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thu 13 Oct Vue5 14:45 360 A dynamic and moving study of love in the 21st century from the director of The Constant Gardener. 17:45 the giants A wryly hilarious, subtly subversive coming-of-age yarn which takes a cue from Mark Twain and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. 20:15 50/50 An original story of friendship, love and survival and finding humour in the most unlikely places. Vue7 14:30 the Forgiveness of blood An absorbing and suspenseful drama about an Albanian family caught in a blood feud. 18:00 like crazy A fresh and original story of young love, when a couple find themselves stuck on opposite sides of the Atlantic. 20:30 50/50 An original story of friendship, love and survival and finding humour in the most unlikely places. Vue6 15:15 she Monkeys Powerful desires are awoken between two young riders who compete both inside and out of the arena. 18:15 hard labour Horror meets social observation in this understated debut feature from Brazilian filmmakers Juliana Rojas and Marco Dutra. 20:45 terraferma Powerful drama of a Sicilian fishing family on the island of Linosa, whose lives are disrupted by the arrival of African refugees, who they save from drowning. Vue3 13:00 anda union: From the steppes to the city A rare glimpse into the forgotten land of Inner Mongolia and its unique sounds revitalised by the band AnDa Union, whose global concerts and eventual homecoming we follow. 15:30 asshole A young, Bengali, wannabe rapper slides into drugs and porn to escape reality and discover his dream. 18:30 almayers Folly Chantal Akerman heads east, with a very distinctive take on the Joseph Conrad novel about two men fighting over the future of a half-Malaysian woman. 21:00 Volcano A fresh and poignant view of the passions, disappointments and challenges of old age. nFt1 12:45 17 girls In the French seaport of Lorient, theres a trend at school for the girls to get pregnant. 15:15 stateless things Kim Kyung-Mooks sparky indie feature crosscuts between the lives of two young men, one an illegal immigrant from North Korea stuck in dead-end jobs, the other the kept boy of a married businessman stifling in a swanky apartment. 18:15 the goose woman Rediscovered silent melodrama based on a notorious contemporary murder case, directed by reliable Hollywood veteran Clarence Brown and starring Louise Dresser. 21:00 a bitter taste of Freedom Marina Goldovskayas highly affecting tribute to Russian journalist, Anna Politkovskaya, who was murdered in 2006 after her disturbing reports from Chechnya. nFt2 13:00 the waves A magnetic central performance by Carlos lvarez-Nvoa (Solas) grounds this remarkable film about loss and memory by Spanish director Alberto Morais. 15:30 rural life Seven short stories concerning rural living: from the rainsoaked Scottish islands to the farmlands of the remote Hungarian Great Plains, from the harsh heat of the Iranian desert to the cut-off backwoods of rural America. 18:30 new african cinema A trio of contrasting short films made through the Africa First mentoring scheme: an important initiative that seeks to identify emerging talent from Africa. 20:45 yatasto A compelling documentary charting the adventures of a trio of teenage cardboard collectors on the outskirts of the Argentine city of Crdoba. nFt3 13:30 international animation Panorama Programme 1 A selection of international festival picks, and some brand-new British productions. 16:00 darwin Evocative documentary about a ghost town in Death Valley, California, with a scant population of just 35.

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18:30 gypsy Martin ulks groundbreaking portrait of Roma life in present-day Slovakia focuses on a young boy whose father has suffered a violent death. 21:00 abu, son of adam An aged Indian couple decide to sacrifice everything to make a once in a life-time Hajj (pilgrimage) to Mecca. the studiO 19:00 women with cows Two sisters are divided and united by the old family farm. One has given her life to the cows, the other only wished she could escape them. Fri 14 Oct Vue5 12:15 50/50 An original story of friendship, love and survival and finding humour in the most unlikely places. 14:45 Pariah A distinctive and realistic coming-of-age and coming-out story about a young African-American womans search for identity. 17:45 sarah Palin you betcha! Nick Broomfield and Joan Churchill travel to Wasilla, Alaska, on the trail of Sarah Palin. 20:15 shame Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan star in Steve McQueens frank study of a New York mans sexual compulsion. Vue7 12:30 amador From Spains Fernando Len de Aranoa comes a socially incisive and beautifully performed tale of an unlikely friendship. 15:00 dark horse Todd Solondz draws dark comedy from the story of two dysfunctional thirtysomethings planning to marry. 18:00 stopped on track A raw, compelling study of what happens to an ordinary family when a husband and father becomes terminally ill. 20:30 shame Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan star in Steve McQueens frank study of a New York mans sexual compulsion.

12:45 terraferma Powerful drama of a Sicilian fishing family on the island of Linosa, whose lives are disrupted by the arrival of African refugees, who they save from drowning. 15:15 the giants A wryly hilarious, subtly subversive coming-of-age yarn which takes a cue from Mark Twain and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. 18:15 she Monkeys Powerful desires are awoken between two young riders who compete both inside and out of the arena. 20:45 On the ice An Alaskan-set story of two young men caught up in subterfuge following the accidental killing of one of their friends. Vue3 13:00 Volcano A fresh and poignant view of the passions, disappointments and challenges of old age. 15:30 hard labour Horror meets social observation in this understated debut feature from Brazilian filmmakers Juliana Rojas and Marco Dutra. 18:30 asshole A young, Bengali, wannabe rapper slides into drugs and porn to escape reality and discover his dream. 21:00 the somnambulists Richard Jobsons committed, imaginative response to our collective apathy to the war in Iraq. nFt1 13:00 a bitter taste of Freedom Marina Goldovskayas highly affecting tribute to Russian journalist, Anna Politkovskaya, who was murdered in 2006 after her disturbing reports from Chechnya. 15:30 the Machine that Kills bad People Rossellinis rarely-seen satirical fantasy, now restored, about a photographer whose magic camera has the power to kill the greedy and the corrupt. 18:30 seth rogen and will reiser (event) In collaboration with YouTube, a unique on-stage interview with the 50/50 writer Will Reiser and star Seth Rogen. YouTube users can post questions online with their peers voting for the final selection. 21:00 the black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 Striking footage from the struggle for civil rights in the USA, resurrected from the vaults of Swedish TV.

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Fri 14 Oct (cOntd.) nFt2 13:30 gypsy Martin ulks groundbreaking portrait of Roma life in present-day Slovakia focuses on a young boy whose father has suffered a violent death. 16:00 new african cinema A trio of contrasting short films made through the Africa First mentoring scheme: an important initiative that seeks to identify emerging talent from Africa. 18:15 the waves A magnetic central performance by Carlos lvarez-Nvoa (Solas) grounds this remarkable film about loss and memory by Spanish director Alberto Morais. 20:45 the day he arrives Hong Sangsoos latest bulletin from the sex-war is a typically wry and droll account of a man visiting Seoul to look up old friends and running into new ones. But is this his version of Groundhog Day? nFt3 13:15 twenty cigarettes James Benning brings his formal precision to this study of twenty people engaged in the act of smoking. 15:45 the school of life The characters in these seven diverse short films about the complexities of personal relationships have to deal with many different pressures, such as family duty, battling their own consciences or coping with social media. 18:30 darwin Evocative documentary about a ghost town in Death Valley, California, with a scant population of just 35. 21:00 without A young woman battles with a recent tragedy whilst caring for an elderly man in this haunting, claustrophobic drama. the studiO 19:00 yatasto A compelling documentary charting the adventures of a trio of teenage cardboard collectors on the outskirts of the Argentine city of Crdoba. ica 13:00 the lord worked wonders in Me A figure in the grass with a gun, a name called out in the distance, a woodcutter and a man who has lost a dog are woven together by Lisandro Alonso in a meditation on the past we inherit and the future we construct. 16:15 Flying Fish Three stories from the Sri Lankan civil war (all with violent endings) are interwoven in Sanjeewa Pushpakumaras coolly modernist, non-partisan debut. Winner of Best Director prize, St Petersburg International Film Festival. Vue7 12:30 50/50 An original story of friendship, love and survival and finding humour in the most unlikely places. 15:00 like crazy A fresh and original story of young love, when a couple find themselves stuck on opposite sides of the Atlantic. 19:00 crulic the Path to beyond Anca Damians poetic and innovative animated feature recounts the life and final days of a Romanian immigrant wrongly imprisoned in a Polish prison. 20:45 Futures Market A haunting documentary on objects, memory and the politics of commerce by prize-winning filmmaker Mercedes lvarez. cin luMire 13:30 louise wimmer Corinne Masiero turns in an astonishing lead performance in this French drama about a woman on the skids fighting for dignity and survival. 15:45 americano An L.A.-Mexican quest movie with a palpably personal edge, as director Mathieu Demy revisits the California he knew as a child actor for mother Agns Varda. 18:15 17 girls In the French seaport of Lorient, theres a trend at school for the girls to get pregnant. 20:30 almayers Folly Chantal Akerman heads east, with a very distinctive take on the Joseph Conrad novel about two men fighting over the future of a half-Malaysian woman. sat 15 Oct Vue5 12:15 shame Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan star in Steve McQueens frank study of a New York mans sexual compulsion. 14:45 360 A dynamic and moving study of love in the 21st century from the director of The Constant Gardener. 17:45 Pariah A distinctive and realistic coming-of-age and coming-out story about a young African-American womans search for identity. 20:15 restless An affecting and delicate teen romance which confirms Gus Van Sant as one of Hollywoods most astute and sensitive chroniclers of American youth. Vue6

