Screenings in FAST.FWD brought to you by Objectifs
Films and The Arts House
The Arts House, Screening Room
1, Old Parliament Lane
Thur: Aug 16 and 23, 730pm
Sat : Aug 18 and 25, 4pm
Tickets: $8 / $6 (concession)
Please visit www.theartshouse.com.sg
for more details.
“Riza’s tightly budgeted, fourteen days, one camera production elegantly out-manouevers anything going on in American independent cinema today... Eliana, Eliana- bitter, tenacious, and ultimately exhilarating – is like nothing you’ve ever seen.” –Chuck Stephens, film critic, Film Comment Magazine
As part of the FAST.FWD AUG Film Screenings at The Arts House, Objectifs
Films is proud to present Eliana, Eliana, a lyrical coming-of-age
feature film by Indonesian cult favourite Riri Riza. Eliana, Eliana
is a one-night journey into the dizzying city of Jakarta which turns out
to be a revelation of many things for a mother and her daughter; their
past, present relationship, and their future. Accompanying the feature
is (Bukan) Kesempatan Yang Terlewat (2006) directed by Fauzia
Lasja, a delightful short film which toys with the role of destiny in
relationships
This second season of film screenings, a collaboration between The Arts
House and Objectifs Films, aims to showcase films that will open a whole
new world for the audience.
Aug's Film Programme-Indon Bagus!
Eliana,Eliana(2002)
90 min/ Drama/ Indonesia
Director: Riri Riza
Bahasa Indonesia With English subtitles
Synopsis:
It’s been five years since Eliana (Rachel Maryam) ran away from her hometown, Padang, leaving Bunda (Mother, played by veteran actress Jajang C. Noer) behind. Surviving in the dizzying city of Jakarta proves difficult, as Eliana loses her job, her apartment, and Heni, her only friend. Just when things can not get any worse, Bunda shows up, adamant on dragging Eliana home.
In a show of independence, Eliana takes a tour round the city in a taxi searching for Heni, with a determined Bunda in tow. The one-night journey turns out to be a revelation of many things for the mother and daughter; their past, present relationship, and their future.
(Bukan) Kesempatan Yang Terlewat (2006)
10 min/Drama/ Indonesia
Director: Fauzia Lasja
Language: Bahasa Indonesia with English subtitles
Synopsis:
A young woman in her 20s repeatedly encounters an attractive young man whenever she commutes by train. The two then start to build a relationship on their trips. Both of them think that there will always be another opportunity to get to know each other better, should time and fate permit. But will destiny lend a hand?
Awards and festivals:
Pusan International Film Festival 2006, Jakarta International Film Festival 2006, Flying Broom International Women's Film Festival 2007, Turkey
Objectifs students should show their Objectifs student card at The Arts
House box office to qualify for the concession rate. Visit www.theartshouse.com.sg
for more details.