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Welcome to the fourth edition of the Glasgow Film Festival Running from the 14th to the 24th of February 2008.

 

Introduction and forward by: Allison Gardner & Allan Hunter Co-directors of GFF 2008

The 2007 Festival saw a massive leap forward in attendance figures. The 2008 Festival aims to build on that vote of confidence with a programme that stretches from the silent cinema of an unsung Glasgow greats to the best new films from the Hollywood studios. Film transcends all artificial boundaries to provide a window into different worlds. It can unite audiences transfixed by raw emotion, tender insights into real lives or the pulse-racing thrills of pure entertainment. Glasgow presents films that are accessible to all from the discerning movie buff to someone who just wants to forget their daily cares with a great night at the pictures.

Over the eleven days of the Festival there is a chance to see what will become some of the most talked about films of 2008. There are documentaries that will stir you to anger and tears and a special focus revealing the rich film cultures of our European neighbours in Poland, Hungary, Serbia, Romania and the Czech Republic. We have a dazzling crop of documentaries, an inspiring weekend of short films where you can spot the stars of the future and a return visit from Fright Fest that is not for the faint of heart.

In the dark month of February Glasgow lights up the screen with films that will dazzle, special guests who will delight and issues you will want to debate. The 2008 retrospective is dedicated to the magnificent Bette Davis.

 

 


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Date Film Venue
     
Thursday February 14th    
   
1:30pm Now Voyager Glasgow Film Theatre1  
3:45pm The 11th Hour Glasgow Film Theatre1 
7:00pm Opening Gala Cassandra's Dream Glasgow Film Theatre1  
8:15pm The 11th Hour Glasgow Film Theatre1  
   
Friday February 15th    
   
1:00pm The Petrified Forest Glasgow Film Theatre2
2:30pm My Brother Is An Only Child Glasgow Film Theatre1
3:30pm Unknown, The (La sconosciuta) Glasgow Film Theatre2
6:00pm From The Archives CCA 4
6:00pm Unknown, The (La sconosciuta) Glasgow Film Theatre2
6:00pm Lonesome Jim Cineworld 4
6:15pm Michou D'auber Cineworld 15
6:15pm My Nikifor Glasgow Film Theatre2
8:20pm Bunny Chow Cineworld 4
8:30pm Margot At The Wedding Glasgow Film Theatre1
8:30pm From The Archives CCA 4
8:45pm Mataharis Glasgow Film Theatre2
8:45pm Cassandra's Dream Cineworld 15
   
Saturday February 16th    
   
11:30pm Take 2: The Secret of Roan Inish Glasgow Film Theatre1
11:30pm Why Make A Short? CCA 5
11:30pm Take 2: Return From Witch Mountain Cineworld Parkhead
1:00pm Jezebel (1938) Glasgow Film Theatre1
1:30pm Michou D'auber Cineworld 15
2:00pm Bunny Chow Cineworld 4
2:30pm Of Kith and Kin CCA 5
2:30pm Aerial, The (La Antena) Glasgow Film Theatre1
3:30pm Stardust - The Bette Davis Story Glasgow Film Theatre2
4:30pm No Statues CCA 5
5:45pm My Brother Is An Only Child Glasgow Film Theatre1
6:00pm Mataharis Cineworld 4
6:15pm Testosterone (Testosteron) Glasgow Film Theatre2
6:15pm Margot At The Wedding Cineworld 15
6:30pm Night Terrors CCA 5
8:00pm Zam Salim CCA 5
8:00pm Honeydripper Glasgow Film Theatre1
8:20pm Lonesome Jim Cineworld 4
8:45pm XXY Glasgow Film Theatre2
8:45pm George A Romero's Diary of the Dead Cineworld 15
   
Sunday February 17th    
   
11:30pm How To Make A Short Film CCA 5
1:00pm The Old Maid Glasgow Film Theatre2
1:00pm The Spiderwick Chronicles  Cineworld 15
1:15pm Second Wind, The (Le Deuxieme Souffle) Glasgow Film Theatre1
2:00pm Teeth Cineworld 4
2:30pm Bonds of Belonging CCA 5
3:30pm Olivier Twist (1922) Glasgow Film Theatre2
4:15pm John Sayles Masterclass Glasgow Film Theatre1
4:30pm How Do I Love You? CCA 5
6:00pm Caramel Glasgow Film Theatre1
6:15pm Aerial, The (La Antena) Cineworld 4
6:15pm Honeydripper Cineworld 15
6:30pm Empties (Vratne Lahve) Glasgow Film Theatre2
6:30pm MAP - Visible Cinema Cineworld 4
8:15pm George A Romero's Diary of the Dead Grosvenor
8:15pm To Each His Own Cinema (Chacun son cinema) Glasgow Film Theatre1
8:20pm Great World of Sound Cineworld 4
8:30pm The Inheritance, Glasgow Film Theatre2
8:45pm My Blueberry Nights Cineworld 15
   
