Booking is now open for the UK premiere of the award-winning film La
Forteresse, on the 16th June at the BFI Southbank, London.
For the first time, a camera looks into the hidden world of a Swiss
reception centre for asylum seekers and immerses us in the daily sorting
process of human diaspora. Awarding it the Golden Leopard, the Locarno
festival jury cited 'a remarkably sensitive film exhibiting profound
human intelligence. Discreetly and masterfully realised, but never
voyeuristic and with a message that is directly and evocatively
conveyed'. This fascinating documentary feature grants unprecedented
access to the asylum process and the system of accommodating people
seeking sanctuary in Europe.
The screening is at 6.30pm and will be followed by a panel discussion
chaired by the Channel 4 news reporter Emily Reuben and featuring the
author and Guardian columnist Chris Cleave (The Other Hand, Incendiary),
the actor Jason Isaacs (Good, Harry Potter, The Patriot) and refugee
speakers from Refugee Action.
Where:British Film Institute Southbank, Belvedere Road, South Bank,
London, SE1 8XT
When: 6.30pm, Tuesday June 16th 2009
To book tickets for the film premiere: T: 020 7928 3232 W:
www.bfi.org.uk. Tickets cost £5-£6.40 (prices vary according to mode
of booking and payment).
The film is being screened as part of the Simple Acts campaign action
of 'watch a movie about exile'. See www.simpleacts.org.uk for more
information.
Forteresse, on the 16th June at the BFI Southbank, London.
For the first time, a camera looks into the hidden world of a Swiss
reception centre for asylum seekers and immerses us in the daily sorting
process of human diaspora. Awarding it the Golden Leopard, the Locarno
festival jury cited 'a remarkably sensitive film exhibiting profound
human intelligence. Discreetly and masterfully realised, but never
voyeuristic and with a message that is directly and evocatively
conveyed'. This fascinating documentary feature grants unprecedented
access to the asylum process and the system of accommodating people
seeking sanctuary in Europe.
The screening is at 6.30pm and will be followed by a panel discussion
chaired by the Channel 4 news reporter Emily Reuben and featuring the
author and Guardian columnist Chris Cleave (The Other Hand, Incendiary),
the actor Jason Isaacs (Good, Harry Potter, The Patriot) and refugee
speakers from Refugee Action.
Where:British Film Institute Southbank, Belvedere Road, South Bank,
London, SE1 8XT
When: 6.30pm, Tuesday June 16th 2009
To book tickets for the film premiere: T: 020 7928 3232 W:
www.bfi.org.uk. Tickets cost £5-£6.40 (prices vary according to mode
of booking and payment).
The film is being screened as part of the Simple Acts campaign action
of 'watch a movie about exile'. See www.simpleacts.org.uk for more
information.
You know me so well Hilary. I could have missed
dinner last night, it was only lousy fish and chips.
Sorry girls, I'm digressing from the topic.
