“We Carried Your Secrets” is a film that chronicles the story of a unique and ground breaking form of theatrical performance called “Theatre of Witness.” It reflects on the very personal and inspirational stories of 7 people as they come to terms with their own legacy and that of their fathers, men who were all badly affected by over thirty years of conflict in Northern Ireland. A viewing of the film will be followed by a Skype discussion with one of the participants in the Theatre of Witness project.
Discussion led by Dr. Anthony Novosel, Dept of History

Screening of THE QUEEN will be introduced by Director, Stephen Frears. Q&A session with Colin MacCabe.

Known for making provocative, stylized, and tightly budgeted films about people living on society's social and/or sexual fringes,
British director Stephen Frears is renowned as one of his country's most vibrant and recognizable filmmakers. Regarding his

Putin’s Kiss focuses on the young, charismatic Masha, a 19-year-old spokeswoman for Nashi, a government-friendly Russian youth organization that promotes strong nationalistic ideals. Since she was fifteen, Masha was highly-involved in Nashi and the organization’s aim to rid Russia of its “enemies.” Through her involvement and loyalty, Masha received tons of benefits from Nashi and was frequently noted as “the girl who kissed Putin.” However, as Masha grows and begins to befriend critical journalists, her beliefs are challenged.

Putin’s Kiss focuses on the young, charismatic Masha, a 19-year-old spokeswoman for Nashi, a government-friendly Russian youth organization that promotes strong nationalistic ideals. Since she was fifteen, Masha was highly-involved in Nashi and the organization’s aim to rid Russia of its “enemies.” Through her involvement and loyalty, Masha received tons of benefits from Nashi and was frequently noted as “the girl who kissed Putin.” However, as Masha grows and begins to befriend critical journalists, her beliefs are challenged.

Monday, March 26: Což takhle dát si špenát? (What would you say to some spinach?)

Planned schedule for each night is to have a social meet and greet from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm along with ordering dinner/drinks/etc. with
the films starting at 7:10 pm after a brief introduction and comments. The movies will be shown with English subtitles (all have English
subtitles except for Women in Temptation).

For more information: http://www.meetup.com/czech-pittsburgh/.

The main One Book One Community event for this year will be the Pittsburgh premier of Snow with writer/director Isaac Ergas and a panel discussion on the Role of Film in Public Health.

Snow is a short, live-action film based on the true story of Dr. John Snow, the father of epidemiology. The panel discussion will include:

Isaac Ergas: Writer/director and public health professional
Carl Kurlander: Writer/producer, University of Pittsburgh Film Studies Program and Steeltown Entertainment Project

A documentary on the transformation of Mikhail Khodorkovsky - from a perfect socialist to a perfect capitalist and finally, in a Siberian prison, becoming a perfect martyr. Khodorkovky - the richest Russian, challenges President Putin. A fight of the titans begins. Putin warns him. But Khodorkovsky comes back to Russia - knowing that he will be imprisoned, once he returns. Why didn't Khodorkovsky stay in Exile with a couple of billions? Why did he come back? Why did he do that? A personal journey to Khodorkovsky. (Filmed, directed and produced by Cyril Tuschi; Duration : 111 min)

The 2012 Carnegie Mellon International Film Festival: Faces of Others

Black Butterflies tells the story of Ingrid Jonker (1933-1965), a celebrated South African poet who lived during the time of the Apartheid racial segregations. Shortly after the passing of her mother, Jonker moved in with her estranged father, the Minister of Censorship in South Africa. (Directed by Paula van der Oest | South Africa/The Netherlands | 2011 | 100 min.)

+ Closing Night Reception