MIFF Daily
Saturday, Mar 12, 2011
HIGHLIGHTS
- Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign-language film, Denis Villeneuve’s INCENDIES, is an intense, deeply personal tale of two Arab-Canadian twins’ quest to unearth the secrets of their recently deceased mother. Criss-crossing time and borders, Simon and Jeanne learn the father who they thought was dead is still alive — as is a brother who they never knew existed. This masterful opus, set to the epic sounds of Radiohead, is based on the acclaimed play by Wajdi Mouawad and features a stunning series of mesmerizing images. Red carpet event commences at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts at 6:30 p.m. followed Awards Night Ceremony and screening of Incendies at 7:00 p.m. Director Villeneuve will be present for intro and Q&A.
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LEXUS PURSUIT OF PERFECTION AWARDS NIGHT GALA WRAP PARTYCelebrating a successful Miami International Film Festival (MIFF), guests will gather for the Closing Night Gala at the Historic Moore Building where the Lexus Pursuit of Perfection Award will be presented to Academy Award Nominated Actor, Director, and Producer Andy Garcia, as well as Writer, Director Aaron Salgado and Writer, Producer Jaydee Freixas for their creative contribution to the filmmaking community. Most recently the three collaborated on the highly anticipated film Magic City Memoirs, which held its world premiere last night at MIFF. The Moore Building (4040 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Design District) at 10:00 p.m.
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THE INTERRUPTERS
Hoop Dreams director Steve James delivers another staggering, nonfiction epic set on the streets of Chicago, following an organization called CeaseFire, a collective of former gang members trying to break the cycle of urban violence. Instead of being reactive, “the Interrupters” try to intervene before conflicts turn deadly. Regal South Beach at 3:45 p.m. Director will be present for intro and Q&A.
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NO RETURN (Sin riturno)
Miguel Cohan’s impressive debut reflects on upper-middleclass family values in Argentina: Matías is a fun-loving youth who is involved in a tragic accident by being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Determined not to fall victim to circumstance, Matías and his parents take morality into their own hands. Director will be present for intro and Q&A. Tower Theater at 7 p.m.
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