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BIAFF 1998 Awards Selection 2
A further selection of award-winners in the 1998 IAC International Film and Video Competition, premiered at movie 98, held April 17-19, 1998, in Buxton, Derbyshire.
1. | NEW YORK - 'WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD' Toshi Sakurai (Belgium) 'A portrait of New York - it may be a compressed image of the whole world', says narrator Colin Howett at the start of this movie. A series of stunning images of the town follow, set to the famous Louis Armstrong record named in the title. IAC International Award, Best Photography Award, Best Editing Award 1998 |
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2. | THE SAME TIME NEXT WEEK Bristol Film and Video Society An unusual version of a familiar story, in which a man (John Stevens) plans to kill his wife (Lois Adams). Written and directed by Bob Bennett. BAVA Trophy, Best Actress (Lois Adams) 1997; IAC Gold Seal 1998 |
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3. | THE MAGICAL MANOR OF HEMINGFORD GREY Peter Copestake (Lancs) The title refers to a most attractive house near Huntingdon, which was the home for many years of the famous authoress of the 'Green Knowe' stories for children, Lucy M. Boston. When she first bought the house it was run down and derelict, but she gradually restored both it and the gardens. She also made a large, dazzling collection of patch-work quilts. The current owner (Diana Boston) tells the story and there are readings by Sally Gray from some of the books. IAC Gold Seal 1998 |
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4. | ANOTHER STORY Leandro Blanco (Spain) Full of wonderful images - as one might expect from the maker of visual feasts such as Caribbean Safari (see lib. no: V 66 item 9) and There's a Place (see lib nos: FT/V 112 item 1 and V 120/121 item 3) - adding a touch of class to what might otherwise have been a routine story about a small-time hustler who has a deep-sea encounter. BAVA Trophy 1997; IAC International Award 1998 |
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5. | PARALLEL LINES RAM Motion Pictures (Worcs) A commercial photographer, Julia (Karen Heard), receives the offer of a job-of-a-lifetime in So Paulo. However, her fiancé Simon (Simon Atkins) is less than enthusiastic because he wants them to get married, so Julia agrees to think about it for 24 hours. But something happens during that day ... Believable acting and a good script enhance this well-shot and edited movie. Directed by Patrick Amery from a story by Lynn Barker. Guernsey Lily, Best Acting Award (Karen Heard) 1997; IAC Gold Seal, Best Club Award, Special Commendation for Acting (Karen Heard) 1998 |
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6. | TO PANIJIRI TOE TAVROE (BULL FESTIVAL) Henk Boose (Netherlands) An introductory caption tells us that in the days of antiquity, the Greeks used ritually to slaughter a bull to preserve the fertility of the land. The maker goes on to say that he was surprised to find they still carry out this practice on the island of Lesbos. A chance to observe the customs of another land, just pictures and music brilliantly conveying the wonderful atmosphere surrounding a simple, island people - and there's even some humour! NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN IAC Gold Seal 1998 |
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7. | FLIGHT OF FANCY Alan Atkinson (Rugby) What might happen if certain non-professionals started trying genetic engineering for themselves! The mind boggles! Made in the style of a television documentary, with a presenter (Alan Atkinson) talking to camera and a local farmer, Walter Ruddles, played by the not entirely inappropriately-named Gordon Bullock. BAVA Trophy, Best Comedy 1997; IAC Gold Seal 1998 |
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Total running time 86 mins.
Not available for hire at present.