Tobago's film fans have the chance to see some of Europe's finest films when the European Film Festival begins its run at MovieTowne from today until May 28. Meanwhile, in Trinidad, the EFF continues in Port-of-Spain.One of the films to catch in Port-of-Spain is the UK film, The Angels' Share.
This comedy is a departure for legendary director Ken Loach who is more known for gritty, realistic style.The story is about Robbie, who avoids jail and finds a new life working in a whisky distillery.Tickets are $30, with tickets for children and students in uniform or with student ID priced at $20.
For more information, visit the EFF Facebook page at European Film Festival–Trinidad and Tobago or www.ttfilmfestival.com/eff
Today's Movies
Today's schedule for the EFF
MovieTowne, Port-of-Spain
11 am: Eleanor's Secret
Director: Dominique Monfery
2009/France/80 mins/Animation/GA
Seven-year-old Nathaniel goes with his parents to spend the summer in the villa that belonged to his aunt Eleanor. Nathaniel has inherited his aunt's library of old books, but he has no interest in them. That is until he discovers the books are alive with characters from classic fairy tales!
1 pm: Corn in Parliament
Director: Jean St�phane-Bron
2003/Switzerland/90 mins/Documentary/GA
This film follows the fortunes of a Swiss parliamentary committee established to create a bill on genetic engineering. Constructed like a political thriller, it observes the two main camps in the matter–those who have vested economic interests and those who fear the negative effects of this revolutionary technology.
3.30 pm: Barbara
Director: Christian Petzold
2012/Germany/105 mins/Drama/PG13
In 1980s East Germany, Barbara is a doctor from Berlin banished to a country hospital. Fearful of her co-workers as possible informants of the Stasi, the secret police, Barbara stays aloof and secretly prepares to defect. Soon, however, she learns things that put her desires and colleagues in a new light.
5.30 pm: The Angels' Share
Director: Ken Loach
2012/UK/101 mins/Drama, comedy/16+
Narrowly avoiding jail, Robbie, a new dad, vows to make a fresh start. When he visits a whisky distillery and discovers the pleasures of fine malt whiskies, he is inspired to work in the industry. Will the "water of life" provide a positive future for Robbie, or will he go back to his old ways? Only the angels know!
8 pm: Uncle Hank
Director: Elbert van Strien
2012/The Netherlands/92 mins/Comedy/14+
Koen, a law student, avoids being beaten up by street thugs one day when he claims to be the nephew of feared crime boss Henk de Koning. When "Uncle" Henk rings Koen's doorbell not long afterwards, the young man finds himself being made an offer he can't refuse.
Tobago Movies
Today's schedule for the EFF
MovieTowne, Tobago
3.30 pm: Lessons of a Dream
Director: Sebastian Grobler
2011/Germany/113 mins/Family drama/GA
Konrad, a graduate of Oxford University, is hired to teach English at a strictly run German boys' school in 1874. In order to stir up enthusiasm for the language, Konrad introduces his students to a curious British sport: football. Unfortunately, his unconventional teaching methods soon make him many enemies.
5.30 pm: Wrinkles
Director: Ignacio Ferreras
2011/Spain/89 mins/Animation/PG13
Emilio and Miguel are friends who live in a home for the elderly. Miguel is determined to avoid seeing Emilio, in the early stages of Alzheimer's, end up on the dreaded "lost causes" floor of the home. In the process, Miguel infuses their otherwise tedious day-to-day life with great humour and tenderness.
8.00 pm: Fast Girls
Director: Regan Hall
2012/UK/ 91 mins/Drama/PG
Shania is a street-smart sprinter who develops an intense rivalry on and off the track with the posh Lisa. The movie follows the young women first as they run first at a local level, then work their way into the British 4�100 metres relay team and compete at the World Championships.