in a time of intense political and social turmoil, as against societal norms and the ever-present dangers of religious intolerance two people meet and fall in love across religious boundaries.
Still on the epic tragedy theme - but a little more tongue in cheek - and 'Hamlet 2' gets its Irish premiere near the end of the week with Dana Marschz (Steve Coogan) as a drama teacher at a Tucson high school.
Outside of a couple of teacher's pets, his class is filled with kids who would rather be anywhere except in school.
To inspire the students, Dana decides to cast them in a play of his own devising: 'Hamlet 2', the musical sequel to Shakespeare's masterpiece in a movie which has been described as sensational by none other than Rolling Stone magazine, as "Coogan's breakthrough star performance is said to hold it all together".
Also over this first weekend the film festival's workshops begin, with, for example, on Saturday, 'An audience with Seamus McGarvey'
An Armagh native, McGarvey is one of the most talented cinematographers working in the film industry today. His Oscar and BAFTA-nominations this year for his stunning use of light in the film, 'Atonement', have gained him the recognition he deserves for an impressive body of work ranging from documentaries filmed around the world to some 100 music videos and over 30 feature films.
Much, much more to see and do, so check out: www.foylefilmfestival.org
(BMcC)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
25 February 2009
Projecting Success At Belfast Film Festival
Stars of the big screen, Sir Ben Kingsley and Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint as well as Ulster actor James Nesbitt are among those set to attend the Belfast Film Festival at the end of March.
Projecting Success At Belfast Film Festival
Stars of the big screen, Sir Ben Kingsley and Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint as well as Ulster actor James Nesbitt are among those set to attend the Belfast Film Festival at the end of March.
15 July 2008
'Hunger' Set For UK Release On October 31
'Hunger', the winner of the Camera d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival and the directorial debut of acclaimed British visual artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen, is to be released in cinemas on October 31, Pathé Distribution has announced.
'Hunger' Set For UK Release On October 31
'Hunger', the winner of the Camera d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival and the directorial debut of acclaimed British visual artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen, is to be released in cinemas on October 31, Pathé Distribution has announced.
13 May 2008
Foyle Film Festival Launched
The Foyle Film Festival is set to take place this autumn, it has just been announced. Now in its 21st year, the Foyle Film Festival will be from November 21 to 29th and is now established as the flagship project of Derry's multi-media Nerve Centre.
Foyle Film Festival Launched
The Foyle Film Festival is set to take place this autumn, it has just been announced. Now in its 21st year, the Foyle Film Festival will be from November 21 to 29th and is now established as the flagship project of Derry's multi-media Nerve Centre.
27 August 2003
Derry's Nerve Centre wins top animation award
A short animated film produced by the Nerve Centre in Derry has won the top animation award at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. 'Pullin the Devil by the Tail' won the McLaren Award For New British Animation, seeing off competition from over 30 animated films.
Derry's Nerve Centre wins top animation award
A short animated film produced by the Nerve Centre in Derry has won the top animation award at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. 'Pullin the Devil by the Tail' won the McLaren Award For New British Animation, seeing off competition from over 30 animated films.
23 April 2009
Latest Irish Film Festival Launched
The latest Irish film festival on the calendar - in early May - will include an opportunity to 'pitch' ideas for film and TV production.
Latest Irish Film Festival Launched
The latest Irish film festival on the calendar - in early May - will include an opportunity to 'pitch' ideas for film and TV production.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
