London to host International Buddhist Film Festival 2009

The International Buddhist Film Festival is coming to London to offer the United Kingdom a fresh perspective on world cinema with a Buddhist touch.

Photo: Mario Tursi
Photo: Mario Tursi

It will celebrate Buddhist ideas and inspiration represented in all film, from Eastern documentaries to Hollywood blockbusters; showing more than 40 films from 18 countries including 27 UK premieres.

The International Buddhist Film Festival takes place at the Barbican from Thursday May 7 to 17th, the first time it has visited the UK. The IBFF showcases cinema which inspires a fresh perspective on Buddhism from around the globe – including films incorporating broader Buddhist themes and ideas as well as movies made by Buddhists. The festival is bringing 27 UK premieres to London as well as an incredible selection of features, documentaries and shorts. Special strands include Profiles and Mind the Gap, and the festival looks forward to welcoming special guest speakers and filmmakers – including some well-known names.

The International Buddhist Film Festival takes place at the Barbican from Thursday May 7 to 17th. The IBFF showcases cinema which inspires a fresh perspective on Buddhism from around the globe, and is a programme of the Buddhist Film Society, Inc.

For more information, visit www.ibff.org

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