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The uncompromising cinema of Cis Bierinckx 25 Sep 2008
He once jotted down the following reminder to himself: "No stars. No happy endings. Only time". The perfect way to describe Cis Bierinckx's selection for A Look Apart. With this quirky programme, film fans get a thought-provoking alternative to the usual commercial blockbusters and mindless action movies that have long plagued the silver screen.
Four festival films nominated for European Discovery 2008 29 Sep 2008
As part of the European Film Awards, the European Film Academy annually presents the award European Discovery to a young and upcoming director for a first full-length feature film. This year's nominations are Hunger (Steve McQueen), Snow (Aida Begic), Summer Book (Seyfi Teoman) and Tulpan (Sergey Dvortsevoy). These films are also being screened at the Ghent International Film Festival.
The 35th edition of the Ghent International Film Festival has officially started 07 Oct 2008
The 35th edition of the Ghent International Film Festival has officially started with the premiere of The Visitor in the six screening rooms of Kinepolis in Ghent and Young@Heart at Vooruit. The three main actors of the film The Visitor namely Richard Jenkins, Danai Gurira and Haaz Sleiman, the International Jury and the actor Woody Harrelson were there! Jenkins received a Joseph Plateau Honorary Award for his career. Woody Harrelson will present this Wednesday his new film Transsiberian. Check out the first pictures
Honorary Doctorate for Raoul Servais 08 Oct 2008
The animationfilmmaker, also known as the magician of Ostend received an Honorary Doctorate by the rector Paul Van Cauwenberge.
Unspoken of Fien Troch in premiere 08 Oct 2008
The first belgian film on the festival programme was in premiere : Unspoken by Fien Troch! On the 12th of October two other belgian films will go in premiere : Vinyan by Fabrice du Welz, in presence of Emmanuelle Béart, and also Elève Libre by Joachim Lafosse.
Woody Harrelson on the red carpet! 08 Oct 2008
The American actor Woody Harrelson presented his last film Transsiberian at the 35th Ghent International Filmfestival. He also received a Joseph Plateau Honorary Award, given by the actor Richard Jenkins (The Visitor).
Harold Lloyd exhibition has opened its doors! 10 Oct 2008
In presence of Sue Lloyd, granddaughter of Harold Lloyd, the exhibition dedicated to her grandfather at the Caermersklooster has officially opened its doors. Have a look at the pictures
Already 75.000 tickets sold! 12 Oct 2008
The 35th edition of the Ghent International Film Festival has a record! In total there are 75.000 tickets sold of which 35.000 were sold at the anniversary price of 5 euro! The sales of the tickets has gone up by 12 % compared to last year. The reactions of the public are mainly positive and the media covering is larger than ever!
Finding Home Best Flemish Student Short Film 13 Oct 2008
The documentary Finding Home by Christopher Daley (KASK) has won the ACE-price for Best Flemish Student Short Film at the 35th Ghent Film Festival. Minister Bert Anciaux has given the price on this Monday evening at the Vooruit. The price includes a premium of 2.000 euro for the director and a postproduction premium of 7.500 euro.
Songes d'une Femme de Ménage Best Belgian Short 13 Oct 2008
Songes d'une Femme de Ménage by Banu Akseki has won the National Lottery Price for Best Belgian Short Film. The director receives a premium of 5.000 euro. Jazzed by Anton Senola receives a special mention. The price was given by Marc Frederix, marketing director of the National Lottery.