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122 FILMS A – Z [P] The 37th Cleveland International Film Festival 10% CINEMA AMERICAN INDEPENDENTS NESNADNY + SCHWARTZ DOCUMENTARY FILM COMPETITION Pit Stop Directed by Yen Tan USA 2013 80 minutes Thursday, April 11 Friday, April 12 12:15 PM I Code PITS11 10:00 PM I Code PITS12 Big dreams sometimes struggle to survive in small towns. Ernesto still longs for romance even as he breaks up with a young, irresponsible lover. He hides in his menial job and still mourns a former lover, now comatose in a nursing home. Gabe, a successful contractor, is recovering from a break-up with another married man, but still lives with his wife in an open arrangement so they can raise their young daughter. The daily routines of their lives help to numb the dreams of fresh romance. But dreams do not easily die for these men and hope is what quietly keeps them going. Even in this small place, where the word “gay” isn’t openly spoken, they continue to yearn for romance. And when they least expect it, life may yet hold something wonderful for these deeply passionate men sleepwalking through life. Beautifully and poetically told, PIT STOP is a film about remaining open to the possibility of happiness even in the most unlikely of circumstances. —C.R. Producers~Kelly Williams, Jonathan Duffy, James M. Johnston, Eric Steele Screenwriting~Yen Tan, David Lowery Cinematography~HutcH Editing~ Don Swaynos Principal Cast~Bill Heck, Marcus DeAnda, Amy Seimetz, John Merriman, Alfredo Maduro Print Source~The Film Collaborative / jeffrey@thefilmcollaborative.org / www.thefilmcollaborative.org About the Director~Yen Tan was born in 1975 in Malaysia. He immigrated to the United States when he was 19 and is now based in Dallas, Texas. He is a writer and director whose films and shorts have won numerous awards at LGBT Film Festivals. Filmography~“Happy Birthday” (2002), “Ciao” (2008)—33rd CIFF, PIT STOP (2013) Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself Directed by Tom Bean, Luke Poling USA 2012 89 minutes Wednesday, April 10 Thursday, April 11 5:00 PM I Code PLIM10 9:35 PM I Code PLIM11 George Plimpton was an outcast among the elites of his childhood and was even kicked out of his boarding school mere months before graduation. But his life took a fortuitous turn when his dream of writing came true with an invite to start a magazine in France. Spending his career at The Paris Review and re-inventing the celebrity interview, Plimpton became the go-to guy for the insights of the world’s great artists and the man behind launching the careers of the world’s great authors. PLIMPTON! is a celebration of the life of a man who was friends with Presidents, party host for celebrities, and America’s amateur of everything. Daring to actually experience the lives of his subjects, Plimpton would write about his experiences as a goalie for the Boston Bruins, a member of a symphony orchestra, a trapeze artist and, most famously, a quarterback for the Detroit Lions, which was the subject of his best-selling book, Paper Lion. A captivating and intimate look inside the life of a man who defined his own place in American culture, PLIMPTON! is funny, surprising, and insightful; much like Mr. Plimpton himself. —T.W. Producers~Tom Bean, Luke Poling, Terry McDonell, Adam Roffman, Fernando Villena Editing~Maya Hawke, Casey Brooks Print Source~GS Entertainment Marketing Group / stevenzeller@gsemg.com / www.gsemg.com About the Directors~Tom Bean is a documentary filmmaker whose other works include a film about the Iranian hostage crisis. Luke Poling has worked on many productions, including “The Departed” and “The Fog of War.” He was a writer/ director for the omnibus film “Twelve”, which played to film festivals across the country. Collaborative Filmography~PLIMPTON! STARRING GEORGE PLIMPTON AS HIMSELF (2012)
