BEV’s third festival includes a stunning selection of UK premieres of international feature films, short films from the best emerging talent, engaging documentaries, music videos, VJs, fine art to film, training, masterclasses and Q&As, a ‘bring a baby’ event and some cracking parties.

As part of the 2007 programme, BEV is very proud to present a special screening of EAST OF HAVANA, a beautifully shot debut from Cuban-American filmmakers Jauretsi Saizarbitoria & Emilia Menocal. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with the directors.

EAST OF HAVANA
[Jauretsi Saizarbitoria & Emilia Menocal, US, 82’] + director Q&A (tbc)
8.30pm, Monday 12 March, ICA Screen 1
Yearning for hip hop unburdened with bling and slick over-production? Follow Mikki, Magyori, and Soandry of el Cartel, a collective of hip hop artists who operate outside of Cuba’s government-controlled music industry. These three friends are not just consuming hip hop, but harnessing its power to relay their own raw messages of experience, emotion, and revolution.

First time Cuban-American filmmakers Jauretsi Saizarbitoria & Emilia Menocal find a delicate balance elusive to so many seeking to capture and relay the Cuban experience; they succeed in illuminating the country’s natural beauty without glorifying it, and addressing the sociopolitical plight of Cuba’s youth without patronising.

Featuring generous live performances, East of Havana offers an exceedingly rare glimpse of Cuban life and art, and a forceful reminder of the transformative power of hip hop.

Birds Eye View Film Festival
8-14th March 2007
@ NFT, ICA, Barbican

See www.birds-eye-view.co.uk for more info.

Tickets £8.00/£7.00 concessions, £6.00 for members
Booking details: The ICA box office is open daily 12pm - 9.15pm. Buy tickets online at http://www.ica.org.uk or call 020 7930 3647 during opening hours. Textphone: 020 7839 0737