From November 5-8, 2009, our annual FESTIVAL OF NEW SPANISH CINEMA (FNSC) will premiere at PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE,while presenting a special around-the-clock screening online. The FNSC tour presents the finest offbeat, independent and artistically-inspired Spanish films from all genres: narrative, experimental, and animation.
And the festival is about more than the screenings alone. Participate in panel discussions and Q&A sessions with David Planell (The Shame). There are also short films available online, cutting-edge media exhibits, and of course, our popular opening night party with good movies, and wine offered by Freixenet.
Last but not least, as a new offering this year and to precede each feature, we present Teaserland: an entertaining initiative featuring fake movie trailers by well-known directors such as Isabel Coixet (Elegy, The Secret Life of Words), Jaume Balaguero (Rec), and J.A. Bayona (The Orphanage), alongside up-and-coming filmmakers.
Have a look and see when we’re coming your way! We’ll be sure to bring the charm and hospitality, and share our Spanish extravaganza with you.
WHERE AND WHEN? PACIFIC FILM ARCHIVE, San Francisco Bay Area 2575 Bancroft Way
Between College and Telegraph
November 5-8, 2009 SPECIAL OFFER TO CASA HISPANICA MEMBERS!: Print out this email and show it at the box office. We’ll apply the BAM/PFA members’ price of $5.50
WHAT?: AMATEURS | Gabriel Velazquez | Thursday, Nov 5, 6:30 pm
CAMINO | Javier Fesser | Friday, Nov 6, 8:30 pm THE SHAME La Verguenza | David Planell | Saturday, Nov 7, 8:30 pm Reception with the filmmaker presented by
Freixenet. DE PROFUNDIS | Miguelanxo Prado | Sunday, Nov 8, 3 pm
OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED
AN ARTIST TALK WITH DIRECTOR DAVID PLANELL
Friday Nov. 6 4.30 p.m. FREE
We are honored that David Planell, screenwriter and director of The Shame (November 7), will be in person to discuss his filmmaking process and present two of his prizewinning short films, Ponys (2005, 10 mins) andCharisma (2003, 10 mins). This session is designed for students but open to the general public. Admission Free. (c. 75 mins)
SHORTMETRAJE ONLINE
We introduce you to the Spanish short film world - free and open to everyone. CLICK HERE to start watching.
TEASERLAND.COM Preceding each feature we’ll show mock movie trailers by well known directors such as Isabel Coixet and up and coming filmmakers.
