Congratulations to Michael Karchev, who correctly guessed the sixth film of #EUFFCountdown! Michael has won two free tickets to a night of the Festival, held November 14 through December 1, 2013. Check back next week, when we'll announce the next film in the contest. With many more films to announce, there are plenty more chances to win!
The Belgian film for the 28th European Union Film Festival is the critically-acclaimed and award-winning THE GIANTS (Les géants, dir. Bouli Lanners, 2011). The follow-up film from Bouli Lanners, the director of Eldorado, THE GIANTS illustrates the photographic talents of its auteur, as each carefully-crafted shot drips with a somber beauty. It's a story of two teenage brothers, abandoned in the countryside by their mother one summer, who decide to rent out their homestead to drug dealers. The complex themes extend far beyond any coming-of-age troupes that you might expect. Winner of the Cannes 2011 Art Cinema and Directors' Fortnight Awards, THE GIANTS is an excellent film to showcase Belgium's cinematic talents.
Learn more about the film on the official websites for THE GIANTS: [EN], [FR/NL].
#EUFFCountdown: The Sixth Film's Clues
Friday, 27 September 2013
SEPT 28 UPDATE: We have a winner!
Welcome to the sixth film of the 'Countdown to the EUFF' Contest (#EUFFCountdown)!
Using the clues below, figure out the TITLE of one of the films selected for the 28th European Union Film Festival in Ottawa, and send your guess to
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! The first correct response will receive a pair of tickets to any film at this year's EUFF, held November 14 - December 1, 2013 in Ottawa.
THE CLUES:
Every year, this film's host country alternates between two languages for its submission to the EUFF
The story centres on two young brothers and their summer of adventures in the countryside
The film is written and directed by an accomplished actor, whose previously-directed film was also selected for the Cannes Film Festival.
CONTEST INFO:
The first person who sends a correct response to
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will receive complimentary access for two (2) to any single film of this year's European Union Film Festival in Ottawa (a $24.00 value). Valid November 14 - December 1, 2013.
Email entries to
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only. Responses via Facebook, Twitter, or phone are not applicable
Only the original or English title of the film is required. Country, director, and other information only gets you our respect.
By entering this contest, you permit us to announce you as the winner by name.
Those who have already won tickets in this contest are not eligible.
Those who have advance knowledge of the films selected for EUFF are not eligible.
#EUFFCountdown: This Friday!
Wednesday, 25 September 2013
Come back this Friday, September 27th, between 12 noon and 1:00pm, when we'll announce the next set of clues for the sixth film of the #EUFFCountdown contest!
Fifth Film Revealed for #EUFFCountdown Contest
Wednesday, 18 September 2013
Congratulations to Juanita Bawagan, who correctly guessed the fifth film of #EUFFCountdown! Juanita has won two free tickets to a night of the Festival, held November 14 through December 1, 2013. Check back next week, when we'll announce the next film in the contest. With over 20 more films to announce, there are plenty more chances to win!
Bulgaria's selection for the 28th European Union Film Festival is Love.net (2011). The film marks — which marks the directorial debut of Ilian Djevelekov, producer of the widely-acclaimed Zift (2008) — is an enthralling, sexy, stylish, and particularly relevant ensemble piece that focuses on the complexity of online dating, relationships, and interactions. We at the Canadian Film Institute are very pleased to be showing this remarkable work from Bulgaria, and thank the Embassy for their support in this event.
Learn more about the film on the official website for Love.net.
2.jpg "Canadian filmmaker William D. MacGillivray joins us in October for the next edition of The Enlightened Screen.")
