SMILE'S OSCAR WINNING "MAN ON WIRE" SOON TO BE RELEASED ON DVD IN DENMARK AND NORWAY
Dir: James Marsh
Cast: Philippe Petit
Premiere in Norway July 22nd, 2009 and Denmark July 7th, 2009/ Title: MAN ON WIRE
Links: http://www.filmweb.no/
http://www.miraclefilm.dk/
Smile's Oscar winning documentary film MAN ON WIRE will be released on DVD in Denmark (July 7th) and Norway (July 22nd), after successful theatrical runs in both countries. Releases in Sweden and Finland are forthcoming later this year.
MAN ON WIRE is the dramatic retelling of eccentric tight rope dancer Phillipe Petit's daring, fantastic and highly illegal scheme to walk the high-wire between New York's Twin Towers in 1974 - "the artistic crime of the 20th century".
This breathtaking and emotionally engaging film has collected rave reviews and numerous prizes all over the world since its word premiere in 2008, including Academy Award and Audience Prizes in both Sundance and Edinburgh film festivals.
AND WHEN DID YOU LAST SEE YOUR FATHER?Dir: Anand Tucker
Cast: Colin Firth, Jim Broadbent
Premiere in Norway 11th, 2008 / Title: TILBAKE TIL YORKSHIRE
Links: http://www.filmweb.no/kino/article171882.ece
When doctor Arthur Morrison was diagnosed with terminal cancer he had only a few weeks left to live. His grown up and successful son, Blake travels to Yorkshire to stay with his mother in the village where he grew up. Blake recalls their shared experiences, the intimacies and the irritations of their relationship and questions the nature of the bond between them, articulately between a father and son.
”Anand Tucker achieves the near-impossible by delivering a movie that is as engrossing and emotionally powerful as Morrison’s book. It is a film likely to strike a chord in almost everybody”
Nick Roddick, Evening Standard
AMAZING GRACE
Dir: Michael Apted
Cast: Ioan Gruffudd, Romola Garai, Albert Finney
Premiere in Denmark: Noevmber 28th, 2008
Links: http://www.miraclefilm.dk/
http://www.amazingracemovie.com/
Amazing Grace is based on the life of antislavery pioneer William Wilberforce, who, as a Member of Parliament, navigated the world 18th Century backroom politics to end the slave trade in the British Empire. John Newton, who composed the classic music piece Amazing Grace, is a confidante of Wilberforce who inspires him to pursue a life of service to humanity.
Elected to the House of Commons at the age of 21, and on his way to a successful political career, Wilberforce, over the course of two decade, took on the English establishment and persuaded those in power to end the inhumane trade of slavery. On his side was William Pitt the Younger, England’s youngest ever Prime Minister at the age of 24, who encourages his friend Wilberforce to take up the fight to outlaw slavery and supports him in his struggles in Parliament.
Everyone has asked themselves “Why am I here?” “What is my life all about”. The long awaited film WHAT THE BLEEP DO WE KNOW? provides some answers to these questions by combining science and spirituality. This phenomenally successful and long awaited film will be released on a luxury 2-disc DVD in Scandinavia by Smile Entertainment in the fall 2007, subtitled in local languages.
For distribution enquiries, please contact:
DENMARK: Fønix Musik, tel: +45-86 19 58 11, fax: +45-86 19 51 01
FINLAND: HEPS Harraste- ja Musiikkiohjelmat, tel: +358-9-753 7415
NORWAY: Oslo Dokumentarkino, www.dokumentarkino.no
SWEDEN: Fønix Musik, Sverige, tel: +46-431-36 98 50, fax: +46-431-36 93 09, or Please contact Smile ApS.
Release month in Denmark and Sweden: September, 2007.
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We are proud to announce that following prestigious Scandinavian film festivals have chosen Smile’s films to open their festivals.AZUR & ASMAR will open this years Stockholm’s Film Festival Junior, which runs 15th to 22nd of April, 2007.
In it’s 8 years of existence Stockholm’s Film Festival Junior has secured a position of the leading children’s and youth film festival in the Swedish capital. We are proud to present AZUR & ASMAR as a gala opening film of this year’s edition.
The director Michel Ocelot will visit Stockholm during the festival.
More information on the festivals site: http://www.filmfestivalen.se/junior/
DELIRIOUS will open one of Norway’s fastest growing festivals, Kosmorama in Trondheim. Kosmorama will run on April 12th to 17th, 2007.
We are very proud of Kosmorama choosing our DELIRIOUS to open this young, but already established mid-Norwegian festival. The film plays also in festivals main competition, where it has a chance to continue it’s prize winning streak which started in San Sebastian in September last year.