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18:30 weekend A one-night stand turns into something altogether more unexpected in Andrew Haighs heartfelt love story. 21:00 dragonslayer Winner of the best documentary at SXSW this year, a stunning verit portrait of skater Josh Skreech Sandoval. nFt2 14:00 animated shorts for younger audiences A selection of short animated films from around the world. 16:00 a cat in Paris A cat with a double life becomes embroiled in a tale of animated adventure on the rooftops of Paris. 18:15 bernadette: notes on a Political Journey The remarkable political life of Bernadette Devlin McAliskey. 20:45 crulic the Path to beyond Anca Damians poetic and innovative animated feature recounts the life and final days of a Romanian immigrant wrongly imprisoned in a Polish prison. nFt3 13:15 without A young woman battles with a recent tragedy whilst caring for an elderly man in this haunting, claustrophobic drama. 15:45 abi Morgan (Masterclass) The writer responsible for BAFTA-winning TV dramas Sex Traffic and White Girl, as well as the screen adaptation of Monica Alis Brick Lane joins us to discuss Shame, her collaboration with director Steve McQueen. 18:30 twenty cigarettes James Benning brings his formal precision to this study of twenty people engaged in the act of smoking. 21:00 back to stay A triple prizewinner at Locarno, Milagros Mumenthalers story of three sisters coping with the death of their grandmother offers an original take on the coming-of-age tale. the studiO 19:00 new african cinema A trio of contrasting short films made through the Africa First mentoring scheme: an important initiative that seeks to identify emerging talent from Africa.

18:00 i wish Two young brothers at opposite ends of Kyushu devise a magical plan to reunite their separated parents in Hirokazu Kore-edas benign and superbly acted picture of family life. 20:30 rampart The best crime movie of recent times; Woody Harrelson delivers a performance guaranteed to be one of the most talked about of the year.

12:45 On the ice An Alaskan-set story of two young men caught up in subterfuge following the accidental killing of one of their friends. 15:15 dreileben beats being dead A young couples passionate relationship plays out against the backdrop of a manhunt. 18:15 dreileben dont Follow Me around A police psychologist renews old acquaintances when she is drafted in to help small town police find an escaped convict. 20:45 dreileben One Minute of darkness A suspenseful cat-and-mouse search between police and an escaped convict. Vue3 13:00 asshole A young, Bengali, wannabe rapper slides into drugs and porn to escape reality and discover his dream. 15:30 the somnambulists Richard Jobsons committed, imaginative response to our collective apathy to the war in Iraq. 18:30 the Forgiveness of blood An absorbing and suspenseful drama about an Albanian family caught in a blood feud. 21:00 the loneliest Planet A young couple are taken by surprise on a trek deep into the Caucasus Mountains. nFt1 12:00 rainbow over texas / under western stars Timely centenary tribute to popular singing cowboy, Roy Rogers, with newly-restored revivals of two of his best sagebrush sagas. 15:15 shin-heike Monogatari A sumptuous samurai period drama in colour from Japanese master stylist Mizoguchi, newly restored by Tokyos Museum of Modern Art.

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sat 15 Oct (cOntd.) ica 13:00 abu, son of adam An aged Indian couple decide to sacrifice everything to make a once in a life-time Hajj (pilgrimage) to Mecca. 15:15 the lord worked wonders in Me A figure in the grass with a gun, a name called out in the distance, a woodcutter and a man who has lost a dog are woven together by Lisandro Alonso in a meditation on the past we inherit and the future we construct. 18:30 Mourning An Iranian boy goes on a road trip with his deaf relatives after his own parents mysteriously leave in the middle of the night and are killed in an accident. 20:30 stateless things Kim Kyung-Mooks sparky indie feature crosscuts between the lives of two young men, one an illegal immigrant from North Korea stuck in dead-end jobs, the other the kept boy of a married businessman stifling in a swanky apartment. cin luMire 13:15 almayers Folly Chantal Akerman heads east, with a very distinctive take on the Joseph Conrad novel about two men fighting over the future of a half-Malaysian woman. 16:15 the Fairy An anarchic yet sophisticated comedy involving a fairy and a receptionist at a seaside hotel. 18:30 early One Morning The superb Jean-Pierre Darroussin plays a banking executive driven off the rails in Jean-Marc Moutouts incisive and angry indictment of the financial world. 21:00 americano An L.A.-Mexican quest movie with a palpably personal edge, as director Mathieu Demy revisits the California he knew as a child actor for mother Agns Varda. sun 16 Oct Vue5 12:15 sarah Palin you betcha! Nick Broomfield and Joan Churchill travel to Wasilla, Alaska, on the trail of Sarah Palin. 14:45 tales of the night Enchanting, magical tales told using silhouette animation and screened in 3D. 17:45 amador From Spains Fernando Len de Aranoa comes a socially incisive and beautifully performed tale of an unlikely friendship. Vue3 13:00 stopped on track A raw, compelling study of what happens to an ordinary family when a husband and father becomes terminally ill. 15:30 the Forgiveness of blood An absorbing and suspenseful drama about an Albanian family caught in a blood feud. 18:30 wreckers The debut feature from Dictynna Hood is a haunting tale of secrets and lies in the English countryside. 21:00 anda union: From the steppes to the city A rare glimpse into the forgotten land of Inner Mongolia and its unique sounds revitalised by the band AnDa Union, whose global concerts and eventual homecoming we follow. Vue6 12:45 restless An affecting and delicate teen romance which confirms Gus Van Sant as one of Hollywoods most astute and sensitive chroniclers of American youth. 15:15 where do we go now? An uplifting story of female solidarity and good sense crossing the religious divide between Christians and Muslims. 18:00 crazy horse A fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse of Paris legendary nude review, directed by renowned documentarian Frederick Wiseman. 20:45 hut in the woods A young man befriends an orphaned boy, and they try to escape the world by building a cabin in the woods. 20:15 hara-Kiri: death of a samurai Takashi Miike follows 13 Assassins with a neo-classical remake of the Yasuhiko Takiguchi story about desperate, impoverished ronin and implacably cruel feudal lords. Despite the violent climax, its possibly the most restrained 3D movie ever made. Vue7 12:30 rampart The best crime movie of recent times; Woody Harrelson delivers a performance guaranteed to be one of the most talked about of the year. 15:00 the loneliest Planet A young couple are taken by surprise on a trek deep into the Caucasus Mountains.. 18:15 alps The eagerly anticipated follow-up to Dogtooth from Yorgos Lanthimos. 20:30 dark horse Todd Solondz draws dark comedy from the story of two dysfunctional thirtysomethings planning to marry. nFt1

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19:00 bernadette: notes on a Political Journey The remarkable political life of Bernadette Devlin McAliskey. ica 13:15 stateless things Kim Kyung-Mooks sparky indie feature crosscuts between the lives of two young men, one an illegal immigrant from North Korea stuck in dead-end jobs, the other the kept boy of a married businessman stifling in a swanky apartment. 16:15 yatasto A compelling documentary charting the adventures of a trio of teenage cardboard collectors on the outskirts of the Argentine city of Crdoba. 18:45 the day he arrives Hong Sangsoos latest bulletin from the sex-war is a typically wry and droll account of a man visiting Seoul to look up old friends and running into new ones. But is this his version of Groundhog Day? 21:00 darwin Evocative documentary about a ghost town in Death Valley, California, with a scant population of just 35. cin luMire 13:30 the giants A wryly hilarious, subtly subversive coming-of-age yarn which takes a cue from Mark Twain and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. 16:00 17 girls In the French seaport of Lorient, theres a trend at school for the girls to get pregnant. 18:30 louise wimmer Corinne Masiero turns in an astonishing lead performance in this French drama about a woman on the skids fighting for dignity and survival. 20:30 the Fairy An anarchic yet sophisticated comedy involving a fairy and a receptionist at a seaside hotel. OdeOn west end 19:30 coriolanus A clever contemporary adaptation of Shakespeares play of political power and intrigue, directed by and starring Ralph Fiennes. PrOJect sPace, bFi sOuthbanK
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12:00 les enfants du paradis Carns epic romance, newly restored a spectacular recreation of the Parisian theatre world of the 1830s, starring Arletty as the enigmatic object of mens desire. 16:15 woody harrelson (screen talk) Since his Cheers days Woody Harrelson has carved out an incredibly diverse, and hugely impressive career as a screen actor. We are thrilled to welcome him to discuss his diverse career to date. 18:45 undercurrent Haunted by a previous tragedy, the crew of an old trawler try to make sense of the past. Moody drama from Icelands internationally acclaimed Vesturport group. 21:00 dreams of a life The intriguing story of a young woman discovered in a London flat three years after her death. nFt2 12:30 Fuchsia, the Mini-witch A small witch creates mayhem at Witch School but tries to make amends when she discovers a plot that threatens the forest where she and her friends live. 15:30 rural life Seven short stories concerning rural living: from the rainsoaked Scottish islands to the farmlands of the remote Hungarian Great Plains, from the harsh heat of the Iranian desert to the cut-off backwoods of rural America. 18:15 international animation Panorama Programme 1 A selection of international festival picks, and some brand-new British productions. 20:45 nobel thief A poor and nave villager discovers the stolen Nobel Prize gold medal of Bengali hero Rabindranath Tagore and heads to Kolkata in the hope of returning it. nFt3 14:00 crulic the Path to beyond Anca Damians poetic and innovative animated feature recounts the life and final days of a Romanian immigrant wrongly imprisoned in a Polish prison. 15:45 Futures Market A haunting documentary on objects, memory and the politics of commerce by prize-winning filmmaker Mercedes lvarez. 18:30 the Machine that Kills bad People Rossellinis rarely-seen satirical fantasy, now restored, about a photographer whose magic camera has the power to kill the greedy and the corrupt. 21:00 women with cows Two sisters are divided and united by the old family farm. One has given her life to the cows, the other only wished she could escape them.

