BRITISH FILM FESTIVAL 2013
Image: Closed Circuit
Australia’s inaugural British Film Festival is highly anticipated and programming director for Palace Films Kim Petalas says an English speaking film festival should complement the current spate of foreign language film festivals.
“There’s a selection of 14 contemporary films in the festival, 13 of which have never publicly screened in Australia. We’ve secured the best titles available, a solid representation of British cinema,” Petalas explains.
“We’re also screening the top 5 British films from a treasure chest of golden classics including Lawrence Of Arabia starring Anthony Quinn and The 39 Steps directed by Alfred Hitchcock.”
Films in the festival have wide appeal from hilarious comedies to edgy dramas showcasing the brilliant talent from Britain.
Philomena starring Judy Dench as a mother in search of her son adopted out as a toddler, promises to be an emotional experience.
One Chance is the rags to riches comedy of Paul Potts winner of the first season of Britain’s Got Talent and should also be a crowd-pleaser.
“There’s gala opening and closing nights and special guest Eric Bana will be holding a Q+A for his thriller Closed Circuit,” adds Petalas.
“Laugh, cry and be moved – come and watch a British film and experience the finest that cinema has to offer”. (MM)
Nov 21-Dec 1, Palace Verona, 17 Oxford St, Paddington; Palace Norton Street, 99 Norton St, Leichhardt, $19.50-$75 (5 film pass), britishfilmfestival.com.au
