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V180 (VHS) / V181 (S-VHS)
TOP AWARDS SELECTION : 2 (IAC 1998)
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.
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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 |
Visual
9.mins |
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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.
See also lib. nos: V 176/ 177 item 1.
BAVA Trophy, Best Actress (Lois Adams) 1997; IAC Gold Seal 1998 |
Story
8.mins |
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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 |
Documentary
18.mins |
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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.
See also lib. nos: V 176/177 item 5.
BAVA Trophy 1997; IAC International Award 1998 |
Story
15.mins |
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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 S‹o 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.
See also lib. no: FT/V 174 item 5.
Guernsey Lily, Best Acting Award (Karen Heard) 1997; IAC Gold Seal, Best
Club Award, Special Commendation for Acting (Karen Heard) 1998 |
Story
17.mins |
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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 |
Documentary
11.mins |
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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.
See also lib. nos: V 176/177 item 7 and V 182 item 4.
BAVA Trophy, Best Comedy 1997; IAC Gold Seal 1998 |
Humour
8.mins |
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Price: £3.00 Total running time VHS / S-VHS 86 mins.
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