20:30 Film in Focus we need to talk about Kevin (event) Writer-director Lynne Ramsay, co-writer Rory Kinnear, producer Luc Roeg and DOP Seamus McGarvey join us to discuss the development, financing and creative evolution of this Festival film.

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MOn 17 Oct Vue5 12:15 hara-Kiri: death of a samurai Takashi Miike follows 13 Assassins with a neo-classical remake of the Yasuhiko Takiguchi story about desperate, impoverished ronin and implacably cruel feudal lords. Despite the violent climax, its possibly the most restrained 3D movie ever made. 14:45 amador From Spains Fernando Len de Aranoa comes a socially incisive and beautifully performed tale of an unlikely friendship. 17:45 im carolyn Parker Jonathan Demme presents a compelling study of a New Orleans womans five-year struggle to return to her home following the post Katrina floods. 20:15 snowtown The shocking dramatisation of Australias most notorious serial killings. Vue7 12:30 coriolanus A clever contemporary adaptation of Shakespeares play of political power and intrigue, directed by and starring Ralph Fiennes. 15:15 restless An affecting and delicate teen romance which confirms Gus Van Sant as one of Hollywoods most astute and sensitive chroniclers of American youth. 18:15 where do we go now? An uplifting story of female solidarity and good sense crossing the religious divide between Christians and Muslims. 20:30 Once upon a time in anatolia Ceylans most audacious film yet is a measured, masterly account of a police investigation, Chekhovian in its piercing insights, subtle wit and thematic richness. Vue6 12:45 crazy horse A fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse of Paris legendary nude review, directed by renowned documentarian Frederick Wiseman. 15:00 i wish Two young brothers at opposite ends of Kyushu devise a magical plan to reunite their separated parents in Hirokazu Kore-edas benign and superbly acted picture of family life. 18:00 las acacias Pablo Giorgellis hypnotically paced road movie tells a beguiling love story and won the Argentine director a top prize in Cannes. 20:45 Karen cries on the bus Karen leaves her husband and finds herself in this smart, confident debut-feature from a new voice in Colombian filmmaking. Vue3 13:00 the somnambulists Richard Jobsons committed, imaginative response to our collective apathy to the war in Iraq. 15:30 dark horse Todd Solondz draws dark comedy from the story of two dysfunctional thirtysomethings planning to marry. 18:30 restless city Director Andrew Dosunmu has a background in commercials, photography and music video. This is a superb feature debut, and a spectacle to be marveled at. 21:00 nobody else but you A witty, snow-steeped French comedy thriller that riffs on the Marilyn Monroe legend, as a French mystery writer unravels the death of a small-town beauty. nFt1 13:15 dragonslayer Winner of the best documentary at SXSW this year, a stunning verit portrait of skater Josh Skreech Sandoval. 15:30 the black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 Striking footage from the struggle for civil rights in the USA, resurrected from the vaults of Swedish TV. 18:30 wonderful london From Hackney to Chelsea in the company of the great 1920s British travelogue. 21:00 Magic trip Ken Kesey and his Merry Band of Pranksters trip across America. nFt2 13:00 nobel thief A poor and nave villager discovers the stolen Nobel Prize gold medal of Bengali hero Rabindranath Tagore and heads to Kolkata in the hope of returning it. 15:30 women with cows Two sisters are divided and united by the old family farm. One has given her life to the cows, the other only wished she could escape them. 18:15 the school of life The characters in these seven diverse short films about the complexities of personal relationships have to deal with many different pressures, such as family duty, battling their own consciences or coping with social media. 20:45 Mourning An Iranian boy goes on a road trip with his deaf relatives after his own parents mysteriously leave in the middle of the night and are killed in an accident. nFt3 13:30 bernadette: notes on a Political Journey The remarkable political life of Bernadette Devlin McAliskey.

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20:15 carnage The Brooklyn bourgeoisie under the microscope in Polanskis beautifully acted adaptation of The God of Carnage. Vue7 12:30 alps The eagerly anticipated follow-up to Dogtooth from Yorgos Lanthimos. 15:15 where do we go now? An uplifting story of female solidarity and good sense crossing the religious divide between Christians and Muslims. 18:00 chicken with Plums The creators of Persepolis follow their terrific debut with an inspired adaptation of another of Marjane Satrapis award-winning graphic novels. 20:30 headhunters A stylish, pacy and sometimes blackly funny adaptation of Jo Nesbs bestselling Norwegian thriller. Vue6 12:45 Karen cries on the bus Karen leaves her husband and finds herself in this smart, confident debut-feature from a new voice in Colombian filmmaking. 15:00 las acacias Pablo Giorgellis hypnotically paced road movie tells a beguiling love story and won the Argentine director a top prize in Cannes. 18:15 tales of the night Enchanting, magical tales told using silhouette animation and screened in 3D. 20:45 the dish and the spoon Alison Bagnalls witty and delightful feature depicts the disarmingly affecting adventures of a truly odd couple. Vue3 13:00 restless city Director Andrew Dosunmu has a background in commercials, photography and music video. This is a superb feature debut, and a spectacle to be marveled at. 15:30 wreckers The debut feature from Dictynna Hood is a haunting tale of secrets and lies in the English countryside. 18:30 strawberry Fields An inventive melodrama referencing Tennessee Williams and A Streetcar Named Desire, a complex story of lust, rivalry and liberation in Kent countryside. 21:00 sleepless nights stories Jonas Mekas invites viewers on a tour through his nightlife, bringing together twenty-five stories of life, love and friendship.

15:45 weekend A one-night stand turns into something altogether more unexpected in Andrew Haighs heartfelt love story. 18:30 barry ackroyd (Masterclass) One of the worlds great cinematographers, renowned for his visceral hand-held camerawork and documentarystyle naturalism in films like The Hurt Locker, United 93 and Ralph Fiennes Coriolanus. 20:45 alms of the blind horse Director Gurvinder Singh, supported by the late and legendary Mani Kaul as Creative Producer, takes us into a little-seen image of modern rural Punjab. the studiO 19:00 Futures Market A haunting documentary on objects, memory and the politics of commerce by prize-winning filmmaker Mercedes lvarez. ica 14:00 twenty cigarettes James Benning brings his formal precision to this study of twenty people engaged in the act of smoking. 16:15 without A young woman battles with a recent tragedy whilst caring for an elderly man in this haunting, claustrophobic drama. 18:30 dreileben beats being dead A young couples passionate relationship plays out against the backdrop of a manhunt. 20:30 Flying Fish Three stories from the Sri Lankan civil war (all with violent endings) are interwoven in Sanjeewa Pushpakumaras coolly modernist, non-partisan debut. Winner of Best Director prize, St Petersburg International Film Festival. curZOn MayFair 19:30 we need to talk about Kevin The much-anticipated film based on Lionel Shrivers Orange Prize-winning novel. tue 18 Oct Vue5 12:15 snowtown The shocking dramatisation of Australias most notorious serial killings. 14:45 we need to talk about Kevin The much-anticipated film based on Lionel Shrivers Orange Prize-winning novel. 17:45 elena Andrey Zvyagintsevs award-winning account of a struggle over inheritance is accompanied by an effective score by Philip Glass.

