“AFTER THE WEDDING”
PREMIERES AS CENTERPIECE FILM
FOR 7TH ANNUAL WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL
Acclaimed Danish Director Susanne Bier’s New Film has U.S. Debut in Woodstock, NY
(Woodstock, NY)–September 12, 2006 – The Woodstock Film Festival announced today that acclaimed Danish indie film director Susanne Bier’s newest feature film, “After the Wedding,” an IFC Film, will be screened in its U.S. premiere as a centerpiece of the seventh annual festival on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at Tinker Street Cinema. The Woodstock Film Festival is honoring IFC Entertainment’s founder and President Jonathan Sehring with the Trailblazer Award.
Meira Blaustein, executive director of the Woodstock Film Festival says, “‘After the Wedding’ is already living up to Beir’s other films, gaining critical acclaim as an international audience favorite. We’re pleased the Woodstock Film Festival is able to present this amazing film.” |
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After The Wedding is the tale of Jacob Petersen, who has dedicated his life to helping street children in India. When the orphanage he heads is threatened by closure, he receives an unusual offer. A Danish businessman, Jørgen, offers him a donation of $4 million dollars. There are, however, certain conditions...Not only must Jacob return to Denmark, he must also take part in the wedding of Jørgen's daughter. The wedding proves to be a critical juncture between past and future and catapults Jacob into the most intense dilemma of his life. The film stars Mads Mikkelsen, Sidse Babett Knudsen and Rolf Lassgård.
Susanne Bier is the director of the award-winning films “Freud Leaving Home (1990),” “Family Matters (1993),” “Like it Never was Before (1995),” “Credo (1997),” and “The One and Only (1999),” which won several Danish Film Academy and Danish film critics' awards. With record box-office sales, “The One and Only” is one of the five most popular Danish feature films of all time. After this blockbuster success Susanne Bier directed “Once in a Lifetime (2000),” and most recently the highly acclaimed Dogma success “Open Hearts (2002),” won five Danish film awards, including best Danish film. Her recent film “Brothers received an array of international awards and nominations, including six nominations at the European Film Awards. As well as feature films, Ms. Bier also directs short films, music videos and commercials.
The Woodstock Film Festival recently announced that Douglas McGrath’s “Infamous,” the new Truman Copote bio-pic will be the opening film of the festival with a screening on Thurs., October 12. Barbara Kopple’s Dixie Chicks documentary “Shut Up and Sing” will close the festival on Sun., October 15. The full schedule and line-up of films, panels, concerts and special events for the seventh annual festival will be announced the week of September 18. Tickets go o\n sale at the Woodstock Playhouse Theater box office (845-679-6997) on September 22, 2006 and available online at www.woodstockfilmfestival.com.
ABOUT THE WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL
The seventh annual The Woodstock Film Festival takes place October 11-15, 2006. The ‘fiercely independent’ event will include more than 150 films, panels, concerts, and special events that will be featured at venues in Woodstock and the neighboring towns of Rhinebeck, Hunter and Rosendale.
Visit www.woodstockfilmfestival.com for ticket and more detailed program information.
Over the years, the Woodstock Film Festival has established itself as one of the best independent film events in the country by premiering exceptional films, hosting the most talented emerging and established professionals in the movie industry, presenting A-list concerts, parties and panels, and creating innovative and stimulating programming year-round.
The Woodstock Film Festival is a not-for-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization with a mission to present an annual program and year-round schedule of film, music, and art-related activities that promote artists, culture, inspired learning, and diversity. The Hudson Valley Film Commission promotes sustainable economic development by attracting and supporting film, video and media production.
For information contact (845) 679-4265 or visit www.woodstockfilmfestival.com.
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