Monday February 18th    
   
1:00pm Dark Victory (1939) Glasgow Film Theatre2
1:30pm Thieves (Ladrones) Cineworld 15
2:00pm Great World of Sound Cineworld 4
2:30pm To Each His Own Cinema (Chacun son cinema) Glasgow Film Theatre1
3:30pm An Unlikely Weapon Glasgow Film Theatre2
5:45pm Second Wind, The (Le Deuxieme Souffle) Cineworld 15
6:00pm White Night (Hvid nat) Cineworld 4
6:15pm Children of Glory Glasgow Film Theatre2
6:30pm My Blueberry Nights Grosvenor
6:30pm Girl By The Lake, The (La ragazza del lago) Glasgow Film Theatre1
8:20pm Teeth Cineworld 4
8:30pm Last Mistress, The (Une vieille maîtresse) Glasgow Film Theatre1
8:40pm Far North Glasgow Film Theatre2
8:45pm Mister Lonely Cineworld 15
   
Tuesday February 19th    
   
1:00pm Far North Glasgow Film Theatre2
1:30pm Mister Lonely Cineworld 15
2:00pm White Night (Hvid nat) Cineworld 4
2:30pm Last Mistress, The (Une vieille maîtresse) Glasgow Film Theatre1
3:30pm Girl By The Lake, The (La ragazza del lago) Glasgow Film Theatre2
6:00pm Great World of Sound Cineworld 4
6:00pm Letter, The (1940) Glasgow Film Theatre1
6:15pm You, The Living Cineworld 15
6:15pm An Unlikely Weapon CCA 4
6:30pm Them Glasgow Film Theatre2
6:30pm Children of Glory Grosvenor
8:15pm Consenting Adults Glasgow Film Theatre2
8:20pm Bank Job, The Cineworld 4
8:30pm Angel Glasgow Film Theatre1
8:30pm XXY CCA 4
8:45pm Redacted Cineworld 15
   
Wednesday February 20th    
   
1:00pm The Little Foxes Glasgow Film Theatre2
1:30pm Redacted Cineworld 15
2:00pm The Bank Job Cineworld 4
2:30pm Angel Glasgow Film Theatre1
3:30pm King Corn Glasgow Film Theatre2
6:00pm Thieves Cineworld 4
6:15pm Youssou N’Dour: Return To Goree Cineworld 15
6:15pm Four Minutes CCA 4
6:15pm The Collector Glasgow Film Theatre2
6:30pm Craig Mulholland: Peer to Peer Glasgow Film Theatre1
6:30pm You, the Living Grosvenor
8:20pm Shotgun Stories Cineworld 4
8:30pm In Search of a Midnight Kiss Glasgow Film Theatre1
8:30pm Black, White + Gray CCA 4
8:45pm Funny Games Cineworld 15
9:00pm Garage Glasgow Film Theatre2
   
Thursday February 21st    
   
1:00pm Mr Skeffington Glasgow Film Theatre2
1:30pm Funny Games Cineworld 15
2:00pm Shotgun Stories Cineworld 4
2:30pm In Search of a Midnight Kiss Glasgow Film Theatre1
3.45pm Garage Glasgow Film Theatre2
6.00pm Irina Palm Cineworld 4
6.00pm Water Lilies Glasgow Film Theatre1
6.15pm Youssou N’Dour: Return To Goree Cineworld 15
6.15pm Black, White + Gray CCA 4
6:30pm  Crazy Love Grosvenor
6:30pm The Trap Glasgow Film Theatre2
8.15pm Unrelated Glasgow Film Theatre2
8:20pm King Corn Cineworld 4
8.30pm We Are Together Glasgow Film Theatre1
8.30pm A Walk into the Sea CCA 4
8.45pm Charlie Bartlett Cineworld 15
   