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tue 18 Oct (cOntd.) nFt1 13:00 undercurrent Haunted by a previous tragedy, the crew of an old trawler try to make sense of the past. Moody drama from Icelands internationally acclaimed Vesturport group. 15:30 early One Morning The superb Jean-Pierre Darroussin plays a banking executive driven off the rails in Jean-Marc Moutouts incisive and angry indictment of the financial world. 18:15 children who chase lost Voices Makoto Shinkais anime will appeal to Ghibli fans as young Asuna gains entry to the underground land of Agartha. 21:00 this is not a Film Jafar Panahis postcard from Iran. nFt2 13:15 dreams of a life The intriguing story of a young woman discovered in a London flat three years after her death. 15:45 Mourning An Iranian boy goes on a road trip with his deaf relatives after his own parents mysteriously leave in the middle of the night and are killed in an accident. 18:15 the suburbs Eight short stories concerning suburban living that could take place on the streets of any town, as all daily modern life plays out in suburbia on both a local and global scale. 20:45 seven acts of Mercy Gritty contemporary crime drama about a Moldovian girl caught in a plot to steal and sell a baby in return for a new legitimate identity in Italy. nFt3 13:30 back to stay A triple prizewinner at Locarno, Milagros Mumenthalers story of three sisters coping with the death of their grandmother offers an original take on the coming-of-age tale. 16:00 international animation Panorama Programme 2 A selection of international festival picks, and some brand-new British productions. 18:30 superheroes Ordinary folk by day, caped crusaders by night the lives of actual superheroes. 20:45 the bird Sandrine Kiberlain gives her best performance yet in Yves Caumons subtle, intelligent drama about a woman who walks alone. the studiO 19:00 dragonslayer Winner of the best documentary at SXSW this year, a stunning verit portrait of skater Josh Skreech Sandoval. ica 13:45 Flying Fish Three stories from the Sri Lankan civil war (all with violent endings) are interwoven in Sanjeewa Pushpakumaras coolly modernist, non-partisan debut. Winner of Best Director prize, St Petersburg International Film Festival. 16:15 On the ice An Alaskan-set story of two young men caught up in subterfuge following the accidental killing of one of their friends. 18:45 dreileben dont Follow Me around A police psychologist renews old acquaintances when she is drafted in to help small town police find an escaped convict. 21:00 eternity Winner of a Tiger Award in Rotterdam, Sivaroj Kongsakuls superbly beautiful debut chronicles a rural courtship and frames it in the context of the husbands early death. OdeOn west end 19:30 the artist They dont make em like they used to, apparently. Well, they do now! wed 19 Oct Vue5 12:15 carnage The Brooklyn bourgeoisie under the microscope in Polanskis beautifully acted adaptation of The God of Carnage. 14:45 elena Andrey Zvyagintsevs award-winning account of a struggle over inheritance is accompanied by an effective score by Philip Glass. 17:45 return A thoughtful consideration of American life during wartime that avoids polemical analysis in favour of presenting a touching human story with credible integrity. 20:15 terri An affectionate and subtly drawn study of a teenage loner, with strong performances and lyrical visuals. Vue7 12:30 headhunters A stylish, pacy and sometimes blackly funny adaptation of Jo Nesbs bestselling Norwegian thriller. 15:00 chicken with Plums The creators of Persepolis follow their terrific debut with an inspired adaptation of another of Marjane Satrapis award-winning graphic novels.

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18:30 the screen illusion Mathieu Amalric gives classic French theatre a twist by wittily updating Corneilles play as a modern intrigue set in the CCTV present. 20:45 lotus eaters They are young, rich, beautiful and damned. nFt2 13:15 seven acts of Mercy Gritty contemporary crime drama about a Moldovian girl caught in a plot to steal and sell a baby in return for a new legitimate identity in Italy. 16:00 this is not a Film Jafar Panahis postcard from Iran. 18:15 wanda Barabara Lodens brilliant one-off, independent, classic road-movie, in which heroine Wanda embarks on an odyssey of petty crime across seedy middle America. 20:45 the boy who was a King Andrey Paounovs compelling documentary about Simeon II of Bulgarias unprecedented journey from boy king to democratic leader. nFt3 13:15 alms of the blind horse Director Gurvinder Singh, supported by the late and legendary Mani Kaul as Creative Producer, takes us into a little-seen image of modern rural Punjab. 15:45 the suburbs Eight short stories concerning suburban living that could take place on the streets of any town, as all daily modern life plays out in suburbia on both a local and global scale. 18:30 correspondence: Jonas Mekas Jl guern Letters from two acclaimed directors offer a remarkable portrait of their attitudes to the craft of filmmaking and the world around them. 21:00 Mr tree Produced by Jia Zhangke and a double prizewinner in Shanghai, Han Jies strikingly original film follows a small-town loser who botches his own marriage but becomes a savant to his mining village in North-east China. the studiO 19:00 crazy horse A fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse of Paris legendary nude review, directed by renowned documentarian Frederick Wiseman.

18:00 let the bullets Fly Jiang Wens rumbustious comedy-adventure, set in the 1920s, is an Eastern Western. Chow Yun-Fat, Ge You and Jiang himself star as the three unscrupulous men vying for control of Goose Town: fun performances, and lots of flying bullets. 20:45 Miss bala A thrilling, unrelenting actioner that wears sincere socio-political concerns about the drug wars in Mexico on its sleeve. Vue6 12:45 superheroes Ordinary folk by day, caped crusaders by night the lives of actual superheroes. 15:15 the dish and the spoon Alison Bagnalls witty and delightful feature depicts the disarmingly affecting adventures of a truly odd couple. 18:15 the exchange Eran Kolirins follow up to The Bands Visit is a curious vision full of wit and invention. 20:30 Oslo, august 31st Stylish and contemplative tale of a young mans wistful return to the city he loves. A stunning new film from the creators of Reprise (LFF 2006). Vue3 13:00 im carolyn Parker Jonathan Demme presents a compelling study of a New Orleans womans five-year struggle to return to her home following the post Katrina floods. 15:30 strawberry Fields An inventive melodrama referencing Tennessee Williams and A Streetcar Named Desire, a complex story of lust, rivalry and liberation in Kent countryside. 18:30 whores glory A profound insight into the worlds oldest profession that reveals vast differences in attitude to sex, money, power and religion in three different countries. 21:00 last screening Laurent Achards stylishly nasty horror set in a small town cinema thats seen better days. nFt1 13:00 Magic trip Ken Kesey and his Merry Band of Pranksters trip across America. 15:30 hut in the woods A young man befriends an orphaned boy, and they try to escape the world by building a cabin in the woods.

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wed 19 Oct (cOntd.) ica 14:00 eternity Winner of a Tiger Award in Rotterdam, Sivaroj Kongsakuls superbly beautiful debut chronicles a rural courtship and frames it in the context of the husbands early death. 16:15 Old dog Pema Tsedens quest to create a new Tibetan cinema takes another leap forward with this droll/tragic tale of conflicts between a shepherd and his heavy-drinking son particularly over their pet Nomad Mastiff. 18:45 dreileben One Minute of darkness A suspenseful cat-and-mouse search between police and an escaped convict. 21:00 Ostende Rohmer and Hitchcock prove telling reference points in this tale of a voyeurism set in a sleepy Argentine seaside town. OdeOn leicester square 19:00 the ides of March George Clooney directs and appears alongside Ryan Gosling, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti and Evan Rachel Wood in this smart, incisive exploration of dirty politics on the campaign trail. PrOJect sPace, bFi sOuthbanK 18:30 From stage to screen Writers and filmmakers discuss the creative choices, and challenges, involved in transferring a play from stage to screen. 20:30 Filmmaker in Focus This informal conversation, featuring one of Britains greatest filmmakers Terence Davies, will examine the films and filmmakers that have influenced his work. thu 20 Oct Vue5 12:15 terri An affectionate and subtly drawn study of a teenage loner, with strong performances and lyrical visuals. 14:45 return A thoughtful consideration of American life during wartime that avoids polemical analysis in favour of presenting a touching human story with credible integrity. 17:45 rebellion Mathieu Kassovitzs auteur comeback combines the pleasures of a thriller with serious political heft. 21:00 the Future The offbeat and funny story of a couple whose modern romance starts to change as they wonder about their future. Vue7 12:30 Miss bala A thrilling, unrelenting actioner that wears sincere socio-political concerns about the drug wars in Mexico on its sleeve. 15:00 let the bullets Fly Jiang Wens rumbustious comedy-adventure, set in the 1920s, is an Eastern Western. Chow Yun-Fat, Ge You and Jiang himself star as the three unscrupulous men vying for control of Goose Town: fun performances, and lots of flying bullets. 18:00 sing your song A celebratory documentary about Harry Belafonte, focusing on his lifelong political activism and human rights work. 20:15 Michael A disturbing film showing the last few months of the involuntary life together of a 35-year-old man and a ten-year-old boy. Vue6 12:45 Oslo, august 31st Stylish and contemplative tale of a young mans wistful return to the city he loves. A stunning new film from the creators of Reprise (LFF 2006). 15:15 the exchange Eran Kolirins follow up to The Bands Visit is a curious vision full of wit and invention. 18:15 li and the Poet Original intriguing tale of a Chinese woman coming to work in a bar on Venetian island of Choggia who forms a friendship with a retired fisherman. 20:30 the sleeping Voice A sweeping historical drama set in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War from acclaimed director Benito Zambrano. Vue3 13:00 nobody else but you A witty, snow-steeped French comedy thriller that riffs on the Marilyn Monroe legend, as a French mystery writer unravels the death of a small-town beauty. 15:30 whores glory A profound insight into the worlds oldest profession that reveals vast differences in attitudes to sex, money, power and religion in three different countries. 18:30 natural selection Winner of a number of key awards at SXSW this year, Robbie Pickerings debut feature marks him as a filmmaker to watch, and his cast as stars in the making. 20:45 sleeping sickness Absorbing and boldly original drama revolving around German doctor in present-day Cameroon. nFt1

