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October 2012

SPECIAL SCREENINGS OF "THE IMPOSSIBLE" BY JUAN ANTONIO BAYONA AT AFI FEST

EGEDA US as a proud supporter of AFI FEST announces:

AFI FEST

November 1 - 8
Grauman's Chinese Theater, neighboring Mann 6 Theaters, and the Egyptian Theatre
ALL REGULAR SCREENINGS ARE FREE!

THE IMPOSSIBLE

Country: Spain / USA | Director: Juan Antonio Bayona | Cast: Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland, Samuel Joslin, Oaklee Pendergast, Marta Etura, Sönke Möhring, Geraldine Chaplin.

Synopsis
Henry (Ewan McGregor) and Maria (Naomi Watts) have taken their three young sons to Thailand to spend Christmas 2004 at an idyllic beachfront resort. The family is playing outside by the pool when a tsunami hits the shore, laying waste to everything in its path. Spanish director Juan Antonia Bayona utilizes 3D sound technology – although the film is in 2D – and seamless effects to immerse the viewer in the terrifying life and death struggle to survive the rush of water and debris. However, the film is as intimate as it is epic; at times, it feels inspired by the tone Steven Spielberg strikes in films like JURASSIC PARK and WAR OF THE WORLDS. Based on a true story, THE IMPOSSIBLE gives us the terrifying spectacle and emotional drama of a family trying to find each other – dead or alive – among the thousands of strangers searching for each other in the aftermath of a disaster.

Screenings:
Thursday, November 8, 4:00 p.m., Chinese 1
Sunday, November 4, 8:30 p.m., The Chinese

AFI FEST 2012 presented by Audi brings the best of world cinema to the movie capital of the world from November 1 - 8, in the heart of downtown Hollywood. Be among the first to see awards season contenders and the year's most significant films from across the globe all available for free.

All regular tickets to AFI FEST are FREE. For priority access to all regular screenings and access to the cinema lounge, purchase an AFI FEST CINEPASS EXPRESS. Go to www.AFI.com/afifest to purchase passes now, or beginning October 27th to reserve your FREE individual tickets to all regular screenings.

Take full advantage of AFI FEST’s unparalleled access to the world’s best movies and filmmakers. Visit www.AFI.com/afifest AFIFEST to read the full schedule, purchase passes and to register for FREE tickets. beginning October 27th.

REMEMBER…ALL REGULAR SCREENINGS AT AFI FEST 2012 ARE FREE AGAIN THIS YEAR! For more information on free screening tickets and priority access passes, go to www.AFI.COM/AFIFEST