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16:45 ELENA 09:30 ends 18:45 Russia 2011 109min (M) (En kongelig affære) A riveting family drama and chilling portrait of social relations in ends 11:50 /Sweden/Czech Republic/Germany 2012 128min (M) capitalist Russia. A taut, psychological movie that grips at every step, beautifully enhanced by Philip Glass's score. Not to be missed! Set in the 18th century at the court of the mentally-ill King Christian VII of Denmark, the film focusses on the secret romance between the Queen and the royal physician, played by Mads Mikkelsen. Passionate and funny, this superb drama 18:45 Break for dinner is based on historical events which changed a nation.

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12:05 THE FIRST GRADER 19:45 NORWEGIAN WOOD ends 13:45 Kenya/UK/US 2010 103min (M) (Noruwei no mori) An ex-Mau Mau freedom fighter is determined to learn to read ends 22:00 Japan, 2010 133min (MA 15+) and write at the age of 84. Filmed on location in Kenya, this A nostalgic film about loss and sexuality in the late 1960s, inspirational true story will leave nobody unmoved. Irresistible! based on the novel by Haruki Murakami. A fabulous soundtrack enhances the beautiful cinematography. Exquisite. 13:45 Break for lunch FESTIVAL TICKET OPTIONS

WON ∞ 2011 Festival Pass $145/$135 Conc BEST DOCUMENTARY § EUROPEAN FILM Opening Night $35 AWARDS * Single Session $15/$13 Conc Tickets are available from BELGRAVE TWIN CINEMA 14:45 PINA CALL 6772 2856 ends 16:30 Germany/France 2011 106min (G) COFFEE, cakes, soup and sandwiches are available before Pina is a captivating tribute to German dance pioneer Pina and between films at the cinema’s own CAFE ROYALE. Bausch. Wim Wenders takes us on a sensual, visually ∞ All 13 films, including Opening Night, Limited release. stunning journey of discovery into her unique and inspiring art. § 2 films + Supper, Subject to availability. * Available 2 weeks prior to fest, excludes Opening Night, Subject to availability. Achingly beautiful, even in 2D. NB Tickets will be resold at session time if seats unfilled FRIDAY Opening Night SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY

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15:40 THE FORGIVENESS OF BLOOD 09:30 THE KID WITH A BIKE (Falja e gjakut) (Le gamin au vélo) ends 17:30 US/Albania/Denmark/Italy 2011 109min (PG) ends 11:00 Belgium/France/Italy 2011 84min (M) A powerful, richly-textured drama about a teenager caught up in An almost perfect film, illustrating every child's primal hunger for a family feud with neighbours, which provides keen insights into WON parental love and continual acceptance. The Dardenne Brothers the culture of a people still shaking off the yoke of ancient 2011 FIPRESCI CRITICS may be the most consistently high-achieving filmmakers of our traditions. Staggeringly convincing performances from the PRIZE Cannes time, always winning at all the major international festivals. Cécile (mostly) non-professional cast in the Albanian countryside. de France is an added delight with her lovely performance in this film. 18:40 LE HAVRE (Le Havre) 17:30 Break for dinner ends 20:15 Finland/France/Germany 2011 93min (PG) WON 2011 The Finnish director, Kaurismaki, brings wit and heart to a GRAND JURY drama that taps into the vexed issue, dear to his heart, of PRIZE Sundance refugees trying to make a new life in Europe. A multi-award Film Festival WON winning gem. 2012 OSCAR Best Foreign Language Film 11:15 HAPPY HAPPY (Sykt lykkelig) ends 12:40 Norway 2010 88min (M) A black sex comedy with a well-honed eye for marital malaise, reminiscent of Mike Leigh's films. All manner of relationship 18:30 A SEPARATION issues are vying with a woman's optimistic outlook in a snow- (Jodaeiye Nader az Simin) covered rural outpost. The glorious a cappella singing is an ends 20:35 Iran 2011 123min (PG) added treat in this film. An extraordinary first feature film. This stunning drama provides an exceptionally revealing picture of life in Iran. A gripping thriller that is both alarming and NOMINATED compelling and a worthy winner of major film prizes throughout 2012 OSCAR 12:40 Break for lunch the world. Absolutely unmissable! Best Foreign Language Film WON 2011 3 DAVID DI WON 20:55 FOOTNOTE (Hearat Shulayim) DONATELLO AWARDS ends 22:40 Israel 2011 103min (PG) 2012 Best Music/Best BEST NON Song/Best New ENGLISH FILM Father and son are rival university professors, whose Director relationship is further complicated when they discover one of BAFTA them will receive a distinguished award. Another multi-award winning Israeli drama not to be missed! 13:40 BASILICATA COAST TO COAST 20:45 THE SKIN I LIVE IN ends 15:25 Italy 2010 105min (TBC) (La piel que habito) A loving tribute to a little-known part of Italy, as four optimistic ends 22:40 Spain 2011 117min (MA 15+) (G) General audience musicians cross Basilicata on foot to attend a music festival. This (PG) Parental Guidance recommended Almodovar's unique tone is again evident in this beautiful, (M) recommended for Mature audiences cinematic gem is punctuated by a wonderful soundtrack of jazzy mysterious and surprising film, starring as a (MA+15) Not suitable for people under 15. songs. A must for all musicians and music-lovers who enjoy a brilliant plastic surgeon. Is the face the key to our identity? A Under 15s must be accompanied by a parent feel-good comedy. or adult guardian. must-see movie exploring the limits of this question.