Commonwealth Film Festival 2006

This year promises to be another sensational gathering of films and artists from 25 countries. The packed programme includes over 200 films from around the world, panel discussions with enlightening speakers, workshops with industry experts, masterclasses covering a variety of areas and of course, a party everynight!

Tickets will be on sale from 14 April.

Below are films showed at Cornerhouse, for full festival programme see the festival’s website

This year promises to be another sensational gathering of films and artists from 25 countries. The packed programme includes over 200 films from around the world, panel discussions with enlightening speakers, workshops with industry experts, masterclasses covering a variety of areas and of course, a party everynight!

Below are films showed at Cornerhouse, for full festival programme see the festival’s website

Previously in this Festival

Saturday Night Bad Blood – Part I

The first Saturday of bloody animosity.

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Rash

An examination of the exploding street art scene in Melbourne and an inspiring celebration of the spirit of rebellion and invention.

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Move 4: Finale

The Finale wraps up three days of dance films with the most international programme of energetic short dance films.

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Six Ways to Survive in Suburbia

Humorous and poignant films that peer through the double glazed windows and look at the curious activities of our neighbours.

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Saturday Night Bad Blood: Part II

More mysterious and dangerous behaviour in this fright-night sequel.

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Boys on Boys

Big boys in small films.

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Take 3 Africa

A series of novella films focusing on African culture, traditions and politics from three different areas of the continent.

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Exiles in Lotusland

Poignant documentary following two homeless teenagers as they drift across Canada.

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Zero Degrees of Separation

Critical documentary about life in modern Israel.

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Dead Time

A beautifully hand-processed and painted documentary that explores the lives of four young people who grapple with drugs, sexual abuse, prostitution and crime.

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Girls on Girls

A selection of short lesbian films dealing with a wide range of subjects.

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High Tides: Music Videos

A feast of the latest music promos.

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Move 3: Raising the Bar

An eclectic range of shorts from Australia, New Zealand and the UK, including the IMZ 2005 Award Winner Scratch.

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A Remarkable Series of Meetings

A thought-provoking selection of short films dealing with life-changing encounters and unexpected events.

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Heaven’s Herds: Nguni Cattle, Nguni People

A warm and richly layered exploration into the world and traditions of the Nguni people in Africa.

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Move 2: Breakin’ In

A series of experimental and playful short dance films, followed by a behind-the-scenes Hip Hop documentary.

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Singapore Gaga

A whimsical portrait of Singapore through its music and sounds.

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Singapore Galore

A varied selection of shorts that deals with the possibilities of choice and their implications.

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Move 1: The Magic Touch

A mix of UK and Canadian shorts exploring the various possibilities offered by dance films.

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Take 3: India and Pakistan

A cinematic harmony of short documentaries and stories focusing on contemporary India and Pakistan.

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The Punks are Alright

A Punk Safari from the First World to the Third.

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Mayhem in the Metropolis

A series of insightful films that deals with modern living in the harsh glare of the bright lights of the modern city.

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Lightstruck

A programme of recent artist film and video curated by Antimatter, Canada. Presented in association with PureScreen.

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