April 2008
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No Events Scheduled
1 Apr 2008
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No Events Scheduled
2 Apr 2008
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Film: Cinema Of The World: When The Tenth Month Comes (1984)
3 Apr 2008, 7:30 p.m.
In this movie, the director captures the essence of the Vietnamese soul: the love of family, responsibility, sacrifice and the warmth of the common people.
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Festival: Storytelling Night: A Bit Crack
4 Apr 2008, 7:30 p.m.
One of our regular and always successful storytelling nights: tonight, special travels. A Bit Crack
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Gig: Hit And Run
5 Apr 2008, 10:30 p.m.
A long night to remember…
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Film: Babette's Feast (1987)
6 Apr 2008, 7:30 p.m.
An elegant adaptation of Isak Dinesen’s short story which is a feast for the heart, the senses and the spirit.
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Meeting: General Meeting
7 Apr 2008, 6 p.m.
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Festival: Persepolis
8 Apr 2008, 1 p.m.
For the course stephanie
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No Events Scheduled
9 Apr 2008
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Festival: Dance Film Festival
10 Apr 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Star and Shadow Cinema presents the first annual Dance Film festival (one night only) of the North East showcasing an eclectic mix of works by local choreographers and film makers such as Bethany Ainsley, Benjamin Freeth, Mandy Rogerson and Mat Fleming. Bethany Ainsley
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Event: Launch Of Films Without Borders Exhibition: Mapping Control
11 Apr 2008, 5 p.m.
Launch of Films Without Borders Exhibition- a visual journey through the complex webs of migration & movement control. Open whilst other events are on until 23rd April.
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Festival: Films Without Borders Festival 11-13 Apr
11 Apr 2008, 5 p.m.
Join us un our second year running as we take a deeper look at the real face of immigration and border control… parodeia000@yahoo.co.uk
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Festival: Launch Of Films Without Borders Exhibition
11 Apr 2008, 5 p.m.
Launch of Films Without Borders Exhibition- An interactive art exhibition. Open whilst other events are on until 23rd April. info@starandshadow.org.uk
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Event: Films Without Borders - Theatre Performance: Cry My Zimbabwe
11 Apr 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Play written and played by ex or current asylum seekers, this is a very powerful piece with stunning live music and dance.
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Festival: Theatre Play: Cry My Zimbabwe
11 Apr 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Play written and played by ex or current asylum seekers, this is a very powerful piece with stunning live music and dance. info@starandshadow.org.uk
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Event: Films Withough Borders - Sat 12 Apr - List Of Events
12 Apr 2008, 10:30 a.m.
A day of fims and workshops exploring the experiences of those who migrate and the activities of poeple taking action for migrants rights.
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Festival: Volunteer Induction Session
12 Apr 2008, 11 a.m.
Do you want to work at the Star and Shadow? Today you can learn how… info@starandshadow.org.uk
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Event: Films Without Borders - Sunday 13 Apr - List Of Events
13 Apr 2008, 11 a.m.
A day exploring the political and economic systems that affect, force and control immigration…
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Meeting: Programming Meeting
14 Apr 2008, 6 p.m.
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Film: From Brighton To Baghdad ... Smash Edo. Shutting Down The Bomb Builders
15 Apr 2008, 7 p.m.
For 4 years a group of Brighton activists have fought to close down local weapons manufactures EDO-MBM, who make parts for bombs used in Iraq and Palestine.
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Event: Theatre: Asylum Monologues
16 Apr 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Personal testimonies of asylum seekers in the UK, played by Actors for Refugees, a theatre group based in London.
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Festival: Theatre: Asylum Monologues
16 Apr 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Personal testimonies of asyluym seekers in the UK, played by Actors for Regugees, a theatre group based in London. info@starandshadow.org.uk
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Film: Family Cinema: Flipflopstam
17 Apr 2008, 3:30 p.m.
The first event of the monthly Family Cinema at the Star and Shadow with FlipFlotsam, a fun and colourful documentary showing the fantastic journey of a flip flop travelling across the world.
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Film: Lights In The Dusk (2006)
17 Apr 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Directed and written by the enigmatic Aki Kaurismäki, Lights in the Dusk is a masterpiece of visual beauty and dark humour.
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Film: Jack Smith And The Destruction Of Atlantis (2006)
18 Apr 2008, 7:30 p.m.
"You probably don't know jack Smith but you should, because Smith, an underground art pioneer, inspired a new wave of bohemians, including Andy Warhol. The documentary Atlantis makes a brilliant introduction." Entertainment weekly
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Gig: Bikini Black Special
19 Apr 2008, 8 p.m.
Bikini Black Special + support Bikini Black Special bring you drum ˜n bass electro rock with panoramic keyboards and layers of beats and bass for the body and edgy guitars with twin vocals for the heart and brain.
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Film: Family Cinema: Flipflopstam
20 Apr 2008, 2:30 p.m.
The first event of the monthly Family Cinema at the Star and Shadow: FlipFlotsam. Fun and colourful documentary showing the fantastic journey of a flip flop travelling across the world.
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Film: Sleep Always (2002)
20 Apr 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Rare Screening of Super 8 Feature classic
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Film: Sleep Always (2002)
20 Apr 2008, 7:30 p.m.
A dark psychological thriller by 2 fiercly independent Canadian filmmakers who invented a new film format Superduper8 in order to shoot this film. It was awarded the "best feature" prize at the 2005 New Jersey International Film Festival.
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Meeting: General Meeting
21 Apr 2008, 6 p.m.
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No Events Scheduled
22 Apr 2008
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Event: Films Without Borders - Closing Forum
23 Apr 2008, 6:30 p.m.
An opportunity to share thoughts, reflect on the festival and inspire ideas for action.
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Festival: Films Without Borders
23 Apr 2008, 6:30 p.m.
Films Without Borders closing forum and last chance to see the exhibition! Films Without Borders
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Film: Proud Valley (1940)
23 Apr 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Screening of "Proud Valley" by Tyne & Wear branch of Industrial Workers of the World.
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Film: Red Road ( 2007 )
24 Apr 2008, 7:30 p.m.
A startling Glasgow-set drama of obsession and revenge, that won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 2006.
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Festival: Monster Ceilidh Band!
25 Apr 2008, 8 p.m.
One of the funkiest ceilidh bands around, with some of the most talented folk musicians in Newcastle. Put on your dancing shoes and get on down! info@starandshadow.org.uk
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Festival: Exhibition Opening- The Coupe
26 Apr 2008, 5 p.m.
A stunning combination of image & text that prises apart the cynical lie of ancient forest framing Tasmania´s drive-through tourist trail, revealing a scene of utter carnage - thousands of hectares napalmed & cleared, animals poisoned, eco-systems wiped out. info@starandshadow.org.uk
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Film: Inspiring Actions...
26 Apr 2008, 7 p.m.
Documentaries inspiring actions…
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Film: Red Road (2007)
27 Apr 2008, 7:30 p.m.
A startling Glasgow-set drama of obsession and revenge, that won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 2006.
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Meeting: General Meeting
28 Apr 2008, 6 p.m.
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Meeting: Programming Meeting
28 Apr 2008, 6 p.m.
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Meeting: General Meeting
29 Apr 2008, 6:30 p.m.
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Gig: Krautrock Night
30 Apr 2008, 8 p.m.
Krautrock and Euro-prog plus live music and visuals from Uforix, and the DJs are Phippertronische and Dr Oblivion.