A press conference was held today, 1 August 2017, at the Historical and Maritime Museum of Istria to present the continuation of the 64th Pula Film Festival - the film programme P.S. Pula -Kaštel, which will run from 5 to 11 August.
Along with Festival director Gordana Restović, head of production Nataša Šimunov and the director of the Historical and Maritime Museum of Istria Gracijano Kešac spoke at the press conference.
After an introduction and thanking the host, director of Pula Film Festival, Gordana Restović, announced the continuation of Pula Film Festival, the seven-day P.S. Pula - Kaštel Programme. This Programme is recognisable to both the citizens of Pula and guests of the Festival not only because of exceptional films, but because of the venue itself: films are screened in the beautiful atrium of the Historical and Maritime Museum of Istria in Kaštel. This setting makes for an artistic, intimate atmosphere of watching evening screenings.
The films have been carefully selected by the artistic director of Pula Film Festival, Zlatko Vidačković. The selected films represent all of the genres and are characterised by special severity and author message. This is a chance to present to the audience quality, moving achievements in European and world feature fiction films, as well as an experience of watching the films under the stars. I believe the audience will be especially pleased with screenings of two films by one of the most loved actor, director and producer, Ljubiša Samardžić, on the final night. Ljubiša Samardžić has won six Golden Arenas in Pula, and has left a permanent mark with his work, making a considerable contribution in film art, Gordana Restović said.
Nataša Šimunov, the producer of Pula Film Festival, spoke about this year’s films in the P.S. Pula - Kaštel Programme, a total of 14 in seven days.
These are exceptionally well-received and appreciated films, which have all won awards at prestigious film festivals, and are certainly to be seen. From 5 to 11 August, the films will be screened as premieres under the starry skies of Kaštel. The first evening will be opened by the Czech drama/comedy Ice Mother (Bába z ledu), directed by Bohdan Sláma, and the Spanish thriller inspired by true events Smoke and Mirrors (El hombre de las mil caras), directed by Albert Rodríguez. Two films will be screened on each day, from 9.30 p.m. It is my pleasure to announce that the director of award-winning film King of the Belgians, Peter Brosens, will personally present his film on 9 August, together with his film crew, Nataša Šimunov said.
Ticket prices are 15.00 Kn per film. Tickets can be purchased at the following sales points: Kaštel - from 5 to 11 August (7.30 p.m. to 12 a.m.), Valli Cinema - from 1 to 11 August (during opening hours, and through online ticket sales on the official webpage of the cinema www.kinovalli.net, as well as online at www.pulafilmfestival.hr. At sales points, tickets can be purchased in cash only, while online sales is exclusive to credit and debit cards (American Express®, MasterCard®, Visa, Diners, Maestro).
I am pleased that the Historical and Maritime Museum of Istria at Kaštel is once again the host of Pula Film Festival, and that quality film screenings will enhance the cultural and entertainment offer of the city. This means that this year’s offer, the most abundant yet - including numerous concerts, theatre and stand-up shows, will also cater to film lovers. I would like to thank everybody who choose Kaštel as the venue for their programmes, including Pula Film Festival, giving the venue its special, important place in the cultural offer of the city of Pula, Gracijano Kešac said.
All international films will be screened with Croatian subtitles. Films in languages other than English will also have English subtitles.