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21:00 there was never a better brother Two brothers end up as rivals in Murat Imbragimbekovs poetic tale of life in Azerbaijan in the 1970s. the studiO 19:00 sleepless nights stories Jonas Mekas invites viewers on a tour through his nightlife, bringing together twenty-five stories of life, love and friendship. ica 11:00 alexandre desplat (Masterclass) One of cinemas most acclaimed composers, with four Oscar and BAFTA nominations and a BAFTA win since 2007. 13:30 Ostende Rohmer and Hitchcock prove telling reference points in this tale of a voyeurism set in a sleepy Argentine seaside town. 15:30 the natural Phenomenon of Madness Ex-editor Charliebebs Gohetia offers a startlingly fresh take on a broken relationship, first from the womans point-of-view, then from the mans. Sharp, visually arresting and very grown-up, its unlike any other Filipino indie. 18:15 Old dog Pema Tsedens quest to create a new Tibetan cinema takes another leap forward with this droll/tragic tale of conflicts between a shepherd and his heavy-drinking son particularly over their pet Nomad Mastiff. 20:30 the natural Phenomenon of Madness Ex-editor Charliebebs Gohetia offers a startlingly fresh take on a broken relationship, first from the womans point-of-view, then from the mans. Sharp, visually arresting and very grown-up, its unlike any other Filipino indie. queen eliZabeth hall 19:30 the First born The sex lives of the upper classes come under scrutiny in this tour de force of late silent British cinema. OdeOn leicester square 19:30 the descendants Alexander Paynes first feature since Sideways stars George Clooney as a father forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future.

13:00 lotus eaters They are young, rich, beautiful and damned. 15:15 the screen illusion Mathieu Amalric gives classic French theatre a twist by wittily updating Corneilles play as a modern intrigue set in the CCTV present. 18:30 shock head soul Documentary, drama and animation combine to tell the remarkable story of a successful lawyer possessed by psychotic visions. 20:45 low life The latest collaboration between Nicolas Klotz and Elisabeth Perceval is a politically engaged portrait of youth that avoids condescension and hand-wringing, managing to be intensely romantic and sincere. nFt2 13:15 the bird Sandrine Kiberlain gives her best performance yet in Yves Caumons subtle, intelligent drama about a woman who walks alone. 15:30 wanda Barabara Lodens brilliant one-off, independent, classic road-movie, in which heroine Wanda embarks on an odyssey of petty crime across seedy middle America. 18:15 Policeman A member of an elite Israeli anti-terrorist unit finds his world turned upside down when he encounters an act of shocking violence by an extremist Jewish group. 21:00 how to re-establish a Vodka empire A dizzying mesh of stories and techniques that ambitiously combines a documentary about entering the alcohol industry, an investigation of one familys history and a recreation of key historical events of the 20th century. nFt3 13:15 Mr tree Produced by Jia Zhangke and a double prizewinner in Shanghai, Han Jies strikingly original film follows a small-town loser who botches his own marriage but becomes a savant to his mining village in North-east China. 15:45 correspondence: Jonas Mekas Jl guern Letters from two acclaimed directors offer a remarkable portrait of their attitudes to the craft of filmmaking and the world around them. 18:30 Fact v Fiction (event) Carol Morley, Michael Glawogger, Jonathan Demme, Marc Evans and Braden King discuss the creative choices made in both fiction and non-fiction filmmaking and the similarities and differences in storytelling techniques.

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Fri 21 Oct Vue5 12:15 the Future The offbeat and funny story of a couple whose modern romance starts to change as they wonder about their future. 14:30 rebellion Mathieu Kassovitzs auteur comeback combines the pleasures of a thriller with serious political heft. 17:45 take shelter An extraordinary tale of ordinary madness. 20:15 the Kid with a bike A young boy searches for his father and his bike in another excellent feature from the Dardennes. Vue7 12:30 Michael A disturbing film showing the last few months of the involuntary life together of a 35-year-old man and a ten-year-old boy. 14:45 sing your song A celebratory documentary about Harry Belafonte, focusing on his lifelong political activism and human rights work. 18:00 wild bill Dexter Fletchers directorial debut is a hugely impressive achievement, with a whip smart script, authoritative performances from some of Britains finest acting talent. 20:30 Martha Marcy May Marlene Newcomer Elizabeth Olsen stars in this atmospheric story of a young woman recently escaped from a cult-like commune. Vue6 12:45 the sleeping Voice A sweeping historical drama set in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War from acclaimed director Benito Zambrano. 15:15 li and the Poet Original intriguing tale of a Chinese woman coming to work in a bar on Venetian island of Choggia who forms a friendship with a retired fisherman. 18:15 guilty Philippe Torreton gives a superb performance in Vincent Garenqs no-holds-barred docu-drama about a man unjustly accused in a notorious paedophilia trial. 20:45 last days here The trials of Bobby Liebling, lead singer with doom metal merchants Pentagram. nFt2 13:00 the boy who was a King Andrey Paounovs compelling documentary about Simeon II of Bulgarias unprecedented journey from boy king to democratic leader. 15:30 Policeman A member of an elite Israeli anti-terrorist unit finds his world turned upside down when he encounters an act of shocking violence by an extremist Jewish group. 18:15 Otelo burning Three friends discover surfing as an escape from the violence of late-apartheid South Africa. 20:45 Medianeras A romantic comedy with a nod to Woody Allens Manhattan where boy fails to meet girl across the crowded cityscape of 21st century Buenos Aires. nFt1 13:00 low life The latest collaboration between Nicolas Klotz and Elisabeth Perceval is a politically engaged portrait of youth that avoids condescension and hand-wringing, managing to be intensely romantic and sincere. 15:45 shock head soul Documentary, drama and animation combine to tell the remarkable story of a successful lawyer possessed by psychotic visions. 18:30 alexander Payne (screen talk) We are delighted to welcome the director of Sideways, About Schmidt and this years The Decendants to talk about his career to date. 21:00 two years at sea A delicate and witty portrait of Jake, an outsider who lives in the wilderness of his own creation. the studiO Vue3 13:00 last screening Laurent Achards stylishly nasty horror set in a small town cinema thats seen better days. 15:30 sleeping sickness Absorbing and boldly original drama revolving around a German doctor in present-day Cameroon. 18:30 breathing The directorial debut of Austrian actor Karl Markovics, Breathing is an assured, intelligent work that has deservedly picked up a number of prizes in Europe since it premiered at Cannes earlier this year. 21:00 Junkhearts A striking example of British independent filmmaking; a sophisticated social drama that carries real weight and purpose. nFt3

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18:30 chicken with Plums The creators of Persepolis follow their terrific debut with an inspired adaptation of another of Marjane Satrapis award-winning graphic novels. 21:00 wreckers The debut feature from Dictynna Hood is a haunting tale of secrets and lies in the English countryside. PrOJect sPace, bFi sOuthbanK

13:15 Just because youre Paranoid Ranging from mildly confused self-doubt, through fear and paranoia to full-on sheer terror, these seven disorientating short films will leave you wondering what just happened. 15:45 there was never a better brother Two brothers end up as rivals in Murat Imbragimbekovs poetic tale of life in Azerbaijan in the 1970s. 18:30 Free radicals: a history of experimental Film Pip Chodorovs personal journey through avant-garde film history features appearances from Jonas Mekas, Peter Kubelka, Stan Brakhage and Hans Richter. 20:45 Point of Order! Searing expos of the controversial 1954 Army-McCarthy hearings in a landmark political documentary edited from live TV recordings.