PROGRAM UPDATES > www.clevelandfilm.org < TICKETS > Call 877.304.FILM FILMS A –Z 123 GREG GUND MEMORIAL STANDING UP FILM COMPETITION IT’S EASY BEING GREEN GREG GUND MEMORIAL STANDING UP FILM COMPETITION MUSIC! MOVIES! Polluting Paradise (Müll im Garten Eden) Directed by Fatih Akin TURKEY 2012 98 minutes Sunday, April 7 Monday, April 8 9:40 PM I Code POLL07 11:35 AM I Code POLL08 Many of us worry about pollution. But probably not as much as the people of Camburnu do. Ten years ago the government allowed a garbage dump to be built in the hills above the small Turkish Black Sea town. As time passed, the citizens saw their beautiful land destroyed by a faulty facility that leaks toxic waste into their drinking water and causes a ghastly odor that often makes it hard to breathe. Their complaints have gone unheard by an incompetent government that doesn’t seem to grasp what’s driving their people to sickness and causing the population to dwindle. The things we take for granted have become a constant frustration for a people who aren’t asking for much. Will they have to abandon the homes they’ve lived in for so long? Will they be able to make money when their crops have been ruined? And will Camburnu’s heritage and traditions be lost in a sea of trash? POLLUTING PARADISE is an eye-witness account of one village’s heartbreaking struggle for dignity. (In Turkish with subtitles) —E.F. Producers~Fatih Akin, Klaus Maeck, Alberto Fanni, Flaminio Zadra, Paolo Colombo Cinematography~Bünyamin Seyrekbasan, Hervé Dieu Editing~Andrew Bird Print Source~Strand Releasing / brandon@strandreleasing.com / www.strandreleasing.com About the Director~German director Fatih Akin was born in 1973. He studied visual communications at Hamburg’s College of Fine Arts. Akin began his career making shorts and later moved to documentaries and feature films. His movies have earned him 29 awards, which include honors from the Cannes Film Festival and the Independent Spirit Awards. Filmography~“Short Sharp Shock” (1998), “In July” (2000)—25th CIFF, “Denk ich an Deutschland” (2001), “Solino” (2002), “Head-On” (2004), “Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul” (2005), “The Edge of Heaven” (2007), “Soul Kitchen” (2009), POLLUTING PARADISE (2012) The Punk Syndrome Directed by Jukka Kärkkäinen, J-P Passi FINLAND 2012 85 minutes Thursday, April 11 Saturday, April 13 2:10 PM I Code PUNK11 9:35 PM I Code PUNK13 Pertii Kurikan Nimipäivät is a four-piece Finnish band whose members all suffer from mental disabilities. In many ways they embrace the spirit of punk rock more than most groups today could ever dream. The loud, angsty genre provides the perfect vehicle for them to express their frustrations. On a daily basis they experience a variety of obstacles, from condescending handlers, to issues over their own independence, to their confusion and frustration with the “normal” world around them. But, as THE PUNK SYNDROME demonstrates, they’re not all that different than any other rock band. They deal with the rigors of love, exhaustion from touring, and interpersonal drama. The film follows the band as they record and play shows, earning fans and a solid dose of media hype. Their unbridled passion for their art and the gushing joy it brings them provide undeniable proof of the healing power of music. THE PUNK SYNDROME is the highly captivating story of your new favorite band. (In Finnish with subtitles) —E.F. Producers~Sami Jahnukainen, Mouka Filmi Screenwriting~Jukka Kärkkäinen, J-P Passi, Sami Jahnukainen Cinematography~J-P Passi Editing~Riitta Poikselkä Print Source~Autlook Filmsales GmbH / youn@autlookfilms.com / www.autlookfilms.com About the Directors~Born in 1972, Jukka Kärkkäinen is an award-winning writer and director from Finland. His film career, which is focused on documentaries, began in 2003. He is the co-founder of the production company Mouka Filmi. J-P Passi has worked as a cinematographer since 2000, and with Kärkkäinen since the founding of Mouka Filmi. Collaborative Filmography~“Tomorrow Was Yesterday” (2008), “The Living Room Of The Nation” (2009), THE PUNK SYNDROME (2012) This film is presented as a gift to EDDIE BOYTE. Community Partner: Community Partner:
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