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The Daily Wrap Friday, Mar 13, 2009

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Today’s Trivia: A certain multi-disciplinary, and controversial, artist is in two films at MIFF 2009. This artist has directed two films of his own, as well, the first of which is considered to be his best work. Can you name this one-of-a-kind artist, known for his outspoken views and claims, along with the two films that link him to MIFF 2009? A: Vincent Gallo; Julien Hallard's MEETING VINCENT GALLO (short film in Cutting the Edge 3); Abel Ferrara's THE FUNERAL (part of Ferrara Tribute Film Program)
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Red Carpet for Máncora

It was another red carpet night filled with celebrities, this time for Máncora, directed by Ricardo de Montreuil. Producer Diego Ojeda and actor Enrique Muriciano, both Miamians, gave it that extra homegrown flavor.


   Art @ MIFF
Art @ MIFF


Artist Kiko Goifman is the focus of our eighth Art @ MIFF. An anthropologist by training, Goifman major works focus on making documentaries as well as experimental projects on film and video.  Filmphobia, which is part of our World Issues/World Films category, is the director’s first fiction film and centers around a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a movie about phobias. Goifman explains, “just like time, death, violence, space, faith and sex, fear is one of the great themes of philosophical, scientific, and artistic investigation. Filmphobia, top prizewinner at the Brasilia Film Festival, will be screened at the Regal 9 on Sunday at 4:30PM.



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Mancora Red Carpet and Moore

Day eight of the Miami International Film Festival wrapped last night but, fortunately, there’s alot to tell you about starting with a world premiere with Demi Moore and the red carpet premiere of Mancora. Read more.

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   A Moment With...
A Moment With...

Matteo Minetto


Director of La Furia in Vivo

Hometown: Paris

 

 

What are two random films you’ve seen numerous times?
Truman Show and Trainspotting

 

If you could gain one ability, what would it be?

sensitivity

 

What other profession besides your own would you be interested in?

Outside the arts…a political career

What is your most prized possession?

My house

What was the last movie you rented?

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

What is your greatest achievement?

My movie

Last film you saw in a theater?

Revolutionary Road

Who would direct your life story?

Wim Wenders

What is the most exotic destination you’ve ever been to?

Burma

Complete this sentence: Life is…

Wonderful

   A Moment With...
A Moment With...

Betsy Greene-Freeman


Grants & Partnership, MIFF

Hometown: Miami

 

What is the last movie you saw in a theater?

Role Models

 

Finish this sentence: Miami is…

Anything you want it to be.

 

What famous person (dead or alive) would you love to have lunch with?

Teddy Roosevelt

Coffee or tea?

Coffee

What is your favorite film genre?

Toss up between action adventure and romantic comedies

Describe yourself in a sentence

An inordinately competent lunatic

What is the last concert you attended?
Madonna

 

What are some of your all-time favorite movies?

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, Gone with the Wind, Bladerunner

 

What is a random thing most people don’t know about you?

That I have a very tender heart

 

What will you do once the Festival wraps?

File wrap reports for my sponsors




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