More information on: http://www.kosmorama.no/startside
DELIRIOUS takes two major prizes in San Sebastian
Our recent acquisition for Scandinavia, Tom DiCillo’s DELIRIOUS, starring Steve Buscemi, Michael Pitt, Alison Lohman and Gina Gershon, was awarded two Silver Shells for BEST DIRECTOR (Tom DiCillo) and BEST SCREENPLAY (Tom DiCillo) in the official competition of the 54th San Sebastian International Film Festival in Spain, which ended on September 30th, 2006.
DELIRIOUS will be released in Scandinavia in the course of 2007.
SMILE ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRED THE 2006 CANNES ‘DIRECTORS FORTNIGHT’ FAVOURITE, ”AZUR ET ASMAR”, AS WELL AS A SLATE OF EQUALLY STRONG TITLES
“Michel Ocelot’s (KIRIKOU) AZUR ET ASMAR is a pearl of a film. It’s breathtaking visuals and great emotional depth make it a rare example of a film, which is very rewarding to have and distribute. I believe also that it will be well received by both children and parents in Scandinavia,” – says Smile CEO, Timo Lahtinen.
Azur et Asmar will be released in cinemas in France on October 25th. The theatrical releases in Scandinavia will follow in 2007. Please see the teaser trailer at http://www.azuretasmar-lefilm.com
In a similar manner, Smile acquired the Scandinavian rights to Neil Armfield’s Berlin Film Festival entry, CANDY, which just opened to major critical acclaim in its native Australia, and which is due for its Scandinavian release during the fall 2006, through Scanbox.
Other recent Scandinavian Smile acquisitions include Tom DiCillo’s DELIRIOUS from Peace Arch, Isabelle Coixet’s SECRET LIFE OF WORDS from Focus Features and the documentary GOING TO PIECES from Think Film.
Sarah Watt’s LOOK BOTH WAYS had a successful theatrical release in Norway on June 30th, 2006. It performed best of all films on a limited release and continues its strong run in Norway. The film has been a festival favourite in all Scandinavia and has played at Tromsø, Göteborg, Copenhagen’s NatFilm and Sodankylä film festivals. At NatFilm Festival LOOK BOTH WAYS was awarded by TV5 MONDE prize, decided by a jury of film critics.
LOOK BOTH WAYS has earlier, in April this year, been released theatrically in Sweden and Denmark, where it continues its theatrical run.
CANDY has been selected for competition in the 56th Berlin International Film Festival 2006. Director NEIL ARMFIELD, the Academy Award® nominated (Best Actor, Brokeback Mountain, 2006) actor HEATH LEDGER and ABBIE CORNISH (Somersault) will attend.
CANDY
Acclaimed director Neil Armfield has adapted Luke Davies’ best-selling novel CANDY and produced a contemporary love story of startling beauty.
In the title role, Abbie Cornish delivers a fearless portrayal of a young artist whose lust for life takes her to the edge of sanity. Heath Ledger breathes a sweet and tender optimism into Dan, a sometime-poet lost in love with Candy. In heroin they find a path to limitless pleasure. But as addiction takes hold they lose the very thing they sought. CANDY opens the door on a dream vision that will have meaning for all who have been dazzled by the beauty of the world.
Screenings:
Saturday February 11 19:00pm CinemaxX 10 NB: BY INVITATION ONLY
Tuesday February 14 14:00pm CinemaxX 10 NB: BY INVITATION ONLY
Wednesday February 15 22:30pm Berlinale Palast (D) OFFICIAL WORLD PREMIERE
Thursday February 16 18:30pm Urania (D)
Thursday February 16 20:00pm International (D)
Thursday February 16 23:30pm Urania (D)
Sunday February 19 22:30pm Berlinale Palast (D)
OPAL DREAM
The 2006 OPENING FILM of the Kinderfilmfest section will be attended by director Peter Cattaneo and the two lead actors, Sapphire Boyce and Christopher Byers.
The director and script writer, Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty) has created a wonderfully magic and heart warming tale of a young girl’s friendship with two imaginary friends, Pobby og Dingan. One day, whey they allegedly go missing, their disappearance will surprisingly change the life of the whole community..
