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"An intensely political film so wildly inventive and witty that it will become a touchstone for years to come.Ó |
![]() Il Divo(Italy-France, 2008, 117 mins.) In Italian with English subtitles. Directed and written byPaolo SorrentinoWithToni Servillo, Anna Bonaiuto, Flavio Bucci, Carlo Buccirosso, Giorgio ColangeliProducers:Nicola Giuliano, Francesca Cima, Andrea Occhipinti, Maurizio CoppolecchiaCamera:Luca BigazziEditor:Cristiano TravaglioliMusic:Teho TeardoScreening Format:35 mmAwards and Honors:The Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 2008, Best Actor for Toni Servillo at European Film Awards, where it was also nominated for Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Cinematography.I l Divo is a masterpiece for maverick helmer-scribe Paolo Sorrentino. Not merely chronicling the career of seven-time Italian Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti but also zooming in on the enigmatic politico's character, pic features an astonishing degree of craftsmanship and a towering performance by Toni Servillo (Variety). Watch the trailer for Il Divo. Rating:Recommended for mature audiences.Contemporary Arts Alliance wishes to acknowledge the partnership of Nicole Mikuzis of MPI Media Group in presenting Il Divo. Preceded by ![]() Power Lunch(USA, 2008, 9 mins.) In English and Spanish with English subtitles. Directed byBen RatnerWithBabz Chula, Stephen E. Miller, Bill DowProducer:Emily AldenScreening Format:DVDn American and a Canadian walk into a bar in MexicoÑbut who will pay the bill in this biting satire of greed and the quest for power? Contemporary Arts Alliance wishes to acknowledge the partnership of Ben Ratner and Emily Alden in presenting Power Lunch.
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