7PM, AUGUST 11, 12 AND 13
NOLLYWOOD BABYLON
Ben Addelman, Samir Mallal, 74 min
From the directors of Discordia and Bombay Calling, Nollywood Babylon is an electric vision of a modern African metropolis and a revealing look at the powerhouse that is Nigerian cinema. Unfazed by low budgets, enterprising filmmakers create a brash, inventive and wildly popular form of B-movie that has Nigerians Nollywood-obsessed. In these films, voodoo and magic infuse urban stories, reflecting the collision of traditional mysticism and modern culture that Nigerians experience every day.
"The enthusiasm of Nollywood Babylon is infectious." - Film Threat
Toronto Premiere and Official Selection Sundance 2009
$6/$4* (*Students, seniors, NFB and DOC members)
7PM, AUGUST 25, 26 AND 27
WATERLIFE
Kevin McMahon, 109 min
Filled with fascinating characters and stunning imagery, Waterlife follows Lake Superior to the Atlantic Ocean to tell the story of the last huge supply of fresh water on Earth. Narrated by Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip, this is an epic cinematic poem about the beauty of water and the dangers of taking it for granted. Music by Sam Roberts, Sufjan Stevens, Sigur Rós and Brian Eno.
"...a detailed, wondrous, educational film about the Great Lakes." - Sun Media
Screening in 35mm
Official Selection, Hot Docs 2009
Director Kevin McMahon will be in attendance on Aug 27.
$6/$4* (*Students, seniors, NFB and DOC members)
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