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dinner and a movie
July 14-15, 2006 Tickets at the IMU Box Office or by calling 319.335.3401
SLOW FOOD ON FILM USA TOUR 2006 Program Friday, July 14th, 8:00pm: A reception featuring local foods will precede the show at 7pm Leben ausser Kontrolle – Von Genfood und Designerbabies / Life Running Out of Control – Gene Food by Bertram Verhaag (Germany, 2004, Beta SP, 60’, col.) A journey around the word to discover what has happened in the last twenty years of genetic manipulation of plants, animal and human beings. Some of the tragic results of the abuse of genetic engeneering are shown in this documentary. SILVER SNAIL 2006 Tårtkungen / King of Pies by Katarina Hellberg (Sweden, 2005, DV, 4’45’’, col.) Meet the man who has made an art out of delivering cream pies in the most inventive ways. The Real Dirt on Farmer John by Taggart Siegel (USA, 2005, DV/Super8, 58’, col.)The epic tale of a maverick Midwestern farmer. An outcast in his community, Farmer John bravely stands amidst a failing economy, vicious rumors, and violence by melding the traditions of family farming with the power of art and free expression. It’s a story of transformation and renewal heralding a resurrection of farming in America. GOLDEN SNAIL 2006 Saturday, July 15th, 3:00pm
L’age de raison / The Age of Reason by Myriam Aziza (France, 2004, 35mm, 13’24’’, col.) Deborah was born and raised in France in strict observance of the Jewish faith and its traditions. At the age of 7 years old, she begins to think deeply about this, and her head fills with many questions She does her best to get answers from her brother, her parents and her Jewish friends, but they only confuse her further. The last solution left is to put these dogmatic regulations to the test. Only then will she feel as though she has conquered freedom. Das Mass Der Dinge/The Measure of Things by Sven Bohse (Germany, 2005, 35mm, 36’20’’, col.) Don, a young sous-chef, is addicted to his job. His holy grail is to perfect his specialty ‘La Zoupa,’ the mere taste of which can move people to tears. When a restaurant critic appears, the young chef is given the chance of a lifetime, the only problem being that he has already promised to cook a meal for his girlfriend that night. A boisterous film about art, love and the best soup in the world. The Cherry on Top by Ayesha Sood e Nitya Mehra (India, 2005, 16mm, 15’35’’, col.) This ironic tale about hunger and desire traces a day in the life of a ragpicker and his pickpocket friend in New Delhi. Combustible Chef by Per Anderson (USA, 2004, 35mm, 7’06’’, col.) Chef Boulais poaches catfish better than anyone else in town. But his celebrity rival is becoming famous on television and Claudia, the restaurant critic, has her own fish to fry. Why? She’s his ex-wife. Doňa Ana / La signora Ana / Mrs Ana by Marlon Vasquez (Colombia, 2004, DV, 1’44’’, col.) The story of a homeless woman who likes eating strawberries La vida dulce / La vita dolce / Sweet Life by Rouven Rech & Bettina Blűmner (Cuba / Germany, 2004, Beta SP, 15’, col.) Life in La Habana can be sweet… O Professor da Farinha / Manioc Flour Professor by Manuel Carvalho (Brazil, 2005, DV, 20’, col.) One product, two families, two different environments, cultures and ethnic groups, and the same struggle to keep the traditional manioc production alive. This documentary is a step-by-step account of how the process is carried out in the southern and northern areas of Brazil. Range by Bill Basquin (USA, 2005, 16mm, 7’, col.) A rancher talks about his life and the choices he has made. This film approaches its subject with a sense of mood and space and in turn unfolds an understated reckoning between the filmmaker and his father. Also featured are frolicking lambs and long-haired cattle.
Saturday, July 15th, 7:30pm
The True Cost of Food by Tate Hausman (USA, 2004, Video, 15’, col.) A family finds itself on a supermarket check-out line where they pay the ‘true’ cost of food, including damage to the environment caused by agribusiness. Die Überraschung / The Surprise by Lancelot Von Naso (Germany, 2004, 35mm, 10’30’’, col.) Olaf is trying to revive his personal relationships. Will a surprise dinner do the job? Who will be surprised? A film about the unexpected, revealing the fragile divide between comedy and tragedy. Las Viandas / Viands by Josè Antonio Bonet (Spain, 2004, 35mm, 20’, col.) A new guest arrives at a restaurant lost in the mountains. The chef Papendreu prepares his best dishes for him. Mi Smo Ono Što Izgubimo / We Are What We Lost by Srdjan Mitrović (Serbia, 2005, DV, 5’32’’, col.) Serbian food tradition unites families.. Kafe 469 / Caffè 469 / Cafè 469 by Atefeh Khademolreza (Iran, 2005, DV, 5’, col.) A girl goes into a cafe, with a hidden video camera, and sits and watches all the customers, talks about what they are eating and their tastes. Nanà by Giuseppe Varlotta (Italy, 2004, 35mm, 20’, col.) Nandu is a truffle hunter, a gruff and lonely man. His sole companion is his little dog Nanà, named after a beautiful dancer who Nandu’s loved platonically when he was young. Nanà is poisoned and Valerio the veterinarian, saves her. The two men become great friends until Nandu and Nanà die. Then Valerio begins a journey through the woods in search of the legendary truffles, the pepite (nuggets), which he has heard about from the village wise man. But in the forest myth and reality often become intertwined. Ohayo / Good Morning by Shinya Okada (Japan, 2005, DV, 29’48’’, col.) A young married couple with a friendly but reserved relationship must deal with a mysterious force that has chosen their home. How they handle this challenge will not only surprise them, but also change their lives forever.
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