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SYMPHONY OF AN ACCIDENTAL EDEN Guido Haesen (Luxemburg) Music and picture combine in this view of nature in Cuba. 4 Stars |
Documentary |
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2. | THE PROPHECY XDL Films (Glasgow) A witty script and pitch perfect acting finds humour in Governmental warnings "vis-a-vis" The Prophecy. 5 Stars, Best Affiliated Club Entry |
Comedy |
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TIMKAT IN LALIBELA Rene Van Vaerenbergh (Belgium) A fascinating view of religious life in Ethiopia. 5 Stars |
Travel/Documentary |
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NICELY HANDELED David Peffer, John Burton, Steven Wears, Doug Tweddle, Trevor Ermel and Rob Brown (Tynemouth) A witty musical solution to Nudd's Edge Choral Society's problem. 4 Stars |
Comedy |
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ILLUSION Paul Bagshaw (Merseyside) A knowledgeable analysis of the roles of deception and visual illusion in art. 4 Stars |
Documentary |
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6. | MAGGIE'S SECRET Haywards Heath Movie Makers (Sussex) When his Mum died Derek had to face some unexpected news at the Solicitors. 3 Stars |
Drama |
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7. | TAKE A CHANCE ON ME Christa Chambers (Sheffield) Inspired by an Abba song a school girl tries to get a date. 3 stars |
Comedy |
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8. | HABITUALISE Hyun Suk Park (South Korea) From the first line of dialogue there is a slow realisation about the actual relationship between mother and daughter. 5 Stars, Rycote Prize for the most creative use of sound |
Drama |
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9. | STONEWRITERS Paul Desmond (Essex) The process of carving a gravestone seen in revealing close-ups of skillful hands at work. 3 Stars |
Documentary |
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10. | OUT OF MY HEAD Paul Desmond (Essex) A ex-newspaper photographer turns his creative eye to painting inspired by various aspects of the River Mersey and his hometown of Liverpool. 4 Stars |
Documentary |
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11. | NO WAY BACK Robert Lorrimer (West Yorkshire) Two sides of Robert have cheeky fun with a spoof black and white wartime film. 5 Stars |
Comedy |
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12. | A DOG'S LIFE Alan Atkinson & Michael Ridgeway (Rugby) A talking dog has a lot to boast about. 4 Stars, Best 60 second movie |
Comedy |
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Running times : Disc 1 - 96 mins. Disc 2 - 116 mins. Disc 3 - 72 mins. Disc 4 - 97 mins. DVD.
Rental fee (each selection) £7.50