WHAT’S YOUR BOFA?
There are many aspects to BOFA 2016, and something for every film lover.
FAMILY BOFA
Yes, film festivals can be for the whole family. This year a BOFA first - From Script to Screen – a chance for children to make a film, working with the experts, during the Festival. Another BOFA innovation this year is a children’s Pop Up Playgroup, hosted by Playgroup Tasmania. And then there’s the movies - some of the world’s best films are made to be enjoyed by children as well as adult- here’s a sneak preview of two films from Family BOFA.
LONG WAY NORTH
A beautifully-told, animated story about a 15 year-old Russian girl who embarks on an adventure to the North Pole in order to find her grandfather’s ship and save her family’s honour. Set in 1892, the plot is centred on Sasha, a young Russian aristocrat who is very close to her explorer grandfather, Oloukine. He fails to return from his latest expedition to the North Pole. Against her parents’ wishes, Sacha flees her home and launches an adventure-filled quest toward the Great North in search of Oloukine and his ship. Long Way North will delight children of all ages and is in English (no subtitles). The Guardian called it “a mesmerising Arctic-set ripping yarn, moving and deftly realised”.
THE CONFIRMATION
Eight year old Anthony is somewhat uneasy about spending the weekend with his down-on-his-luck carpenter dad Walt, while his mom and her new husband have a weekend away. A series of characteristically unfortunate events culminates in the theft of Walt’s toolbox, which he needs for an upcoming job. As Walt and Anthony set about finding the guy who stole the tools, they begin to discover a true connection. Clive Owen is unforgettable as a man struggling with addiction while he strives to reconnect with his son. A powerful directorial debut from writer/director Bob Nelson (Nebraska). The New York Observer said: “two mesmerizing performances by Clive Owen and his astounding child co-star, Jaeden Lieberher” 