SPECIAL EDITION: AFRICAN PICTURES

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SPECIAL EDITION: AFRICAN PICTURES SIFF is thrilled to present African Pictures, a program unrivaled anywhere in the U.S. that showcases the best filmmaking happening in Africa today. This groundbreaking initiative, made possible through the generous support of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, offers Seattle audiences a rare opportunity to experience innovative and inspiring films from across the African continent. Best of all, we're bringing many of these filmmakers to the festival with their work. So come and meet them, see their films, and hear them talk about this new international hotspot of filmmaking activity.  See you at the Festival!   MOTHER OF GEORGE This vibrant feature follows the lives of Nigerian-American newlyweds, Adenike and Ayodele, as they navigate their new lives in New York City. Nigerian tradition and pressure to conceive a child give way to new cosmopolitan temptations as Adenike discovers life outside of being a housewife. Director Andrew Dosunmu in attendance.  JUNE 6 | 6:30PM | SIFF CINEMA UPTOWN   JUNE 7 | 4:00PM | PACIFIC PLACE    More Info | Buy Tickets  SPUD 2: THE MADNESS CONTINUES   COMRADE PRESIDENT  Spud is still marching slowly toward puberty as a sophomore at a South African boarding school. While he's no longer the youngest in school, that's not going to save him from the challenges of growing up. John Cleese returns in this spectacular sequel.  JUNE 6 | 6:00PM | SIFF CINEMA UPTOWN JUNE 8 | 10:30AM | PACIFIC PLACE More Info | Buy Tickets The life and suspicious death of Mozambique's revolutionary leader, Samora Moises Machel, is explored in this documentary, providing insight into the Mozambican fight for independence and subsequent political changes. Director Mosco Kamwendo in attendance. JUNE 6 | 8:30PM | SIFF CINEMA UPTOWN JUNE 7 | 3:30PM | SIFF CINEMA UPTOWN     More Info | Buy Tickets HORSES OF GOD LAST FLIGHT TO ABUJA An intimate portrait of three young boys growing up on the outskirts of Casablanca. Critically acclaimed at Cannes, this film is a major achievement by one of North Africa's most important filmmakers. Director Nabil Ayouch in attendance.     JUNE 7 | 6:00PM | SIFF CINEMA UPTOWN JUNE 8 | 6:00PM | KIRKLAND PC More Info | Buy Tickets  An ill-fated flight provides the setting for this suspenseful multi-character pot-boiler filled with romance, blackmail, and murder in Obi Emelonye's Nollywood box-office smash. Director Obi Emelonye in attendance.  JUNE 8 | 5:30PM | SIFF CINEMA UPTOWN JUNE 9 | 12:00PM | SIFF CINEMA UPTOWN      More Info | Buy Tickets MORE FANTASTIC AFRICAN FILMS      $2 OFF DISCOUNT     AFRICAN2013 THE REPENTANT Info | TIckets THE KAMPALA STORY Info | Tickets NISHAN (MEDAL OF HONOR) Info | Tickets DIE WELT Info | TIckets  FANIE FOURIE'S LOBOLA Info | Tickets    Redeem this promo code online,   over the phone or at the box office.       Promotion valid for regular priced   screenings only. Cannot be used   with other promotions or discounts. Seattle International Film Festival 2013