Feb 11 Bikur Ha-Tizmoret (TheBand's Visit) (Israel, 2007) Dir. Elan Kolirin. Comedy/Drama. An Egyptian police band is supposed to play at the opening of an Arab arts center in Israel, but they end up in the wrong town. This heart-warming story won jury and audience awards at 15 film festivals. 87 min. Arabic/Hebrew with English or Dutch subtitles.
Feb 18 Akira (Japan, 1988) Dir. Katsuhiro Ôtomo. Animation/Thriller/Action. Based on a graphic novel, this animation film tells the story of a secret military project that turns a biker into a psychopath. 124 min. Japanese with English or Dutch subtitles.
Feb 25 Naissance de pieuvres (Water Lilies) (France, 2007) Dir. Céline Sciamma. Drama. Three 15-year-old girls experience love and desire for the first time. 85 min. French with English or Dutch subtitles.
Mar 4 Tropa de Elite (Elite Squad) (Brazil, 2007) Dir. José Padilha. Action/Crime. Two childhood friends decide to enlist in Rio de Janeiro's Military Police Department. After juggling their police jobs and college, both make up their minds to try out for a Special Operations Squad whose mission is to take down the drug-lords that plague the city. 115 min. Portuguese with English or Dutch subtitles.
Schedule subject to change. Consult website for updates: http://www.bellettrie.utwente.nl/filmhuis.php.
Wednesdays, 9pm, Vestingbar Movie Theatre, Admittance free.
