The 23nd Annual Fall Film Festival
Friday, Nov. 2 - Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007
Capitol Center Theatre
123 Summers Street, Charleston
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ADMISSION
Admission $7 per EVENING feature (single admission)
$5 per MATINEE feature (single admission before 6 pm)
$30 SIX PACK: (admission to any 6 features, mix or match)
$70 FESTIVAL PACKAGE (admission to any 17 features, mix or match)
WVSU Students FREE with current WVSU ID
ADVANCED TICKETS
May be purchased at the box office during regular business hours and some evenings beginning November1st. Call theatre prior to pick-up to confirm personnel is on site.
NOTE: Film schedule subject to change without notice. WVIFF reserves the right to hold an event which may require purchase of a separate ticket. WVIFF reserves the right to screen short films before feature films, which will be included with the price of admission to the subsequent feature film.
BOX OFFICE & CONTACT INFO WVSU
Capitol Center Theatre123 Summers Street, Charleston (near corner of Quarrier & Summers Streets) WVIFF Voicemail: 304-342-1700 Box Office/Theatre: 304-342-6522 TTY Users (WV Relay): 711-342-6522Website: www.wviff.org Email: wviff@yahoo.com
DIRECTIONS
Coming from the North on I-77 S & I-79 S – Exit at the Civic Center Exit (58C). This puts you on Pennsylvania Ave. Turn left onto Lee Street. Turn right onto Summers Street. The theater is just beyond the intersection of Summers and Quarrier Streets.
Coming from the South and East on I-77 N & I-64 W – Exit at the Leon Sullivan Way Exit (100). Turn right onto Washington Street. Turn left onto Summers Street. The theater is just beyond the intersection of Summers and Quarrier Streets.
Coming from the West on I-64 E – Exit at the Virginia Street Exit (58B). Merge right onto Virginia Street at the end of the exit ramp. Turn left onto Summers Street. The theater is just before the intersection of Summers and Quarrier Streets.
ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Wheelchair seating, restroom and drinking fountain on first level of theatre.
Upon four (4) days advance notice, the WVIFF can make the following accommodations.
Alternative formatted programs
Audio description & sign interpretation
For more information on accommodations, please call (304) 342-6522.TTY users, please use WV Relay, (711) 342-6522..
The 23rd Annual Fall Film Festival is made possible with major support from the following:
Commission on the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts
West Virginia Division of Culture and History
West Virginia Film Office
West Virginia State University
The Alzheimer’s Association
Charleston Gardens Assisted Living
Fall Festival Schedule
Friday, November 2, 2007
7:00 PM
Mountain Stage Concerts in High Definition
ARLO GUTHRIE AND THE GUTHRIE FAMILY LEGACY TOUR - 56 min.
America’s first family of folk music takes the stage to deliver old and new original songs as well as many of Woody Guthrie’s best loved classics. Arlo is joined by his son, Abe, daughter, Sarah Lee, and son-in-law, Johnny Irion. The program features extended candid interview segments with Arlo, who speaks his mind about his father’s legacy, the value of music and the music business.
BRISTOL, THE BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC- A MOUNTAIN STAGE SPECIAL – 56 min.
This performance/documentary celebrates the eightieth birthday of the “Big Bang of Country Music”, Ralph Peer’s “Bristol Sessions” in 1927 when The CarterFamily, Jimmie Rodgers, The Stonemans and many more country music pioneers were recorded for The Victor Talking Machine Company. The show features performances by and interviews with Ralph Stanley, Tim O’Brien, Ollabelle, Roni Stoneman, Reagan Boggs, The Yonder Mountain String Band, Darrell
Scott, Odetta and Dale Jett (grandson of A.P. Carter).
Guest speakers for this evening will be Director Mike Youngren,
and Producers Larry Groce, Fred McClellan, John Nakashima and Andy Ridenour
CLICKING ON THE FILM TAKE TO FILM SITE
Saturday, November 3, 2007
5:00 PM The Boss of It All
Comedy (Denmark/Sweden/Iceland/Italy/France /Norway/Finland/Germany) 99 min Not Rated
(Danish / Icelandic / English / Russian with English subtitles)
Famed iconoclast Lars von Trier (“Dogville”,”Zentropa”) directs a rare satirical workplace comedy which has drawn comparison to BBC’s the Office. The owner of a small IT company fabricates a mythic tyrannical boss figure to distance himself from unpopular decisions. When an Icelandic businessman interested in purchasing the company wants to meet this boss, the owner hires the actor to play this boss.
