FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28 – SUNDAY MARCH 9, 2014 BBFF.COM.AU
Lismore Star court Theatre
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Opened with great fanfare in 1921, the Star Court Theatre was, and still is, Lismore’s hub for avant-garde culture whether film, theatre or music. Walk the red carpet of the Café Verde bar – an intimate, burlesque-like salon open to the public before and after screenings.
Lismore Opening Night USA | 1:24:57 | Dir/Prod: Robert Arjoyan | Documentary | 2013 | Australian Premiere | Best Film & Best Documentary Nominee An incredibly moving, entertaining, and revealing story of Theremin master Armen Ra’s extraordinary origins. A truly remarkable being, Armen tells his life stories, which read like mythology, yet are painfully true, with the sharpest of wit, a cutting sense of humour, and deep sincerity. His story is encouraging to the discouraged, his music is the soother of the sad, and his mission is to bring beauty and compassion into a world in chaos. He recounts his dynamic journey that mixes rare concert performances, candid interviews, and archive material with the magical power of music that can alchemise ancient sorrow into timeless beauty. Armen Ra & Producer Matt Huffman will be in attendance
Gasland Part II
Lennox Head | 0:06:14 | Dir/Prod: Jenny Grinlington | Short Doc | 2013 | World Premiere 100 years after the World War I Anzacs fought to save our country, there is a new battle ground of warriors fighting to save our land. Filmmaker in attendance
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USA | 1:25:00 | Dir: Josh Fox | Prod: Trish Adlesic | Documentary | 2013 | Australian Premiere | Best Film, Environmental & Documentary Nominee In his Oscar®nominated exposé Gasland, director Josh Fox alerted the world to the issue of fracking, inspiring communities worldwide to take action. Gasland Part II examines the long-term impact of the controversial process, including poisonous water, earthquakes and neurological damage, placing his focus on the people whose lives have been irreparably changed. This film shows how the anti-fracking movement has done its best to amplify its message while the million-dollar conglomerates employ PSY-OPS tactics to shut it down. Unnerving interviews and shocking data underscore this scathing indictment of unregulated industry in Fox’s powerful, not-to-be-missed follow-up. If his schedule allows Josh Fox will be in attendance
Thursday 6 march Gala open i ng 6pm Direct from Hollywood Armen ra and Matt Huffman
Saturday March 8
L2, Saturday 8th, 5pm $14/$12/$10
The Anzac Spirit – One Hundred Years On
Thursday 6th, 7.30pm $14/$12/$10
When My Sorrow Died: The Legend of Armen Ra & the Theremin
THE MAN FROM COX’S RIVER
Sunday March 9
starcourttheatre.com.au | Tel: 6622 5005 | Star Court Arcade, Lismore BBFF PROGRAMME GUIDE 45