Edinburgh International Film Festival to Showcase New British Films as First Programme Details Unveiled
Premieres of David Hare’s highly anticipated thriller ‘Page Eight’ and David Mackenzie’s forthcoming sci-fi film ‘Perfect Sense’ included
In advance of an official launch later this month, the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) reveals the first details of its 2011 programme - a showcase of some of the best new British films that continues the festival’s support of UK filmmaking talent.
Bringing together fresh work from some of the world’s greatest Brit directors whilst also providing a platform for first-time filmmakers, the programme will include the world premiere of political thriller ‘Page Eight’ from twice Oscar-nominated David Hare (best known for the internationally acclaimed ‘The Hours’ and ‘The Reader’) - which stars Bill Nighy, Rachel Weisz, Michael Gambon, Ralph Fiennes and Judy Davis.
David Hare commented: “Page Eight is my first film as director for twenty years, and also, I think, the first British film on how intelligence operations have had to adapt to the new century. So I couldn’t be happier than for its world premiere to be at Britain’s most interesting and influential film festival.”
‘ Fast Romance’<, the debut feature from Scottish director Carter Ferguson, is a Glasgow-set romantic comedy depicting seven very different singletons searching for love. And ‘Charlie Casanova’ is a darkly funny crime thriller from first-time writer and director Terry McMahon.
Scottish director David Mackenzie (Young Adam, Hallam Foe) will also be bringing the UK premiere of his new sci-fi thriller ‘Perfect Sense’, which stars Ewan McGregor and Ewen Bremner, to the festival.
The full list of British films included in this year’s programme will be announced at launch, however additional titles revealed at this stage include:
‘Albatross’: coming of age drama directed by Niall MacCormick and starring Jessica Brown-Findlay (‘Downton Abbey’), Sebastian Koch (‘The Lives of Others’, ‘Black Book’), Julia Ormond and Felicity Jones (‘Northanger Abbey’, ‘The Tempest’, ‘Page Eight’). World premiere
‘Angel’s Crest’: a British-Canadian small town drama directed by British-born Gaby Dellal (‘On a Clear Day’), based on a book by American writer Leslie Schwartz, and starring Jeremy Piven (‘Entourage’), Elizabeth McGovern (‘Kick-Ass’, ‘Downton Abbey’), Mira Sorvino and Kate Walsh. European premiere.
The Caller’: a thriller from Matthew Parkhill (‘Dot the I’), starring Stephen Moyer (‘True Blood’) and Rachelle Lefevre (‘Twilight’). World premiere.
‘Weekender’: directed by Karl Golden (‘Pelican Blood’), a comedy drama depicts the 1990s Ibiza scene and stars Jack O’Connell (‘This is England’, ‘Skins’), Emily Barclay and Dean Andrews. World premiere.
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This slate of British films confirms the EIFF’s ongoing commitment to providing a platform for British talent as part of the 10-day festival in June. EIFF Director James Mullighan said: ‘The Edinburgh International Film Festival has long been regarded as the ideal launch pad for important new British cinema and the place at which UK emerging talent is nurtured. The films announced today confirm that those twin traditions continue into 2011. Of the nearly 3000 films submitted to EIFF, 58 were British feature fiction films and we’re delighted to be in a position to showcase some of them to Edinburgh audiences in June.’
The 65th Edinburgh International Film Festival will take place at venues across the city from 15th-26th June, offering a ‘film for all’ remit and over 100 screenings for audiences to enjoy. As well as a mix of groundbreaking global film, cutting-edge documentaries and shorts, this year will see some exciting changes to the format with festival goers being able to enjoy the new Festivalhouse@Teviot in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, which will include cultural debates and special film-related events.
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15th – 26th June 2011
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