REPEAT: Fourth Annual Canadian Sport Film Festival Taking Place This Week at TIFF Bell Lightbox
- 4th Annual CSFF will screen 12 films from around the world, with feature screenings taking place June 7-8 at TIFF Bell Lightbox - Opening and closing night are highlighted by the heartwarming Africa United and the award-winning documentary Men Who Swim - Children's workshop taking place at NFB's Mediatheque June 9 - For more information on the CSFF or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.sportfilmfestival.ca
(firmenpresse) - TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 06/06/12 -- The countdown is on for the fourth annual , taking place this Thursday and Friday at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto.
The 2012 programme features a total of 12 films from around the world. Headlining the is the opening night film, Africa United, a heartwarming tale of three kids' desire to attend the World Cup; while the closing night film, Men Who Swim, is an award-winning documentary about men's synchronized swimming.
The brings together the theatre of sport and the medium of film to tell unique, provocative and passionate human stories from around the world. The Festival connects filmgoers to the story beyond the scoreboard, behind the camera and told with a critical lens.
"With only a few days to go before the opening screening, there's a noticeable buzz in the air around this year's programme," said Russell Field, Executive Director, . "Our team has assembled a strong line-up of outstanding international films and we're excited to be able to present them at the world-class TIFF Bell Lightbox."
Canadian Sport Film Festival 2012 Programme
Thursday, 7 June 2012, 7pm, TIFF Bell Lightbox, Cinema 4 - Opening Night
UK/South Africa/Rwanda; Director: Debs Gardner-Paterson
This heartwarming film tells the story of Dudu, Beatrice, and Fabrice, three Rwandan children determined to get to Johannesburg in time for the opening of the 2010 World Cup. Their harrowing, poignant, and comical 3000-mile journey takes them across seven countries through an Africa few ever see.
UK; Director: Orlando von Einsiedel
In a country only ever in the news for all the wrong reasons, a group of Afghani youth find momentary release from the harsh realities of life in Kabul thanks to a skateboarding program.
Thursday, 7 June 2012, 9:30 pm, TIFF Bell Lightbox, Cinema 4
Sweden; Director: Asa Ekman
Sweden's first female drag racing champion in the 1970s, Rosie was forced out of competition by the demands of motherhood and she spent 30 years taking care of others. But at age 57, Rosie is getting behind the wheel again and attempting a comeback in the sport she loves.
The Oarsmen (2009)- Canadian Premiere
Netherlands; Director: Leendert Pot
A poetic film about a team of master's-age rowers, featuring the oldest oarsman in Holland.
Friday, 8 June 2012, 7 pm, TIFF Bell Lightbox, Cinema 4
Seeing Ali (2010)- Ontario Premiere
Canada; Director: Martin Guerin
Local civic boosters in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, host a benefit dinner in 1983 to raise funds for the upcoming 'Championnats sportifs du Quebec' and decide that the best way to promote their city is to try to secure former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali as the guest of honour.
Haiti; Directors: David Darg & Bryn Mooser
Haiti's cholera epidemic and the struggle for survival and justice are seen through the eyes of a young baseball player. Joseph is a member of the Tabbare Tigers, Haiti's first little league baseball team. But as cholera strikes close to home he meets a Haitian lawyer fighting for compensation for the victims.
Greece; Directors: Angeliki Andrikopoulou & Argyris Tsepelikas
In a cramped street in a crowded Greek city, kids gather to play after school. The adults however protest the noise and flying soccer balls so close to their homes. So the kids take matters into their own hands, trying to convince civic leaders to build them a sport field.
Friday, 8 June 2012, 9:30 pm, TIFF Bell Lightbox, Cinema 4 - Closing Night
Sweden; Director: Dylan Williams
A humorous and poignant look at a group of middle-aged underachievers who have found unlikely success as members of Sweden's all male synchronized swimming team. But what began as a weekly escape from the daily grind of work and family responsibilities turns serious after an unexpected invitation to the world championships.
Turkey; Director: Serhat Karaaslan
Firat and his father collect garbage to survive. One day, the young boy discovers a partly intact bicycle in the trash and begins dreaming of a life of play.
Saturday, 9 June 2012, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, NFB Mediatheque - Children's workshop
Belgium/Netherlands; Director: Danny de Vent
A young boy embarks upon his first swimming lesson. To conquer his fears he takes a trip to the deepest end of the pool.
Screened as part of a sport and filmmaking workshop for children; pre-registration required.
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