Russian Film Festival, Official Programme

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Live to Remember

Announcement of the official programme for the 2nd Russian Film Festival

18-28 September 2008
London

Programme
The official main programme of the 2nd Russian Film Festival in London has been announced!

Academia Rossica is proud to present 10 theatrical premiers of the best award-winning Russian films produced in.

In showcasing inspiring and provocative work of established and debut filmmakers from various generations, the festival will demonstrate the multifaceted nature of contemporary Russian cinema, providing the British audience with a chance to see very recent, high-quality works that cover a full range of genres, themes and styles.

The Festival will serve as a platform for inter-cultural dialogue - both between film professionals themselves and between film-makers and audiences. Leading directors and actors will be introducing their films, participating in Q&A sessions and offering master-classes.

Symposium
On 29 September prominent Russian and British film professionals will participate in a symposium focusing on the following subjects:
· Film and Politics
· Russia and Britain: Film-making Collaboration

Rossica
A special issue of ROSSICA will accompany the Festival. Its overarching theme is a comparison of the way in which Russia perceives itself and its cinema, and how these are perceived in the West. It is well known that the same events and works of art can be interpreted in extremely different and often directly contradictory ways in Russia and in the West. The publication will explore these differences in reception and interpretation, celebrating the centenary of Russian cinema by drawing on examples from 100 years of Russian cinematic production.

The Apollo West End Cinema with its 5 screens and ritzy bar will be the glamorous host of the festival, inviting audiences to celebrate the centenary of Russian cinema in style!

RFF BOX OFFICE
Tickets will be available from 5 September

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