Events

[box] A Conversation with Earl Cameron: Bermuda’s most successful actor will sit down with film critic Peter Rainer to speak about his career — from breaking into the film business in the 1950s to his big screen roles in ‘Thunderball’ and ‘The Interpreter’. The discussion will follow a screening of ‘Pool of London’, Mr. Cameron’s first film, at the Liberty Theatre at 1 p.m. Tickets for this event are $50 per person.

n BIFF Late Nite: The place to meet visiting film-makers, jury and international press tonight is Robin Hood from 8 p.m. till closing.nklinGothic-Demi">

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[obox] Fresh Air: One of the films in competition for the Best Feature prize this year, this Hungarian drama explores a troubled mother-daughter relationship. Subtitles. Showtime: 6.30 p.m. at Liberty Theatre.

[obox] My Country, My Country: A portrait of Iraqis living under US occupation, this US documentary was nominated for an Oscar this year. Showtime: 9.15 p.m. at Liberty Theatre.

[obox] The Killer Within: A mild-mannered Arizona teacher has been hiding a secret for 50 years from friends, family and colleagues. He’s a killer and he’s about to come clean with those close to him. See review in today’s paper. Showtime: 1 p.m. at Little Theatre.

[obox] How is Your Fish Today?: This Chinese film is competing in the Features portion of the festival. It centres on the lonely voyage of a young man in southern China who has killed his lover. A screenwriter picks up his tale and adds depth to it, blurring the boundaries between reality and fiction. Subtitles. Showtime: 3.45 p.m. at Little Theatre.

[obox] Offside: This Iranian comedy in the World’s Best series focuses on a group of women who love football but are prevented from watching live matches in the their country. They try to watch their team’s qualifying World Cup match against Bahrain but are caught and placed in a holding area from which they can hear the cheers of the crowd. Subtitles. Showtime: 6.30 p.m. at Little Theatre.

[obox] A Hebrew Lesson: One of BIFF’s competing documentaries, ‘A Hebrew Lesson’ chronicles the lives of a disparate group of immigrants to Israel. Subtitles. Showtime: 9.15 p.m. at Little Theatre.

[obox] Something Like Happiness: A late addition Czech comedy to the line-up, this endearing drama proves that happiness can come where and when you least expect it. Subtitles. Showtime: 6.30 p.m. at BUEI Auditorium.

[obox] Family Name: One of the most popular films from the original BIFF in 1997, this real life mystery story of buried family roots and well-kept secrets follows the film-maker’s search for descendants of slaves and slave owners from plantations once owned by his family. Showtime: 9.15 p.m. at BUEI Auditorium.

[obox] The Ugly Duckling and Me: A BIFF Kids offering suitable for those age three and up. This is 51 minutes of short films from Weston Woods, sumptuously animated and motivating for the youngsters in all of us. Showtime: 1 p.m. at Southside Theatre.

[obox] Holiday Makers: This Czech comedy follows a group of tourists to the Adriatic seaside for a series of comic events and absurd situations. Subtitles. See review in today’s paper. Showtime: 3.45 p.m. at Southside Theatre.

[obox] The Lives of Others: This German film took home the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar this year. Set in 1984, a German Democratic Republic minister exploits his position to eliminate rivals in politics and love. Subtitles. Showtime: 6.30 p.m. at Southside Theatre.

q Volver: The latest film from Spanish director Pedro Almodovar takes him back to his birthplace — La Mancha — comedy, and the female world. Three generations of women survive the east wind, fire, insanity, superstition and even death by means of goodness, lies and boundless vitality. Subtitles. Showtime: 9.15 p.m. at Southside Theatre.

EVENTS

[box] BIFF BBQ at the Hamilton Princess from 12.30-3.30 p.m. Come out and meet visiting film-makers.

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Tomorrow’s films

<$f"Wingdings-Regular">qGrave Decisions: A BIFF Kids film for those age ten and over, this dark comedy is a real crowd-pleaser for the younger set. Showtime: 1 p.m. at Liberty Theatre.

[obox] Railyard Blues: A lightly absurd tragicomedy that takes place in a small Czech railway station. Subtitles. See review in today’s paper. Showtime: 3.45 p.m. at Liberty Theatre.

[obox] Retrieval: Competing in the Features category at BIFF 2007, this Polish film offers an unblinking look at the choices faced by a young man caught in a dilemma beyond his control. See review in today’s paper. Showtime: 6.30 p.m. at Liberty Theatre.

[obox] The Violin: Another of the World’s Best series, this Mexican film was expanded from Francisco Vargas Quevada’s short of the same name. It tells the tender and poignant tale of a 1970s peasant revolution in the Guerrero region of Mexico. Subtitles. Reviewed in Friday’s paper. Showtime: 9.15 p.m. at Liberty Theatre.

[obox] 12.08 East of Bucharest: This Romanian comedy picked up the Best First Film award at Cannes. The owner of a local television station invites guests onto his talk show to reflect on the time when dictator Nicolae Ceausescu fled Bucharest by helicopter 16 years ago, forever changing the country. Subtitles. Showtime: 1 p.m. at Little Theatre.

[obox] Man of No Return: One of the competition features in this year’s festival, this Russian film explores how several lives dramatically cross in a small town. Subtitles. Reviewed in Friday’s paper. Showtime: 3.45 p.m. at Little Theatre.

[obox] Jalla! Jalla!: This Swedish comedy was one of BIFF’s hits in 2001. A rollicking ride through the lives and adventures of two friends, Roro and Mans. Showtime: 6.30 p.m. at Little Theatre.

[obox] Storm of Emotions: Competing for the Documentary prize at BIFF, this Israeli film documents the removal of the Israeli settlers from the Gaza Strip. Subtitles. See review in today’s paper. Showtime: 9.15 p.m. at Little Theatre.

q Bill Ming: Stories of Wood, Wind and Fire: This documentary tracks Bermuda-born and internationally renowned sculptor Bill Ming’s career and his commission to produce a piece of art commemorating those lost at sea. See review in today’s paper. Showtime: 3.45 p.m. at BUEI Auditorium.

[obox] Row Hard, No Excuses: Competing for BIFF’s documentary prize this year, this US film follows the adventures of two middle-aged men who undertake a 3,000-mile, trans-Atlantic rowing challenge.Reviewed in Friday’s paper. Showtime: 6.30 p.m. at BUEI Auditorium.

[obox] Climates: A Turkish offering in the World’s Best series, ‘Climates’ follows the turbulent relationship of Isa and Bahar. Subtitles. Showtime: 9.15 p.m. at BUEI Auditorium.

[obox] Paris je t’aime: Different film-makers including the Coen brothers and Tom Twyker made short films celebrating Paris’ 20 arrondissements (neighbourhoods). Subtitles. Showtime: 1 p.m. at Southside Theatre.

[obox] Cashback: A competing feature, ‘Cashback’ offers a highly original romance with edge and moments of true comedy. Showtime: 3.45 p.m. at Southside Theatre.

[obox] Deliver Us From Evil: This documentary offers a chilling look into the paedophilia scandal that has rocked the Catholic church over the past decade. Showtime: 6.30 p.m. at Southside Theatre.