7:00 PM
Waitress
Romantic Comedy (USA) 104 min. PG-13 for some suggestive references
Written and Directed by: Adrian Shelly
Starring: Keri Russell, Nathan Fillon, Cheryl Hines, Andy Griffith
Engaging, poignant, and hysterical story, this indie gem became the darling of the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. “Waitress” tells the story of Jenna (Keri Russell), a beautiful yet unhappy waitress desperately searching for a way out of her marriage. When an unwanted pregnancy scraps these plans, Jenna finds comfort and fulfillment in the most unlikely of places - baking pies. As her pies become famous within her small town, “Waitress” bakes a comic, heartfelt, and memorable meditation on the line between what we want out of life and what we are given.
9:00 PM
The King of Kong: A Fist Full of Quarters
Documentary (USA) 79 min. PG-13 for a brief sexual reference
Directed by: Seth Gordon
Sort of “Chariots Of Fire” for the Nintendo generation, “The King Of Kong” documents the epic duel of wills between two contenders - a middle-school science teacher and a hot sauce mogul - to break the world record in Donkey Kong. What starts as novelty piece of human interest evolves into a penetrating portrait of ambition, human obsession, and competition which the Village Voice calls “magical, exhilarating, infuriating, dumbfounding, jaw-dropping.”
Sunday, November 4, 2007
2:00 PM
Waitress
Romantic Comedy (USA) 104 min. PG-13 for some suggestive references
Written and Directed by: Adrian Shelly
Starring: Keri Russell, Nathan Fillon, Cheryl Hines, Andy Griffith
Engaging, poignant, and hysterical story, this indie gem became the darling of the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. “Waitress” tells the story of Jenna (Keri Russell), a beautiful yet unhappy waitress desperately searching for a way out of her marriage. When an unwanted pregnancy scraps these plans, Jenna finds comfort and fulfillment in the most unlikely of places - baking pies. As her pies become famous within her small town, “Waitress” bakes a comic, heartfelt, and memorable meditation on the line between what we want out of life and what we are given.
4:00 PM
The Golden Door
Drama (Italy, France, Germany) 120 min. PG-13 for brief graphic nudity
(Italian / English with English subtitles)
Written & Directed by: Emanuele Crialese
Italian filmmaker Emanuele Crialese (“Respiro”) weaves a beautiful and touching tribute to the Sicilian-American immigrant experience of the early 20th century. Academy Award winner Martin Scorsese executive produces. Sicilian widower Salvatore decides to move his family to America in search of a better life. His plans are complicated when he meets Lucy, a British woman desperate to marry before reaching Ellis Island. Their partnership becomes the only constant as the travel through the maze of American immigration and naturalization.
7:00 PM
In The Shadow Of The Moon
Documentary (UK) 100 min. PG for mild language, brief violent images and incidental smoking
The Apollo space program remains one of the most mythologized chapters in American history. Documentarian David Sington (PBS's Nova) goes behind the scenes of this fabled moment in a collection of little seen footage, expert analysis, and exclusive interviews with the Apollo moon crews. This movie has already blasted off into the heavens of the cinematic world, as Entertainment Weekly raves " ’In the Shadow of the Moon’ finds new resonance in the moment when America redefined progress -- but also when it heeded the siren song of a world so desolate it reminded you what a paradise ours truly is."
Monday, November 5, 2007
7:00 PM
Killer of Sheep
Drama (USA) 87 min. Not Rated
Written & Directed by: Charles Burnett
Charles Burnett’s groundbreaking portrait of the 1970s African American experience finally sees a theatrical release. Originally made in 1977, this gritty and realistic tale of a Los Angeles butcher became famous not only as one of the greatest unreleased films of the 1970s, but also as one of the most important films of black cinema. The New York Times raves “ [an] American masterpiece, independent to the bone.” And The Chicago Reader calls it “Conceivably the best single feature about ghetto life that we have.”
