GRAND ILLUSION LISTINGS

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PLAYING AT  THE GRAND ILLUSION 
Through Oct. 15 
LA VIE DE JESUS 
Bruno Dumont (France, 1998, 35mm Scope, 96m, Fox Lorber) 

WINNER, Jean Vigo Prize: Best First Feature Cannes, 1998 
International Critics Prize, Chicago Film Fest, 1998

LA VIE has nothing to do with Jesus, and is one of France's best (and
most shocking) debut features of the year as well as one of the
most-admired foreign picks from this year's SIFF.  John Hartl of the
Seattle Times calls LA VIE DE JESUS "...an almost frighteningly
well-cast portrait of bored, restless, insatiable youth that provides no
clear answers." Unrated, with explicit sex and some violence.

LA VIE DE JESUS plays daily @ 5, 7, & 9pm; with Sat matinees @ 1 & 3pm 
 
Weekend Latenite Series: 

Oct. 9 & 10 
Sex & Violence: 
Violence! 
Homicidal 
Plays @ 11pm 

LateNite TIcket Prices: $5 

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Special Sunday Matinee Series: 

Kieslowski's Dekalog CONTINUES... 

Oct. 11 
Parts VII & VIII 

Oct. 18 
Parts IX & X 

Plays @ 10:15am, 12:30 & 2:45pm 

Tickets are $7 

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COMING SOON...
THE GRAND ILLUSION'S HORROR FILM SERIES!
Oct. 16-31 

OPENING NIGHT: 
FRIDAY, OCT. 16 
BEGOTTEN
w/ Special Guest 
E. Elias Merhige 
Sponsored by BEDAZZLED DISCS 
Plays @ 5, 7, &9pm 
(Director presents at 7&9pm shows only) 
Opening the Grand Illusion’s Horror Series is a film which does not
exactly fit the Horror genre, but certainly is the most successful at
recalling its roots.  BEGOTTEN is a feature length (78 min) experimental
film by filmmaker, performance artist, and painter 
E. Elias Merhige, who will present his work in person at the cinema on
Friday, October 
16th. 

An extreme and terrifying experimental film, BEGOTTEN tells the story of
a mother and son’s odyssey in a brutal land.  Director Elias Merhige is
a technical mad scientist. Rephotographing the film one frame at a time
using specially invented photographic 
techniques the result is a primitive and apocalyptic looking tale of
grotesque and intriguing events.  The mythical characters, sans
dialogue, engage in primal behavior including self-disembowellment and
human sacrifice in a fascinating, violent aria of death and life. 

Influenced by Greek mythology, Aboriginal art, and painters such as
Bosch and Goya, Mr. Merhige thoroughly destroys all conceptions of what
filmaking is about—in every way—and makes leaps into unknown territories
of the medium most seem to have forgotten.  “Artists must behave like
archaeologists if the guts of visionary filmmaking 
can happen.  [They] will have to return to the depths of the collective
unknon to find out what we’re all about,” says Merhige. 

A brilliant and unique acheivement, BEGOTTEN is certainly not for all
tastes.  However, the film has won considerable admiration from critics
and filmmakers worldwide.  Director Merhige has since created the videos
and designed the sets for Goth-Star Marilyn Manson and continues his
work in film. 

PLEASE NOTE: 
WORKSHOP w/ E. ELIAS MERHIGE: THE SUBCONSCIOUS MUSE 
In addition, E. Elias Merhige will be teaching a weekend NEW MASTER
CLASS at WigglyWorld Studios on Saturday, October 17th & Sunday the
18th.  The workshop is aimed at theatre and film artists who are
interested in experimental performance and the nature of the creative
process.  Elias will lead the class in working intensively with 
actors and images to bring ideas out into the open, exploring the
passage from the subconscious to the conscious.   A must for creative
filmakers, multi-media & theatre directors interested in producing
experimental work.  Call Jamie @ (206) 329-2629 or 
email jamie at wigglyworld.org to sign up or for more information. 

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NWFF OPPORTUNITIES: 
The Northwest Film Forum seeks interns/volunteers for Graphic Design; 
Outreach/Promotions; Ushers/Concessionnaires; and 
Administrative Support. Send or fax a letter of interest and resume to: 

NWFF 
1004 Turner Way E. 
Seattle, WA 98112 
or fax to: 206/329.1193 
 
THEATRE FOR RENT:  The Grand Illusion Cinema is available weekdays for
private screenings and commercial shoots.  The charming, seventy seat
venue has pressed tin ceilings, red velvet curtains, and newly 
refurbished turn of the century theater seats.  A perfect location for
interviews, film shoots, dailies and industry screenings, this 
intimate, recently renovated theater is equipped with new 35 and 16mm
changeover projectors, stereo sound, and ample 110 and 220 power.  The 
adjoining Grand Illusion Coffeehouse has coffee, pastries, and light
meals and is an excellent location for informal meetings.  
Contact Michael at (206) 329-2629 or 
michael at wigglyworld.org for rates and scheduling information. 

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