October 2011
A WORLD OF SHORTS: FRIGHT NIGHT
What really scares you? Small children? What keeps you up at night? Fear of death, ghosts, God? Fear of failure? A tricked out collection of smart and scary films that examine all of these fears and more! A terrifying Halloween treat that will horrify, humour and most of all, make you think.
DATE & TIME: Wednesday October 19th, 2011 at *NEW TIMES* 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION: NFB Cinema, 150 John St (at Richmond West)
ADMISSION: Tickets are $6 Adults, $4 Students, Seniors, NFB Members
Please be sure to arrive at least fifteen minutes prior to the screening's start time. Please note that seating is accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating is not guaranteed.
Featured Films:
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Teemu Nikki | Finland | 2010 | 39 minutes When a talented group of dedicated Finnish filmmakers pour their hearts and souls into an innovative splatter project what can possibly go wrong? Well… everything. An hilarious behind-the-scenes doc that examines failure, success and unfinished business with plenty of blood and bananas! |
LGFUAD |
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NINJAS |
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Dennison Ramalho | Brazil | 2010 | 22 minutes A good cop isn't afraid of anything. A good cop courts death. A good cop does terrible, unspeakable things. Today, Jailton becomes a good cop… Part ghost story, part torture porn, Dennison Ramalho delivers the most visceral and affecting portrait of a crooked cop in the process of being bent. |
TO MY MOTHER AND FATHER |
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Can Evrenol | UK | 2010 | 9 minutes Little Jimmy is home alone when he discovers an old mask. He hides in his parents’ closet, hoping to spook them upon their return. Does he ever! "Easily the most disturbing thing I’ve seen in months, and I’ve seen Something Borrowed." Norman Wilner, NOW Magazine. |
