FILM BUZZ WITH DIFF AT THE PAVILION DOWNTOWN DUBAI | 27, 28 & 29 AUGUST 2012 AT 7:30PM
DIFF’s exciting film action gets underway much earlier this year with special 3-day screenings from August to December.
The first set of screenings kicks off on August 27 with the themed programme ‘Entertainment Legends’, a selection of films about musical icons that have made indelible impressions on the music industry and generations of fans.
Please Note: All screenings are free. Seating is on a first-come-first-sit basis.
MONDAY 27th AUGUST 2012 – NOWHERE BOY - Feature/UK-Canada/2009
About the film:
Nowhere Boy was nominated for four British Academy Film Awards: Outstanding British Film, Best Supporting Actress (one each for Anne-Marie Duff and Kristin Scott Thomas), and Outstanding Debut by a British director (Sam Taylor-Wood).
The drama tells the story of Lennon’s (Aaron Johnson) teenage years from 1955–1960 and the start of his journey to becoming a successful musician. The story also examines the impact on his early life and personality of the two dominant females in his childhood – his Aunt Mimi (Kristin Scott Thomas), and his mother, Julia (Anne-Marie Duff). In addition, the film shows the first meeting of Lennon with future Beatles Paul McCartney (Thomas Brodie Sangster) and George Harrison (Sam Bell), and the development of their friendship and musical partnership.
Please note: This film is rated R
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUST 2012 – MARLEY - Documentary/USA-UK/2012
About the film:
Bob Marley’s universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. MARLEY is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best.
From Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald (One Day In September, The Last King of Scotland) comes the story of a towering figure of musical history, whose music and message has transcended different cultures, languages and creeds to resonate around the world today as powerfully as when he was alive.
Please note: This film is rated PG13
WEDNESDAY 29TH AUGUST 2012 – THE FESTIVAL EXPRESS – Documentary/UK-Netherlands/2003
About the film:
In the summer of 1970, a chartered train crossed Canada carrying some of the world’s greatest rock icons. The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band, Buddy Guy, and others lived (and partied) together for five days, stopping in major cities along the way to play live concerts.
The film combines live footage shot during the 1970 concerts, as well as aboard the train itself, interspersed with present-day interviews with tour participants sharing their often humorous recollections of the events…
Starring: Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead, The Band, Delaney and Bonnie, Buddy Guy
Please note: This film is rated R
