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The Crossfire feature of the IFFAM, described by organizers as a “retrospective” element of the festival, will showcase six master films selected by renowned filmmakers.From the black and white motion pictures of the 1940s to Kubrick’s sci-fi masterpiece “2001: Space Odyssey” of the 60s and the psychological thriller “Silence of the Lambs”, the genre films hail from

Hollywood and Asia, the latter represented with seminal works from Kurosawa, Johnnie To and Derek Yee.

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The Crossfire feature of the IFFAM will showcase six master films selected by renowned filmmakers. The pictures will be shown on the big screen at The Cinematheque Passion, from December 8 to 12

CROSSFIRE: A RETROSPECTIVE OF CINEMA FROM KUBRICK TO KUROSAWA

KIND HEARTS AND CORONETSEnglish actors Dennis Price and Sir Alec Guinness star in this 1949 black comedy. Price plays the lead role of Louis d’Ascoyne Mazzini, ninth in line to succeed a British dukedom. He systematically eliminates the eight members of the d’Ascoyne family - all played by Guinness - separating him from the title. Imprisoned for another crime he did not commit, he starts writing his own memoirs.

English director Robert Hamer worked on war documentaries during World War II, after which he helmed several movies until his death in 1963. Acclaimed actor Guinness was a former star of Shakespearean theatre before moving to block-busters (Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago, Star Wars and Bridge on the River Kwai) after the war. Price was also known for the 1960s televi-sion adaptations of PG Wodehouse’s stories.

MAD DETECTIVEHotshot Inspector Ho seeks out his former boss Bun for help in cracking a serial murder case. Bun, a gifted criminal profiler, went mad years ago and now lives in seclusion with his wife. As the film goes on, Bun’s unorthodox approach sows doubt in Ho’s mind.

The Mad Detective is played by television actor Lau Ching-Wan, who has appeared in over 100 movies since his silver screen debut in 1986. The film is pro-duced and directed by Johnnie To - a film festival vet-eran known for crime movies such as Election (2005), Exiled (2006) and Vengeance (2009) - and Wai Ka-Fai. The duo formed independent film company Milkyway Image in 1996 and worked together on Mad Detec-tive. Wai’s credits include The Shopaholics (2006) and Written By (2009).

ONE NITE IN MONGKOKMongkok, Hong Kong: a densely populated hot-bed of criminal activity. Mainland Chinese farm boy Lai Fu is a hired killer who enters the neon-lit underbelly of this infamous district. When he res-cues a call girl from gangsters, the two must go on the run from policemen and triads alike.

Derek Yee acted in more than 40 Shaw Brothers films before becoming a director in the mid-1980s. Beside One Nite in Mongkok (2004), Yee has made crime films such as Full Throttle (1995), Protege (2007) and Shinjuku Incident (2009), as well as several comedies and action movie Sword Master (2016). Protagonist Lai Fu is played by Daniel Wu, a Hong Kong actor, director and producer; call girl Dandan is played by Cecilia Cheung, an award-winning actress and Cantopop singer.

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Johnnie To, Wai Ka FaiJohnnie To, Wai Ka FaiLau Ching Wan, Andy On, Lam Ka Tung, Kelly LinWai Ka Fai, Au Kin YeeTina BazRaymond ChanXavier JamauxMilkyway Image (Hong Kong) LimitedChina Star HK Distribution Limited

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Tung-Shing YeeKenny ChanDaniel Wu, Cecilia Cheung, Alex Fong, Kar Lok Chin, Suet LamTung-Shing YeeKwok-Man KeungKa-Fai CheungPeter KamFilm Unlimited Production Co Ltd, Universe Entertainment LtdBeijing iQIYI Science & Technology Co.,LtdBeijing iQIYI Science & Technology Co.,Ltd

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Robert HamerMichael BalconAlec Guinness, Dennis Price, Valerie Hobson, Joan GreenwoodRobert HamerDouglas SlocombePeter TannerWilliam KellnerNorman KingErnest IrvingStephen DalnyEaling StudiosStutiocanalTamasa Distribution

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UK | 1949 | 106’ | DCP | Black and White | English | Group: B

Hong Kong Sar | 2007 | 89’ | Bluray Disk | Colour | Cantonese | Group: D

Hong Kong SAR | 2004 | 110’ | Bluray Disk | Colour | Cantonese | Group: C

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RASHOMONA summertime meeting between a samurai, his wife and a thief goes sour when passion and violence lead to tragedy. At the subsequent trial, the incident is re-counted from four radically different points of view – the three protagonists and a woodcutter who claims to have discovered the crime. Rashomon marked Japan’s world cinema debut and won critical acclaim at the Venice Film Festival and Academy Awards. It is considered one of the great-est films ever made. Director Akira Kurosawa helmed 30-odd films - including Seven Samurai (1954), Yo-jimbo (1961) and Kagemusha (1980) - that influenced generations of directors around the world before his passing in 1998. Leading man Toshiro Mifune - also considered one of Japan’s greatest actors - starred in almost 170 feature films, 16 of which he made with Kurosawa.

