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Semester 1, 2009/10

The PolyU International Film Society (PIFS, ELC) has selected an eclectic mix of international films for its Semester 2 line up and, as always, we have warm refreshments during our popular movie talk session. We have chosen three great films from around the world. Select a movie title to view dates & details.

Film & Discussion Evenings

Film screenings usually begin with a brief introduction of the film. After screening, participants engage in informal discussion about the film over refreshments.

All events are held in the Chiang Chen Studio Theatre followed by a discussion session.

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Date

Films to be screened

Date:

18th September 2009

Time: 7:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m

Venue: Chiang Chen Studio Theatre (near Core A)

Genre: Drama, Crime and Thriller

Language: English

Runtime: 150 min

Director: Christopher Nolan

Written: Christopher Nolan, David S. Goyer
& Bob Cane (novel)

Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Cane, Heath Ledger & Gary Oldman

Date:

9th October 2009 (Friday)

http://www.thegrantorino.com/

Time: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m

Venue: Chiang Chen Studio Theatre (near Core A)

Genre: Drama and Crime

Language: English

Runtime: 116 mins

Director: Clint Eastwood

Written: Nick Schenk(screenplay), Dave Johannson & Nick Schenk(story)

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Christopher Carley, Bee Vang, Ahney Her, Brian Haley

Date:

16th October 2009 (Friday)

http://mysticrivermovie.warnerbros.com/

Time: 7:00 p.m - 9:15 p.m

Venue: DE306

Genre: Mystery, Drama and Crime

Language: English

Runtime: 137 mins

Director: Clint Eastwood

Written: Dennis Lehane (novel), Brian Helgeland (screenplay)

Starring: Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Kevin Bacon, Laurence Fishburne, Marcia Gay Harden, Laura Linney

Date:

23rd October 2009 (Friday)

http://iwojimathemovie.warnerbros.com/

Time: 7:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m

Venue: Chiang Chen Studio Theatre (near Core A)

Genre: Drama, History and War

Language: Japanese

Runtime: 141 mins

Director: Clint Eastwood

Written: Iris Yamashita(screenplay), Iris Yamashita & Paul Haggis(story), Tadamichi Kuribayashi (book "Picture Letters from Commander in Chief"), Tsuyoko Yoshido (book editor "Picture Letters from Commander in Chief")

Starring: Ken Watanabe, Kazunari Ninomiya, Tsuyoshi Ihara, Ryo Kase, Shido Nakamura

Date:

6th November 2009 (Friday)

Time: 7:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m

Venue: N002

Genre: Drama

Language: Cantonese with English Subtitle

Runtime: 100 mins

Director: Heiward Mak

Written:

Starring: 林耀聲, 梁曉豐, 王敏奕, 岑珈其

Date:

20th November 2009 (Friday)

Time: 7:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m

Venue: HJ304

Genre: Drama

Language: Spanish with English Subtitle

Runtime: 120 mins

Director: Guillermo del Toro

Written: Guillermo del Toro

Starring: Ivana Baquero, Doug Jones, Sergi Lopez, Maribel Verdu, Ariadna Gil, Alex Angulo