The 2008 Three River Film Festival is opening, and is scheduled for Nov.7 – Nov.22. This two-week long celebration
features over 40 films from various genre. A full description of the films are available on their website.
In partnership with Polish Cultural Council, the Festival brings five exceptional Polish films to Pittsburgh. This will be a wonderful opportunity to showcase Polish culture and society to Pittsburgh community.
The titles and screenings of the films are:
Twists of Fate (Jerzy Stuhr; Poland; 2007; 112 min)
Wed Nov 12 — 8:00 — Melwood Screening Room
*Special Event: Actor, Screen writer and director Jerzy Stuhr will be here to present his film! The event will be enhanced not only by the Meeting of the Artist during the post-screening reception but by the POLISH ART POSTER EXHIBIT, for the first time shown in Pittsburgh.
*Ticket $15
Katyn (Andrzej Wajda; Poland; 2007; 120 min)
Sat Nov 15 — 7:00 — Regent Square
Sun Nov 16 — 1:00 — Regent Square
Infallible System (Izabela Szylko; Poland; 2008; 80 min)
Mon Nov 17 — 7:30 — Harris Theatre
Tue Nov 18 — 7:30 — Harris Theatre
Tricks (Andrzej Jakimowski; Poland; 2007; 96 min)
Fri Nov 14 — 7:30 — Regent Square Theatre
A Warm Heart (Krzysztof Zanussi; Poland; 2008; 95 min)
Tue Nov 18 — 8:00 — Regent Square Theatre
Wed Nov 19 — 9:00 — Regent Square Theatre
Detailed film descriptions are available at
http://www.3rff.com/3rff_08/
Single tickets are $8 and available for advance purchase at
http://www.proartstickets.org/
or call 412-394-3353. There are discount packages as well.
Please contact smatsuda@pghfilmmakers.org or call Festival Helpline 412-681-5449 for further questions.
