The moment of revelation is approaching. The 19th annual Virginia Film Festival, to be held Oct. 26-29, 2006, has released a promising lineup of over 70 films, arts exhibits and musical performances all elucidating the festival's theme -- Revelations: Finding God at the Movies.
The program's mission is to provide a "springboard for discussion and debate," says Paul Wagner, local filmmaker and Academy Award-winning documentarian. Its aim is to stimulate community participation in dialogue about religion and spirituality; to be as multi-faith as possible by presenting Islamic, Hindi, Buddhist, Jewish and Christian motifs; to be both reverent and irreverent.
The Festival will incorporate both overseas and next-door influences. A four-part mini-series of Scandinavian cinema will draw from a rich tradition of spirituality. Live from the Hook will showcase the Charlottesville music scene, and Before the Music Dies will feature the Charlottesville-based ATO record label and its efforts to prevent the homogenization of music.
On Thursday evening, Oct. 26, in the Charlottesville Pavilion, the program will commence with a multi-denominational assembly, featuring members of diverse spiritual traditions. A representative of each will light a candle for world peace.
The Festival brings a number of special guests. Actor Liev Schreiber will present his adaptation and directorial debut, Everything is Illuminated. Young actor William Moseley, who played Peter Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia, will attend its screening. Acclaimed novelist/screenwriter Michael Tolkin will accompany his film The Rapture. Also, the Festival will honor Robert Duvall with the Virginia Film Award for his feature film, The Apostle. Note that in the past, the program has been known to unveil some surprise guests of noteworthy fame throughout the event.
Students may purchase tickets with their $15 free Arts Dollars at www.vafilm.com, where a complete Festival schedule is posted.
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