The Macao International Film and Video Festival (MIFVF) is an annual celebration of artistic and independent cinema, presenting both international and local films, coupled with a wide range of parallel activities designed to engage and connect with local audiences so they can learn more about movie culture.
Scheduled to take place from April to June, this year MIFVF is celebrating its 10th edition. The Festival will open with a wonderful collection of international films, bringing unique productions from around the world, from well-known masters and festival favourites to emerging directors and niche films.
Later in May, the Festival continues with the Macao Indies (May 10–15), showcasing locally-made productions, which take audiences on an in-depth tour to explore the city and its many stories.
Throughout the Festival, there will also be a series of parallel activities such as exhibitions, outreach activities, workshops, seminars, dialogues with directors and the exciting video production challenge – 1-min Rush.
MERU
Dir: Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
USA | 2015
English with Chinese and English subtitles
Three experts gear up to attempt to climb Mt Meru; but severe snowstorms, life threatening avalanches, limited supplies and a member’s near-death injury mean that Meru still seems indomitable.
FROM AFAR
Dir: Lorenzo Vigas
Venezuela, Mexico | 2015
Spanish and English with Chinese and English subtitles
Lorenzo Vigas’ debut offers a masterfully acted story of two broken men finding themselves in a hesitant relationship amid personal and social disorder. Venice Film Festival Golden Lion for Best Film.
BALLET BOYS
Dir: Kenneth Elvebakk
Norway | 2014
Norwegian with Chinese and English subtitles
Three boys meet at a ballet school and, despite their chalk-and-cheese backgrounds and personalities, begin a remarkable friendship thriving on their shared passion for ballet.
MOUNTAINS MAY DEPART
Dir: Jia Zhangke
China | 2015
Mandarin with Chinese and English subtitles
A complicated story of family and friendship spanning 26 years, beginning in Fenyang, China in 1999 and leading to Australia in 2025. Directed by Jia Zhangke. In competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2015.
HEART OF A DOG
Dir: Laurie Anderson
US | 2015
English with Chinese and English subtitles
Defying most recognizable genre conventions, Heart of a Dog presents experimental performance artist Laurie Anderson’s attempts to deal with the death of her pet dog – incredibly personal yet wholly universal in its emotional quest. Venice Film Festival, In Competition.
TOUR THE FORCE
Dir: Christian Zübert
Germany | 2014
German with Chinese and English subtitles
Hannes and Kiki travel to Belgium on their annual bike tour with their closest friends. It’s only after the tour has begun that Hannes tells his friends that he’s suffering from an incurable disease and the trip is to be his last.
THE FURTHEST END AWAITS
Dir: Chiang Hsiu-Chiung
Taiwan, Japan | 2014
Japanese with Chinese and English subtitles
Taiwan filmmaker Chiang Hsiu-Chiung makes her Japanese film debut with this poignant drama about identity, grief and the things that define a family.
MOMMY
Dir: Xavier Dolan
Canada | 2014
French with Chinese and English subtitles
A feisty, widowed single mom finds herself burdened with the full-time custody of her explosive 15-year-old ADHD son, who becomes friends with the peculiar, new girl across the street, Kyla. The winner of Jury Prize at Cannes Film Festival and the Best Foreign Film of César Awards.
JACKY IN THE KINGDOM OF WOMEN
Dir: Riad Sattouf
France | 2014
French with Chinese and English subtitles
In the People’s Democratic Republic of Bubunne, it’s the women who are in power, who give the orders and who fight the wars, while the men wear veils and look after the home. One of these men, Jacky, dreams of marrying the Colonelle, daughter of the dictatrix known as the Generale.
OPERATION ARTIC
Dir: Grethe Bøe-Waal
Norway | 2014
Norwegian with Chinese and English subtitles
One of the highest grossing films in Norway, Operation Arctic features breath-taking cinematography and the gripping performance of the young cast – a thrilling adventure of courage and resilience.
Macao International Film Festival
21-24/04/2016 & 01-05/06/2016
Venue: CCM Small Auditorium
Ticket price MOP60
www.ccm.gov.mo