Friday February 22nd    
   
11:00am John Smith lecture and screening Glasgow Film Theatre1
1:00pm Four Minutes Glasgow Film Theatre2
1:30pm Charlie Bartlett Cineworld 15
3:30pm Body of War Glasgow Film Theatre2
6.00pm Irina Palm Cineworld 15
6.00pm All About Eve Glasgow Film Theatre1
6.15pm A Walk into the Sea CCA 4
6.15pm California Dreamin Glasgow Film Theatre2
8:30pm  Outlanders CCA 4
8:40pm Priceless Glasgow Film Theatre1
8:45pm  Savage Grace Cineworld 15
9:00pm Joy Division Glasgow Film Theatre2
   
Saturday February 23rd    
   
11:30pm TAKE 2: Return from Witch Mountain Glasgow Film Theatre1
11:30pm TAKE 2: The Secret of Roan Inish Cineworld Parkhead
1:00pm What Ever Happened To Baby Jane? Glasgow Film Theatre2
1:30pm Savage Grace Cineworld 15
1:30pm Grindhouse Glasgow Film Theatre1
3:30pm Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows Glasgow Film Theatre2
5:00pm Eden Log Glasgow Film Theatre1
6.00pm Priceless Cineworld 15
6.15pm Outlanders CCA 4
6.15pm I Served The King of England Glasgow Film Theatre2
7:00pm REC Glasgow Film Theatre1
8:30pm The Pope’s Toilet CCA 4
8:45pm The List Surprise Film Cineworld 15
8:45pm One Hundred Nails Glasgow Film Theatre2
9:15pm The Cottage Glasgow Film Theatre1
11:45pm Zombie Strippers Glasgow Film Theatre1
   
Sunday February 24th    
   
1:00pm The Whales of August Glasgow Film Theatre2
1:15pm Special People Glasgow Film Theatre1
2:45pm Body of War Glasgow Film Theatre2
3:10pm  One Hundred Nails Cineworld 15
3:30pm Local Hero Glasgow Film Theatre1
4:30pm Saviour Square Glasgow Film Theatre2
5:00pm  The Pope’s Toilet Cineworld 15
6:30pm Joy Division Grosvenor
6:30pm A Life in the Death of Joe Meek Glasgow Film Theatre2
7:00pm  Closing Gala Lars and the Real Girl Glasgow Film Theatre1
   

Other Events within the Festival

Festival Club



New this year - The Festival Club in association with Saint Judes and Mama san. Every night the action shifts to the Festival Club at Mama san just a stones throw from the GFT and the CCA.

Enjoy a movie-themed cocktail and Asian-style tapas at special Festival rates whilst spotting the stars!

Three tapas for £10 and cocktails from £5.

Open until 3am every night this is the hub of the festival, don’t miss out! Remember to keep your Festival ticket stub for special offers and deals!

190 Bath St, Glasgow, G2 4HG Tel: 0141 352 8800

Scottish Screen is delighted to support Glasgow Film Festival and will be sponsoring the drinks at the opening night party. 'We congratulate GFF on a wonderful programme and wish them the best festival yet.'
 

Parties

Opening Gala

Thursday 14th February, 7pm, GFT

The Opening Gala promises to be a night to remember with the screening of Cassandra's Dream followed by a champagne reception and live entertainment. The festivities will continue over at the Festival Club Mamasan which is open till 3am.

 

Shorts Film Festival Launch Night

Friday 15th February, 6pm, CCA

Starting at 6pm the launch Night of the Shorts Film Festival will coincide with the preview of the CCA's newly commissioned film and exhibition Let me show you some things by Sarah Tripp. This evening will allow an excellent opportunity for networking with complimentary drinks being served upon arrival.

 

Visible Cinema Networking Event

Sunday 17th February, 6.30pm, CCA

Breaking down the elements of a film screening to test the limits of the traditional cine-form, contemporary art quarterly MAP magazine presents a series of artist's films. This second night of the Short Festival sees another networking event accompained by complimentary drinks.



Closing Night

Lars And The Real Girl

Sunday 24th February, 7pm, GFT

This year we are proud to close the Festival with the UK premier of a film that has already earned Gosling Best Actor nominations from the Golden Globes and the Screen Actors Guild.
 

Panel discussions, Q&A's and introductions


My Nikifor (Moj Nikifor)

Friday 15th February, 6.15pm, GFT

This screening will be introduced by Dr. Katherine A.Lebow, a historian on East European film.

 

Why Make A Short?

