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Over the coming weeks, we will be adding movies to this page which we think will be the hightlights of the festival. Check back reguarly to see the cream of the crop!
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American Teen
(United States of America)
An enormously entertaining documentary charting a year in the lives of four high-school students struggling with teenage trials, from acne to career paths. With heavy drama and a rocking soundtrack, American Teen will envelop you in a world where fear, loathing and excitement rule.
Mon 4 Aug 7:00:PM, The Regent
Wed 6 Aug 12:00:PM, The Regent |
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A Complete History of My Sexual Failures
(United Kingdom)
When thirtysomething Chris finds himself on the receiving end of another break-up, he resolves to interview his exes and find out why he's perpetually being ditched. An hilarious expose on male deficiencies, erectile dysfunction and true love, guaranteed to resonate with anyone who's been dumped... or dumped someone.
Sat 2 Aug 9:00:PM, The Regent
Thu 7 Aug 5:00:PM, The Regent |
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Diary of the Dead
(France)
George A. Romero is back with another addition to his zombie cycle and it's one of his best. Fusing a politically-charged subtext with jet-black humour and inventively gory set-pieces, Diary follows a group of film-school students who hit the road when the zombie plague strikes.
Fri 1 Aug 11:15:PM, The Regent
Sun 10 Aug 9:30:PM, Palace Centro Cinemas |
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Where in the World is Osama bin Laden?
(France)
After gorging himself on McDonalds for a month in Super Size Me, Morgan Spurlock attempts another risky feat by travelling to the world's most volatile region to locate Al-Qaeda's head honcho. Mixing the doco-comedic style and political motives of Michael Moore with a heartfelt rumination on fatherhood, Where in the World is Osama bin Laden? is side-splitting and topical entertainment. As the birth of his first child draws closer, Spurlock sets off on his quest to the Middle East not only to find bin Laden but to prove Arabs are just like their Western counterparts in wanting peace, stability and happiness. Spurlock wants to improve the geopolitical situation so that his child will grow up in a more stable world. Another must-see documentary.
Thu 31 Jul 7:00:PM, The Regent
Thu 31 Jul 7:00:PM, The Regent |
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Terror's Advocate
(France)
Controversial lawyer Jacques Vergès has frequently represented historical figures others refuse to defend, such as Pol Pot and senior Nazi Klaus Barbie. Veteran documentary filmmaker Barbet Schroeder aims his camera at this unique figure while investigating the origins of international terrorism.
Sun 3 Aug 4:40:PM, Palace Centro Cinemas
Thu 7 Aug 1:50:PM, Australian Cinematheque, GoMA |
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Redacted
(Canada)
Brian De Palma turns his attention to the Iraq war with a tale of US soldiers who prey on an Iraqi family. Using a variety of film modes from YouTube to documentary, Redacted is confronting and guaranteed to spark debate.
Fri 1 Aug 5:00:PM, The Regent
Sat 9 Aug 7:00:PM, The Regent |
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Watch this space for updates, or go to the official BIFF website to receive the latest programming release information.
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