New Hampshire Film Festival 2008

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Writer-director Rob Margolies' debut feature bristles with smart dialogue, complex characters and strong performances. Against the backdrop of suburban utopia, the Bernstein family leads a dysfunctional existence. With three foul-mouthed kids, a caffeine-addict mother on the brink and a less than forthcoming father, they suffer an atmosphere so heavy with collective hostility and tension it seems as if the floral-papered walls will come crashing down any minute. Forced to the breaking point, they concede to a family therapy session, where it quickly becomes clear that what's wrong is “about a lot more than dry turkey.” Anger and antagonism give way to moments of self-revelation, as a patient and compassionate Dr. Livingston draws out demons and dark secrets, and the family begins to confront and accept their own humanity. Brutally comic, warmly intimate, always honest, Lifelines is an impressively fresh take on the family drama.
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Travelling salesman Thomas Lindsey is the most ordinary man in the world. He tries to make the best of his existence, and despite knowing better, he sells the fake product Wellness to naive people in the American backwoods. The most unusual aspect about him is his hobby, collecting wasps' nests. All in all, Lindsey is a sad softy. When Lindsey discovers his plan of working his way up the corporate ladder doomed to failure, he succumbs like a beaten dog to everything that happens to him.
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Welcome to the 2008 New Hampshire Film Festival
The mission of the non-profit New Hampshire Film Festival (NHFF) is to celebrate the art of filmmaking. NHFF unites highly talented students, professional filmmakers and screenwriters with industry experts, educators, avid movie-goers and film connoisseurs from around the globe for a highly interactive weekend of nationally recognized and undiscovered gems.
The New Hampshire Film Festival (NHFF) presents the best in recent independent cinema from throughout the United States and around the world to New Hampshire and New England audiences. Since its debut in 2001 as the New Hampshire Film Expo, the New Hampshire Film Festival has grown in leaps and bounds. These days, heavy hitters such as Avid and Regal Cinemas lend their sponsorship, while industry experts participate on panels and in workshops.

Films selected by NHFF enjoy being part of a world-class film program, and filmmakers partake in educational workshops, roundtable discussions and gala after-parties. Films screened at NHFF have gone on to receive critical acclaim and national distribution. Last year's Grand Jury Award Winner, The Trials of Darryl Hunt, received a short list Academy Award Nomination, and NHFF short, Binta and the Great Idea was nominated for Best Short Film by the Academy.

The mission of the New Hampshire Film Festival is simply to celebrate the art of filmmaking. NHFF unites highly talented students, professional filmmakers and screenwriters with industry experts, educators, avid movie-goers and film connoisseurs from around the globe for a highly interactive weekend of nationally recognized and undiscovered gems.

NHFF is a not only a great place to get exposure to some fantastic films, but also a lovely destination. In between the vast array of screenings and special events throughout historic downtown Portsmouth, visitors can enjoy strolling through art galleries, shopping at the high end boutiques, or eating at numerous gourmet restaurants.
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chele135 rated The Life Before Her Eyes
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