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44NEW PERSPECTIVESUK PREMIEREThe Mirror Never Lies(Laut bercermin)Kamila Andini/Indonesia/2011/100 minCast: Atiqah Hasiholan, Reza Rahadian, Gita Novalista, EkoFRI 22 JUNE 20:05 FILMHOUSE 2TUE 26 JUNE 20:00 FILMHOUSE 1PRICE: £9.00 (£7.50 CONCS)This lyrical debut feature by Kamila Andini combines a strong environmentalist message with a timeless coming-of-age story. The story is set on a small island inhabited by members of the Bajo tribe, a nomadic fishing community of the Wakatobi Islands. After her father is lost at sea, twelve-year-old Pakis keeps treasuring the mirror he gave her, hoping that (according to Bajo belief) he will return and appear reflected in it. Then a young man comes into her life, threatening conflict between Pakis and her mother.NEW PERSPECTIVESEUROPEAN PREMIEREMirage(Mi-wol-do Ga-neun Gil)Yang Jung-ho/South Korea/2011/84 minCast: Shin Jae-seung, Kim Chang-hwan, Moon Jung-woongTHU 21 JUNE 18:00 CINEWORLDTUE 26 JUNE 20:15 CINEWORLDPRICE: £9.00 (£7.50 CONCS)Travelling from Seoul to his hometown of Incheon, a prize-winning novelist loses his wallet on the train. Seeking help from the people he once knew in Incheon, the writer gradually finds himself forced to confront the painful high-school incident that scarred his psyche and furnished the unacknowledged inspiration for his work. A hard-hitting debut feature from director Yang Jung-ho.ANIMATIONMcLaren Animation 3: For the Family81 minTHU 28 JUNE 17:00 CAMEO 1PRICE: £6.00 (£5.00 CONCS)The final presentation showcasing the extraordinary talent the UK has to offer the world of animation. Norman McLaren, the great Scots pioneer who experimented with a range of innovative animation techniques and whom our award for the New British Animation is named after, endeavoured to communicate to all through his work regardless of borders, class or age; and it is in this spirit that we present a programme of films which can be enjoyed by all the family.SPECIAL SCREENINGSMidnight Sun Event featuring InsomniaErik Skjoldbjærg/Norway/1997/96 minCast: Stellan Skaarsgård, Sverre Anker Ausdal, Bjørn Floberg, Maria Bonnevie, Gisken ArmandTHU 21 JUNE 20:00 THE SKy BAR @ THE POINTTHU 21 JUNE 22:25 FILMHOUSE 2PRICE: £9.00 (£7.50 CONCS)Developed by students from the University of Edinburgh and celebrating all things Nordic, the night begins with Scottish crime writer Lin Anderson, who will introduce a sun-drenched evening drinks reception at The Point's Sky Bar, taking full advantage of the summer solstice. At 22:25 the audience can take their seats for Erik Skjoldbjærg's moody crime noir Insomnia. This event offers a taste of the Scandinavian landscape amidst panoramic views of Edinburgh's own monumental skyline.Print courtesy of the Norwegian Film Institute.Edinburgh International Film Festival 2012Are proud to be the official car partner of theEdinburgh International Film Festival 2012.www.noblesubaru.co.uk 01968 678 002MIRAGEFeATure FilmS, SHorTS & evenTS 45LOOKING SOUTHUK PREMIEREMúsica Campesina(Country Music)Alberto Fuguet/Chile, USA/2011/105 minCast: Pablo Cerda, James Cathcart, Ezra Fitz, Lori Harrington, Todd Hughes, Cole KinnearFRI 29 JUNE 19:00 CINEWORLDSAT 30 JUNE 20:45 CINEWORLDPRICE: £9.00 (£7.50 CONCS)Funny and touching, this portrait of cultures in collision is filled with sharp insights into the frustrations of outsiders and the condescension of insiders. A Chilean Johnny Cash fan, dumped by his American girlfriend while on a road trip, finds himself down and out in Nashville. Working menial jobs and living in cheap hotels, he struggles to make contact with people in his imperfect English. His only release is in the music he loves.PHILIPPINE NEW WAVEWORLD PREMIEREMNL 143Emerson Reyes/Philippines/2012/90 minCast: Allan Paule, Joy ViadoSUN 24 JUNE 17:10 FILMHOUSE 3WED 27 JUNE 20:10 CINEWORLDPRICE: £9.00 (£7.50 CONCS)On a commuter's trip from Manila's business district to the suburbs, the director finds a myriad of possibilities, ranging from miniature ironic situations to a love story that is finally finding its unexpected closing. An emotional rollercoaster ride of despair, dreams and desire, MNL 143 is also a black comedy about limited private spaces in conflict with sprawling public realms.PHILIPPINE NEW WAVEUK PREMIEREMondomanila: or, How I Fixed My Hair after a Rather Long Journey Khavn de la Cruz/Philippines, Germany/ 2012/75 minCast: Tim Mabalot, Marife Necesito, Palito, Alex Tiglao, Stefan PunongbayanFRI 22 JUNE 22:10 FILMHOUSE 2SAT 23 JUNE 19:00 FILMHOUSE 3PRICE: £9.00 (£7.50 CONCS)All-stops-out splatter-punk cinema from one of the most prolific and versatile talents of the Philippines. Based on an acclaimed novel by Norman Wilwayco, Mondomanilais a messy, grotesque, high-energy tour of a criminal demi-monde. "Khavn. exaggerates poverty, turning it into a carnival, a spectacle, an extravaganza. By doing that, he gives to his viewers a little bit of what makes Filipinos Filipino, which is fun in the midst of depression" (Oggs Cruz, film critic).NEW PERSPECTIVESUK PREMIEREModest Reception(Paziraie Sadeh)Mani Haghighi/Iran/2012/100 minCast: Taraneh Alidoosti, Mani Haghighi, Saeed Changizian, Esmail Khalaj, Saber AbarWED 27 JUNE 21:20 CINEWORLDTHU 28 JUNE 18:45 CINEWORLDPRICE: £9.00 (£7.50 CONCS)A metaphysical black comedy that's as abrasive as it is funny. A man and a woman drive an SUV through a mountainous area of Iran. Their trunk is filled with plastic bags stuffed with money, which they offer to the poor people they encounter. But they're not good Samaritans, but Satanic tempters. Before giving the money, the couple put their would-be beneficiaries through odd tests or require them to perform a degrading or immoral act. As they continue on their route, their demands get progressively more outrageous.20 June - 1 JulyALL ABOUT CINEMA ALL IN ONE PLACEnews . interviews . reviews screenings . gossip . festivalsLIST.CO.UK/FILMGUIDESDAILY FILM FEST NEWSList-banner.indd 130/04/2012 17:05MODEST RECEPTIONFeATure FilmS, SHorTS & evenTS |