2004 Films

February 11 The Shipping News

USA/Canada, 2001, 111 min.

An emotionally-beaten man and his young daughter return to his ancestral home in Newfoundland to reclaim his life.
The Shipping News

Short: Deadline
August 11 In July

Germany, 2000, 99 min. Director: Fatih Akin.

Romantic comedy about summer in Hamburg, flea markets and the prophetic powers of a Mayan ring.
In July

Short: Bare
March 10 Holy Smoke

Australia/USA, 1999, 115 min.
Director: Jane Campion.
Starring: Kate Winslet, Harvey Keitel, Sophie Lee.


An Australian family endeavour to rescue their daughter from the attentions of an Indian Guru by calling upon the services of a cult "exit counsellor". Mayhem follows!

Short: Trick or Treat
September 8 Purple Rose of Cairo

USA, 1985, 84 min. Director: Woody Allen.
Starring: Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels.


In 1930's New Jersey, a movie character walks off the screen and into the life of a disillusioned woman.
Purple Rose of Cairo

Short: A Rat in the Building
April 21 84 Charing Cross Rd

UK/USA, 1987, 100 min.
Starring: Anne Bancroft, Anthony Hopkins.


Based on a true story of a transatlantic correspondence about books that develops into a special friendship.
84 Charing Cross Rd
October 13 Enlightenment Guaranteed

Germany, 2000, 109 min. Director: Doris Dörrie.

Two very different brothers get together for a temporary stay in a Japanese Zen monastery. The trip from Germany to Japan becomes a voyage of self discovery.
May 12 Blow Up

UK/Italy, 1966, 111 min. Dir: M. Antonioni.
Starring: Vanessa Redgrave, David Hemmings.


A talented but aimless photographer becomes unwittingly involved in a murder mystery.

Blow Up

Short: Big Business
November 10 Trains 'N Roses

Germany, 1998, 87 min. Director: Peter Lichtefeld.

A beer-truck driver's dream is to win the first prize at the International Time-Table Contest in Finland.

Short: Cops
June 9 To Live (Huo Cho)

China, 1994, 133 min. Director: Zhang Yimou.
Starring Gong Li, Ge You.


Due to his gambling addiction, a man loses everything, including his wife. A film of a family's struggle from the 1940's to the 1980's.
To Live

Short: The Huge Adventures of Trevor a Cat
December 1 Tango

Spain/Argentina, 1998.
Director: Carlos Saura


A forty-something tango artist in Argentina is on a quest to produce the ultimate Tango film.
Tango

July 14 The Leopard

Italy, 1963, 180 min. Dir: Luchino Visconti.
With Burt Lancaster, Claudia Cardinale.


In the 1800's, a wealthy landowner undergoes a decrease of his power and influence after "Il Risorgimento", the unification of Italy.
The Leopard

Short: Sing Beast Sing


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Last modified: June 21, 2004