welcome
TAKE
Several years ago, in a review of Kim ki-duk’s The Isle, Roger
Ebert observed, “Most people choose movies that provide
The First Three Decades of the
exactly what they expect and tell them things they already Denver International Film Festival
know. Others are more curious. We are put on this planet only
once, and to limit ourselves to the familiar is a crime against
our minds.”
We at the Denver Film Society hope that the program we
The Book
have put together for the 32nd Starz Denver Film Festival A 192-page photographic journey of
will provide you, our curious and intrepid audience, with
three decades of life at 24 frames per second
something engaging and new. SDFF 32’s eclectic mix of
... at the Denver International Film Festival.
narrative features, documentaries, and shorts from some 30
countries, combined with the opportunity to meet more than
The memorable faces of Hollywood legends
100 visiting film artists, make these 11 days some of the richest
and acclaimed international film artists, the
on Denver’s cultural calendar.
colorful festival parties, the dedicated staff
That we are kicking off the festival with one of 2009’s and volunteers, the supportive politicians,
most acclaimed films, Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’
the ever-shifting festival venues, and the
by Sapphire, is exciting in itself; the fact that Precious was
ever-changing hairdos are all captured by
produced by Denver’s own Sarah Siegel Magness and Gary
one photographer, Larry Laszlo, who was
Magness makes us exceptionally proud. We’re also thrilled
to shine our spotlight on Mexican film in a special section of
there from the beginning. The rest is his-
SDFF 32, Festival de Cine Mexicano; thanks to the generous tory, recorded in glorious black-and-white
support and collaborative efforts of the Consulado General
imagery.
de Mexico en Denver and the Mexican Cultural Center, we
will be presenting eight new films with several directors in
Photographs: Larry Laszlo
attendance. Text: Ron Henderson and Joey Porcelli
As always, but perhaps especially this year, we gratefully
Design: Judy Anderson
acknowledge all those who help the Denver Film Society go on
with the show: our patrons, donors, members, and sponsors
– particularly our Premier Sponsor, Starz.
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For the next 11 days, we encourage your curiosity, invite your
feedback, and sincerely appreciate your continued support for
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the art of film.
BRITTA ERICKSON BRIT WITHEY
Festival Director Artistic Director
The Exhibit
Three decades of festival photographs
by Larry Laszlo.
Gallery 30
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