2011 DENVER JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT FILM
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Thursday, Feb. 10
7 p.m. (following party)
Also showing
Monday, Feb. 14, 5:30 p.m.
Film Sponsor
Ellen Beller
Film Sponsor (Monday Screening)
Elaine Gantz Berman & Steve Berman in honor of Sarita Gantz
In-kind Sponsor
Musco de las Americanos
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Nora’s Will
Director: Mariana Chenillo
2008/Mexico/90 minutes
Spanish with English Subtitles
Nora’s Will is a provocative dark comedy that is accumulating numerous awards around the world. The life of Jose, Nora’s ex-husband, has been defined by his steadfast refusal to be constrained or controlled by expectations or conventions of others, whether his ex-wife, his grown son or religion. Nora’s life has been defined by her need to control others which would include her repeated efforts to commit suicide. When at last Nora succeeds in ending her life we learn that her ability to control others extends beyond her death. Her detailed plans to bring together those she loved are revealed. This thoughtful and humorous film about the complexities and challenges of love and forgiveness is a real gem. Colorado Premiere
—Roberta Bloom
Selected Festivals & Awards:
Best Picture and six other awards, 52nd Mexican Ariel Awards; Best Film, Biarritz International Festival of Latin American Cinema; Audience Choice Award, Rockland County Jewish Film Festival; Jury Award (Best Director, Best First Film), LA Latino International Film Festival; Best Director, Moscow International Film Festival
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MOVIE AND A MIXER
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Featuring The Trotsky
Sunday, Feb. 13
Immediately following The Trotsky at 4:15 p.m.
Sponsored by
Rose Youth Foundation
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MACC’s Teen Film Board invites you to join them for the screening of The Trotsky and to try your luck at the Wheel of Revolution at the mixer following the movie!
Your special $12 Teen Ticket* includes:
• Admission to the film The Trotsky
• Admission to the Exclusive Party –(Grades 9-12 only)
• The opportunity to win $25 gift certificates
• Music
• Kosher food and beverages
Limited Edition T-shirts will be on sale for $10
*For tickets call the box office at (303) 316-6360. Get your tickets early while they are available! (Note: Teen tickets are not available on-line.)
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GRAND FINALE
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Saturday, Feb. 19
8:30 p.m.
Film followed by a dessert reception with
music by
Grand Finale Sponsor
MorEvents (Betsy & Gareth Heyman)
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Who Do You Love?
Director: Jerry Zaks
2008/USA/90 minutes
English
What do Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Howkin’ Wolf, Willie Dixon, John Lee Hooker and Little Walter have in common? Chess Records, the label that helped shape blues and rock-n-roll music as we know them. Who Do You Love tells the story of Leonard and Phil Chess, two Polish-born Jewish immigrants who dared to dream big – and made it there, riding the highs and lows of life in the fast lane from putting in all the line with a single record to becoming one the biggest, most influential record companies in the world of popular music. So slick your hair back, put on your boogie shoes and crank the volume – Who Do You Love will rock your socks off and roll you dancing into the aisles. Colorado Premiere
—Steve Glickman
Selected Festivals & Awards:
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
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