‘Tis the season to watch German films! The Goethe Institut of Thailand will be holding their annual outdoor film screenings starting this Dec 9 at 7:30pm. Aimed at showcasing contemporary German cinema, films will be screened weekly (in German with English subtitles) in a relaxed garden environment, all the way through Feb 17, 2015. Confirmed films include Kaddish for a Friend and Finsterworld. Free entry with free popcorn.

 

For anyone looking to enjoy their holidays up North with some quality films, check out the Temple-side Film Festival in Chiang Mai. Not only will there be outdoor film screenings in the crisp winter air, but also a miniature theme park, with rides, snack stalls and handmade local products, all done in a traditional Thai style. The festival will be held from Dec 24-28, with daily film screenings.

 

The Documentary Club will host special screenings of four award-winning documentaries over the next two months. Kicking off with a special screening on Nov 30, Finding Vivian Maier traces the mysterious life of the once-unknown street photographer Vivian Maier. Earning the Best Director’s Award from the Sundance Film Festival, The Case Against 8 follows two lawyers of conflicting political backgrounds who throw away their differences to fight for gay marriage rights. Winner of the Viewers’ Choice Awards from the Berlin Film Festival, The Circle looks at the relationship between a young teacher and musician, and the trials they overcome together. The final screening is Life Itself (watch the trailer), an Oscar 2015 front-runner about the late Roger Ebert, one of the world’s most renowned film critics. Screenings will be held from Dec 2014 to Jan 2015, with specific dates yet to be specified.

 

 

Normal - Real Stories from the Sex Industry + Q&A with director

Normal - Real Stories from the Sex Industry is a documentry by anthropologist Nicola Mai, which examines the lives of male, female and transgender migrants working in the sex industry in the UK, Albania and Italy. On Tuesday, Dec 16, the film be screened at Jam followed by a Q&A with the director. Co-organised by the Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women.

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