Films / Programs

Special Presentations

During the course of the eleven-day celebration, the Starz Denver Film Festival highlights some of this year's best cinematic, Oscar-worthy films with Special Presentations at the King Center.

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  A Christmas Tale

  France , 2008 , 150 min. In Arnaud Desplechin’s knowingly wild tragicomedy, three generations of a troubled French family gather at Christmas only to renew old feuds. Catherine Deneuve is the matriarch-in-crisis, Mathieu Amalric the hard-drinking prodigal son.... more
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  Two Lovers

  USA , 2008 , 100 min. MUST END Thursday, April 9 35mm presentation - Set in the insular world of Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, Two Lovers is a classic romantic drama, with Joaquin Phoenix giving a raw and vulnerable performance as Leonard, a charismatic but troubled young man who moves back into his childhood ... more
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  Waltz with Bashir

  Israel , 2008 , 90 min. MUST END Thursday, March 5 35mm presentation - One night at a bar, an old friend tells director Ari Folman about a recurring nightmare in which he is chased by 26 vicious dogs. Every night, the same number of beasts. The two men conclude that there's a connection to their Israeli Army... more
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  Breaking the Fourth Wall: The Wrestler

  USA , 2008 , 105 min. Breaking the Fourth Wall is a collaborative effort between the Denver Film Society and Curious Theatre Company to bridge the gap between theater, film and issues facing society today. This film plays great before or after watching THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY, Now Playing at more