The Festival is over for another year, the information below is for reference purposes only.

SALISBURY INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL
SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN CINEMA

Yeelen Salisbury Arts Centre 31/05/08

Salisbury International Arts Festival (23 May – 8 June 2008) will exclusively feature African films this year, showcasing a mixture of ground breaking, classic and new releases. Most will be accompanied by introductions and Q&A’s with film makers and discussion groups led by the Festivals film programmer Patrick Bliss.

Highlights include rare screenings of the critically acclaimed African classics Yeelen and Black Girl, both of which will be introduced by one of the country's leading experts in African cinema.

Black Girl Salisbury Arts Centre 31/05/08

Director Andy Jones will answer questions about As Old As My Tongue the first of a double bill of world music documentaries. His film tells fascinating story of iconic Tanzanian musician Bi Kidude who is now well into her 90s and still touring.  We are also pleased to have director Richard Pakleepa in attendance to talk about his documentary Angola: Saudades from the One who Loves You, a beautiful, lyrical trip around this war torn country in the style of Chris Marker.

Son of Man Salisbury Arts Centre 27/05/08 @ 7.30pm

Recent African releases include the awe-inspiring Son of Man, hilarious road movie Bunny Chow and Daratt a contemplative, parable like tale from Chad. Two films, Masai: The Rain Warriors and The Wooden Camera will tour local villages.

Bunny Chow Salisbury Arts Centre 29/05/08 @ 8pm

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