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20:30 new austrian cinema (event) The profile of Austrian cinema has been considerable in recent years. Join this intimate discussion and explore the similarities and differences. sat 22 Oct Vue5 12:15 the ides of March George Clooney directs and appears alongside Ryan Gosling, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti and Evan Rachel Wood in this smart, incisive exploration of dirty politics on the campaign trail. 14:45 the artist They dont make em like they used to, apparently. Well, they do now! 17:45 hors satan The latest from Bruno Dumont is a stark, enigmatic drama about the relationship between a woman and a mysterious outsider on Northern Frances Opal Coast. 20:15 trishna Tess of the dUrbervilles transposed to modern day India by Michael Winterbottom, with Freida Pinto as the tragic heroine. Vue7 12:30 headhunters A stylish, pacy and sometimes blackly funny adaptation of Jo Nesbs bestselling Norwegian thriller. 15:00 carnage The Brooklyn bourgeoisie under the microscope in Polanskis beautifully acted adaptation of The God of Carnage. 18:15 bernie Based on a true-life story, Jack Black stars in Richard Linklaters playful treatment of the strange story of a Texan funeral director. 20:30 trishna Tess of the dUrbervilles transposed to modern day India by Michael Winterbottom, with Freida Pinto as the tragic heroine.

19:00 how to re-establish a Vodka empire A dizzying mesh of stories and techniques that ambitiously combines a documentary about entering the alcohol industry, an investigation of one familys history and a recreation of key historical events of the 20th century. ritZy 14:15 strawberry Fields An inventive melodrama referencing Tennessee Williams and A Streetcar Named Desire, a complex story of lust, rivalry and liberation in Kent countryside. 16:30 restless city Director Andrew Dosunmu has a background in commercials, photography and music video. This is his superb feature debut, and a spectacle to be marveled at. 18:30 superheroes Ordinary folk by day, caped crusaders by night the lives of actual superheroes. 21:00 the dish and the spoon Alison Bagnalls witty and delightful feature depicts the disarmingly affecting adventures of a truly odd couple. curZOn MayFair 13:30 Magic trip Ken Kesey and his Merry Band of Pranksters trip across America. 16:00 im carolyn Parker Jonathan Demme presents a compelling study of a New Orleans womans five-year struggle to return to her home following the post Katrina floods.

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sat 22 Oct (cOntd.) Vue6 12:45 children who chase lost Voices Makoto Shinkais anime will appeal to Ghibli fans | as young Asuna gains entry to the underground land of Agartha. 15:15 Martha Marcy May Marlene Newcomer Elizabeth Olsen stars in this atmospheric story of a young woman recently escaped from a cult-like commune. 18:00 beauty Winner of the Queer Palm at Cannes 2011, a disturbing and provocative examination of one mans damaging self-hatred. 20:45 King curling Eccentric pastel bright comedy about middle age, OCD and... the sport of curling! Vue3 13:00 natural selection Winner of a number of key awards at SXSW this year, Robbie Pickerings debut feature marks him as a filmmaker to watch, and his cast as stars in the making. 15:30 guilty Philippe Torreton gives a superb performance in Vincent Garenqs no-holds-barred docu-drama about a man unjustly accused in a notorious paedophilia trial. 18:30 sket A bold and visceral urban drama that doesnt pull its punches. 21:00 the sun-beaten Path Cinematographer Sonthar Gyals debut feature is a Tibetan road movie: a young man burdened with grief and guilt travels back to his rural home, mostly on foot and learns a lot about himself and others along the way. nFt1 13:30 Miranda July (Masterclass) Join Camera dOr winner Miranda July as she talks about her fascinating and highly individual body of work. 16:00 the caine Mutiny Edward Dmytryks handsome screen version of Herman Wouks epic novel about a naval officer (Humphrey Bogart) cracking under the strain of command in WW2. 18:45 cry danger Neglected film noir gem, feature debut of director Robert Parrish, starring tough Dick Powell as a wronged ex-convict with revenge on his mind. 21:00 lawrence of belgravia Felt. Denim. Go-Kart Mozart. We love Lawrence forever! nFt2 14:15 how to re-establish a Vodka empire A dizzying mesh of stories and techniques that ambitiously combines a documentary about entering the alcohol industry, an investigation of one familys history and a recreation of key historical events of the 20th century. 16:15 the great bear A young boy enters the forbidden forest and finds himself among mysterious magical creatures. 18:30 uncle Kent Joe Swanberg continues his exploration into the methods of modern love. 20:45 silver bullets The prolific Joe Swanberg debates whether cinema matters. nFt3 14:00 altered states Works by Beloufa, Russell, Wardill and others navigate a path between reality and fantasy. Lay down all thought, surrender to the void 16:00 nathaniel dorsky / ben rivers Poetic, observational works by two distinguished 16mm filmmakers. Dorsky creates beauty from the commonplace; Rivers finds beauty in unexpected circumstances. 19:00 gabriel abrantes Gabriel Abrantes and his collaborators use the language of commercial cinema to create works that explore historical and political themes with humour and audacity. 21:00 sleepless nights stories Jonas Mekas invites viewers on a tour through his nightlife, bringing together twenty-five stories of life, love and friendship. the studiO 19:00 low life The latest collaboration between Nicolas Klotz and Elisabeth Perceval is a politically engaged portrait of youth that avoids condescension and hand-wringing, managing to be intensely romantic and sincere. ritZy 14:15 terri An affectionate and subtly drawn study of a teenage loner, with strong performances and lyrical visuals. 16:30 lotus eaters They are young, rich, beautiful and damned.

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12:30 wild bill Dexter Fletchers directorial debut is a hugely impressive achievement, with a whip smart script, authoritative performances from some of Britains finest acting talent. 15:00 bernie Based on a true-life story, Jack Black stars in Richard Linklaters playful treatment of the strange story of a Texan funeral director. 18:00 into the abyss: a tale of death, a tale of life Werner Herzogs powerful exploration of violence and its consequences, told through Death Row inmates and others close to their crimes. 20:30 surprise Film The hottest ticket of the festival, kept under wraps until the very last moment! Vue6 12:45 King curling Eccentric pastel bright comedy about middle age, OCD and... the sport of curling! 15:15 beauty Winner of the Queer Palm at Cannes 2011, a disturbing and provocative examination of one mans damaging self-hatred. 17:45 nouka dubi (boat wreck) A Tagorean tale of love lost and mistaken identities in upper class, early 20th century Kolkata. 21:00 last winter An atmospheric, brooding rural drama reminiscent of early Terence Malick. Vue3 13:00 last days here The trials of Bobby Liebling, lead singer with doom metal merchants Pentagram. 15:30 Junkhearts A striking example of British independent filmmaking; a sophisticated social drama that carries real weight and purpose. 18:15 corpo celeste Rebellious teenager reacts against strictures of her local church and ends up on a bizarre errand to collect something out of town with the parish priest. 20:45 the Fatherless The impressive debut feature from Marie Kreutzer, The Fatherless is a sophisticated and compelling drama dealing with issues of family and freedom.

18:15 sleeping sickness Absorbing and boldly original drama revolving around German doctor in present-day Cameroon. 20:30 Miss bala A thrilling, unrelenting actioner that wears sincere socio-political concerns about the drug wars in Mexico on its sleeve. curZOn MayFair 13:30 the screen illusion Mathieu Amalric gives classic French theatre a twist by wittily updating Corneilles play as a modern intrigue set in the CCTV present. 15:30 return A thoughtful consideration of American life during wartime that avoids polemical analysis in favour of presenting a touching human story with credible integrity. 18:00 wuthering heights Andrea Arnolds radical and beautifully filmed adaptation of this classic tale of obsessive love. 20:45 rebellion Mathieu Kassovitzs auteur comeback combines the pleasures of a thriller with serious political heft. PrOJect sPace, bFi sOuthbanK 19:30 100 cult Films Xavier Mendik and Ernest Mathijs accessible guide looks at cult films from around the world, across a broad range of genres. sun 23 Oct Vue5 12:15 take shelter An extraordinary tale of ordinary madness. 14:45 the descendants Alexander Paynes first feature since Sideways stars George Clooney as a father forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future. 17:30 the Monk Vincent Cassel gets back to the roots of Gothic, in Dominik Molls suitably torrid adaptation of the legendary novel about good, evil and dark desire. 20:15 surprise Film The hottest ticket of the festival, kept under wraps until the very last moment!

