Break Even Store
The Break Even Store in the Schouwburgplein is one of a kind, and the clue is in its name. In this store it's not commerce that's the priority, but interaction, surprise and discussion. You may well find the artists themselves behind the counter selling their own art to the visitors. On the shelves you will find rare and personal items and special cinematic imports, in the broadest sense of the word. The shop opens every afternoon of the festival at 12.00 with a new video-loop, so drop by at any time. Talking Shop begins at 15.00, and here guests and visitors do most of the talking. Between 17.00 and 18.00 it's Free Trade and anyone can try to sell their cinema related goods. The owners of the mysterious suitcases will also make their appearance. The shop closes at 19.30 with Foreclosure; a free event and unclassifiable happening, which could be anything from a nearly forgotten movie, 'new folk' music, an 'old school' digital projection to a dvd presentation.
Split Screen Art Screen
Various artists have used existing movies (ranging from true classics to B movies) to make a new split screen montage. Each piece lasts for exactly one minute and shows a divided screen that represents the essence of the film, giving you a condensed guide through film history and international film language. Looking at four images simultaneously is no problem!
Location: Museum Boijmans van Beuningen
Open daily from 11.00 to 17.00 (closed on Monday)
Free admission with festival pass or ticket.
Live From Africa!
In Africa film and oral culture go hand in hand. For this reason several of the film showings from the programme section Where is Africa will be boosted by performances from live storytellers, musicians or musical groups. Most Africans don't see films in standard film theatres, but in so-called video halls where they watch pirate versions of Hollywood blockbusters, Hong Kong spectacles and Nollywood soaps. From 2nd to 6th February the IFFR will occupy two video halls in the Rotterdam Schouwburg. Admission is free and the programme can be found daily on chalk boards. Also free and open daily on the second floor of the Schouwburg is the video installation The One Minutes Africa, which shows short films from the continent. The Cameroon artist and cosmopolitan Tayou will build a row of huts at Schouwburgplein, thereby challenging our ideas about African identity.
Taneda's Coolsingel Cube
The Japanese production designer Taneda Yohei, famous for his contributions to the works of the new generation of Asian filmmakers and to the sets of Tarantino's Kill Bill films, transforms the facade, interior and basement of the Monisma Cube at Coolsingel/Kruiskade into a filmset. Taneda's Coolsingel Cube can be admired throughout the entire festival and inside the cube you can see scenes from films to which Taneda has contributed, including Air Doll which premieres at this edition of the IFFR. This project was realized in collaboration with Stichting Sculpture International Rotterdam. The artist is present at the opening of his Coolsingel Cube and is also a guest at one of the Big Talk sessions.
28th January - 7th February, 12.00 - 22.00 hrs, admission free.
Drive In
Why not just park your car and stay where you are to watch a film? According to American tradition the IFFR has organised a one-time-only drive in cinema on 3rd February where you can watch Roger Corman's horror classic The Raven from the safety of your own car. You may feel a chill (either from the film or the winter weather), so don't forget a warm blanket. The sound from the film can be heard via a special FM frequency on your car radio. There is space for approximately 50 cars. You may bring passengers on the back seat, but at risk of a restricted view. Prices for a car with driver are €9 or €6.50 with reduction and each passenger must also pay €9/€6.50. Location: car park in Schiestraat/Delftsehof, open at 19.00!
Hitchcock in 3D
Thanks to a big push from the film industry, the 3D phenomenon is coming along in leaps and bounds. The process is more technologically advanced, but in essence still the same as in the fifties, when it was used to lure audiences away from the TV screen and into the cinema. Whoever is interested in seeing how a real master used this technique should take the opportunity to see Alfred Hitchcock's Dial M for Murder in its rare original 3D format. Put your glasses on for showings on Friday 29th and Sunday 31st January.
Awards Ceremony
On Friday 5th February the three winners of the VPRO Tiger Awards will be announced. Juror, actress and singer Jeanne Balibar will bring some extra glamour to the ceremony with a live performance. The ceremony is closed to the general public but Tiger Friends are eligible for two free tickets that can be picked up from the guest desk from 4th February. There are a limited number of tickets available, so don't wait too long!
Kino Climates Live!
For four days, from Saturday 30th January to Tuesday 2nd of February, Kino Climates also has live performances. Martha Colburn will be accompanied by Thollem McDonas and Knalpot and there will be performances from Greg Pope & Mike Cooper, Pascal Baes, David Hopkins, Paper Cinema and Ricardo da Silva. The programme starts at 20.00 in the Kleine Zaal of the Schouwburg, where the Kino Climates dj's and vj's take over the dance floor.