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An Oscar© nominated film, an Oscar© nominated actor, a Sundance Film Festival winner and a Venice Golden Lion contender are among those to be featured at THE BIG PICTURE FILM FESTIVAL in Sydney this March.
Titles for the festival were recently announced and include THE MISSING PICTURE which was nominated for a Best Foreign Language Film Academy Award©, and HALF OF A YELLOW SUN staring Best Actor Oscar© nominee, Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Unique among festivals, THE BIG PICTURE FILM FESTIVAL is more than just a celebration of film. It seeks to confront the biggest social justice issues of our time and inspire audiences to change.
‘Embodying optimism, passion and endurance’
The festival showcases those who have taken a stand against social inequality. It is about those who have, and are, making change in society. It’s about showing how involvement, passion and commitment can change the world.
Many of this years films will be accompanied by Q&A panel discussions as well as special social actions plans that audiences can use as a road map to change.
THE BIG PICTURE FILM FESTIVAL is programed by renowned international film critic, film writer and festival consultant Eddie Cockrell. According to Cockrell: “This years selection of films embody the optimism, passion and endurance of those striving to make the world a better place.”
Highlights of the THE BIG PICTURE FILM FESTIVAL in 2014 will also include the brave, lush and absorbing historical fiction BELLE which pits race and pride against tradition and social standing, as well as BLOOD BROTHER, the uplifting and inspiring story of a young American who leaves his comfortable life to help HIV infected children in India.
2014 FESTIVAL PROGRAM
AL HELM: MARTIN LUTHER KING IN PALESTINE
SUNDAY 23 MARCH 2014, 6:30PM | CITY | AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
THURSDAY 27 MARCH 2014, 6:30PM | LIVERPOOL
BEATRIZ’S WAR
SUNDAY 23 MARCH 2014, 4:00PM | CITY | SYDNEY PREMIERE
BELLE
WEDNESDAY 19 MARCH 2014, 7:00PM | CITY | AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
FRIDAY 21 MARCH 2014, 2:00PM | CITY
THURSDAY 27 MARCH 2014, 11:00AM | LIVERPOOL
BLOOD BROTHER | SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL GRAND JURY PRIZE
MONDAY 24 MARCH 2014, 8:30PM | CITY | AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
THURSDAY 27 MARCH 2014, 8:30PM | LIVERPOOL
BLUE CAPRICE
THURSDAY 20 MARCH 2014, 8:30PM | CITY | AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
DORMANT BEAUTY | SELECTED TO COMPETE FOR THE GOLDEN LION AT THE 69TH VENICE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
FRIDAY 21 MARCH 2014, 6:30PM | CITY | AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
TUESDAY 25 MARCH 2014, 2:00PM | CITY
GIDEON’S ARMY | SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2013 EDITING AWARD
SUNDAY 23 MARCH 2014, 2:00PM | CITY | AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
HALF OF A YELLOW SUN
MONDAY 24 MARCH 2014, 6:30PM | CITY | AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
FRIDAY 28 MARCH 2014, 11:00AM | LIVERPOOL
IF YOU BUILD IT
SATURDAY 22 MARCH 2014, 6:00PM | CITY | AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
SATURDAY 29 MARCH 2014, 6:30PM | CASULA | CLOSING NIGHT
METRO MANILA | SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2013 AUDIENCE AWARD & BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS 2013 BEST FILM
SATURDAY 22 MARCH 2014, 8:30PM | CITY | AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
FRIDAY 28 MARCH 2014, 8:30PM | LIVERPOOL
MISS NIKKI AND THE TIGER GIRLS
SATURDAY 22 MARCH 2014, 4:00PM | CITY
WEDNESDAY 26 MARCH 2014, 8:30PM | LIVERPOOL
NO EVIDENCE OF DISEASE
TUESDAY 25 MARCH 2014, 6:30PM | AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
RISE OF THE ECO-WARRIORS
WEDNESDAY 26 MARCH 2014, 6:30PM | LIVERPOOL
SNEEZING BABY PANDA
SATURDAY 22 MARCH 2014, 1:00PM | CITY | WORLD PREMIERE
SATURDAY 29 MARCH 2014, 1:00PM | LIVERPOOL
THE MISSING PICTURE | ACADEMY AWARD©-NOMINATED BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
THURSDAY 20 MARCH 2014, 6:30PM | CITY | AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
FRIDAY 28 MARCH 2014, 6:30PM | LIVERPOOL
THE NEW WORLD
MONDAY 24 MARCH 2014, 2:00PM | CITY | SYDNEY PREMIERE
TRAP STREET
FRIDAY 21 MARCH 2014, 8:45PM | CITY | AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
SEASON DETAILS
SYDNEY CITY
Venue: Event Cinemas, George Street Sydney
Season: 19-25 March 2014
LIVERPOOL
Venue: Event Cinemas, Westfield Shopping Centre Liverpool
Season: 26-29 March 2014
CASULA POWERHOUSE ARTS CENTRE
Venue: 1 Powerhouse Road, Casula
Season: 29 March 2014