The Labia’s 60th Anniversary & 20 years of Independent Art Cinema
Cape Town Labia 15 – 29 May 2009
Visit www.labiacelebrationexchange.co.za for further information and booking details.
11 May 2009
Press Release
The Labia, Cape Town’s reel grande dame and South Africa’s only independent art-repertory bioscope, turned SIXTY on 16 May 2009. The overwhelming response to the Labia Celebration Exchange initiative and a foyer packed with hat, red-lipstick and suspender-clad patrons, something these walls had not seen in decades, proved that the Labia is widely cherished as a repository of many (reel) good memories, a gem, a Cape Town special and that independent cinema does have a faithful audience in the Mother City.
In addition to the ‘best of 20 years at the Labia’, including fun, elegiac, bizarre, philosophical, whacky and thought provoking classics from the 70s to the new millennium, movie-goers will be able to enjoy some great music ahead of the following movies up until 29 May:
Movie: Delicatessen
France 1991 99min Dirs: Jean-Pierre Jeunet & Marc Caro
A futuristic comic feast.
The famous post-apocalyptic surrealist black comedy / drama / fantasy / horror / romance about the landlord of an apartment building who creates cannibalistic meals for his odd tenants. According to Empire Magazine, a fair bet for cultdom, a lot more likeable than its subject matter suggests, and simply essential viewing for vegetarians!
Date: 20 May 2009 ?Time: 8pm?Dress code: French underground
Band: Nice ?
A simple intimate performance, in the main cinema by a new fresh band with a very Bohemian sound.
Movie: Me you and everyone we know
USA 2005 90min Dir: Miranda July
“Me and You” is the story of a lonely artist (played by July) who meets Richard, a newly single father of two (John Hawkes). Though it’s clear that they’re meant for each other, the romance does not go smoothly at first.
Like Titania after a dose of love potion, Christine becomes obsessed with this store clerk whose hangdog looks emanate gloom. The joke, ripped from Shakespeare, is that nobody else can see what she sees in him. July and Hawkes are gloriously mismatched both physically and temperamentally. Their differences, which they play up, become a rich source of humor. The film ultimately becomes a celebration of the uniqueness of everyday people and of the inevitability of love. *The delicate combination of comedy, tragedy and suspense is excruciating and downright fabulous. Winner of 17 awards, including Palme d’Or for Best First Feature and Special Jury Prize at Sundance in 2005
Date: 22 May 2009 ?Time: 8pm? Dress code: Serene?
Band: Dear John love Emma
http://www.myspace.com/dearjohnloveemma
A sweet, soft-hearted band complete with a romantic sound that will grow on you and might well turn into the personal soundtrack to your love life.
Emma piano, vocals
John guitar, vocals
Alex bass, euphonium, vocals
Ludwig violin, vocals
Alexis mandolin, guitar, vocals
Rom glock, synth, vocals
Rafi drum
Movie: Il y a longtemps que je t’aime (I’ve loved you so long)
France 2008 115min Dir: Philippe Claudel
This French family drama builds up so slowly, it isn’t until the film reaches an emotional crescendo that you’ll realise how much you’ve come to care about the characters. Kristin Scott Thomas stars as Juliette, a quiet, middle class woman who moves in with her sister’s family after being estranged for 15 years. Her long absence isn’t explained at first, but the anxious grumblings of her brother-in-law (Serge Hazanavicius) suggest there’s something very dark in her history. “
Juliette’s kind-hearted sister (Elsa Zylberstein) is keen to help her settle down, make friends and get a job. But that’s easier said than done when it’s eventually revealed that Juliette has just been released from prison.
Kristin Scott Thomas is incredible, and not just because of her flawless French. Juliette’s cool facade of indifference and sarcasm subtly hints at the turmoil bubbling underneath. And when her crime – and the reason behind it – is eventually revealed, the impact of such a stark tragedy will stay with you for days.
*Achtung! Preview. Nominated for two Golden Globes.
Date: 23 May 2009 ?Time: 8pm
Band: Simon van Gend Band
This acoustic guitarist/singer/ songwriter/insomniac and his band of Eric Michot on bass and Ross Campbell on drums produce a home grown, unique blend of folksie/foot tapping, red wine and fireplace poetry.
www.simonvangend.co.za
Movie: Head On (Gegen die Wand)
Germany 2004 121min Dir: Fatih Akin
“Head On” begins in a tragi-comic manner, throwing Cahit and Sibel against each other in suicidal furor, literally so. She wants to get out of a world that denies her the freedom she seeks. It’s the world of her Turkish family where it is the men’s job and duty to keep an eye on the women’s innocence. No matter how, murder is the final and very real option. Cahit, on the other hand, is a 40 year old loser, somehow earning his money, taking drugs, we hear about his history, but not much. Sibel has two options, she tells Cahit: suicide or marrying him. Make no mistake here: She wants to marry him to be free.
*Award-winning film by one of Germany’s most exciting young filmmakers
Date: 26 May 2009 ?Time: 8pm
Band: The Stereotypes
Feel-good groovy tunes, ranging from funk to jazz, fusion and Hip Hop.
The band counts 7 members: Tanya van Tonder on lead vocals, Luyanda Mafiana, MC & lyricist, Dylan Valley on lead guitar, Mava on percussion, Rudi Abrahams on bass, DJ Cavera on the decks, Sean Drummond on drums.
http://www.myspace.com/stereotypesmuzik
All tickets available at The Labia, 68 Orange Street, Cape Town
Reel value:
All Event Tickets (including the price of your movie) - R70?
All Movie Tickets - R25 (R20 with Exclusive Books Fanatics card)
Bookings:
Please call 021-424 5927 or email theatre@labia.co.za
For media queries please contact:
Nathalie Rosa Bucher
0768 310 434
nathalierosabucher@gmail.com
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