V269 (VHS) V270 (S-VHS) V271 (MiniDV) V272 (DVD)
TOP AWARDS SELECTION - 2 (IAC BIAFF 2004)
This second selection of entries in the 2004 competition was shown at BIAFF
2004 which was held in Harrogate 23rd - 25th April.(BIAFF = British International
Amateur Film Festival) the new title for our annual event known for the last
few years as "movie nn").
| 1. |
IN THE BEGINNING
Chris Saville (Australia)
This plasticine animation (by Elia Szpindle) movie, directed by Chris Saville,
is a sheer joy. Take no notice of the 'cod' warning at the start - it's all
part of the fun.
IAC Gold Seal, Best Humour 2004 |
Animation
3.mins |
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| 2. |
LAND BELOW THE WIND
Daphne Brown (Herts)
This travelogue is set in the Borneo area, showing lots of flora and fauna.
There is also a charming, relaxed and informal voice-over, which is wonderfully
restrained in the circumstances.
IAC Gold Seal 2004 |
Travel
19.mins |
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| 3. |
MAGIC CLOWN
Willy Van der Linden (Belgium)
An amusing 'quickie' from this usually more serious film-maker.
IAC Gold Seal 2004 |
Humour
1.min |
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| 4. |
THE SANCTITY OF LIFE
St Cuthbert's Films (Northumberland)
The year is 1917 (the year that Finland gained independence from the Russian
yoke), and the young composer, Jan Sibelius (Adam Rowntree), is a fanatical
patriot because of the years of occupation. He is out one day walking with
his cousin Aavo (Jonathan Straughan), when they meet a similar-aged Russian,
Yevgeny (Samuel Curtis). This day will change Jan's life forever ...
IAC Gold Seal 2004 |
Story
15.mins |
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| 5. |
A-WIWIWI
Dr Frank Dietrich (Germany)
Because the Dwarf Goose is an endangered species (there were, at the time
of filming, only 200 left), a group of scientists decide to make the effort
to save them. They then 'bond' with the new goslings soon after birth and
rear them, eventually teaching them to fly. This is all absolutely riveting.
(The title is as near as one can get to the sound the adult geese make.)
IAC International Medallion 2004, Best Documentary Award 2004 |
Documentary
16.mins |
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| 6. |
VERZAUBERTE ZEITEN (MAGIC TIMES)
Horst Orlich (Germany)
This monochrome hand-painted animation has remarkable transitions. It also
spans many years.
See also lib.nos: V 262/263/264, item 10.
IAC International Medallion 2004, Best Animation Award 2004 |
Animation/
Story
4.mins |
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| 7. |
PRINSJE (LITTLE PRINCE)
Urbain Appeltans (Belgium)
Mr Silver is desperately in love with his neighbour Miss Smith, who lives
below him, but he cannot think of a way to tell her. Miss Smith cares for
a young tortoise ('Little Prince). Then, Mr Silver gets an idea ...
IAC International Medallion 2004 |
Story/
Humour
20.mins |
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Price: £7.50 Total running time VHS / S-VHS / MiniDVs / DVD
78 mins.
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