Screenings:
Friday February 10 15:30pm Zoo Palast OFFICIAL RED CARPET/PRESS EVENT*
Saturday February 11 16:00pm CinemaxX 4
Sunday February 12 16:00pm Filmtheater am Friedrichshain
Tuesday February 14 10:00am Arsenal
Thursday February 16 13:30pm CineStar 6
*The official screening will be followed by a Q&A, with the theatre audience and press
LOOK BOTH WAYS NB: Theatrical/Video sold in Denmark, Norway and Sweden
The joint Australian Film Critics have just chosen ”LOOK BOTH WAYS” as Best Film of the year 2005. During the same celebration, Sarah Watt was awarded Best Director, Best Script and William McInnes Best Actor of the year.… Eight people go on a weekend, which will change their lives forever.
Market Screenings:
Friday February 10 12:00noon CinemaxX Studio 14 NB: Market screening
Monday February 13 17:45pm CinemaxX Studio 14 NB: Market screening
LOOKING FOR KITTY
Edward Burns (”Brothers McMullen”) has written, directed and stars in this contemporary New York drama. The private investigator Jack is hired by an out of town teacher, who wants him to find his runaway wife, gone missing in the Big Apple. But as Jack follows the hints and leads he is given, he gets an anxious feelin, that not everything is at it seems on the surface…
Screening:
Friday February 10 14:30pm DFFB-Kino am Filmhaus
We are proud to announce that JUNEBUG's Amy Adams has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in a supporting role. JUNEBUG is distributed in all Scandinavia by Smile Entertainment.
SMILE ENTERTAINMENT SCREENINGS IN GOTHENBURG FILM FESTIVAL 2006 SMILE ENTERTAINMENT will be screening three film at the Gothenburg Film Festival 2006, two of them vith attendance of films' directors. |
 JUNEBUGWith a heart like Kay Pollack’s 2005 Academy Award-nominee “As in Heaven” and Maria Blom’s “Dalecarlians”- but placed in the contemporary American South – Phil Morrison’s dramatic and intense drama hits right in the heart of its audience. During a business trip to the South, the sophisticated gallery owner, Madeleine, not only meets her husband’s family for the first time, but finds herself confronted with a somewhat more laid back way of life. Amy Adams,who portrays the young wife of Madeleines husband’s younger brother, was awarded the Special Jury Prize during the 2005 Sundance Film Festival for her stunning performance.... Director PHIL MORRISON will attend the Gothenburg Film Festival 2006 and introduce his film. |
Please contact the Gothenburg Film Festival directly for information re. Interview opportunities
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 THIS DIVIDED STATEIf you think that the American population rests in harmony, united in a common perception of democracy – you couldn’t be more... wrong! When the controversial film maker, MICHAEL MOORE, was invited to speak at the Utah Valley State University. The invite to the heart of the Bible belt lead to both violent protests, attempted bribary, hateful arguments and even death threats, contrary to any normal perception of normality and democracy. On the surface a population of ordinary decent citizens, but just below the polished surface lies a beast, completely beyond ordinary reach... The Director, STEVEN GREENSTREET, will attend the Gothenburg filmfestival. |
Please contact the Gothenburg Film Festival directly for information re. Interview opportunities
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 LOOK BOTH WAYSThe joint Australian Film Critics have just chosen ”LOOK BOTH WAYS” as Best Film of the year 2005. During the same celebration, Sarah Watt was awarded Best Director, Best Script and William McInnes Best Actor of the year.… The film will be distributed in Sweden by Folkets Bio, in Denmark by Sunrise Film Distribution and in Norway by Arthouse. |
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“Taxi Driver meets First Blood in the Midlands. Compelling. Brilliant. Genius” – Uncut
The festival favourite DEAD MAN’S SHOES about to be released in Scandinavia
Shane Meadows’ hard hitting revenge drama DEAD MAN’S SHOES has played in Scandinavian’s major film festivals and will soon be released to general audiences.
DEAD MAN’S SHOES’ successful festival round started already in November, 2004 at the Stockholm Film Festival. This year it has already played at Copenhagen International Film Festival in August as well in Finland at both Espoo Cine in August and Helsinki International Film Festival, Love & Anarchy in September. The festival round will be completed at Bergen International Film Festival prior to Norwegian premiere in October, 2005.
The film stars the charismatic Paddy Considine (“Britains Robert de Niro”) as an ex elite soldier Richard, who returns to his small hometown in British Midlands after eight years absence.
He seeks out the town’s low life criminals – a bunch of drugged scoundrels and losers – who have earlier tormented his retarded younger brother, who was left behind when Richard went to serve in the army. When the story folds out, we realise that Richard is out to punish the guilty, who have committed an injustice, which normal law enforcement perhaps couldn’t define. Richard goes about his business in a professional and cold way, which is certain to chock the audience until the surprising but at the same time inevitable end.
