2002

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Every year, Cinequest presents a new batch of twists and misdirections called Mindbenders, short films that drag you kicking and screaming to a destination you may not expect, may not want to be, and may even leave you wondering just where you have been. Just be careful what you wish for and who you ask.

Season:
2002
Director:
Virgil Widrich

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Every year, Cinequest presents a new batch of twists and misdirections called Mindbenders, short films that drag you kicking and screaming to a destination you may not expect, may not want to be, and may even leave you wondering just where you have been. Just be careful what you wish for and who you ask.

Season:
2002
Director:
Christopher Joly

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Every year, Cinequest presents a new batch of twists and misdirections called Mindbenders, short films that drag you kicking and screaming to a destination you may not expect, may not want to be, and may even leave you wondering just where you have been. Just be careful what you wish for and who you ask.

Season:
2002
Director:
Steve Wood

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Every year, Cinequest presents a new batch of twists and misdirections called Mindbenders, short films that drag you kicking and screaming to a destination you may not expect, may not want to be, and may even leave you wondering just where you have been. Just be careful what you wish for and who you ask.

Season:
2002
Director:
Paul Bassett Davies

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Every year, Cinequest presents a new batch of twists and misdirections called Mindbenders, short films that drag you kicking and screaming to a destination you may not expect, may not want to be, and may even leave you wondering just where you have been. Just be careful what you wish for and who you ask.

Season:
2002
Director:
Patrick Cannon

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Every year, Cinequest presents a new batch of twists and misdirections called Mindbenders, short films that drag you kicking and screaming to a destination you may not expect, may not want to be, and may even leave you wondering just where you have been. Just be careful what you wish for and who you ask.

Season:
2002
Director:
Laurens Van Charante

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When the current manager of the England team suffers a near-fatal heart attack and is forced to retire, no one seems to want the job. In desperation, the football authorities turn to the manager of a minor league club, Mike Bassett. Luckily, England needs to win only one game out of three to qualify for the World Cup finals in Brazil. It should be a breeze, but Bassett hits an immediate and enduring losing streak.

Season:
2002
Director:
Steve Barron
Cinematography:
Mike Eley
Cast:
Ricky Tomlinson, Amanda Redman, Philip Jackson, Bradley Walsh, Phill Jupitus, Ulrich Thomsen, Robert Putt, Pele
Producer:
Neil Peplow, Steve Barron

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Traditions, values, and culture are questioned amongst three generations of a Filipino American family when an unexpected death occurs.

Season:
2002
Director:
Tammy Apana

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First time director/writer Zhong Qiang presents an absorbing story of alienation and intrigue in contemporary China. Newly divorced taxi driver, A, lives in a flat opposite Business Man, B, and his young, beautiful wife, C, who often takes A's taxi on mysterious journeys. Meanwhile, D, a young girl who lives in the flat across from A, develops what she hopes will be more than a friendship with A. One day A happens upon a serious car accident involving B. At the scene, A finds a large amount of cash in B's bag and steals it before calling for help.

Season:
2002
Premiere status:
United States Premiere
Director:
Zhong Qiang
Cinematography:
Wang Bing
Cast:
Zhang Yong, Yang Jianping, Dong Xian, Pan Guofang
Producer:
Sun Sheng, Zhong Qiang
Language:
Chinese with English subtitles

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A fresh comedy about an eight-year-old boy who tries to save his family from eviction by blackmailing Santa.

Season:
2002
Director:
David Michael Maurer
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