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Daniel and Abraham
World Cinema
Feature Narrative, 2009, 74 min
Directed by: Ryan Eslinger
Interests: Drama
To spread his father's ashes, Daniel's traveled to the mountains of upstate New York. There he meets Abraham, a mysterious man whose condescending helpfulness becomes increasingly sinister. This small feature recalls the work of Samuel Beckett and Jack London, contrasting the natural beauty of its winter setting with sudden violence. Read More
World Cinema
Feature Narrative, 2009, 74 min
Directed by: Ryan Eslinger
Interests: Drama
To spread his father's ashes, Daniel's traveled to the mountains of upstate New York. There he meets Abraham, a mysterious man whose condescending helpfulness becomes increasingly sinister. This small feature recalls the work of Samuel Beckett and Jack London, contrasting the natural beauty of its winter setting with sudden violence. Read More
Dare
Spotlight
Feature Narrative, 2009, 90 min
Directed by: Adam Salky
Interests: Coming of Age, Gay Interest
In this Sundance hit, uptight A-student Alexa (Emmy Rossum) and her best friend Ben (Ashley Springer) befriend popular jock Johnny (Zach Gilford), after which their relationships take on surprising new dimensions. Featuring terrific support from Ana Gasteyer, Sandra Bernhard, Alan Cumming and Rooney Mara, DARE is that rare "teen movie" with a provocative twist. Read More
Spotlight
Feature Narrative, 2009, 90 min
Directed by: Adam Salky
Interests: Coming of Age, Gay Interest
In this Sundance hit, uptight A-student Alexa (Emmy Rossum) and her best friend Ben (Ashley Springer) befriend popular jock Johnny (Zach Gilford), after which their relationships take on surprising new dimensions. Featuring terrific support from Ana Gasteyer, Sandra Bernhard, Alan Cumming and Rooney Mara, DARE is that rare "teen movie" with a provocative twist. Read More
Deliver Us From Evil
World Cinema
Feature Narrative, 2009, 93 min
Directed by: Ole Bornedal
Interests: Mystery-Suspense-Thriller
Ole Bornedal- THE SUBSTITUTE (HIFF ’07), NIGHTWATCH- delivers again with this dynamic social thriller. When local lout Lars runs down a beloved neighborhood woman, he tries to shift the community’s wrath onto taciturn Bosnian refugee Alain, careening the viewer towards a shocking conclusion as the whole town becomes implicated in a rampant moral corruption. Read More
World Cinema
Feature Narrative, 2009, 93 min
Directed by: Ole Bornedal
Interests: Mystery-Suspense-Thriller
Ole Bornedal- THE SUBSTITUTE (HIFF ’07), NIGHTWATCH- delivers again with this dynamic social thriller. When local lout Lars runs down a beloved neighborhood woman, he tries to shift the community’s wrath onto taciturn Bosnian refugee Alain, careening the viewer towards a shocking conclusion as the whole town becomes implicated in a rampant moral corruption. Read More
Desert Flower
Spotlight
Feature Narrative, 2009, 124 min
Directed by: Sherry Hormann
Interests: African Interest, Biography, Drama
DESERT FLOWER is the unbelievable true story of Waris Dirie, a Somalian nomad who would become a top supermodel, and use her influence to affect the lives of countless women all over the world. Tracing Dirie's path from traumatized child to triumphant adult, DESERT FLOWER is an incredible tale of one womans remarkable courage. Read More
Spotlight
Feature Narrative, 2009, 124 min
Directed by: Sherry Hormann
Interests: African Interest, Biography, Drama
DESERT FLOWER is the unbelievable true story of Waris Dirie, a Somalian nomad who would become a top supermodel, and use her influence to affect the lives of countless women all over the world. Tracing Dirie's path from traumatized child to triumphant adult, DESERT FLOWER is an incredible tale of one womans remarkable courage. Read More
Dirty Oil
Spotlight
Feature Documentary, 2009, 74 min
Directed by: Leslie Iwerks
Interests: Documentary, Environmental Issues & Nature Films
The oil sands in the Canadian Providence of Alberta are a source of a vast supply of petroleum, but the effects of extracting it are highly controversial. This probing documentary, narrated by Neve Campbell, explores the environmental, health and moral ramifications of this booming business, offering hard statistics, sobering forecasts and frightening cautionary tales. Read More
Spotlight
Feature Documentary, 2009, 74 min
Directed by: Leslie Iwerks
Interests: Documentary, Environmental Issues & Nature Films
The oil sands in the Canadian Providence of Alberta are a source of a vast supply of petroleum, but the effects of extracting it are highly controversial. This probing documentary, narrated by Neve Campbell, explores the environmental, health and moral ramifications of this booming business, offering hard statistics, sobering forecasts and frightening cautionary tales. Read More
Dust Kid
Short Films
Short Narrative, 2009, 10 min
Directed by: Jung Yumi
Plays In: Golden Starfish Awards Short Films in Competition
Interests: Animation, Experimental
While cleaning her apartment, Eujin comes across a tiny replica of herself. She tries to dispose of the little creature, only to find another in every corner. A minimalist pencil animation direct from this year's Cannes Film Festival Directors' Fortnight. Read More
Short Films
Short Narrative, 2009, 10 min
Directed by: Jung Yumi
Plays In: Golden Starfish Awards Short Films in Competition
Interests: Animation, Experimental
While cleaning her apartment, Eujin comes across a tiny replica of herself. She tries to dispose of the little creature, only to find another in every corner. A minimalist pencil animation direct from this year's Cannes Film Festival Directors' Fortnight. Read More