Louis Vuitton Hawaii International FIlm Festival 2008

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ORZ BOYZ
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Loathed by teachers for their unruliness and talent for tall tales (which they use to scam other kids for loose change), they are nicknamed Liar No. 1 and Liar No. 2, and banished to the library to repair books. This becomes their hotbed of storybook adventure, fueling a belief that a nearby marine park is a "portal to hyper-space" - some magical shortcut to adulthood. However, their plan is spoiled by an act of betrayal that leads to the loss of innocence. Over time we learn why the boys want to stop being kids: their respective family situations offer numerous difficulties and challenges. Yang dedicates this bittersweet film "to children who want to rush into adulthood, as well as grownups who wish to be kids again."
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TOKYO!
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In TOKYO!, three internationally acclaimed directors spin three tales, each mischievously blending fantasy with reality. In Interior Design, Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) follows a couple crashing a friend’s cramped apartment while attempting to begin their new life in the big city. In Merde, Leos Carax (Lovers on the Bridge) presents a skewed Japanese monster movie that asks, “What if Godzilla was required to go through due process?” And in Shaking Tokyo, Bong Joon-ho (The Host) examines the life of a hikikomori (recluse) who accidentally connects with another human being and the effects of his interaction upon the larger world. The injection of the fantastical into Tokyo!, allows the directors to playfully ask serious questions, making for a profound, yet whimsical experience. --Chris Claxton
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CHERRY BLOSSOMS - HANAMI
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CROSSING
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BOYS OVER FLOWERS THE MOVIE
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Updates to the Schedule
PROGRAM GUIDE DISCREPANCIES:

The Schedule on pages 12-13 is correct. There are some errors on individual film listings, this are listed below.

Darling of the Mountains (Page 27) - The Oct 12 5:30pm screening is wrong. It should be Oct 17 at 6:00pm.

Half - Life (Page 28) - Both times/dates are wrong. Correct showtimes: Oct 13 at 8:00pm & Oct 14 at 3:00pm.

Boy in the Striped Pajamas, The (Page 42) - Both times/dates are wrong. Correct showtimes: Oct 17 at 6:30pm & Oct 19 at 7:15pm.

PROGRAM UPDATES:

Oct 16: NEW! CHERRIES - New screening added on 10/17 at 8:30PM.

Oct 14: NEW! Award winners were announced. See this page for details. More screenings were added of our award winning films. Details below.

  • THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE WEIRD - New screening added: 10/19 at 7:30PM
  • CAPE NO. 7 - New screening added: 10/19 at 11:30AM.
  • BOYS OVER FLOWERS - New screening added: 10/19 at 8:00PM
  • LIVING PONO WITH JASON SCOTT LEE - New screening added: 10/19 at 3:45PM
  • SHORTS - You can see the following short films again; They will be playing with other films on Sunday.
    THE HOLLOW: Playing with LISTEN TO ME on 10/19 at 11:00AM;
    TEXAS GIRL: Playing with ABSURDISTAN on 10/19 at 5:00PM;
    COFFEE AND ALLAH: Playing with HEART OF FIRE on 10/19 at 5:30PM.
  • SWEETS (CANDY) - We had technical difficulties with the first screening of this short film from Shanghai, so you can see it again. It's playing with OCEAN of PEARLS 10/15 at 4:00PM.

Oct 13: Both remaining screenings of NOHO HEWA: THE WRONGFUL OCCUPATION OF HAWAII will be free! They are: Friday, 10/17 at 3:30pm & Sunday, 10/19 at 6:45pm

Oct 11: Several films have been changed or added today.


Oct 10: The venue for our Closing Night Party has changed to the O Lounge. 1349 Kapiolani Blvd - Honolulu, HI 96814 Buy tickets here.

Oct 9: New screenings at "Sunset on the Beach" announced! Details for these free screenings are below:

Saturday, October 11 at 7:00PM
* CHIEF (21 min)
* THE WRECKING CREW (98 min)

Sunday, October 12 at 7:00PM
* THE FIRST HAWAIIAN SNOWBALL FIGHT (17 mins)
* LEGEND OF CHANG APANA (7 mins)
* SPARROW (86 min)

Oct 8: The times/dates for many UH Manoa screenings were corrected. The correct dates/times can be found here. Also, the UH screenings will be held at the Architecture Auditorium, not the Art Auditorium as previously noted.

Oct 7: Our Closing Night Reception will be on Saturday October 18, from 9:30pm to 11:30pm at the O Lounge. Mix, mingle and meet some of the film celebrities. $20 admission, party only (does not include closing night film), non-hosted bar and pupus for 300 people. Buy tickets here.

Sept 24: Pacific Island Film Seminar (October 11th) moved to 11:30am instead of 12pm.

Sept 23: New Screening of NOHO HEWA: THE WRONGFUL OCCUPATION OF HAWAI'I added: Sunday, October 19 at 6:45 pm



Hi, since we launched our program on Wednesday, Sept 17 there have been some changes, see them below.

FILMS ADDED:
  • THE DIVINE WEAPON (Opening Night)
    Oct. 9, at 8:00 PM
  • THREE MONKEYS (European Showcase)
    Oct. 14 at 9:30 PM & Oct. 18 at 5:00 PM
  • THE BOY WITH THE STRIPED PAJAMAS (European Showcase)
    Oct. 17 at 6:30 PM & Oct. 19 at 7:15 PM
FILMS CHANGED:
  • THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE WEIRD (Closing Night)
    Date changed to Oct. 18 at 7:00 PM (was Oct 17)
  • BOYS OVER FLOWERS: Oct. 18 - time change to 3:15 PM
  • SUNNY: Oct. 18 - time change to 3:45 PM
  • DACHIMAWA LEE: Oct. 18 - time change to 5:15 PM
  • URTIN DUU: Oct. 18 - time change to 2:00 PM
  • SECOND-HAND WEDDING: Oct. 18 - time change to 9:30 PM
  • DARLING OF THE MOUNTAINS: Oct 17 at 6:00PM (was Oct. 12)
FILMS REMOVED:
  • 3 WOMEN
Posted: Oct. 16, 2008 at 7:41PM by Christopher Hall
Welcome to the 2008 Louis Vuitton Hawaii International Film Festival
Established in 1981, the Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) is dedicated to the advancement of understanding and cultural exchange among the peoples of Asia, the Pacific and North America through the medium of film.

HIFF

  • Is the premiere international film event in the Pacific
  • Has won the praise of governments, filmmakers, scholars, educators, programmers and film industry leaders throughout the world.
  • Is the largest "East meets West" Festival in the United States.
  • Is the primary source for the discovery and exhibition of Asian and Pacific feature films, documentaries and videos in the nation.
  • Is an eagerly anticipated annual event for residents of Hawaii, as well as visitors to the state.
Posted: Aug. 15, 2008 at 1:23PM by B-Side
Dates for LVHIFF
The dates for HIFF27 are October 18-28.
Posted: Sep. 04, 2007 at 2:47PM by Kobe
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