Cinequest 2019 occurs
March 5th to March 17th in San Jose and Redwood
City (Silicon Valley) where it will showcase the work of artists from 56
countries, including 132 World and U.S. premiere films and virtual
reality. One hundred
works at Cinequest have been directed by women. Fifty-four celebrations,
performances, and special events round out the offerings—amounting to 531
screenings, events, parties and experiences.
Some of my top flick picks and screenings I'm so excited
about watching include: Freaks, Every
Time I Die, The
Public, Groupers, #Like, Undercover, The
Edge of Success, Cut
Off (Abgeschnitten), Go
Back to China and Shadow to
name a few!!!
Here’s a look at Bay
Area films, documentaries and short films worth checking out:
·
Bring Me An Avocado
·
Lucky Fifty
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Circles
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The Edge of Success
·
The 17
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Hook Up 2.0
·
Your Friend
·
49 Mile Scenic Drive
·
Bones
·
Shades
·
Swan
·
When an Egg Meets a Tomato
·
My Mother, Myself and I
·
Love for Food
·
In Our Heads
·
The Fringe Class
·
Lunch Lady
·
American Muscle
Key Cinequest 2019 highlights include:
Closing Night Screening and Celebration: Sunday, March 17,
6:00pm, California Theatre
Cinequest 2019 culminates with The Man Who Killed
Don Quixote.
Maverick Spirit Award Events:
Cinequest’s highest honor, the Maverick Spirit Award, recognizes
the world’s most compelling visionary and creative forces. Cinequest 2019’s
Maverick Spirit Award recipients are:
- Legendary
star of screen and stage Bill Nighy
- Actor,
director, writer, and activist Nandita Das
- Life
of a Maverick Award Recipient, Esther Wojcicki
Television & Webisodes at Cinequest 2019:
It wasn’t that long ago when award-winning actors, directors, and producers wouldn’t dream of working in television or creating a web series. All of that has changed as the golden era of TV prevails. Cinequest is extremely proud to offer a First Look at upcoming shows, and you get to experience these dynamic stories on the big screen!!! Lineup includes:
It wasn’t that long ago when award-winning actors, directors, and producers wouldn’t dream of working in television or creating a web series. All of that has changed as the golden era of TV prevails. Cinequest is extremely proud to offer a First Look at upcoming shows, and you get to experience these dynamic stories on the big screen!!! Lineup includes:
- THE
BLACKOUT (U.S. Premiere)
- A
glorious addition to the science fiction genre, The
Blackout defies expectations and electrifies.
- JOE
ALL ALONE
- Joanna
Nadin’s bestseller about finding optimism and adventure in deprived
circumstances. Thirteen-year-old Joe Holt is left behind when his mum and
unsavory boyfriend take a week-long holiday.
- M (U.S.
Premiere)
- An
exhilarating horror-thriller from Argentina, M follows Diane
and Tim, a young American couple who travel to Patagonia to search for
Tim's father, a biologist who disappeared 10 years earlier.
- OVER
WATER (U.S. Premiere)
- Over
Water is a captivating psychological drama set against the raw
background of a sea port. Former television star John Beckers is given
one last chance to get his life back on track.
- TABOO (U.S.
Premiere)
- Called
“The comedy show you shouldn’t laugh with,” Taboo examines that
which we often take for granted and forget to cherish.
- UNDERCOVER (U.S.
Premiere)
- One
of the largest ecstasy producers in the world, Ferry Bouman, lives a
charmed life in his villa, but things start to change when two undercover
agents move into his territory.
Regular Screening
Prices:
·
General Admission: $12
·
Regular screening tickets are not valid for
special events. Opening and Closing Night films are special events.
·
Matinee: $8 All weekday (Monday – Friday)
screenings before 5 pm.
·
Students: $6 Valid Student ID required at Box
Office.
Complete lineup with ticket and pass sales information at www.cinequest.org
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