Special Presentations

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Cinequest 14 proudly offers five special presentations?an eclectic mixture of lost treasures, thought-provoking cinema, comedy-horror and spotlight on local filmmakers.

Side Effects

Often the most original, the most innovative, the most complex, the most deeply felt art does not find immediate recognition. It does not gain the instant recognition of lesser accomplishments because the work is ahead of its time or simply does not find the audience that ?gets it? right away. The remarkable film, Being, was such a case upon its initial viewing in the early nineties, when it was seized by the Soviet censors and then sat shelved in the archives for nearly ten years. Therefore, it is our honor and privilege to shine a new light on the power of Being, the first light this film has seen in our United States.

Best known for films like Silence of the Lambs, Stop Making Sense and Philadelphia, Jonathan Demme?s work has been nominated for 20 Academy Awards. His latest achievement, The Agronomist, is a long-cherished personal film about journalist, broadcaster and human rights activist, Jean Dominique, and his tireless fight against injustice and oppression?the story of his uncompromising crusade for liberty and democracy in the vibrant country of Haiti. Both a fascinating political story and a haunting, emotional journey, The Agronomist is the riveting portrait of a champion that no one will ever be able to forget.

Planting Melvin

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

48 Hour Film Project ? Best of 2004
A Simple Adventure Story: Sam Peckinpah, Mexico And The Wild Bunch
Charlie the Ox
Planting Melvin
The Search for the Captain
Side Effects