Saturday 16th February, 11.30am, CCA

A round table discussion on the value of short films with practical guidance on getting your film funded. The panel will consist of Zam Salim (filmmaker), Moira Jeffre (Journalist), Karen O'Hare (GMAC Executive), Robber Allen (Scottish Screen Executive) and Kaleem Aftab (Journalist)



Honeydripper

Honeydripper Saturday 16th February, 8pm, GFT
Honeydripper Sunday 17th February, 6.15pm, Cineworld

These screenings will be introduced by director John Sayles and producer Maggie Renzi.

 

How To Make A Short

Sunday 17 February, 11.30am, CCA

A round table discussion on the process of shirt filmmaking: from the development of your initial idea to sourcing collaborators, the shoot and distribution. Panel members include Kate Taylor (Programme London Shorts Film Festival), David Smith (Producer, Broken Spectre) and Matt Palmer (Filmmaker & Cult cinema Programmer)

 

Oliver Twist

Sunday 17th February, 3.30pm, GFT

Piano accompaniment to this extremely rare screening is provided by the incomparable Neil Brand.

 

The Inheritance

Sunday 17th February, 8.30pm, GFT

This screening will be introduced by director Charles Henri Belleville who will answer questions after the screening.

 

Far North

Monday 18th, 8.40pm & Tuesday 19th, 1pm February, GFT

The screening on Monday the 18th will be introduced by director Asid Kapadia who will answer questions after the screening.

 

The Letter

Tuesday 19th February, 6.00pm, GFT

This screening will be introduced by TCM's special guest, Barry Norman.

 

Them: Can art be a socially effective instrument?

Tuesday 19th February, 6.30pm, GFT

The screening will be followed by an informal discussion chaired by Heather Lynch in collaboration with Kirsty White and Collective Edinburgh. This event is free but ticketed.

 

Consenting Adults

Tuesday 19th February, 8.15pm, GFT

This screening will be introduced by actor Sean Biggerstaff and producer Robert Dawson Scott. Writer of this intelligent drama Juiian Mitchell will be attending this screening.

 

The Collector (Komornik)

Wednesday 20th February, 6.15pm, GFT

This screening will be introduced by director Feliks Falk who will answer questions after screening.

 

Craig Mulholland: Peer to Peer

Wednesday 20th February, 6.30pm, GFT

Glasgow artist discussed his work and will screen his latest film Peer to Peer. Event is free but will be ticketed.

 

Unrelated

Thursday 21st February, 8.15pm, GFT

Director Joanna Hogg and producer Barbara Stone will introduce the screening and will answer questions after the screening.

 

Water Lilies (Naissance Des Pieuvres)

Thursday 21st, 6pm & Friday 22nd, 2.30pm February, GFT

On Thursday 21 February director Celine Sciamma will introduce the screening and Birds Eye View director Rachel Millward will host a question and answer session after the screening.

 

John Smith - Lecture & Screening

Friday 22nd February, 11am, GFT

Over the past three decades John Smith has developed a body of work that deftly subverts the perceived boundaries between truth and fiction. Drawing on the raw material of everyday life, Smith's meticulously crafted films rework and transform reality, playfully exploring and exposing the power of cinematic language. This event is free but ticketed.

 

[REC]

Saturday 23rd February, 7pm, GFT

GFF and FrightFest welcomes Jaume Balagueros and Paco Plaza, the co-directors of [REC] are flying over from Barcelona to be with us in Glasgow for the UK premiere of their Spanish hit.

 

The Cottage

Saturday 23rd February, 9.15, GFT

GFF and FrightFest are delighted that the critically acclaimed write/ director Paul Andrew Williams and his producer Ken Marshall will attend the world premiere of The Cottage.

 

Local Hero: Silver Anniversary

Sunday 24th February,3.30pm, GFT

Join us for the silver anniversary screening in the company of members of the cast and crew.

 

A Life In The Death Of Joe Meek

Sunday 24th February, 6.30pm, GFT

This screening will be introduced by John Cavanagh. John is a broadcaster, musician and collector of vintage analogue equipment. He contributed to the making of the film. Directors Susan Staham and Howard S. Berger will also be attending this screening.
 

Masterclass


John Sayles Masterclass

Sunday 17th February, 4.15pm, GFT

John Sayles has been a dominant figure in American independent cinema for the past thirty years. Hear him discuss the making of Honeydripper (2007) and talk about his remarkable career.
 


 

 
 
 
 
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