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Film Buffs, Rejoice: Here Are All The Film Events To Check Out This Month

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Film Buffs, Rejoice: Here Are All The Film Events To Check Out This Month

by LYDIA TEO  /   May 4, 2017

May is definitely the month for film fans – from Singapore’s first ever silent cinema held at the beach, to award-winning French films, here are the six film events you should not miss this month.

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Film Buffs, Rejoice: Here Are All The Film Events To Check Out This Month
#1: Sunset Cinema (5 - 14 May)
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If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this outdoor film screening event that will be held at the scenic location of Sentosa’s Tanjong Beach. Films screened will include highly lauded films such as sci-fi flick Arrival, and the drama Lion. The coolest part: as Singapore’s first-ever silent cinema, you’ll be using wireless noise-cancelling headphones to catch the films. 120 Tanjong Beach Walk, Sentosa. $29.80 per ticket. Visit www.sunsetcinema.com.sg for showtimes

See: 10 fun summer sandals you can wear to the upcoming outdoor movie event, Sunset Cinema

#2: Cannes French Palmes D’Or (6 - 21 May)
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Presented by Voilah! French Festival 2017, this film event will screen four highly acclaimed French films that have all won the prestigious Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The lineup includes The Class (2008), Amour (2012), Blue Is The Warmest Colour (2013) and Dheepan (2015). The Projector, #05-00 Golden Mile Tower and Alliance Francaise Theatre, 1 Sarkies Road. $11 – $13.50 per ticket. Visit www.theprojector.sg and www.alliancefrancaise.org.sg for showtimes

See: 8 things you should not miss at the Voilah! French Festival

 

Image: Amour, a film by Michael Haneke’s Facebook

#3: Singapore Heritage Festival @ Singapore River (12 - 13 May)
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If you’re a foodie, this is the film event for you. As part of Singapore Heritage Festival 2017, the Asian Civilisations Museum will be screening Singaporean films on conversations, relationships and stories that revolve around food and eating. Catch films such as Old Friends (2015) and Wanton Mee (2015) by renowned local directors Royston Tan and Eric Khoo, while enjoying other food-themed exhibitions and tours. Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Pl

See: The 5 events at the Singapore Heritage Festival 2017 you should not miss

 

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#4: French Animation Film Festival (19 - 21 May)
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For something more family-friendly, there is the French Animation Film Festival presented by Voilah! 2017. Six movies will be screened this year, including the shortlist for Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards, Ma Vie de Courgette (My Life As A Zucchini) by Claude Barras, as well as musical adventure comedy Ballerina (Leap!) by Eric Summer and Eric Warin, and Michel Ocelot’s new film Ivan Tsarevitch et la Princesse Changeante (Ivan Tsarevich and the Changing Princess). Alliance Française Theatre, 1 Sarkies Road. $11 – $19 per ticket. Visit www.alliancefrancaise.org.sg for showtimes

See: The 15 best deals from the Voilah! French Food Festival you shouldn’t miss

#5: PLAYTIME - The Complete Works of Jacques Tati (20 May - 4 June)
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Enjoy a complete retrospective of French screenwriter, director and actor Jacques Tati, presented by the National Museum of Singapore’s cinematheque. In the lineup is of all six of his feature-length films – Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday, Mon Oncle, a colourised version of Jour de fête, the little-seen Parade, the revelatory Traffic and Playtime – the latter two will be screened as part of Voilah! 2017 – along with four short films that contributed to the creation of his full-length cinematic masterpieces. National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road. Admission is free. Visit www.nationalmuseum.sg for more information

See: Photographer Corinne Mariaud explores the difference between Singaporean and Korean beauty

#6: 667 by Royston Tan (25 May)
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Commissioned by the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre and produced by award-winning filmmaker Royston Tan, 667 is an anthology of shorts by local film directors such as Kirsten Tan (POP AYE) and Eva Tang (The Songs We Sang). The films revolve around the Singaporean filmmakers and their reflections, interpretations, and perspectives as they go on a journey in search of their cultural roots. There will also be a Q&A session with the six directors held in conjunction with the screening. 7pm – 9pm, Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, 1 Straits Boulevard. $15 per ticket, available at www.sistic.com.sg

 

Like this? Check out all the coolest cultural events you need to check out in May, what to wear to hit up this cool brunch spot inspired by Kate Spade New York for Mother’s Day and the hottest new restaurants that will satisfy all your cravings.

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