Film directed by Emanuele Crialese
Film: Italian participation in the 22nd Edition of the European Film Festival
22nd Edition of the
Italian participation with the film
TERRAFERMA
Directed by: Emanuele Crialese
Starring: Filippo Pucillo, Donatella Finocchiaro and Beppe Fiorello
Year of production: 2011 Genre: Drama
Running time: 88 minutes
Language: Italian with English subtitlesRated: PG
This powerful new feature is set against the background of the influx of African boat people on an uncontaminated Sicilian island inhabited mainly by fishermen. Although still barely touched by tourism, the islanders have just begun to alter their mentality and behaviour as they begin to realize the economic potential of this new industry. At the same time they often have to deal with illegal aliens flooding the island and a new law requiring them to turn back undocumented peoples seeking aid. This policy stands in direct contrast with the laws of the sea which require the rescue of anyone in distress. Terraferma is also the story of a family composed of a stubborn old fisherman, a young woman striving for a better life and a young man seeking his moral compass. All of them will have to make difficult decisions that will affect their lives forever
At AIC College (Kibera)Saturday 11th May at 18.00Alliance Française de Nairobi on the following two days:
· Sunday, 12th May at 1500
· Monday 20th May 2013 at 17.30
complete Festival programme below
22nd Edition of the
EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL – NAIROBI
at Alliance Française de Nairobi (Loit /Monrovia Streets)
Tel.: (020) 340054 / 79
For the printable full programme of films please click on the Bruchure at the foot of the page
The annual European Film Festival enters its 22nd year and takes place from 10th to 26th May at its traditional venue of the Alliance Française of Nairobi.
The Festival remains a very popular event on the cultural agenda of Nairobians, and continues to grow in popularity in Mombasa, Kisumu and Eldoret. Distinct, diverse and refreshing content from the European continent is a much welcome and affordable treat for Kenyan audiences. European cinema is more than just entertainment. It not only tends to focus on craftsmanship in making films but also preserves distinguishing features and historical depth while reflecting a multi-cultural 21st century Europe.
The Festival, organized under the auspices of the EU Delegation in Kenya, coincides with the Europe Day celebrations of 9th May.
In Mombasa and Kisumu the Festival takes place at the Alliance Française institutions and in Eldoret it is organized at the Municipal Hall.
Following very successful screenings of the Danish film “Kidnappet’ in Kibera, Korogocho and Mathare last year, community screenings will be repeated this year.
The European Film Festival is the only annual international cinematographic event that takes place in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Eldoret.
22nd EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL 10 – 26 May 2013
Programme and classification
All films in English or with English subtitles
Fri. 10
17h30 Bullhead (BEL) drama Above 18yrs
19h30 Waking up yesterday (CZE) comedy General Exhibition
Sat. 11
15h00 The Ambassador (DNK) documentary Parental Guidance
17h30 L’Arbre (FRA) drama Parental Guidance
19h30 Goethe! (GER) romantic drama
Sat. 12
15h00 Terraferma (ITA) drama General Exhibition
17h30 The Dinner Club (NLD) thriller Above 16yrs
19h30 My Father’s Bike (POL) comedy Parental Guidance
Mon. 13
17h30 Lóve (SVK) romantic drama Above 16 yrs
19h30 Wrinkles (ESP) animated drama General Exhibition
Tue. 14
17h30 Searching for Sugar Man (UK) documentary General Exhibition
19h30 Late Bloomers (SWI) comedy drama General Exhibition
Wed. 15
17h30 Easy Money (SWE) thriller Above 18 yrs
19h30 At the end of the world (BEL) comedy drama Above 16 yrs
Thu. 16
17h30 This Life (DNK) historical drama Above 16 yrs
19h30 Berlin Calling (GER) comedy drama
Fri. 17
17h30 Sleep Tight (ESP) thriller Above 18yrs
19h30 The Imposter (UK) thriller Above 16yrs
Sat. 18
15h00 Waking up yesterday (CZE)
17h30 Bullhead (BEL)
19h30 Wrinkles (ESP)
Sun. 19
15h00 Goethe! (GER)