[Montreal] CinemaSpace at The Segal Centre for Performing Arts announces busy start to Spring
Canadian premiere of Anne and the Reverend (Apr. 30/May 1); Ralph Benmergui to appear live, May 3
April, 2008 ’Äì As a spring awakening returns to Montreal after a record setting winter, so too is the new CinemaSpace at the Segal Centre coming to life with an invigorating schedule of films that includes both the Canadian premiere of Anne and the Reverend and an appearance by Ralph Benmergui to promote his new documentary television series, My Israel.
’ÄúWe got started at CinemaSpace this winter with a successful collaboration with Les Rendez-vous du cinˆ©ma Quˆ©bˆ©cois and the Montreal Human Rights Film Festival and then we got very busy watching a lot of new material to pick what we felt would truly inspire Montrealers to come to the Centre and our brand new CinemaSpace in the spring.’Äù says CinemaSpace director Ezra Soiferman. ’ÄúWe’Äôve got wonderful films and events to share.’Äù
Indeed, the early spring schedule is highlighted by the screening of a film that could be called the next Paper Clips: Anne and the Reverend (April 30th, May1st). ’ÄúA reverend from
’ÄúI'm very excited to share my film with the audience: introducing people to Reverend Otsuka and his amazing work is always a thrill,’Äù said Uzan. ’ÄúActually, when I first met him I promised I'd do my best to let as many people as possible know about his museum about Anne Frank and whenever I screen "Anne and the Reverend", I feel like I'm keeping this promise.’Äù
On Saturday, May 3rd, journalist Ralph Benmergui offers a sneak peek at video clips from his new TV series and shares stories of his recent experiences in
"I'm very excited about this series and feel that in true Jewish style I've given everyone on this journey a hard time,’Äù Benmergui quipped. ’ÄúWe as Canadians need to talk about Judaism,
Also coming up at CinemaSpace are:
Esti Mayer: Artist. A live lecture on The Holocaust Suite (May 1st at 7pm; Entry is free. Must RSVP for tickets 514-739-7944)
Fundraiser screening of award-winning shorts by students from
S&M: Short and Male - Sneak Preview of Howard Goldberg’Äôs new documentary about short men Tuesday, May 6th, 7pm and 9pm
Six Days in June ’Äì Doc produced by Ina Fichman about 1947 Israeli Six Day War. Thursday, May 8th at 8:30PM.
Please see the attached full schedule for dates and times, address and more information.
About CinemaSpace:
CinemaSpace is the Segal Centre’Äôs brand new state-of-the-art screening room. Featuring surround-sound, a high definition projector and 77 plush cinema seats covered in hemp eco-fabric, CinemaSpace is
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