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
7:00 PM
No End In Sight
Documentary (USA) 145 min. Not Rated
IT mogul Charles Furgeson was so outraged by his country’s handling of the Iraq war that he independently produced, wrote and directed this incendiary documentary making the case that American military and executive leadership mishandled Operation Iraqi Freedom in astonishing and inconceivable ways. This 145 minute documentary ponders the mistakes, misrepresentations, and misconceptions that Ferguson believes led to the current quandary in Iraq.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
7:00 PM
The Namesake
Comic Romantic Drama (USA) 122 min. PG-13, sexuality /
nudity, a scene of drug use, some disturbing images and brief language
(Bengali / Hindi / English with English subtitles)
Famed Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair (“Salaam Bombay”, “Mississippi Masala”, “Monsoon Wedding”) returns to her roots to tell this story of a family coming to terms with its roots, spanning two generations. In the days leading up to his marriage to Maxine, American born Googol ponders a name change. When this creates friction between he and his Indian born parents, surprising details of the family’s origins come to life in what Entertainment Weekly called a “Moving and marvelous new cross-cultural family saga.”
Thursday, November 8, 2007
6:00 PM
Remains of Actions
The Art of Morten Viskom
Documentary (USA) 28 min. Not Rated
(English / Norwegian with English subtitles
Written & Directed by: Dr. Reidun Ovrebo
Special FREE SCREENING
Morten Viskum Is currently Norway’s most famous and controversial artist. Although not yet a household name in the US, Viskum’s art is widely exhibited internationally. Initially focusing his work on several rodent installation series, Viskum has since exhibited self-portrait installations, a blood on canvas series, and most notably several series of performances where he paints with an dead human hand. The apparent sensationalism of his work never fails to draw strong reactions from the public. In this film, however, Viskum reveals that his artistic goal is to awaken people from apathy and create discussions about serious issues.
7:00 PM
Paprika
Mystery Sci-fi Animation (Japan) 90 min. R for violent and sexual images
(Japanese with English subtitles)
Visionary Japanese Animator Satoshi Kon (“Millennium Actress”, “Tokyo Godfathers”) returns with his most ambitious film yet. A machine that gives psychiatrists the ability to travel into their patient’s dreams provides the backdrop for this story, which seamlessly blends dreamworlds and realities. When this device falls into the wrong hands, a woman psychiatrist named Paprika travels into dreamworlds to fight the forces of evil.
“Despite the jumble, Kon’s eye-popping, surreal mastery of the Japanese dream is awakening.”
– Seattle Post-Intelligencer
a rescheduled screening
9:00 PM
Killer of Sheep
Drama (USA) 87 min. Not Rated
Written & Directed by: Charles Burnett
Charles Burnett’s groundbreaking portrait of the 1970s African American experience finally sees a theatrical release. Originally made in 1977, this gritty and realistic tale of a Los Angeles butcher became famous not only as one of the greatest unreleased films of the 1970s, but also as one of the most important films of black cinema. The New York Times raves “ [an] American masterpiece, independent to the bone.” And The Chicago Reader calls it “Conceivably the best single feature about ghetto life that we have.”
Friday, November 9, 2007
7:00 PM
Away From Her
Romantic Drama (Canada) 110 min. Not Rated
Written & Directed by: Sarah Polley
Starring: Julie Christie, Michael Murphy, Gordon Pinsent, Alberta Watson, Wendy Crewson and Olympia Dukakis
Anchored by a riveting performance from Academy Award winner Julie Christie, “Away From Her” is a tale of the persistence of love on the edge of madness. Fiona (Christie ) and Grant (Pisent) were married for 40 years when Fiona is institutionalized for Alzheimer’s. As her memories quickly fade, Grant finds himself forced to redefine his relationship and love for his wife, even as she transfers her love to another patient at the nursing home. Based on an Alice Munro short story, “Away From Her” is a film you won’t soon forget.
This film screening will be followed by a brief discussion period with the Alztheimer’s Association and Charleston Gardens Assisted Living.
9:30 PM
Once
Musical Drama (Ireland) 85 min. R for language
Written & Directed by: John Carney
Starring: Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova
2007’s breakout indie hit makes its Charleston debut. This minimalist Irish folk musical tells the story of two Dublin musicians – street busker/vaccum repair man (Hansard) and a pianist turned flowergirl (Irglova) When their paths meet they form a unique bond over live, love, and the power of music. Featuring original songs by Frames frontman Glen Hansard “Once” has become an instant favorite among audiences and critics alike. It counts among its fans, Bob Dylan, Jim Jarmush and even Steven Spilberg, who said the film “gave me inspiration for the rest of the year.”
