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Festivals >> Leeds >> 2008

Now in its 22nd year, the Leeds Film Festival runs from November 4 to 16.

This year's opening night gala is physical comedy Rumba. Films in the Official selection with vie for the Golden Owl. Controversial German filmmaker and gay rights campaigner Rosa von Praunheim is profiled through a special retrospective, while fantasy and horror fans can get their kicks through the Fanomenon strand. Films in this segment will take part in the Silver Melies competition, the winner of this will go forward along with others from festivals across Europe, to compete for the Golden Melies award.

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Leeds International Film Festival Latest Reviews

Rumba
Offbeat comedy in the style of Tati.
Momma's Man
A man in mid-life crisis retreats to his parents' loft.
The Burrowers
When a town's prime lass is kidnapped in the Old West, a posse get together to bring her back. Easier said than done when the kidnappers are underground monsters.
Soi Cowboy
An uneven relationship between a westerner and a Thai former sex worker.
Deadgirl
After two teenagers find a dead girl in the basement of a disused mental asylum, the boundary between right and wrong becomes sickeningly blurred.
The Disappeared
A youth released from a mental hospital tries to get back to normal but is haunted by the voice of his younger brother, who disappeared.
Blind Loves
The complexities of love and relationships as experienced by various visually impaired people.
Dream
A woman acts out the dreams of a stranger.
My Name Is Bruce
Washed-up actor Bruce Campbell is forced to save the town of Gold Lick from ghost Guan-Di.
Standing Up
Training to kill, Afghan style, in the new American sponsored army.

Leeds International Film Festival Festival Features

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Exclusive interview with director Pascal Laugier about his disturbing horror film Martyrs.

Sparkling Perry
In our exclusive interview Brit acting stalwart Perry Benson talks about his contrasting roles in Somers Town and Mum & Dad.

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Buried, Winter's Bone, Bran Nue Day, Contracorriente and a late-night podcast.

Stalking Four Lions, Smash His Camera, Exit Through The Gift Shop and Night Catches Us.

Mohammad Bakri talks about his film Zahara, celebrating his Palestinian aunt.

4th annual event brings independent film to the islands.

Artistic director moves on after four editions at the helm.
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