About the Director
Todd Solondz, an alumnus of Tisch School of the Arts, was born in Newark, New Jersey, and grew up in the suburbs. His artistic achievements as a writer and director have been recognized at the Cannes Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, Golden Globes, Independent Spirit Awards, Venice Film Festival, and Berlin International Film Festival. In 1996 WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE, a feature he produced, wrote, and directed, won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival and many other awards. In 1998 HAPPINESS, which he wrote and directed, won the International Critics Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay. His next film STORYTELLING premiered at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival, and was named one of the “ten best films of the year” by THE NEW YORK TIMES. PALINDROMES premiered in competition at the 2004 Venice Film Festival, as well as at that year’s Telluride, New York, and Toronto Film Festivals.

The Picturehouse welcomes renown writer, artist and Nobel Prize Laureate Gao Xingjian. Join us for an exclusive screening of his film SILHOUETTE/SHADOW at The Picturehouse on SUNDAY 25 November at 10am. Following the screening, the audience will be joined by the acclaimed and controversial director himself for an intimate Question & Answer session. Screening of SILHOUETTE/SHADOW on SUNDAY 25 November at 10am. Tickets at $15 (includes film screening plus Q&A session)

Gao Xingjian

Acclaimed as the first Chinese to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2000, Gao Xingjian is one of the pioneering avant-garde dramatist and writer. His works include Soul Mountain, One Man’s Bible, Buying a Fishing Rod for my Grandpa, The Other Shore, Nocturnal Wanderer, Weekend Quartet, Fugitive, etc. Born in Jiangxi, China (1940), Gao is now a French residing in Paris, where he continues to write in both Chinese and French. Also a prominent artist known for his bold, stunning yet contemplative ink paintings, he has until now held over thirty international exhibitions.

6 - 10 September

Catch the Singapore premiere of Tan Chui Mui’s feature film, LOVE CONQUERS ALL, and meet the film maker herself at this year’s Opening Night screening at The Picturehouse. Applauded at international festivals, the film has won numerous awards including the Golden Digital Award at the 31st Hong Kong International Film Festival, the VPRO TIGER AWARD at the 36th International Film Festival Rotterdam, and New Currents and FIPRESCI AWARDS at the 11th Pusan International Film Festival. On Closing Night, join local and regional filmmakers at an exclusive screening of the REMEMBER CHEK JAWA, a documentary by local director Eric Lim, and the Japanese short OSAMPO by Akira Matsuda. The 7th Asian Film Symposium is presented by The Substation as part of SEPT FEST. For more SEPT FEST information and other event details and please visit: www.substation.org/afs

OPENING NIGHT with HULA GIRLS

Friends of The Picturehouse gathered on 23 March for a merry night at the preview screening of Hula Girls. One lucky guest won himself an exclusive Film Fanatic T-shirt at the lucky draw. Special thanks to our Film Fanatic Partner, Stella Artois for the free flow of beer to complete the evening!

BE FABULOUS * Gala Opening - 20 September

The first-ever Viva Cuba festival at The Cathay saw a successful run with additional showtimes for the popular Cuban Film Showcase and positive responses for the fringe events - "How to speak like a Cuban" and "How to drink like a Cuban". The Picturehouse team would like to thank all the film lovers for their support!

The Picturehouse would like to thank all the film lovers and partners for their support!

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