The Film & Video Institute
UNICA 2002
in Luxembourg
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Movies Galore
It's not solid viewing - far from it! Each film is followed by a pause. After a couple of programmes the jury discusses the movies with the audience. There are frequent breaks for tea/coffee, meals and chat. The atmosphere is relaxed. See as much or as little as you like. Chat Many of the moviemakers are present and happy to talk about their work. In fact communication is the second great joy of UNICA ... at least by smiles and gestures, at best in a mix of English, French and German. Every meal, coach-trip and coffee-break is filled with a muddled pidgin of all three tongues - and a great deal of laughter. For us in the UK it is a relief that most delegates have some English and many are extremely fluent. All public discussions and speeches are translated which is a gentle way to brush-up any French or German language skills you have. There is also the chance to discover something of the host nation with organised outings and plenty of time for informal trips of your own. Where?
The Schedule (subject to change)
The screenings are not so intensive as this suggests! There are plenty of breaks. A Congress Card which covers all events except the funfair costs 200 Euros. If you pay after 1st June 2002 there is a 10% surcharge. The screenings are free. If you prefer to pick and choose your events:
Page updated on 14 February 2008 Authors' views are not necessarily those of The Institute of Amateur Cinematographers Free JavaScripts provided
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At
its heart are the movies, about an hour from each member country, with a
huge variety of styles, interests, customs and sophistication. A country's
choice may be a single long film or, more often, a group of shorter
ones. There is also The World Minute Movie Cup. A surprising number
of movies are in English, others are subtitled . The few with no English
content have an explanation in the programme leaflets.
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg,
a turbulent turning point in European history, is home to a famous broadcast
station and the centre of the European Union. This small, friendly
country is relaxed, welcoming and full of good-humour. It offers beautiful
places to see, good food and wine to enjoy and a national funfair.
The festival itself takes place in the Conservatoire Ville de Luxembourg,
in the capital city.
