The Louis Vuitton Hawaii International Film Festival is only 4 days away! With over 168 films from 24 countries, this year’s LVHIFF is bound to be a grand celebration of local, national and international cinema!

Catch an advance sneak peek of this year's festival and learn how to maximize your cinephile experience! Tune into PBS Hawaii Monday, October 18, 7:30 p.m. for a special program highlighting this year’s festival:

TRIBUTE TO MAGGIE CHEUNG
International superstar Maggie Cheung (HERO, IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE) is a veteran of over 80 films and is revered all around the world for her grace, style and exquisite acting career. Ms. Cheung is a special guest of the festival, as we honor her with an ACHIEVEMENT IN ACTING Award, as well as presenting two films from her repertoire – her latest feature CLEAN (Our Opening Night Film) and the classic COMRADES, ALMOST A LOVE STORY!

DAVID WENHAM
Versatile and white-hot actor from Australia, Wenham is most recognized from his work as Faramir in the LORD OF THE RINGS films and most recently in VAN HELSING. We are also honored to present his award-winning Aussie black comedy GETTIN’ SQUARE as our Centerpiece Presentation!

FOCUS ON SURF CINEMA
A special section examining the past, present and future of the surf film genre, from THE ENDLESS SUMMER to RIDING GIANTS.

SHANGHAI ON SCREEN
A special focus on Shanghai cinema from the classic CROSSROADS to JASMINE WOMEN starring Zhang Ziyi and Joan Chen!

CLEAN – OPENING NIGHT FILM
Thursday, Oct 21, 8:00 PM, Hawaii Theatre

Maggie Cheung in attendance! She will be there to introduce the film and also participate in an informal Q & A after the completion of the film. Get your tickets early!

Emily Wang (Maggie Cheung) is a rock star’s wife, who cares only about her husband’s career, leaving her young son in the care of her husband’s parents. When he suddenly dies of a drug overdose, Emily must pick up the pieces and reclaim her life for the sake of her son. She goes through an emotional journey to become “clean” again. Maggie Cheung won the Best Actress Award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival for this role. Also starring Nick Nolte.

IMAGINARY HEROES – CENTERPIECE PRESENTATION
Sunday, Oct 24, 6:00 PM, Hawaii Theatre

Starring Sigourney Weaver, Emile Hirsch and Jeff Daniels as a dysfunctional family in crisis following a sombering family tragedy. From 25 year old writer-director Dan Harris (X2: X-MEN UNITED) comes this Toronto Film Festival favorite!

GETTIN’SQUARE – CENTERPIECE PRESENTATION
Tuesday, Oct 26, 8:00 PM, Hawaii Theatre

Mr. Wenham in attendance!

A twisted crime comedy about a pair of ex-felons who hope to not stray off the path of getting straight, but an opportunity for a bank heist is way too tempting. Starring David Wenham (MOLOKAI: THE FATHER DAMIEN STORY, VAN HELSING, THE LORD OF THE RINGS), who won an Australian Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in this film.

DEAR FRANKIE
Thursday, Oct 28, 7:30 PM, Hawaii Theatre

A heartwarming and often humorous tale of a nine year old Frankie and his mom, Lizzie, who have been on the move ever since he can remember. To protect her son from the truth, Lizzie has invented a story to satisfy Frankie’s curiosity. A great film for the whole family!

EULOGY – CLOSING NIGHT FILM
Friday, Oct 29, 8:00 PM, Hawaii Theatre

Big Sundance hit, EULOGY is a darkly funny comedy about an eclectic family who come together for a funeral. They are wacky, self-involved, eccentric, and backbiting, and when played by an ensemble of talented actors (Ray Romano, Hank Azaria, Kelly Preston, Famke Jannsen, Zooey Deschanel), the result is nothing short of hilarious!

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