FESTIVAL SUMMARY- Part 2

The Killing of John Lennon

Film: The Killing of John Lennon

Date, Time & Venue: 24 March, 2011, 8:30 pm, Apollo Cinemas, Piccadilly

Director: Andrew Piddington

Star-cast: Jonas Ball, Joe Abbate, Gail Kay Bell

Language: English 

Country, Running Time, Year: United Kingdom, 2007, 114 Mins.

Synopsis

The Killing of John Lennon is a chilling insight into the mind of Mark David Chapman, the 25 year old narcissist who gunned down The Beatles star John Lennon outside his Dakota apartment in New York in 1980. Meticulously researched and filmed on actual locations where events occurred it is a gritty and imagistic examination of a celebrity stalker's mind leading up the kill and his descent into madness and exorcism.

Watch the promo of the film below:

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Festival Programmer
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Peepli Live

Film: Peepli Live

Date, Time & Venue: 21 March, 2011, 6:30 pm, Apollo Cinemas, Piccadilly

Director: Anusha Rizvi, Mahmood Farooqui 

Star-cast: Omkar Das Manikpuri, Raghuvir Yadav, Shalini Vatsa

Language: Hindi, English subtitles

Country, Running Time, Year: India, 2010, 110 Mins.

Synopsis

On the eve of national elections in the Indian village of Peepli, two poor farmers, Nath and Budhia, face losing their land over an unpaid government loan. Desperate, they seek help from an apathetic local politician, who suggests they commit suicide to benefit from a government program that aids the families of indebted deceased farmers. When a journalist overhears Budhia urge Nath to "do what needs to be done" for the sake of their families, a media frenzy ignites around whether or not Natha will commit suicide.

The screening of the film will be followed by a Q&A session with writer/director Anusha Rizvi.

Check out the promo of Peepli Live:

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Film: Jogwa

Film: Jogwa-The Awakening

Date, Time & Venue: 23 March, 2011, 6:15 pm, Apollo Cinemas, Piccadilly

Director: Rajeev Patil

Star-cast: Upendra Limaye, Mukta Barve, Vinay Apte

Language: Marathi, English subtitles

Country, Year: India, 2009

Synoposis

National Award winning film Jogwa is about two strangers being forced into a life of servitude to the local deity. They fall in love and want to start a new life but will the wrath of a highly supersititous community let them live in peace.

Catch the promo of the film below:

For more deatils, Contact Tongues On Fire:
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Sander Francken's Bardsongs.

Film: Bardsongs

Date, Time & Venue: 25 March, 2011, 6:30 pm, Apollo Cinemas, Piccadilly

Director: Sander Francken

Star-cast: Abba Bilancoro, Kolado Bocoum, Dhamender Singh

Language:English subtitles

Country, Running Time, Year: India and Africa, 2010, 95 Mins.

Synopsis

A plastic collector named Sahir refuses to pass judgement on fate when his son is wounded and the outbreak of war proves him right. Young Bouba is given the task of answering the question "What is the greatest part of all knowledge?". His search leads him to love. And Sonam sets out across the Himalayas to sell his dzo, but the journey proves useful despite the fact that he doesn't sell the animal. All three stories are presented in the form of traditional songs which intermingle in this engaging on-screen narrative. The characters are always seeking something, thus enabling the movie to grip the attention.

Watch the trailer of the film below:



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THE HIGHLIGHTS OF LAFF'2011

Like every year, the year 2011 also has a range of exciting events in store for the 13th Annual London Asian Film Festival (LAFF). The film festival, this time around, boasts of a big line-up of proceedings which include feature films, documentaries, short-film competition, panel discussions, award ceremony, education and community screenings.

The main highlights of this festival, which honours independent films from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh that have made waves on the international film festival circuit, include :

• Costume Design Master Class: Tongues on Fire (TOF) , in association with London Film Academy presents a Costume Design Master class- Illustrating the power of aesthetics in film at BAFTA with Academy Award winner and Indian Cinema's most well regarded Costume Designer Bhanu Athaiya. The event takes place on Saturday 26 March,2011 at 2.00 pm at David Lean Room, BAFTA. Supported by British Fashion Council, the tickets for the event are priced at 15 Pounds each. For more information or to purchase tickets contact : info@tonguesonfire.com

                             

•  Screening and Talk : Anusha Rizvi, director of Bollywood film Peepli Live to attend a Q & A session following the screening of the film. On 22 March 5:30 pm, Anusha will be giving the London Asian Film Festival Inaugural Speech of the Nargis Dutt Lecture 'Business of Making Films' at the Brunei gallery, SOAS. This event marks the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day. her speech will be followed by a panel of four speakers and discussion. It is a free event. For more information, please contact : info@tongesonfire.com

• Closing Night Gala & Awards : Hollywood actor Heath Burns will be screening her film 'Ashes' at BAFTA. This event will be attended by leading Bollywood celebrities. The screening will then be followed by the London Asian Film Festival Award Ceremony which will include awards such as Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor (Male & Female), Original Script, Audience Choice Best Film, Best Cross-Over Film and Best Short Film Competition winner & runner-up. The Lifetime Achievement Award, this year, will be offered to India's First Oscar Award Winner costume designer Bhanu Athaiya. For more information, please contact : info@tongesonfire.com.

• Short-Film Competition : Now in its 6th successful year, the Short-Film Competition gives the next generation of talented film-makers a chance to showcase their work.  The competition will be presented by comedian Paul Chowdhury. Tongues on Fire Short Film Award is our way of inspiring new film-makers. The TOF-Jury include Indian film director Jayabrato Chatterjee, CEO of WFTV Kate Kinninmont, Short Film competition co-ordinator Balvinder Mudan and lecturer at Birkbeck University of London, Dr.Mike Allen.

For more deatils, Contact Tongues On Fire:
Keerthi Suresh
Festival Programmer
0779 416 7321
info@tonguesonfire.com
www.tonguesonfire.com

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