Yesterday evening, Alain Berset, President of the Swiss Confederation, kicked off proceedings for the 32nd edition of the Fribourg International Film Festival (FIFF) in front of a full house. He stated: “FIFF is a festival which puts Fribourg on the world map and makes Fribourg think about the world”.
FIFF-BREAKFASTS AT THE EIKON – FOR THE EARLY BIRDS
FIFF-Breakfasts, broadcasted on RadioFr.
Monday to Friday 19.03–23.03 |10:00-10:45 | eikon | Free entry
Moderation: Thierry Jobin
Language: French
MIDNIGHT SCREENINGS – FOR THE BRAVE ONES
Midnight Screenings for strong sensations supported by Wall Street English
Revenge | 17.03 | 22:00 | ARENA 1
Euthanizer | 18.03 | 22:15 | ARENA 1
The Ravenous | 19.03 | 22:15 | ARENA 5 NA
FIFFAMILY - FOR FAMILIES**
Makala | 17.03 | 15:15 | ARENA 5
Programm: Olá Brasil | 18.03 | 14:45 | ARENA 6
**The FIFF collaborates with the daycare of the University of Fribourg. The ideal occasion for parents to visit the Festival while their 3 to 6 year old children enjoy themselves in a playful and diverting setting.
Attention: places arelimited to a maximum of 10 children.
Supported by ECAB.
FIFFORUM – FOR PROFESSIONALS OF THE CINEMA AND THE PASSONATE PUBLIC
Conferences | Genre Cinema: Biopics
Sunday 18.03 | 17:00-18:00 | ARENA 7 | Free entry
Language: French, simultaneous interpretation to German
This conference will be held in French.
The conference is followed by the screenings of Lawrence of Arabia (19:00 ARENA 6) and Queen Christina (19:15 ARENA 7).
ENCOUNTER WITH BEKI PROBST
Section: Diaspora: Beki Probst and Turkey
Monday 19.03 | 18:30-19:30 | ARENA 7 | Free entry
Moderation: Marc Maeder
Language: French, simultaneous interpretation to German
This encounter will be held in French.
The encounter is preceded by a screening of Yol (15:15 ARENA 7) and followed by The Legend of the Ugly King (21:00 ARENA 6).
MASTERCLASS KEN LOACH
Monday 19.03 | 20:30-22:00 | ARENA 7 | Free entry
Moderation: Marc Maeder
Language: English, simultaneous interpretation to French and German
In this unique occasion for the audience to meet Ken Loach, the director will speak about his selection of films amongst other things.
The masterclass is preceded by The Golden Dream (La Jaula de Oro), 18:00 ARENA 5.
LIVESTREAM: The Masterclass will also be broadcasted live on our Facebook page for those who cannot come to Freiburg.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION – FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
For easier travelling, carefree parking and protecting the environment: consider public transportation. More information about your connections on www.tpf.ch.
GASTRONOMY – FOR THE GOURMETS
FIFF-restaurant and bar at the Festival Center
The meeting point for the Festival guests. Here you can encounter directors, jury members and FIFF-friends, enjoy lunch or dinner prepared by the Café Culturel de l’Ancienne Gare, have a drink at the bar and hit the dancefloor!
Bar 16.03 > 24.03 | Restaurant 17.03 > 24.03
Mon-Thu | 09:00 – 01:00
Fri-Sat | 09:00 – 03:00
Sun | 09:00 – 01:00
