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$ 6.00
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$ 9.00
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$10.00
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$50.00
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$200.00
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2002 CENTRAL EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL
Now in its 3rd year, the Central European Film Festival is presented by the CFI in collaboration with the Embassy of Poland, Embassy of the Slovak Republic, Embassy of the Czech Republic, and the Embassy of Hungary. All four films are national capital premieres, and are presented in their original languages with English sub-titles.	Soon after the fall of communism, the countries of Central Europe decided to start a new form of regional co-operation. In 1991, they established the Group of Visegrad that now consists of four countries: the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and the Slovak Republic. Besides the strengthening of political, economic, and cultural relations, its main goal is closer co-operation in their integration process into the European Union. The four countries, with similar histories and cultural roots, also reveal a fascinating diversity.

Wed./mer. April 10 avril, 19:00
HI, TERESKA / Czesc, Tereska
Poland 2001, 91 min. Director: Robert Glinski
Quiet and shy, 15 year old Tereska lives in a Warsaw apartment block with her laconic factory-worker mother and unemployed alcoholic father. She dreams of escaping her life of poverty and frustration by becoming a fashion designer, but lacks confidence in herself. When Tereska enters a tailoring trade school, she falls under the influence of rebellious fellow-student Renata who propels her towards her first cigarette, first kiss, and first crime. Soon Tereska joins the “blockers” generation, named after the “blocks” in which they grew up; a group of youth without life goals, without values and without hope for the future. A brilliant, unsparing, compassionate portrait of a society in transition, Glinski’s film captured a Special Jury Prize and the FIPRESCI Award at the 2001 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. English sub-titles.

Fri./ven. April 12 avril, 19:00
THE CAMP OF FALLEN WOMEN / Tábor Padlych zien
Slovak Republic 1997, 99 min. Director: Laco Halama
The story takes place in a reform-camp for the prostitutes of Bratislava. Soon after the dramatic political changes in February 1948 a deputy of the Ministry of the Interior decides to clean up the city and rid it of its ‘subversive’ elements. After a massive police raid, all the city’s prostitutes are transported to work-camps where they are supposed to be converted into ‘loyal citizens.’ Things do not always go as planned, however. Based on the novel by Anton Balaz, CAMP OF FALLEN WOMEN is a fascinating portrait of life in the immediate postwar period in Bratislava. Starring top Slovak actor Juraj Kukura. English sub-titles.

Sat./sam. April 13 avril, 19:00
DARK BLUE WORLD / Tmavomodry Svet
Czech Republic 2001, 114 min. Director: Jan Svrák
Set during the Second World War, this winning romance concerns two airmen who love the same woman. Celebrated fighter pilot Lieutenant Franta is assigned to train a rookie named Karel, but when Czechoslovakia is invaded by the Nazis, they escape to England and join the RAF. Finding peace in the lush English countryside, they begin to train for battle. As the war intensifies and the men take to the skies, Karel is shot down over England. He finds refuge in the home of Susan Whitmore, with whom he immediately falls in love. But when Susan is introduced to Franta, the chemistry and passion between them is apparent. Karel’s lofty hopes for the future come crashing down and the two friends find themselves at odds while the battle overhead grows increasingly dangerous. Special thanks to Mongrel Media (Toronto). English sub-titles.

Sun./dim. April 14 avril, 19:00
ABANDONED / Torzók
Hungary 2001, 98 min. Director: Árpád Sopsits
An autobiographical tale set in 1960, when Sopsits’ was the same age as his protagonist Aron Soproni, ABANDONED focuses on the aftermath of the failed Hungarian revolution of 1956 and the plight of young Aron, who is deposited in an orphanage by his father after his parents divorce. In an institution organized by strict discipline, Aron, along with the other boys, is subjected to extreme cruelty and struggles to maintain his innocence. Searching for love and affection, Aron dreams of and plans for a daring escape. Finely balanced and beautifully rendered, ABANDONED won the Grand Prize of the Americas, 2001 Festival des Films du Monde, Montreal. English sub-titles.