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AfroFest launches
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Posted: Tue., Apr.
23, 2002, 3:06pm PT
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Freeman will present his latest pic, "High Crimes," on opening night.
Other screenings include Spike Lee's "Bamboozled" and local veteran helmer Carlos Diegues' classic "Chica da Silva." Fest includes shorts, features and docus.
AfroFest also will feature workshops and seminars with prominent Brazilians discussing the contributions of African-Americans and Afro-Brazilians to the film industry.
Fest is sponsored by the U.S. Consulate in Rio de Janeiro, art exhib Estacao Botafogo, Pontifical Catholic University and the Motion Picture Assn. They hope to make AfroFest an annual event.
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For most industry pros, Thessaloniki represents a deep breath at the end of the festival year.
Now in its 19th year, the Stockholm Fest (Nov. 20-30) remains true to its roots of discovering new, exciting talent.
Driven by cheap costs, stunning terrain and highly skilled crews, Morocco long has been a preferred location for big-budget drama.
The Higher Force
As with other recent Icelandic films (such as Baltasar Kormakur's "White Night Wedding"), whimsy overwhelms good comedic sense in rising helmer Olaf de Fleur's second feature, "The Higher Force."
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As with other recent Icelandic films (such as Baltasar Kormakur's "White Night Wedding"), whimsy overwhelms good comedic sense in rising helmer Olaf de Fleur's second feature, "The Higher Force."
The Debt
Pindorama: The True Story of the Seven Dwarves
Osaka Hamlet
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