The director Meadows borrows from many well-known revenge films, but avoids their clichés and while constantly surprising the audience, creates a film of genuine anguish and angry pain.
DEAD MAN’S SHOES will have a theatrical premiere in Norway on October 28th and in Sweden on November 4th, 2005.
“Meadows’ best work to date. Fuelled by Considine’s staggering, terrifying performance” – Time Out
“It’s a very confident piece of work, and Meadows impresses a directorial signature on every scene” – The Guardian
The political thriller, BALTIC STORM, which is based on the true events of the M/S Estonia tragedy in 1994, has so far had theatrical premieres in Germany and Austria (Buena Vista International) as well as in Sweden and Finland (Scanbox). The film has now been sold to over 20 countries in all, including also USA/Canada (Think Film) and Japan (Gaga Communications).BALTIC STORM is a fictional story about a journalist who joins forces with a survivor of the disaster, and attempt to search for the real truth behind the tragic events.
Heading the movie are the internationally renowned actors Greta Scacchi and Jürgen Prochnow and the legendary Donald Sutherland has a key role as an American general, whose wife is portrayed by the Danish veteran entertainer, Gitte Hænning .
BALTIC STORM is written and directed by the experienced American scriptwriter and director, Reuben Leder.
The script is based on the original story and research of Jutta Rabe, Kaj Holmberg and Henning Witte. Jutta Rabe and Kaj Holmberg act as joint producers of the film.
The film has been shot in English on locations in Germany, Wales, Estonia and Sweden.
For further information, please see the official website: www.balticstorm.com
HAN NI ZAI YIKI aka TOGETHER is the new film from the Chinese master director Chen Kaige ("Farewell My Concubine", "Yellow Earth"). It will be released theatrically in USA on May 30th, distributed by MGM/UA. Xiaochun is a 13-year-old boy, a talented violinist who lives with his father in a small, provincial Chinese city. Shy and sensitive, music is his way of expressing his feelings. Xiaochun's sweet-natured father wants the best for him, so they move to immense, metropolitan Beijing so that Xiaochun can audition for a prestigious music school and take lessons that befit his talent. But Xiaochun's new world is unlike any he has known before.
HAN NI ZAI YIKI is a wonderful coming-of-age story, full of emotions and woven together with powerful music.
Scandinavian release will follow in August-September, this year.
http://www.togethermovie.com/
John Malkovich's already critically acclaimed debut as a director, THE DANCER UPSTAIRS, had a theatrical premiere in USA on May 5th, 2003, and the run is still expanding. Mr. Malkovich is known as one of the most versatile actors of our times and THE DANCER UPSTAIRS proves once more how multi-talented he is as an artist.This English speaking film is a story of a policeman Agustin Rejas in a Latin American nation, hunting the mysterious guerilla leader. In the midst of the chaos the policeman falls in love with a mysterious dancer and is forced to choose between love, family and loyalty for his country.
The role of Agustin Rejas is played by the rising international star Javier Bardem.
Some quotes from international media:
"Impressively shot by Losé Luis Alcane, this film is partly indebted to the political dramas of Gosta-Gavras, whose "State of Siege" was a model. Well received in festival and test screenings, the political thriller opened in the UK in December, 2002 to glowing reviews" - Movieline International
"THE DANCER UPSTAIRS resonates with the emotional intelligence of Graham Greene" - The New York Times
http://www2.foxsearchlight.com/thedancerupstairs/index.html
As the start of the awards season did "IGBY GOES DOWN" receive the following Golden Globe 2002 nominations from Hollwywoods Foreign Press Association:
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: KIERAN CULKIN
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supproting Role in a Motion Picture: SUSAN SARANDON
Please check all nominations at: http://www.hfpa.org/nominations2003.html#top
"IGBY GOES DOWN" was released in USA by United Artists in October, 2002. It will be released all over Scandinavia by Scanbox in the course of 2003.
”Y Tu Mamá También” (”Og Mora Di Også”) had a very succesful theatrical premiere in Norway on June 21st, the midsummer celebration weekend. Even though this weekend is traditionally not a big cinemagoing time, the film gathered over 3.500 admissions and landed as one of the top-5 films, among the strong holdover titles.In UK ”Y Tu Mamá También” has already broken the record as the most popular Spanish speaking film ever. If this will happens also in Scandinavian countries remains to be seen. In any case we can say that ”Y Tu Mamá También” has already put Mexico firmly on the world map as a film country, as well as it has secured a star status to it’s three young stars.
The world audience can for example look forward to seeing Gael Garcia Bernal to play young Che Guevara in a film, which will be directed by acclaimed Brazilian Walter Salles and will go into production later this year”