Saturday, November 10, 2007
2:00 PM
Away From Her
Romantic Drama (Canada) 110 min. Not Rated
Written & Directed by: Sarah Polley
Starring: Julie Christie, Michael Murphy, Gordon Pinsent, Alberta Watson, Wendy Crewson and Olympia Dukakis
Anchored by a riveting performance from Academy Award winner Julie Christie, “Away From Her” is a tale of the persistence of love on the edge of madness. Fiona (Christie ) and Grant (Pisent) were married for 40 years when Fiona is institutionalized for Alzheimer’s. As her memories quickly fade, Grant finds himself forced to redefine his relationship and love for his wife, even as she transfers her love to another patient at the nursing home. Based on an Alice Munro short story, “Away From Her” is a film you won’t soon forget.
4:00 PM
Once
Musical Drama (Ireland) 85 min. R for language
Written & Directed by: John Carney
Starring: Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova
2007’s breakout indie hit makes its Charleston debut. This minimalist Irish folk musical tells the story of two Dublin musicians – street busker/vaccum repair man (Hansard) and a pianist turned flowergirl (Irglova) When their paths meet they form a unique bond over live, love, and the power of music. Featuring original songs by Frames frontman Glen Hansard “Once” has become an instant favorite among audiences and critics alike. It counts among its fans, Bob Dylan, Jim Jarmush and even Steven Spilberg, who said the film “gave me inspiration for the rest of the year.”
6:30 PM
The Lives Of Others
Drama (Germany) 137 min. R for some sexuality/nudity
(German with English subtitles)
Written and directed by: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
These events in the final years of East Germany leading to the gradual disillusionment of a Stasi secret police officer make for a devastating film, which won the Oscar for Best Foreign Film and many other international awards. Sadly, Ulrich Mühe, who played that pivotal role, has recently died, but will certainly be well remembered for this work.
9:30 PM
La Vie En Rose
Biographical Musical (France / UK / Czech Republic) 140 min. PG-13 for substance abuse,
sexual content, brief nudity, language and thematic elements
(French with English subtitles)
Directed by: Olivier Dahan
Starring: Marion Cotillard, Sylvie Testud, Pascal Greggory, Emmanuelle Seigner, Jean-Paul Rouve, Gérard Depardieu, Clotilde Courau and Jean-Pierre Martins.
Marion Cotillard, as the legendary Edith Piaf, delivers an excellent performance (with Piaf’s voice dubbed into the singing). The music couldn’t be better, and the life, though fragmented by lots of time-jumping editing, is portrayed as being lived to the fullest.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
3:00 PM
Paris, Je T'aime
Romantic Tales (France, Liechtenstein) 120 min. R for language and brief drug use
(English / FR/ SP/ Arabic/ Mandarin with English subtitles)
In an homage to the great French anthology films of the 1950s and 60s, “Paris, Je T’aime” explores different districts of Paris France in a collection of 18 short films involving love. Featuring an international roster of 20 filmmakers including The Coen Brothers, Wes Craven, Alfonzo Curon, and Alexander Payne, “Paris, Je T’aime” portrays 18 unique representations of the world’s most photographed city.
5:00 PM
Rocket Science
Dramatic Comedy (USA) 101 min. R for some sexual content and language
Written & Directed by: Jeffery Blitz
This first feature by Academy Award Nominee Jeffrey Blitz (“Spellbound”) is about a stuttering teen who joins the high school debate club to win the affections of a girl. The Sundance Film Festival loved it.
“It is smart, witty and blessedly unpredictable.” – Claudia Puig, USA Today
7:00 PM
Lady Chatterley
Romantic Drama (Belgium, France, UK) 168 min. Not Rated
(French with English subtitles)
Directed by: Pascale Ferran
Starring: Marina Hands & Jean-Louis Coullo’ch
This winner of five 2007 Cesar Awards in France is based on the second version of D.H. Lawrence’s “Lady Chatterley’s Lover”. Director Ferran makes her film the story of a passion that is both innocent and subversive - one that transcends, without ever ignoring, class and social conventions.
“…never ceases to be gripping in spite of its measured pace.” – Johnathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
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