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The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Closing Night Film
Feature Narrative, 2009, 122 min
Directed by: Terry Gilliam
Interests: Action-Adventure
Doctor Parnassus is the proprietor of a traveling "Imaginarium" in which paying customers are invited to cross into a hallucinatory otherworld to uncover their true selves. As an impetuous youth, Parnassus made a deal with the devil, Mr. Nick, for eternal life. Mr. Nick has now come to collect his due: the soul of Parnassus's blushing daughter, Valentina. The adventurous film brims with affectionate nods to its late star, Heath Ledger, whose role was assumed by Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell. Read More
Closing Night Film
Feature Narrative, 2009, 122 min
Directed by: Terry Gilliam
Interests: Action-Adventure
Doctor Parnassus is the proprietor of a traveling "Imaginarium" in which paying customers are invited to cross into a hallucinatory otherworld to uncover their true selves. As an impetuous youth, Parnassus made a deal with the devil, Mr. Nick, for eternal life. Mr. Nick has now come to collect his due: the soul of Parnassus's blushing daughter, Valentina. The adventurous film brims with affectionate nods to its late star, Heath Ledger, whose role was assumed by Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell. Read More
In My Hands: A Story of Marfan Syndrome
World Cinema
Feature Documentary, 2009, 56 min
Directed by: Brenda Siemer Scheider
Preceded by: Smiles: A Story of Roy Scheider
Interests: Documentary
It is estimated that 1 in 5000 people in the United States have Marfan Syndrome, a genetic disorder of the body's connective tissue. IN MY HANDS follows the inspirational stories of a group of children and adults living with Marfan. Read More
World Cinema
Feature Documentary, 2009, 56 min
Directed by: Brenda Siemer Scheider
Preceded by: Smiles: A Story of Roy Scheider
Interests: Documentary
It is estimated that 1 in 5000 people in the United States have Marfan Syndrome, a genetic disorder of the body's connective tissue. IN MY HANDS follows the inspirational stories of a group of children and adults living with Marfan. Read More
Independent Filmmakers Today: New Approaches To Reaching An Audience
Panels
Panel, 60 min
The Hamptons International Film Festival is committed to helping filmmakers find the widest possible audiences for their works, which often involves looking beyond the strict confines of theatrical distribution. Consequently, HIFF is pleased to present this a program of short filmmakers who have found wide audiences through non-traditional distribution partnerships, and a panel discussion exploring these issues. Filmmakers Barry Jenkins, Antonio Campos, Emily Abt, Andrew Hunt, and Amy Redford are all on the rise, having each directed a successful feature film in the past year. During this showcase, these up-and-coming filmmakers will present five short films, and then participate in a panel discussion exploring the issues and implications of alternative distribution platforms for young directors. Read More
Panels
Panel, 60 min
The Hamptons International Film Festival is committed to helping filmmakers find the widest possible audiences for their works, which often involves looking beyond the strict confines of theatrical distribution. Consequently, HIFF is pleased to present this a program of short filmmakers who have found wide audiences through non-traditional distribution partnerships, and a panel discussion exploring these issues. Filmmakers Barry Jenkins, Antonio Campos, Emily Abt, Andrew Hunt, and Amy Redford are all on the rise, having each directed a successful feature film in the past year. During this showcase, these up-and-coming filmmakers will present five short films, and then participate in a panel discussion exploring the issues and implications of alternative distribution platforms for young directors. Read More
Instead of Abracadabra
Short Films , Scandinavian Focus
Short Narrative, 2008, 22 min
Directed by: Patrik Eklund
Plays In: Comedy Shorts
Interests: Comedy, Romance
Tomas has big dreams. He longs to move out of his parents' house, to win the heart of his neighbor Monica and, above all, to achieve stardom as a professional magician. He lays it all on the line in one final, bizarre performance Read More
Short Films , Scandinavian Focus
Short Narrative, 2008, 22 min
Directed by: Patrik Eklund
Plays In: Comedy Shorts
Interests: Comedy, Romance
Tomas has big dreams. He longs to move out of his parents' house, to win the heart of his neighbor Monica and, above all, to achieve stardom as a professional magician. He lays it all on the line in one final, bizarre performance Read More