| ''SILENTS PLEASE!'' A Global Lens ''Chairman's Choice'' 2009: ''Margarette's Feast'', with LIVE accompaniment! In collaboration with The Global Film Initiative The Global Lens film series was launched in 2003 to support the distribution of unique and critically acclaimed cinematic works from around the world. Each film is selected (with the consultation of the Initiative’s Film Board of Directors such as Pedro Almodovar-Spain, Christopher Doyle-China, Mira Nair-India, Carlos Reygades-Mexico, Béla Tarr-Hungary, Lars von Trier-Denmark, and Apichatpong Weerasethakul-Thailand) for its authentic voice, strong cinematics and unique perspective. Miami Theatrical Premiere! 2009 Global Lens “Chairman’s Choice”! Margarette’s Feast (A Festa de Margarette) (Directed by Renato Falcao/Brazil/2002)  With Hique Gomez, Ilana Kaplan, Carmen Silva A modern silent masterpiece using the style and techniques of Brazil’s cinematic past, Margarette’s Feast tells an allegory of Brazil’s social struggles without words while making dazzling use of exhilarating Brazilian music. After losing his job, goodhearted but penniless Pedro comes into possession of a miraculous suitcase that never runs out of money, allowing him to throw an extravagant birthday party for his wife. Silent film with English subtitles. WINNER: Motovan Film Festival FIPRESCI Prize Brazilia Festival of Brazilian Film Festival Special Jury Prize “Superbly updates the style of silent movies to show how the spirit of Chaplin is still with us.” – International federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) WITH LIVE ACCOMPANIMENT BY Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 8:30 PM Miami Beach Cinematheque 512 Espanola Way Miami Beach, FL 33139 Phone: (305) 673-4567 Website: www.mbcinema.com E-Mail: info@mbcinema.com Map & Directions |
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