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THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBSThis award-winning psychological thriller stars Jodie Foster as FBI trainee Clarice Starling and legendary Welsh actor Sir Anthony Hopkins as incarcerated can-nibal Dr Hannibal Lecter. Starling is sent to interview Lecter, also a former psychiatrist and murderer, to gain insight into the manhunt for serial killer Buffalo Bill, who abducts and skins the corpses of young women. As Starling and Lecter race to catch Buffalo Bill, the can-nibal uncovers troubling secrets about her past.

American-born Demme entered mainstream cinema in the late 1970s and worked there - eventually mak-ing The Manchurian Candidate (2004) and Philadel-phia (1993) - until his death in 2017. The Silence of the Lambs won Demme the Oscar for Best Director, while Hopkins and former child star Foster took home Best Actor and Actress, respectively.

2001: A SPACE ODYSSEYStage actor Keir Dullea, together with the voice talents of Douglas Rain, stars in this 1968 ad-aptation of a short story by sci-fi author Arthur C. Clarke. When Dr Dave Bowman - played by Dullea - and four other scientists go on a mis-sion to Jupiter, their ship’s computer HAL 9000 begins to display disturbing behavior and sends the astronauts on a mind-bending trek through space and time.

One of the most influential figures in film history, American director Stanley Kubrick started out with independent films before his studio debut in 1956. Before his passing in 1999, he made nu-merous masterpieces including Spartacus (1960), Lolita (1962), Dr Strangelove (1964), A Clockwork Orange (1971), The Shining (1980), Full Metal Jacket (1987) and Eyes Wide Shut (1999).

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Akira KurosawaJingo MinoruToshira Mifune, Machiko Kyo, Masayuki MoriAkira Kurosawa, Shinobu HashimotoKazuo MiyagawaShigeo NishidaTakashi Matsuyama Fumio HayasakaDaiei MotionKadokawa CorporationKadokawa Corporation

Jonathan DemmeRon BozmanJodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Ted Levine, Anthony Heald, Scott Glenn, Brooke SmithTed TallyTak FujimotoCraig McKayKristi ZeaJohn FundusHoward ShoreSkip LievsayStrong Heart/Demme Production, Orion PicturesPark Circus LimitedMGM Studios Inc.

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Stanley KubrickStanley KubrickKeir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, Leonard Rossiter, Margaret Tyzack, Douglas RainStanley KubrickGeoffrey UnsworthRay LovejoyErnest ArcherWinston RyderRichard StraussH.L. BirdStanley Kubrick Productions, MGM Studios Inc.Park Circus LimitedMGM Studios Inc.

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Japan | 1950 | 88’ | DCP | Black and White | Japanese | Group: BUS | 1991 | 118’ | DCP | Colour | English | Group: C

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The Special Presentation category screens a selection of films curated by Artistic Director Mike Goodridge and Jury President Laurent Cantet.

The Hollywood highlights are “The Sha-pe of Water”, a Cold War-era fairy-tale by Guillermo del Toro; “Suburbicon”, Geor-ge Clooney’s dark take on suburbia; and “I, Tonya”, Craig Gillespie’s biopic of figu-re skater Tonya Harding.

Macau’s filmmakers serve up “Love is Cold”, a fusion of crime and romance, and the global premiere of local antholo-

gy “Passing Rain”; Hong Kong dishes out detective thriller “Stained”. Culinary en-thusiasts will love “The Last Recipe” (Ja-pan) and “C’est La Vie” (France, Canada, Belgium), which explore stories about chefs and cooking.

Cantet contributes “The Workshop” (France), a portrait of working-class you-th. “My Generation” (UK) examines 1960s social upheaval as narrated by Michael Caine. The category’s oldest feature is 1987’s “The Last Emperor”, a multilingual production about the reign of Chinese Emperor Pu Yi.

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Q WHY DOES THE SPECIAL PRESENTATION FEATURE A CATEGORY FOR ‘FOOD’ THIS YEAR?

A The category was created to celebrate Macau’s recent designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Japanese director Yojiro Takita’s “The Last Recipe”, which revolves around one man’s search for a legendary historical dish, is devoted to the art of cookery and the passion required to become a top chef. French filmmakers Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache collaborate on “C’est La Vie: Le Sense De La Fete”, an ensemble comedy about a chaotic catering company staging a disastrous wedding in a 17th century chateau.

Q WHAT IS THE LINE-UP FOR THIS YEAR’S CROSSFIRE SEGMENT?

