Thursday November 1, 2012
7:00PM - 11:00PM
Ashkenaz presents Ventanas at the Diaspora Film Fest
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Join the International Diaspora Film Fest and the Ashkenaz Foundation at the Opening Night of the IDFF
Film screening of El Gusto + live concert with Ventanas
Thursday November 1st, 2012
Innis Town Hall
2 Sussex Ave, Toronto
7PM:
Film screening
Canadian Premiere of Safinez Bousbia’s El Gusto, a stunning Algerian/Irish film depicting the fascinating history of Algerian Chaabi music and its original Jewish and Arabic practitioners, now scattered from North Africa to France. 2011, 88 min. Arabic & French with English Subtitles. Winner, Arab-World Documentary’s Prize, Abu Dhabi Film Festival. Click here to watch El Gusto trailer.
8:45PM:
Live concert & Flamenco performance by Ventanas + reception
Ventanas is a Toronto-based urban folk band that draws musical inspiration from the diverse cultural backgrounds of its members. From Spain to Turkey, Ventanas explores many musical forms and languages from flamenco palos to Balkan rhythms, from Sephadic diaspora to Hutsul Ukraine. At Ashkenaz Festival 2012, hundreds lined up to see Ventanas’ beautiful show at Harbourfront Centre. Don’t miss out on this fantastic and intimate opportunity to enjoy their music once more! Click here for a preview of Ventanas.
Ticket info:
Tickets available for online purchase from October 22
Regular- $10 online, $12 at the door
Students and Seniors- $8 at the door only (please provide ID)
IDFF Pass- $80 online, $100 at the door
For full IDFF details go to www.diasporafilmfest.com
Film screening of El Gusto + live concert with Ventanas
Thursday November 1st, 2012
Innis Town Hall
2 Sussex Ave, Toronto
7PM:
Film screening
Canadian Premiere of Safinez Bousbia’s El Gusto, a stunning Algerian/Irish film depicting the fascinating history of Algerian Chaabi music and its original Jewish and Arabic practitioners, now scattered from North Africa to France. 2011, 88 min. Arabic & French with English Subtitles. Winner, Arab-World Documentary’s Prize, Abu Dhabi Film Festival. Click here to watch El Gusto trailer.
8:45PM:
Live concert & Flamenco performance by Ventanas + reception
Ventanas is a Toronto-based urban folk band that draws musical inspiration from the diverse cultural backgrounds of its members. From Spain to Turkey, Ventanas explores many musical forms and languages from flamenco palos to Balkan rhythms, from Sephadic diaspora to Hutsul Ukraine. At Ashkenaz Festival 2012, hundreds lined up to see Ventanas’ beautiful show at Harbourfront Centre. Don’t miss out on this fantastic and intimate opportunity to enjoy their music once more! Click here for a preview of Ventanas.
Ticket info:
Tickets available for online purchase from October 22
Regular- $10 online, $12 at the door
Students and Seniors- $8 at the door only (please provide ID)
IDFF Pass- $80 online, $100 at the door
For full IDFF details go to www.diasporafilmfest.com
For More Information:
Location/Venue:
Innis Town Hall
Address:
2 Sussex Ave
City:
Toronto
Zip/Postal:
M5S 1J5
Contact Name:
Janis Seftel
Phone:
(416) 979-9979
Email:
Web:
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