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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.
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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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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
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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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