Films shot in the Bradford district will be shown alongside world premieres of major films at the 12-day Bradford International Film Festival. This year's festival will feature big-budget movies, independent films, silent movies, horror films and classic Westerns.More than 100 films will be showcased from countries including France, Romania, Argentina and Japan. As previously reported Woody Allen's You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger, that stars Anthony Hopkins and Antonio Banderas will open the film festival. The closing night will be the UK premiere of The Messenger, starring Woody Harrelson and Steve Buscemi.
At yesterday’s launch in Bradford, the festival’s artistic director Tony Earnshaw said: “Cinema is about escapism, and there is much to escape to in this festival. I hope audiences will be inspired, empowered, enraged and outraged, will re-connect with their emotions and fall in love with film – for the first time or all over again.”
National Media Museum director Colin Philpott called the festival a jewel in Bradford’s crown.
“It has established a reputation for providing opportunities to see films people wouldn’t normally get access to, and bringing important and iconic film industry figures to Bradford,” he said.
Bradford International Film Festival runs from March 16 to 27. For tickets, call 0844 856 3797. A film-making course will also be running at the festival, with a number of bursaries available to cover costs. Visit www.bradford-city-of-film.com for more information.
No comments:
Post a Comment