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OUTDOOR CINEMA 2010 Socrates Sculpture Park in collaboration with Museum of the Moving Image and Rooftop Films present OUTDOOR CINEMA 2010 12th Annual Festival of International Film, Music, Dance and Food Celebrating the Cultural Diversity of Queens Wednesday Evenings in July & August Pre-screening performances begin at 7pm / Films begin at sunset Free admission Come to Socrates Sculpture Park and sample regional cuisine from neighborhood restaurants, picnic on the grass as the sun sets over the city, enjoy performances by local musicians and dancers and, as the sky darkens, see exceptional international films on a large-format screen-all set against the spectacular backdrop of the Manhattan skyline. JULY & AUGUST SCHEDULE All films, performers, and vendors are subject to change or cancellation. Join our email list for the latest updates on pre-screening performances. You can also get the weather status on Socrates Sculpture Park's homepage, Facebook page , or via "SSPweatherwatch" on Twitter. July 7 World Premiere FLOOD TIDE UNITED STATES Presented by Rooftop Films With live musical score by Dark Dark Dark 2010, 85 mins. Directed by Todd Chandler. In this road movie on a river, partly filmed near Socrates, four musicians who build boats out of junk embark on a voyage down the Hudson River. Music is integral to this film, which combines elements of narrative and small-town concert scenes. July 14 THE SECRET OF KELLS IRELAND 2009, 75 mins. Directed by Tomm Moore and Nora Twomey. A surprise Oscar nominee for Best Animated Film, The Secret of Kells follows the adventures of 12-year old Brendan on a dangerous mission to help complete a magical illuminated manuscript. Almost entirely hand-drawn, this dazzling film, made in the iconic style of medieval art, is a gorgeous antidote to the familiar style of today's digital animation. July 21 SWEDISH SHORT FILMS SWEDEN Presented by Rooftop Films, with support from the Swedish Film Institute 92 mins (total). Directed by Ruben Ostlund, Tora, Patrik Eklund, Asa Blanck, Johan Palmgren, and Jonas Odell. Magicians skewer their assistants, bank robberies go awry, trains fall off their tracks, and lovers come and go in this wild collection of six award-winning short films from Sweden, including the Oscar-nominated Instead of Abracadabra. July 28 DAISIES CZECH REPUBLIC With support from the Czech Center New York 1966, 74 mins. Directed by Vera Chytilová. This playful, wildly subversive comedy is one of the masterpieces of the Czech New Wave. Two teenage girls, disenchanted with the world around them, launch a campaign of mischief against anyone they happen to stumble across. This mad Dadaist farce presents an unbridled depiction of teen rebellion. August 4 SITA SINGS THE BLUES INDIA 2008, 82 mins. Directed by Nina Paley. This acclaimed independent animated feature depicts the personal narrative of the filmmaker's marital breakup through a reinvention and modernization of the Indian classic 'The Ramayana.' Set to the 1920's jazz vocals of Annette Hanshaw, the film lives up to its tagline: 'The Greatest Break-Up Story Ever Told.' August 11 MID-AUGUST LUNCH ITALY 2010, 75 mins. Directed by Gianni Di Gregorio. Set during a sweltering holiday weekend in Rome, this utterly charming comedy is about a middle-aged man living with his mother who suddenly finds himself caring for four elderly women - a delightful movie about aging, family, friendship, food, and wine. August 18 THE WIND JOURNEYS COLOMBIA 2009, 117 mins. Directed by Ciro Guerra. A retired musician and his initially unwelcome teenage companion go on a journey across Northern Colombia to return a cursed accordion. Filled with heartfelt characterizations, and musical performances, The Wind Journeys, a favorite on the film festival circuit, captures the vibrant landscape and culture of the region. Films curated by Chief Curator David Schwartz, Museum of the Moving Image. As a courtesy to others around you, so that everyone may have a good view of the screen: if you bring a chair, please sit to the side of audience members on blankets - please do not place chairs in the front, or center of the viewing area. Socrates Sculpture Park is open 365 days a year from 10am to sunset and is located at the intersection of Broadway and Vernon Boulevard in Long Island City. Admission is free. For directions to the Park click here. BE A CINEMA STAR You can be a Cinema Star! Make a donation and help secure one of the most dynamic open-air cinema programs in New York City. We'll make you an instant Cinema Star, by listing your name on our website and in lights on our movie screen! Click here to make an online donation. Please indicate "Cinema", when given the option to designate your donation to a specific program or fund. MORE INFORMATION - To download the Outdoor Cinema 2010 program as a PDF, click here. SUPPORTERS The 2010 Outdoor Cinema program is made possible by public funds from the New York City Council and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and by contributions from Socrates Sculpture Park's Cinema Stars - we thank them for their support! Socrates Sculpture Park is grateful for the support of the City of New York, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Queens Borough President Helen M. Marshall, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan, City Council members James G. Van Bramer and Peter F. Vallone Jr., and the Department of Parks & Recreation, Commissioner Adrian Benepe.   
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