CINEMANIACS ALL-ACCESS FESTIVAL PASS You can purchase a Cinemaniacs All-Access Festival Pass (Includes all film screenings, VIP line priority, reserved seating, and afterparty events). Or purchase individual tickets below.
MUNYURANGABO
Rwanda / USA / 2007 / 97 min. / In Kinyarwanda with English subtitles / Directed By: Lee Isaac Chung
The finest and truest film yet on the moral and emotional repercussions of the 15-year-old genocide that wracked Rwanda. This is, flat-out, the discovery of this year's Cannes Film Festival Un Certain Regard batch. A remarkable debut that is set, shot and completely immersed in rural Rwanda. Surprisingly African in theme and sensibility, this film is nothing short of a marvel.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8TH 6PM
MANDA BALA (SEND A BULLET)
USA / 2006 / 85 min. / Director By: Jason Kohn
Winner Grand Jury prize for Best Documentary and Best Cinematography at Sundance 2007. Brazil is known for its beautiful beaches, lush rain forests, and vibrant culture. However, in recent years, the country has developed more of a reputation for corrupt politicians, kidnapping, and plastic surgery. Manda Bala artfully connects these seemingly disparate elements and conducts a dazzling, yet harrowing, examination of the tragic domino effect that has reshaped the face of the country and created an entire industry built on corruption.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8TH 8PM
LOST IN BEIJING (PING GUO)
People's Republic of China / Hong Kong, China / 2007 / 112 min. / Directed By: Li Yu
Controversy swirled as Chinese censors threatened to block the film from screening unless certain cuts were made. Of course, said cuts involved removing scenes that shed a negative light on China; like a doctor taking a bribe, and images of prostitution shops. The film’s carefully layered script and outstanding ensemble cast made it a hit at its premiere in Berlinale 2007.
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9TH 6PM
IN SEARCH OF A MIDNIGHT KISS
USA / 2007 / 90 min / Directed By: Alex Holdridge
Shot for $12,000 and a huge hit at Tribeca –this film tells the story of a down-on-his-luck guy who posts an ad on craigslist looking for a New Year’s Eve date. A complicated beauty responds, and the film follows the couple through a crazily heart breaking evening in a luminously photographed downtown L.A. So well-written, charming and beautifully photographed that it is inconceivable to think of audiences not falling in love with this little gem.
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9TH 8PM
ALL FOR MELISSA
preceded by YOUTH MEDIA WORKSHOP FILM
USA / 2007 / 98 min. / Directed By: Gerard Elmore
Your chance to see Local Director Gerard Elmores' hilarious and poignant take on the love triangle. Jared is madly in love with smoking hot actress Melissa, while his good friend Alicia has feeling for him, but of course his obsession with Melissa blinds him. When Jared finally has the chance to be with Melissa, does he follow his heart? The best local produced feature in years, a hit at its premiere at the Hawaii International Film Festival.
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 11TH 6PM
PLANET B-BOY
USA / 2007 / 95 min. / In English, Japanese, French, Korean with English subtitles. / Directed By: Benson Lee
A powerful documentary about the vibrant global resurgence of break-dancing, Planet B-Boy goes inside the underground hip- hop dance scenes around the world, as the best crews prepare for the "The Battle of the Year." The film combines spectacular dance footage with insightful explanations of why these dancers make tremendous sacrifices for their art.
Q&A with Director Benson Lee following screening.
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 11TH 8PM