A “Crossfire” encourages cultural exchange with six genre films specially selected by international directors. This year’s directors are Shekhar Kapur (India), Im Sang-soo (Korea), Pen-ek Ratanaruang (Thailand), Martin Koolhoven (the Netherlands), Guillermo Del Toro (Mexico) and Ivan Sen (Australia).The rules of the segment are that Asian directors choose exemplary Western films, while Western directors must select an Asian film. The line-up for this year is as follows:• 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968, Stanley Kubrick) – selected by Shekar Kapur• Kind Hearts And Coronets (1949, Robert Hamer) – selected by Pen-Ek

Ratanaruang• The Silence of The Lambs (1991, Jonathan Demme) – selected by Im Sang-soo• One Nite In Mongkok (2004, Derek Yee) – selected by Ivan Sen• Mad Detective (2007, Johnnie To & Wai Ka-fai) — selected by Guillermo Del Toro• Rashomon (1950, Akira Kurosawa) – selected by Martin KoolhovenAll directors will present their chosen titles in person at the festival except for Guillermo Del Toro, who will introduce “Mad Detective” via a pre-recorded video message.

Q WHAT IS THE IN FOCUS TRIBUTE AND WHO IS FEATURED THIS YEAR?

A Malaysian Chinese actress Michelle Yeoh is the subject of this year’s In Focus tribute, with a special screening of 2010 hit “Reign of Assassins”. Yeoh will also take part in an “In Conversation” event on December 14, where she will share insights into a career that has spanned more than 30 years. Yeoh is one of the few Asian stars to successfully cross over to Hollywood, with roles in worldwide hits like “Tomorrow Never Dies”, “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2”, “Memoirs Of A Geisha”, “Mechanic: Resurrection” and “The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor”. She was most recently seen in television series “Star Trek: Discovery”. Closer to home, she has been a part of illustrious regional projects such as “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” and “Reign Of Assassins”.

Q WHAT IS THE IFFAM MASTERCLASS AND WHO WILL HOST THIS YEAR?

A The Masterclasses feature industry leaders sharing their experiences and skills for the benefit of aspiring filmmakers and members of the public. This year’s sessions are hosted by John Woo and Pang Ho-Cheung.John Woo started out as an assistant director at Shaw Brothers in the 1970s. He then worked as a director at Golden Harvest before gaining fame when “A Better Tomorrow” was released in 1986 to commercial and critical acclaim. Woo subsequently directed several popular gangster films and broke into Hollywood in the 1990s with “Face/Off” and “Mission: Impossible 2”. He returned to Chinese cinema a decade ago with “Red Cliff” and “The Crossing”. His latest film, “Manhunt”, is set in Japan.Hong Kong filmmaker Pang Ho-Cheung is a screenwriter and producer who has directed several award-winning feature films such as “Men Suddenly in Black”, “Isabella”, “Dream Home”, “Vulgaria” and “You Shoot, I Shoot”. His 2010 hit “Love in a Puff” – which starred IFFAM ambassador Miriam Yeung – kick-started a successful trilogy, the final instalment of which was released in 2017.

Q ARE THERE ANY OTHER COMPETITIONS OR SUPPLEMENTARY PROGRAMMES SURROUNDING THE EVENT?

A Following the success of last year’s collaboration with the British Film Institute (BFI), this year’s IFFAM will once again offer a professional workshop for budding Macau filmmakers, who will have the chance to exchange perspectives with their European counterparts.Twenty-four aspiring industry professionals will collaborate on the production of two short films over nine days. They will be assigned specific roles based on their skills and experience, guided by members of the BFI. Both films will be screened at IFFAM.

Q HOW DOES LOCAL VIEW POWER FIT INTO THE IFFAM PROGRAM?

A Organized by the Macao Cultural Centre, the annual Local View Power programme has supported more than 90 outstanding local productions in the last decade. The second IFFAM marks the first time that “Local View Power”-backed movies will be included.Local View Power is intended to inspire promising local filmmakers to pursue their creative dreams and propel the industry forward. Participants can compete in the “Documentary”, “Short Feature” and “Animation” categories, and submissions are assessed by a three-person panel.

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The Flying Daggers category is a non-competitive selection of 2017’s best international genre films.

“A Day” (South Korea) follows a doctor who discovers a tragedy repeating itself in “Groundhog Day” fashion; action-packed “The Outlaws” (South Korea) depicts a detective caught in a Seoul gang war.

“Brawl in Cell Block 99” (USA) features a former boxer who falls into crime and violence, while “Mom and Dad” (USA) stars Nicolas Cage and Selma Blair as bloodthirsty parents.

“A Prayer Before Dawn” (France) depicts a young man fighting his way out of a Thai prison, while cross-border collaboration “Good Manners” (Brazil and France) is a supernatural yarn about a nurse raising a baby werewolf.

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