Silk Screen Festival Film Selections Range from Campy Send-ups to Small Human Dramas

4/9/2007 Filed under Press Releases

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Silk Screen Festival Film Selections Range from Campy Send-ups to Small Human Dramas

Pittsburgh’s Asian Festival Features International Films & Concerts

Pittsburgh, PA – April 09, 2007 – Just as the Silkscreen Festival strives to showcase the
diversity of Asian culture by expanding the cultures highlighted in its film and concert
offerings, organizers also have an eye to selecting films that run the gamut of genres.
Three of the films from the festival – which will run from May 11th thru May 20th -- show the
diversity of this years’ film selections:

Tears of the Black Tiger is equal parts parts 50’s melodrama and a shoot–em-up spaghetti
western. The film both honors this pedigree while simultaneously pokes fun at each
genre’s conventions. Tears of the Black Tiger was the first film from Thailand to be
selected for competition at the Cannes Film Festival where it was critically hailed. It tells
the tale of a working class outlaw and the high society girl that he loves. Directed by
New Wave Thai director Wisit Sasanatieng, Tears of the Black Tiger is lauded for its stylized
visuals. It will be presented in conjunction with the Andy Warhol museum.
Blue Umbrella is an enchanting fable set in an idyllic village in India. The charming story
follows the impact that the appearance of an exquisite blue umbrella has on the
villagers. Once the umbrella is stolen, the little girl who loved the umbrella turns her
suspisions to a gruff and shrewd shopkeeper. Blue Umbrella touches on issues of loss,
longing and loneliness without ever becoming too heavy. The film is directed by noted
India composer, writer and director Vishal Bhardwaj.

Inner Circle Line is directed by Korean-born Eunhee Cho, who was just named as one of
Filmaker magazines New Faces of Independent film. This award-winning film began as
Ms. Cho’s MFA project at the Art Institue of Chicago. It blends the story of a depressed
subway operator and a techno DJ who are both named Youngju. As the film unfolds,
the story of this man and woman intertwine around the Inner Circle Line of the Seoul
subway system.

This year the festival will be screening about 20 feature films made by Asian and Asian
American film makers. Several films are scheduled for special presentations that include
question and answer sessions with the filmmakers. In addition to the Warhol museum, venues
include The Regent Square Theater, Harris Theater, and the Melwood Screening Room.
The 2nd annual Silk Screen Festival highlights the diversity of Asian culture through films,
concerts, and a Gala festival. Tickets for the films are $8 dollars at the door. Before the
festival begins, film goers can purchase a discounted film pass for $50 that will give them 8
admissions to the films. To view the complete festival schedule and to learn more about
the films, concerts and Gala, visit our website at: www.silkscreenfestival.org . The website
also has convenient links to let individuals purchase tickets online.


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