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200000 Phantoms
[SENVI] Short Documentary Competition
2007, 10 min
Directed by: Jean-Gabriel Periot
Plays In: Shorts: Environmental Rupture
Interests: Documentary,  Environmental,  Experimental,  History,  War

In 200000 Phantoms, filmmaker Jean-Gabriel Periot assembles a collage of postcards to highlight the havoc wrought by the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. » Read More
Tue, Apr 29, 10:00PM AMC Village VII 2 (Map)
Wed, Apr 30, 12:45PM AMC Village VII 7 (Map)
Thu, May 01, 3:45PM AMC Village VII 7 (Map)
Sat, May 03, 9:00PM Village East Cinema 2 (Map)


2001: A Space Odyssey
[ODYSS] Special Event
Feature Narrative, 1968, 216 min
Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
Interests: Adventure,  Science Fiction/Supernatural
Moods: Austere,  Brainy,  Elegant,  Enigmatic,  Epic,  Existential,  Iconic,  Meditative,  Philosophical,  Poetic,  Spiritual,  Surreal

Kubrick's 2001 caught the imagination of a generation with its near-hallucinatory depiction of space, artificial intelligence, and the human condition. The 40th anniversary of this film finds us once again confronting profound questions about the effects these things have had on our culture and our future. Sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, which has partnered with Tribeca since 2002 as part of a nationwide effort to create more realistic and compelling stories about science and technology, including the new TFI Sloan Filmmaker Fund. Visit the Tribeca Film Institute website for more info. » Read More
Sun, Apr 27, 3:00PM Pace University (Map)


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2007 Before the Tracks Are Lost On the Wind
[SENVI] Short Documentary Competition
2007, 15 min
Directed by: Renate Günther-Greene
Plays In: Shorts: Environmental Rupture
Interests: Documentary,  Environmental,  Experimental,  Female Directors,  History,  Jewish,  War

In 2007 Before the Tracks are Lost on the Wind, director Renate Günter-Greene's tracking camera surveys remnants of the Dusseldorf train station where Jews were deported to concentration camps. » Read More
Tue, Apr 29, 10:00PM AMC Village VII 2 (Map)
Wed, Apr 30, 12:45PM AMC Village VII 7 (Map)
Thu, May 01, 3:45PM AMC Village VII 7 (Map)
Sat, May 03, 9:00PM Village East Cinema 2 (Map)


The 27 Club
[TCLUB] Discovery
Feature Narrative, 2008, 85 min
Directed by: Erica Dunton
Interests: Drama,  Drugs,  Female Directors,  Music,  Road Trip
Moods: Alienated,  Austere,  Druggy,  Eccentric,  Irreverent,  Languid,  Musical,  Poignant

After the sudden loss of a bandmate, a distressed rock star hires a geeky grocery store clerk to drive him across the country. The vast American landscape--stunningly photographed--provides solace for this unlikely pair as they make their way to New York for the funeral.

Following the April 28th screening, American Express ® Cardmembers are invited to a complimentary after movie reception at the American Express Insider Center located at 27 Union Square West, Union Square Ballroom. Details to be provided at the theater! » Read More
Sat, Apr 26, 8:30PM AMC 19th St. East 1 (Map)
Mon, Apr 28, 5:00PM AMC Village VII 6 (Map)
Thu, May 01, 9:45PM Village East Cinema 4 (Map)
Fri, May 02, 1:45PM Village East Cinema 4 (Map)
Sat, May 03, 8:30PM AMC Village VII 5 (Map)
Sun, May 04, 2:15PM Village East Cinema 7 (Map)


57,000 Kilometers Between Us
[KILOM] World Narrative Feature Competition
2007, 82 min
Directed by: Delphine Kreuter
Preceded by: So Beautiful
Interests: Family Issues,  Female Directors,  Science/Technology,  Social Issues,  Youth

A provocative yet charming take on digital communication, this debut follows a teen caught between her stepdad (who records the family's supposedly perfect life online), her real father (now a transsexual), and the refuge of her online life as she searches for meaningful connections. » Read More
Sun, Apr 27, 7:30PM AMC 19th St. East 1 (Map)
Mon, Apr 28, 1:30PM AMC 19th St. East 1 (Map)
Wed, Apr 30, 3:00PM AMC Village VII 4 (Map)
Thu, May 01, 7:30PM AMC Village VII 5 (Map)
Sat, May 03, 12:15PM Village East Cinema 6 (Map)


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7 Cities
[MARLO] Short Narrative Competition
2008, 15 min
Directed by: Reza Hemmatirad
Precedes: My Marlon and Brando
Interests: Animation,  Art/Literature,  History,  Islam

Striking painted visuals evoke the encounter between the great 13th-century Sufi poet Mevlana Rumi and the wandering dervish Shamsuddin of Tabriz, who would become his mentor. » Read More
Fri, Apr 25, 6:15PM AMC Village VII 6 (Map)
Sat, Apr 26, 5:15PM AMC Village VII 7 (Map)
Tue, Apr 29, 5:00PM Village East Cinema 7 (Map)
Thu, May 01, 7:45PM Village East Cinema 2 (Map)
Sat, May 03, 11:00AM AMC Village VII 1 (Map)


90 Miles The Documentary
[MILES] Special Event
Feature Documentary, 2007, 66 min
Directed by: Emilio Estefan
Interests: Documentary,  History,  Latin American,  Latino,  Music,  Women
Moods: Biographical,  Celebratory,  Joyful,  Musical,  Playful,  Sincere

The title of Grammy-winner Gloria Estefan's latest album, 90 Millas, refers to the distance between Cuba and southern Florida, a region that has become synonymous with Latin culture. At the core of that culture is its music, and Gloria's husband Emilio captured the blood, sweat and tears that went into the new record in this very intimate film about the music-making process.

Conversations in Cinema: Join director Emilio Estefan, Gloria Estefan and musicians Johnny Pacheco, La India and Jose Feliciano for a candid discussion after the screening. (moderator: John Quinones) » Read More
Thu, May 01, 6:00PM BMCC Tribeca PAC (Map)


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About Face
[SDEAL] Short Narrative Competition
2008, 6 min
Directed by: Chad Maker
Plays In: Shorts: Deal With It
Interests: Comedy,  Teens

An office worker becomes much too popular when he signs up for a virtual reality social networking site in About Face. » Read More
Fri, Apr 25, 4:45PM AMC Village VII 4 (Map)
Sat, Apr 26, 6:00PM AMC Village VII 4 (Map)
Wed, Apr 30, 5:30PM Village East Cinema 6 (Map)
Sat, May 03, 4:30PM AMC Village VII 2 (Map)
Sun, May 04, 2:30PM Village East Cinema 3 (Map)


Algeria, Unspoken Stories
[ALGER] Showcase
Feature Documentary, 2007, 160 min
Directed by: Jean-Pierre Lledo