"Jakimowski’s film would not possess such convincing charm without a little dose of visual seduction that is well suited to the atmosphere (which makes the viewer want to stay in his seat for a while after the film is over) and plays especially on the images bathed in perpetual sunlight..."

--Cineuropa

Framed stylistically and imbued with earthy tones of amber, rich contrasts of lighting, the film is warm and inviting. Marvelous performances by the cast and young Stefek takes us knowingly along and steals the show.

--Tobe A. Roberts IV, Cinema Without Borders

Tricks (Sztucki)

(Poland, 2007, 96 mins.)

Directed, produced, and written by

Andrzej Jakimowski

With

Damian Ul, Ewelina Walendziak, Rafal Guzniczak, Tomasz Sapryk, Iwona Fornalczyk

Camera:

Adam Bajerski

Editor:

Cezary Grzesiuk

Music:

Tomasz Gassowski

Screening Format:

35mm

Awards and Honors:

Tricks is the Best Foreign Language Academy Award submission from Poland.

areful about her," the child says, "she knows tricks." In Tricks, we meet a fatherless boy, the boy's sibling, a handsome commuter and the child's mother, among others. The commuter reminds the boy of his father. What could possibly happen? Not since the Losey film The Go-Between has matchmaking been handled so deftly. Add to strong direction, regal cinematography by Adam Bajerski, as well as a marvelous soundtrack by Tomasz Gassowski, and the audience has a film that's as delightful and painful as youth and longing. Read the review in Variety. Watch the trailer for Tricks.

Rating:

Suitable for all audiences.

Contemporary Arts Alliance wishes to acknowledge the partnership of Andrzej Jakimowski in presenting Tricks.

Preceded by

For a Few Marbles More (Voor een paar knikkers meer)

(2007, Netherlands, 11 mins.)

Directed and written by

Jelmar Hufen

our ten-year-olds are kicked out of their favorite playground by two aggressive drunkards. When they realize their parents are not going to help them, there's only one solution. They have to find a way to get the toughest boy in the neighborhood to help them. From that moment on the four friends are in for an exciting adventure (imdb.com).

Contemporary Arts Alliance wishes to acknowledge the partnership of Jelmar Hufen in presenting For a Few Marbles More.

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