World Film Fest at Skokie Public Library
Fall 2010
This fall the Library will present another series of critically acclaimed world films, reflective of the diverse culture of Skokie. A short discussion will follow each movie, unless otherwise noted.
| Monday, September 13 | Coco before Chanel |
| Monday, October 4 | Magnifico |
| Monday, November 1 | Jaffa |
Monday, September 13 at 7:00pm
Coco before Chanel (France)
Released 2009 – 110 minutes – PG-13 for sexual content and smoking
In French with English subtitles
This biographical film about the fashion designer Coco Chanel shows her early years, before becoming famous. Coco is abandoned at an orphanage by her father, struggles as a singer and seamstress, manages to get an introduction to French society, and has a passionate affair with Boy Capel, who encouraged Coco to start her own business.
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Academy Awards – nominated – Best Costume Design |
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BAFTA – nominated – Best Costume Design, Best Film Not in the English Language, Best Leading Actress, Best Make Up & Hair |
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Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards – nominated – Best Foreign Language Film |
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Costume Design Guild Awards – nominated – Excellence in Costume Design for Film – Period |
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César Awards – winner – Best Costume Design |
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César Awards – nominated – Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Supporting Actor, Best Writing – Adaptation |
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European Film Awards – nominated – Audience Award, Best Composer, Costume Design |
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Motion Picture Sound Editors nominated – Best Sound Editing – Sound Effects |
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World Soundtrack Awards – winner Film Composer of the Year |
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Étoile d'Or – winner – Best Music |
Monday, October 4 at 6:30pm (note early start time)
Magnifico (Philippines)
Released 2002 – 123 minutes – Not rated
In Tagalog with English subtitles
Young Magnifico has a big heart. He wants to help his troubled family and others in his community. Faced with misfortune and pressing financial worries, Magnifico’s parents are losing hope and courage. Magnifico’s sister has cerebral palsy, his brother lost his school scholarship, and his grandmother is terminally ill. Magnifico never loses sight of making things better. Through his acts of kindness and ingenuity, he manages to bring his neighborhood together.
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Berlin International Film Festival – winner – Crystal Bear: Best Feature Film Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk: Best Feature Film |
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FAMAS Award – winner – Best Child Actor, Best Child Actress, Best Director, Best Picture, Best Story, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Actress |
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FAP Awards – winner – Best Actor, Best Director, Best Musical Score, Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress |
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Gawad Urian Awards – winner – Best Actor, Best Direction, Best Picture Best Screenplay, Best Sound, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress |
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Gawad Urian Awards – nominated – Best Cinematography, Best Editing Best Production Design, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress Golden Screen Awards – winner – Best Cinematographer, Best Director, Best Editing, Best Drama, Best Musical Score, Best Lead Actor, Best Production Design, Best Screenplay |
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Hawaii International Film Festival – nominated – Best Feature Film |
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Karlovy Vary International Film Festival – nominated Crystal Globe |
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Madrid Children and Youth Film Festival – winner – International Grand Jury Award |
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Sheffield Children and Youth Film Festival – winner – Audience Award |
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Rome International Children's Film Festival – winner – Grand Prix for Best Picture |
Jaffa (Israel)
Released 2009 – 105 minutes – Not rated
In Hebrew with English subtitles
Mali and Toufik work at Reuven's garage, a family business owned by Mali’s father. No one realizes that the two have been lovers for years. Mali’s brother Meir also works at garage. He is hot-tempered and does not hide his resentment towards Toufik, who is Palestinian. When Mali learns that she is pregnant, she and Toufik plan to run away and get married. But everything changes after Toufik and Meir have a violent argument.
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Awards of the Israeli Film Academy – nominated – Best Actress, Best Music
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Cannes Film Festival – Official Selection |
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Toronto International Film Festival – Official Selection |
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Palm Springs International Film Festival – Official Selection |
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Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival – Official Selection |
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Warsaw Film Festival – Official Selection |
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São Paulo International Film Festival – Official Selection |
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Warsaw Jewish Film Festival – Official Selection |
