SONY workshop
Nerve Centre 10.00am

UU-UCD...Really Crazy
Nerve Centre 12.00 noon

Irish Cinema And The Boundaries Of The Sane

Ruth Barton and Harvey O'Brien from University College Dublin School of Film Studies consider how the subject of insanity has been represented in Irish documentary and the figure of the madman has lurked around the edges of Irish cinema for many years.

This illustrated talk will explore the history of many images and question their reappearance in recent Irish films. Though no-one disputes that the representation of insane or divergent states of mind in fiction is always a metaphor for something else, less considered is the fact that in Irish documentaries, the process is much the same.

However, the meaning may be very different in non-fiction. Admission free



Animation Competition Package 1
Strand Multiplex 12.30pm

Rob Coleman/Mill Film Special FX Double Bill
Nerve Centre 2.00pm

Tosca - N. Irish Premiere
Strand Multiplex 2.00pm



This is an astounding film version of the stage show Tosca, with truly magnificent performances from the three leads. Jacquot has used clever ideas to add to the magic of the film.

For example black and white video of the taping is occasionally intercut with the full colour performance. Instead of filming the opera realistically the scenes are made theatrical and larger than life by using impressionistic backgrounds.

This wonderful film will make you want to go straight out and hear the opera again.

UK / France / Italy / Germany 2001 / 1hr 57mins / cert: TBC
Director: Benoit Jacquot
Cast: Angela Gheorghiu, Roberto Alagna, Ruggero Raimondi
Print Source: Winstone



Animation Competition Package 2
Strand Multiplex 5.00pm

Crazy White Foreigner
Nerve Centre 5.30pm

Craig Wilson looks like your average international corporate attorney who happens to live and work abroad in Bangkok, Thailand.

But Craig is no ordinary person at 45 years old, he is an avid amateur boxer who steps into the ring at any opportunity and usually does so against opponents half his age. He continually surprises spectators, not only for being a "farang" or "whiteforeigner", but also for his age. Craig has been dubbed "farang ba"(which means "crazy white foreigner" in Thai). His passion for the sport of amateur boxing had introduced himto a world he would otherwise never have been exposed to.

But for all his success, Craig is extremely humble. He knows he can't take anything for granted. No matter how tough a fight, no matter how strong an opponent, nothing can compare to the bout he has already fought and won: cancer. About 10 years ago, Craig was diagnosed with colon cancer. After undergoing treatment for months he has been clear of cancer and healthy ever since. Boxing literally changed his life, both physically and mentally.

John Sullivan, director and producer says: he is a rare human being, someone who has faced great diversity and come out stronger and more focused than anyone could ever imagine. To me, he symbolizes the enduring human spirit overcoming tremendous adversity. This film is his story, told through his words - one that will certainly touch the hearts and minds of those who see it.

Dirty Pretty Things
Strand Multiplex 7pm

International Competition Package 3
Strand Multiplex 7.00pm

Energy Fields
Nerve Centre 7.00pm

Stephen Frears
City Hotel 9.00pm

Talk To her
Strand Multiplex 9.00pm

Rob Coleman is the senior effects director on Star Wars Episode I Attack Of The Clones and was nominated for an Oscar nomination for Star Wars Episode II, The Phantom Menace. In this special effects presentation Rob will reveal how Industrial Light and Magic have created their famous spectacular effects.

This event is one of the highlights of the festival and is open to everyone. There will be a chance to ask questions afterwards so don't miss your chance to see and hear one of the worlds leading experts working in the film industry.

Olcun Tan

Since joining Mill Film earlier last year Olcun Tan has worked on a number of high profile projects. Most recently he worked as lead technical director on Ridley Scott's latest movie Black Hawk Down.

He spent 6 weeks in Morocco supervising the 3D set and carrying out extensive 3D surveys. Back in London he developed Rigid Body Dynamics tools for the helicopter crash scenes in Black Hawk Down. He also helped design the Model Mover for the miniature special effects plates.

He is currently working on Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Olcun also worked as lead 3D technical director on Summer blockbuster Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Prior to joining Mill Film Olcun worked at Das Werk where he was CG supervisor on the film Enemy at th eGates. Previous credits also include 2001: A Space Travesty and The Patriot, for which he was 3D technical director.

Stephen Frears
City Hotel 9.00pm

Spain 2002 / 1hr 52mins / colour / cert:UK:15
Director: Pedro Almodovar
Cast: Javier Camara, Dario Grandinetti, Rosario Flores, Leonor Watling, Geraldine Chaplin, Mariola Fuentes
Print Source: Pathe



Dirty Pretty Things
Strand Multiplex 7pm

The story is set amongst London's underclass of invisible migrant workers. After stumbling across evidence of a bizzare murder, a Nigerian immigrant working as a porter in a posh London hotel joins forces with a Turkish chambermaid [Tautou], a Chinesebusker and a prostitute to solve the crime. Stephen Frears will conduct a Q&A after this screening in the City Hotel at 9.00pm.

UK / 2002 / 1hr 47mins / Cert: TBC
Director: Stephen Frears.
Cast: Audrey Tautou, Benedict Wong, Sergi Lopez, Sophie Okonedo, Chjwetel Ejiofor.
Print source: Buena Vista