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About
CINECITY
THE BRIGHTON FILM FESTIVAL
20TH NOVEMBER – 7TH DECEMBER 2008
Welcome to the 6th edition of CINECITY. We present the very best in international cinema and a global mix of premieres and previews, archive treasures and digital reissues, artists’ cinema and exhibitions, live soundtracks, short film programmes and education events.
CINECITY is presented in partnership with the Duke of York’s Picturehouse and Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton. Our screenings and events take place right across Brighton & Hove and in Lewes.
In NEW FEATURES we present a host of new titles all screening here for the first time; this is your chance to view a rich selection of award-winning films before they go on release and to catch others in special one-off UK screenings.
As a centrepiece of the festival we are delighted to present the poetic and visionary world of the Quay Brothers. The University of Brighton Gallery hosts an exhibition of ‘wonder boxes’ for their films and their first gallery installation. A screening programme and ‘in conversation’ complements the exhibition.
The Quays’ cinema has been informed by many aspects of Eastern European culture, in particular the visual and literary culture of Poland. There is a strong Polish connection running throughout this year’s CINECITY, supported by the Polish Cultural Institute. There is a display of vibrant Polish film posters drawn from the collections of the Quays and the University’s Design Archives. Andrzej Wajda, the father figure of Polish Cinema, established both his and Polish cinema’s international reputation with his WW2 trilogy and we screen his latest work KATYN. It is part of a NEW EUROPE showcase featuring new cinema from the former ‘Eastern Bloc’, countries that joined the EU in 2004.
Gdansk is the most international of Polish cities and has its own distinctive screen history. This year’s CITY EYE explores this cine-city and includes a rare screening of Wajda’s 1984 Cannes winner MAN OF IRON. We also have a special programme to mark the 60th anniversary of the renowned Lodz Film School whose alumni include Wajda and Roman Polanski.
We do hope you enjoy the selection of films on offer. To help you see even more of CINECITY there are a number of free screenings and events plus special ticket offers.
This is a special year for us as we welcome the start of two new degrees at the University of Brighton in the Moving Image and Screen Studies. CINECITY will work closely with the students on these programmes to enrich their exploration of screen history and culture.
CINECITY is presented in partnership with Duke of York’s Picturehouse and Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton. We gratefully acknowledge the funding and support we receive from Arts Council England South East, Brighton & Hove City Council, Screen South and the University of Brighton.
