TRANSLINK CINE SPARKS PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED!
The 2009 TransLink Cine Sparks Programme is now live on the Cine Sparks website! This year’s programme is guaranteed to excite, delight, educate and inspire. It is a fantastic opportunity for budding film goers to view a range cinema from around the world. TransLink Cine Sparks opens the window on the world through film, making the programme a distinctive and unique learning experience for all school groups. Films in the Schools Programme are free to school groups and accompanying teachers (refundable booking fee of $100 per session required). Full programme and booking information available on www.translinkcinesparks.com.au. Young adults (15+) can participate in the St.George Bank Brisbane International Film Festival through the Sparks at BIFF programme. Session information and tickets available from 10 July. Bookings for our Masterclasses for students aged 15 - 18 are now also open. Numbers are strictly limited to ensure good student to facilitator ratios. Free Travel for Schools with TransLink Be sure to book soon to avoid disappointment. Booking information is available at our website www.translinkcinesparks.com.au A Taste of the Cine Sparks Programme
Darius Goes West: The Roll of his Life
Brendan and the Secret of the Kells
Goodbye Solo
A SPOTLIGHT ON THE LINEUP Read former TransLink Cine Sparks Jury Member, Robert Hughes’ reviews on Darius Goes West: The Roll of His Life and Ben X. Robert was a juror in 2006 while he was in Year 10.
Darius Goes West: The Roll of His Life is a rare breed of film; one that tackles serious subject matter with a warmth and humour that most movies aren’t brave enough to attempt. This documentary follows Darius Weems, a 15-year old American boy who suffers from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, as he travels across the United States for the first time. Accompanied by his group of close friends, he endeavors to raise awareness of Muscular Dystrophy by having his wheelchair ‘pimped’ on national television. Darius is more than aware that this disease will claim his life in the next few years, having watched his older brother suffer this very fate, but this knowledge does not seem to depress him. He is relentlessly enthusiastic about making the most of every day and helping the vast number of people who live with his illness. Our lead’s natural charm and infectious laugh drive the journey, as Darius’ companions join him on the trip of a lifetime. Darius Goes West is upfront about the effects of this disease without being bleak, moving without being sappy, and, perhaps most importantly, educational without being dull. It’s a simple, heartfelt film – and an important one that should be seen by all.
 It’s with an unflinching eye that director Nic Balthazar forms his harrowing debut film, the Belgian Ben X. Adapted from Balthazar’s own novel and stage play, this is a movie unwilling to shy away from the painful situations presented to its protagonist. Bullied through school for his Autism, the titular Ben takes solace in the fantasy world of an online role-playing videogame. It is only in this game where he can find success, respect and power. It is also the only place he has a true friend, the beautiful young Scarlite.
The director uses his unique visual stylings, with flashes of extreme detail, faux-documentary interviews and cutaways to the game, to try and recreate the world through Ben’s eyes. This immersion creates palpable tension and disorientation, particularly during the vicious bullying attacks, as Greg Timmermans in the lead role puts in a compelling performance. Marijke Pinoy, as his doting mother, is equally powerful in a far more understated role. With a twisting plot to match his inventive imagery and creative sound design, Balthazar has crafted a thoughtful film that is far more rewarding than your ordinary young adult drama. Visit Cine Sparks for more information
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