Screening Program - I'VE SEEN FILMS - International Film Festival

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INTRODUCTION
I’VE SEEN FILMS 2010
International Film Festival
This third edition of ‘I’ve Seen Films’ confirms Rutger’s mission
and, at the same time, expands his horizon.
With 250 works from 100 countries, and with more than 100
premieres, ‘I’ve Seen Films’ provides one of the largest and
more innovative celebrations to film and culture in the world.
This year the International Competition includes feature films
(‘Long Jump’ category). This is a ‘new entry’ section requested
by filmmakers from all over the world, who wish to have their
films in a Festival where they can be judged by a high quality,
professional Jury.
This year the jury is formed by Miranda Richardson, Anton Corbijn, Roberto Faenza, Bill Bristow, Takehito
Kuroha, Grazyna Torbicka, Cesare Vergati, Flavia Costa and Rutger Hauer.
‘I’ve Seen Films’ showcases international independent filmmakers in a broad range of work: fiction,
animation, experimental, documentary and much more, distributed in sections with appealing titles
such as “Dreams and Needs”, “Persemovies”, “The Shock...Must Go On?”.
Every member of the film audience can find interesting stories by emerging directors, with a few
titles by more established international film artists. This includes many national and international
premiere films that have gained worldwide recognition, with Emmy and Academy Award winning artists.
We will also have two special focus sections: one is dedicated to Social Awareness topics and the second
deals with themes and images from Arts (painting, sculpture, theater, poetry and literature).
This year, ‘I’ve Seen Films’ is also expanding its artistic offer to include two Masterclasses attended by
Rutger Hauer and our artistic guests. One class deals with the subject of festivals and the short film
promotion, and the other focuses on one of the best of all-time cult movies, ‘Blade Runner’.
A particular highlight of the festival is its continued focus on experimental filmmakers, too.
As everyone can see we have a palette full of colors, even for what relates to the main themes.
We’ll screen feature thorny political issues regarding the Middle East; in-depth explorations of societies in
crisis; wry portrayals of unemployment problems; battles against environmental pollution and conflicts
on water issues; immigration and human organ trafficking; famine and cannibalism; violence against
women and children, and so on.
Much more: some of our selected films depict engaging stories about cathedral builders, art and
creativity in South Africa, inflatable women and grand-mothers, Super 8 vs. Digital camera fights, as well
as paying homage to ‘Twilight’ and to Burlesque and Noir genres.
Well. Now you have only one serious problem: the choice.
Giancarlo Zappoli
Artistic Co-Director
I’ve Seen Films - International Film Festival