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sun 23 Oct (cOntd.) nFt1 12:00 america, america Kazans personal but epic paean to the thousands of Old World immigrants who dreamed of passage to their promised land, America. 16:00 Michael winterbottom (screen talk) Were delighted to welcome one of Britains most prolific and diverse directors to the Festival, to discuss his singular career and new film Trishna. 18:15 bye bye birdie A young Ann-Margret bursts on to the screen in this beautifully restored musical satire on 50s rock n roll and Elvis-worship. 21:00 goodbye When your country starts treating you like you dont belong, then its time to leave. nFt2 13:45 On the sly Lonely girl, Cathy comes to terms with her parents lack of attention in this childs eye view. 16:15 the Magicians Bens magical act is brought under question when his vanishing act results in the disappearance of his friend, Sylvie. 18:30 international animation Panorama Programme 2 A collection of animated shorts from around the world. 20:45 Mitsuko delivers Mitsuko is in her ninth month of pregnancy, but that doesnt stop her taking the lead when all around her are floundering. Yuya Ishiis breathless comic drama has satire, brio and originality to burn. nFt3 14:00 intimate Vision: Films by chick strand Newly restored prints of sensuous works by the anthropological, found-footage and feminist filmmaker Chick Strand (1931-2009). 16:00 Phil solomons american Falls A visionary journey through American history using chemically treated celluloid appropriated from newsreels and fiction films. 19:00 the Pettifogger An abstract crime film by collage artist Lewis Klahr, who re-animates images from comic books, advertisements and photographs. 21:00 On the road with robert Fenz Fenzs beautifully photographed, lyric films are structured improvisations which draw on images he has collected around the world. eMPire leicester square 19:30 w.e. Madonna directs this rich, elegantly structured story of two women, decades apart, confronting the consequences of desire. PrOJect sPace, bFi sOuthbanK 14:30 in glorious technicolor Writer and presenter Francine Stock will discuss her fascinating and illuminating new book, In Glorious Technicolor, and the issues it raises. MOn 24 Oct Vue5 12:15 w.e. Madonna directs this rich, elegantly structured story of two women, decades apart, confronting the consequences of desire. the studiO 19:00 lawrence of belgravia Felt. Denim. Go-Kart Mozart. We love Lawrence forever! ritZy 14:00 Otelo burning Three friends discover surfing as an escape from the violence of late-apartheid South Africa. 16:00 sing your song A celebratory documentary about Harry Belafonte, focusing on his lifelong political activism and human rights work. 18:30 the Future The offbeat and funny story of a couple whose modern romance starts to change as they wonder about their future. 21:00 sket A bold and visceral urban drama that doesnt pull its punches. curZOn MayFair 13:30 the sleeping Voice A sweeping historical drama set in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War from acclaimed director Benito Zambrano. 16:15 Michael A disturbing film showing the last few months of the involuntary life together of a 35-year-old man and a ten-year-old boy. 18:30 the Kid with a bike A young boy searches for his father and his bike in another excellent feature from the Dardennes. 20:45 the exchange Eran Kolirins follow up to The Bands Visit is a curious vision full of wit and invention.

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15:30 nouka dubi (boat wreck) A Tagorean tale of love lost and mistaken identities in upper class, early 20th century Kolkata. 18:30 the house A father and a daughter come into conflict about whether she should stay in rural Slovakia or leave for England in Zuzana Liovs award-winning debut. 21:00 when the night Intense bittersweet romantic melodrama about the unusual relationship between a young lonely mother and a mountain guide in the Alps whose family has left him. nFt1 13:30 two years at sea A delicate and witty portrait of Jake, an outsider who lives in the wilderness of his own creation. 15:45 Medianeras A romantic comedy with a nod to Woody Allens Manhattan where boy fails to meet girl across the crowded cityscape of 21st century Buenos Aires. 21:00 london calling A selection of recent shorts from some of the capitals most exciting new filmmakers, supported by Film Londons production schemes. nFt2 13:45 uncle Kent Joe Swanberg continues his exploration into the methods of modern love. 16:00 silver bullets The prolific Joe Swanberg debates whether cinema matters. 18:15 Just because youre Paranoid Ranging from mildly confused self-doubt, through fear and paranoia to full-on sheer terror, these seven disorientating short films will leave you wondering what just happened. 20:45 the soul of Flies A quirky absurdist road movie-cum-comedy charts the adventures of two brothers travelling together to their fathers funeral. nFt3 14:00 On the road with robert Fenz Fenzs beautifully photographed, lyric films are structured improvisations which draw on images he has collected around the world. 16:15 Free radicals: a history of experimental Film Pip Chodorovs personal journey through avant-garde film history features appearances from Jonas Mekas, Peter Kubelka, Stan Brakhage and Hans Richter.

14:45 the Monk Vincent Cassel gets back to the roots of Gothic, in Dominik Molls suitably torrid adaptation of the legendary novel about good, evil and dark desire. 17:45 dendera An unexpected sequel to The Ballad of Narayama by Imamuras son Daisuke Tengan: the old women sent up the mountain to die instead plan a revenge attack on the village below until a huge marauding bear gets in the way. 20:15 Play Thought-provoking and considered drama inspired by an elaborate scam developed by young teens in Gothenburg. Vue7 12:30 into the abyss: a tale of death, a tale of life Werner Herzogs powerful exploration of violence and its consequences, told through Death Row inmates and others close to their crimes. 15:00 Martha Marcy May Marlene Newcomer Elizabeth Olsen stars in this atmospheric story of a young woman recently escaped from a cult-like commune. 18:00 the snows of Kilimanjaro Director Robert Gudiguian returns to his old Marseille stamping ground for an entertaining, politically passionate drama starring the directors ensemble regulars. 20:30 Faust A richly imagined journey of a search for impossible redemption from one of Russias greatest living directors. Vue6 12:45 the descendants Alexander Paynes first feature since Sideways stars George Clooney as a father forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future. 15:15 last winter An atmospheric, brooding rural drama reminiscent of early Terence Malick. 18:15 the Jewel Gripping conspiracy thriller story of the rise and fall of a major Italian food company, due to mismanagement, dodgy financial deals, shady politics and embezzlement. 20:45 the student An intriguing political allegory set in the wheeler-dealing world of Argentine student politics. Vue3 13:00 breathing The directorial debut of Austrian actor Karl Markovics, Breathing is an assured, intelligent work that has deservedly picked up a number of prizes in Europe since it premiered at Cannes earlier this year.

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18:30 we cant go home again Nick Rays extraordinary multiscreen collaboration with his students, a troubled and troubling look at early 1970s America, now restored to its full innovative glory. 21:00 twilight Portrait A female social worker becomes involved with one of her abusers in Angelina Nikonovas disturbing portrait of a disjunctive urban world of everyday violence. the studiO 19:00 Free radicals: a history of experimental Film Pip Chodorovs personal journey through avant-garde film history features appearances from Jonas Mekas, Peter Kubelka, Stan Brakhage and Hans Richter. OdeOn west end 20:00 a dangerous Method Viggo Mortensen, Michael Fassbender and Keira Knightley star in David Cronenbergs compelling look at the early days of psychoanalysis. tue 25 Oct Vue5 12:15 trishna Tess of the dUrbervilles transposed to modern day India by Michael Winterbottom, with Freida Pinto as the tragic heroine. 14:45 a dangerous Method Viggo Mortensen, Michael Fassbender and Keira Knightley star in David Cronenbergs compelling look at the early days of psychoanalysis. 17:45 a simple life Ann Huis surpassingly moving film centres on the intense relationship between a middle-aged man (Andy Lau) and the elderly woman (Deanie Ip) who has been his familys amah domestic helper for some sixty years. 20:15 hunky dory Marc Evans latest feature is a sweet and sincere paean to the pre-punk 1970s. Vue7 12:00 wuthering heights Andrea Arnolds radical and beautifully filmed adaptation of this classic tale of obsessive love. 15:00 the snows of Kilimanjaro Director Robert Gudiguian returns to his old Marseille stamping ground for an entertaining, politically passionate drama starring the directors ensemble regulars. 18:15 the awakening A classy haunted house yarn that boasts a great cast, as deceptively moving as it is chilling. nFt1 12:45 goodbye When your country starts treating you like you dont belong, then its time to leave. 15:15 corpo celeste Rebellious teenager reacts against strictures of her local church and ends up on a bizarre errand to collect something out of town with the parish priest. 18:30 we have a Pope Tragi-comic depiction of events surrounding the election of a new Pope in Nanni Morettis searching, satirical sideswipe at the Catholic Church in Italy. the studiO 20:45 Footnote Dazzlingly inventive, this biting, darkly witty tale of father-son rivalries within the Israeli academic establishment is an astute study of pride, envy and temptation. Vue6 12:45 the student An intriguing political allegory set in the wheeler-dealing world of Argentine student politics. 15:15 the Jewel Gripping conspiracy thriller story of the rise and fall of a major Italian food company, due to mismanagement, dodgy financial deals, shady politics and embezzlement. 18:00 walking too Fast A lieutenant in the secret police goes about his deadly business but develops an unexpected obsession in Radim Spaceks compelling portrait of Czech society in the early 1980s. 21:00 better this world A dramatic story of idealism, loyalty, and betrayal that reveals a great deal about the culture of protest and the paranoia of the post-9/11 America. Vue3 13:00 the sun-beaten Path Cinematographer Sonthar Gyals debut feature is a Tibetan road movie: a young man burdened with grief and guilt travels back to his rural home, mostly on foot and learns a lot about himself and others along the way. 15:30 the house A father and a daughter come into conflict about whether she should stay in rural Slovakia or leave for England in Zuzana Liovs award-winning debut. 18:30 the art of love Desire and its complications, as mapped out in a witty all-star portmanteau of linked vignettes by writer-actor-director Emmanuel Mouret. 20:30 alois nebel This debut feature from Tomas Lunak is a sohisticated and serious-minded reflection on recent history that is technically stunning in its use of seductive black and white rotoscope animation.

