Audiences voted. CIFF listened.
Posted on October 1, 2015
Calgary, AB—The Calgary International Film Festival is pleased to announce the five Audience Selected Encores that will be screened on Sunday October 4 to close out the final day of CIFF 2015.
Audience Selected Encores represent a cross section of some of the biggest hits of the festival thus far, based on both audience ballots collected to date, and box office demand.
Tickets will go on sale Friday at 9 AM. Trailers for all films can be found at calgaryfilm.com.
GUANTANAMO’S CHILD
Sunday, October 4 at 11:30am (Eau Claire)
After spending nearly half his life detained in Guantanamo Bay, Omar Khadr shares his story.
Preceding short film: THE ROUTES
LANDFILL HARMONIC
Sunday, October 4 at 1:30pm (The Globe)
LANDFILL HARMONIC is the remarkable story of the Recycled Orchestra, a group of children from Paraguay who play instruments made entirely from garbage.
Preceding short film: THE HOUSE IS INNOCENT
THE LADY IN THE VAN
Sunday, October 4 at 6:45pm (Eau Claire)
Starring Maggie Smith, THE LADY IN THE VAN is based on the true story of Miss Shepherd, a woman who "temporarily" parked her van in writer Alan Bennett's London driveway and proceeded to live there for 15 years.
Preceding short film: LISTEN
ROOM **Winner Grolsch People's Choice Award at TIFF 2015**
Sunday, October 4 at 9:15pm (Eau Claire)
A mother desperately tries to provide a life of normalcy for her son while both are held captive.
Preceding short film: BEAR STORY
HOW TO PLAN AN ORGY IN A SMALL TOWN
Sunday, October 4 at 9:30pm (Eau Claire)
A group of eccentric people from a family-orientated community learn how hard it can be to plan an orgy in a small town.
Preceding short film: WE LIVE THIS
For more information or to book interviews contact:
Nadine bibi, Marketing Director, The Calgary International Film Festival
nadine.bibi@calgaryfilm.com
403.452.4845
About the Calgary International Film Festival
The Calgary International Film Festival (Calgary Film) is a 12-day showcase of up to 200 multi-genre feature and short films from Canada and over 40 other countries. The festival hosts gala events, screenings, special presentations, and a Behind the Screen series that emphasizes unique and exciting ways for filmmakers and fans to interact.
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