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Globescreen digital conference: Howard Kiedaisch speech
Digital cinema isn’t coming. It’s right here, right now. And when I say digital cinema I’m not just talking about the projection equipment, I’m referring to the real benefits that get consumers excited.
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FeaturesBeating Up
2009 has been a landmark year for animation and, as if to reflect that, the feature animation Oscar category is swelling to the full five nominations for the first time since 2002.
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FeaturesAcademy Awards animation: the directors
Screen International brings you three of the directors of this year’s Oscar-nominated animation films.
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Die Friseuse (The Haircutter)
Social comedy about woman from Marzahn overcoming all kind of obstacles to become a hairdresser
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Das Ende ist mein Anfang
A critically ill journalist recounts to his son the story of his life, his spiritual experiences andhow he is preparing for death.
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Hausgäste (Houseguests) (working title)
Docu-feature exploring the phenomenon of couch surfing with director Eva Stotz becominmg a house guest around the globe.
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Gestern ist nirgendwo (Yesterday Is Nowhere) (working title)
An architect returns involuntarily to his home town and is confronted by his past.
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The Solitude of Prime Numbers (Die Einsamkeit der Primzahlen)
Based on Giordano’s debut novel, a meditation on loneliness, love and the weight of childhood experience.
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Das System
A young dropout becomes involved in a parallel world of international lobbyists and former GDR secret service agents and soon realises that his own life is more closely connected with this than he had previously believed.
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The Girl From Slaveikov Square
Great pop singer Lea Ivanova became popular in the 1960s as the “Star from the East”, but failed to gain recognition in her home country.
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FeaturesPanning for Precious metal
The 2009-2010 awards season has begun in earnest with only a few much-anticipated films yet to be seen and some front-runners finally emerging.
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FeaturesLife after Slumdog
Without an obvious juggernaut such as Slumdog Millionaire, this year’s Bafta race looks far from predictable, says Allan Hunter of an awards ceremony that aims to recognise both UK and international talent
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FeaturesLocal titles vie for market share
On the eve of Italy’s distribution networking event Industry Days (Nov 30-Dec 4), Sheri Jennings looks at the challenges facing Italian films at the local box office.
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FeaturesIndia’s indies set global goals
It is too early to talk of an Indian film wave, but certain indie titles from the country are gaining recognition among international buyers. Liz Shackleton looks at the challenges they face in finding a global audience.
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FeaturesMeeting at the crossroads
Film Bazaar in Goa, which takes place this week, is where the independent indian cinema sector meets the international film industry. Liz Shackleton takes a look at what is on offer.
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Hopes and Dreams
Gazza Snell is mad about karting – as are his teenage boys Marc and Ed.When the boyscollide on the track, their mother’s worst nightmare come true and the family is tornapart. But perhapsmiracles can happen.
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Uninhabited
A young couple go to an idyllic and uninhabited coral island for a romantic camping holiday, only to discover that they are not alone.