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21:00 target A boldly conceived dystopian epic set in Russia 2020. nFt2 13:15 gabriel abrantes Gabriel Abrantes and his collaborators use the language of commercial cinema to create works that explore historical and political themes with humour and audacity. 15:45 lawrence of belgravia Felt. Denim. Go-Kart Mozart. We love Lawrence forever! 18:15 small town A series of snapshots depicting family and friendships, as small-town life around the world is put under the microscope. 20:45 nathaniel dorsky / ben rivers Poetic, observational works by two distinguished 16mm filmmakers. Dorsky creates beauty from the commonplace; Rivers finds beauty in unexpected circumstances. nFt3 13:15 twilight Portrait A female social worker becomes involved with one of her abusers in Angelina Nikonovas disturbing portrait of a disjunctive urban world of everyday violence. 16:00 Phil solomons american Falls A visionary journey through American history using chemically treated celluloid appropriated from newsreels and fiction films. 18:30 the Producers - in association with Variety Featuring up-and-coming as well as established, award-winning producers, this discussion will attempt to address some of the common misconceptions about the role, while examining the financial, creative and organisational challenges that they face on a day-to-day basis. 21:00 asmaa A powerful and inspiring real-life story about an Egyptian widow with HIV who battles to overcome societys prejudices and receive proper treatment.

14:45 hunky dory Marc Evans latest feature is a sweet and sincere paean to the pre-punk 1970s. 17:45 My back Page A rookie journalist in 1969 falls under the spell of a charismatic student radical (Kenichi Matsuyama), only to realise that hes capable of murder. Nobuhiro Yamashita and his cast recreate the political turmoil of the period with awesome credibility. 20:15 tbc Vue7 12:00 dendera An unexpected sequel to The Ballad of Narayama by Imamuras son Daisuke Tengan: the old women sent up the mountain to die instead plan a revenge attack on the village below until a huge marauding bear gets in the way. 15:00 the awakening A classy haunted house yarn that boasts a great cast, as deceptively moving as it is chilling. 18:00 here Two fiercely independent young people meet in Armenia, and journey into uncharted territory. 20:30 this Must be the Place Oddball retired rock star Cheyenne (Sean Penn) goes on a rambling road trip across USA in search of someone his father had been trying to find. Vue6 12:45 when the night Intense bittersweet romantic melodrama about the unusual relationship between a young lonely mother and a mountain guide in the Alps whose family has left him. 15:15 better this world A dramatic story of idealism, loyalty, and betrayal that reveals a great deal about the culture of protest and the paranoia of the post-9/11 America. 18:15 drifters Entertaining, contemporary comedy about a handwriting expert, distracted from work by his fathers forthcoming remarriage and a not entirely unwelcome attentions of his half sister. 20:45 tbc

19:00 the Pettifogger An abstract crime film by collage artist Lewis Klahr, who re-animates images from comic books, advertisements and photographs. eMPire leicester square 19:30 anonymous A star-studded British cast grace Roland Emmerichs exploration of the contested authorship of Shakespeares works.

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wed 26 Oct (cOntd.) Vue3 12:30 walking too Fast A lieutenant in the secret police goes about his deadly business but develops an unexpected obsession in Radim Spaceks compelling portrait of Czech society in the early 1980s. 15:30 the art of love Desire and its complications, as mapped out in a witty all-star portmanteau of linked vignettes by writer-actor-director Emmanuel Mouret. 18:30 tbc 21:00 tbc nFt1 12:15 target A boldly conceived dystopian epic set in Russia 2020. 15:15 the Fatherless The impressive debut feature from Marie Kreutzer, The Fatherless is a sophisticated and compelling drama dealing with issues of family and freedom. 18:00 tbc 20:30 the nail in the boot / shoes Two silent propagandist masterpieces: a Soviet allegory about fatally faulty war equipment, and a cautionary tale of bleak urban poverty in the US. nFt2 13:15 Mitsuko delivers Mitsuko is in her ninth month of pregnancy, but that doesnt stop her taking the lead when all around her are floundering. Yuya Ishiis breathless comic drama has satire, brio and originality to burn. 15:45 the soul of Flies A quirky absurdist road movie-cum-comedy charts the adventures of two brothers travelling together to their fathers funeral. 18:15 law of the border Powerful and radical smuggling drama from Turkey, starring the great Yilmaz Gney, rescued and restored by Martin Scorseses World Cinema Foundation. 20:30 the tsunami and the cherry blossom plus lucy walker in conversation We are delighted to be able to present the first public screening of Lucy Walkers documentary, and welcome the filmmaker to discuss her career. nFt3 13:15 asmaa A powerful and inspiring real-life story about an Egyptian widow with HIV who battles to overcome societys prejudices and receive proper treatment. 15:30 small town A series of snapshots depicting family and friendships, as small-town life around the world is put under the microscope. 18:30 do the right thing Eight short films which examine a broad range of moral dilemmas or difficult decisions and their consequences. 21:00 tahrir 2011: the good, the bad and the Politician A powerful, moving and frequently funny account of the Egyptian revolution earlier this year which saw people power oust then-President Hosni Mubarak after 30 years ruling the country. the studiO 19:00 last days here The trials of Bobby Liebling, lead singer with doom metal merchants Pentagram. thu 27 Oct Vue5 12:00 My back Page A rookie journalist in 1969 falls under the spell of a charismatic student radical (Kenichi Matsuyama), only to realise that hes capable of murder. Nobuhiro Yamashita and his cast recreate the political turmoil of the period with awesome credibility. 15:00 we have a Pope Tragi-comic depiction of events surrounding the election of a new Pope in Nanni Morettis searching, satirical sideswipe at the Catholic Church in Italy. 17:45 tbc 20:15 tbc Vue7 12:15 this Must be the Place Oddball retired rock star Cheyenne (Sean Penn) goes on a rambling road trip across USA in search of someone his father had been trying to find. 14:45 Footnote Dazzlingly inventive, this biting, darkly witty tale of father-son rivalries within the Israeli academic establishment is an astute study of pride, envy and temptation. 18:00 tbc 20:30 tbc Vue6

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13:15 do the right thing Eight short films which examine a broad range of moral dilemmas or difficult decisions and their consequences. 15:45 altered states Works by Beloufa, Russell, Wardill and others navigate a path between reality and fantasy. Lay down all thought, surrender to the void 18:30 we cant go home again Nick Rays extraordinary multiscreen collaboration with his students, a troubled and troubling look at early 1970s America, now restored to its full innovative glory. 21:00 intimate Vision: Films by chick strand Newly restored prints of sensuous works by the anthropological, found-footage and feminist filmmaker Chick Strand (1931-2009). the studiO 19:00 the art of love Desire and its complications, as mapped out in a witty all-star portmanteau of linked vignettes by writer-actor-director Emmanuel Mouret.

12:45 anonymous A star-studded British cast grace Roland Emmerichs exploration of the contested authorship of Shakespeares works. 15:15 Play Thought-provoking and considered drama inspired by an elaborate scam developed by young teens in Gothenburg. 18:15 tbc 20:45 tbc Vue3 13:00 here Two fiercely independent young people meet in Armenia, and journey into uncharted territory. 15:30 drifters Entertaining, contemporary comedy about a handwriting expert, distracted from work by his fathers forthcoming remarriage and a not entirely unwelcome attentions of his half sister. 18:30 tbc 21:00 tbc nFt1 12:45 Faust A richly imagined journey of a search for impossible redemption from one of Russias greatest living directors. 15:45 a simple life Ann Huis surpassingly moving film centres on the intense relationship between a middle-aged man (Andy Lau) and the elderly woman (Deanie Ip) who has been his familys amah domestic helper for some sixty years. 18:30 tbc 21:00 tbc nFt2 13:00 tahrir 2011: the good, the bad and the Politician A powerful, moving and frequently funny account of the Egyptian revolution earlier this year which saw people power oust then-President Hosni Mubarak after 30 years ruling the country. 15:30 alois nebel This debut feature from Tomas Lunak is a sohisticated and serious-minded reflection on recent history that is technically stunning in its use of seductive black and white rotoscope animation. 18:15 tbc 20:45 tbc

This screening will have subtitles and audio-description This screening is suitable for family audiences This film will be screened in 3D Films not in the English language will be screened with English subtitles.

thursday 27 OctOber clOsing night gala the deeP blue sea 19:00 OdeOn leicester square