RED ROSE, the film about Robert Burns, starring Michael Rodgers, Lucy Russell and Rebecca Palmer is selected for the Competition section of the Monaco Film Festival. The film will be screened at the glamorous Cinema Le Sporting, Monte Carlo on Friday 3rd December 2004. Red Rose is in Competition with 5 other films for the prestigious Angel Award for non-violent films. The film director Robbie Moffat said of the festival ..’It is a great honour to be in the competition with such good quality films. The Jury line up is impressive with Omar Sharif, Malick Bowens, Francine Pellegrino on the Award committee’. Mairi Sutherland the writer says… For a film about Robert Burns, this is a very appropriate showcase for Red Rose, and as its first international screening it is a great way to launch the film.
The Angel Award is given for the best, non-violent film overall. This award is presented by the Organizers, Amazing Entertainment Ltd. London, and one Honorary Celebrity Film Committee Member (to be announced).
In addition to the Angel Trophy Award, the International Awards Jury will nominate a further nine awards, The Angel Certificate Awards, donated by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Beverly Hills. For - Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Newcomer, Best Writer, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Soundtrack, and Best Ensemble Cast.
The 2004 Monaco International Film Awards Jury is as follows. Malick Bowens (Out of Africa with Sidney Pollack, Meryl Streep & Robert Redford), Francine Pellegrino (USA Film Director), Jeanette Hain (Award winning European International Actress), Sonia Rolland (Ex-Miss France & Actress), Omar Sharif (Dr Zhivago), Romeo Sarfati (Actor- Sous Le Soleil), Goran Bregovic* (Film Composer-music for Arizona Dream & Johnny Depp with Faye Dunaway) and Nicholas Khan (Lead Dancer - Monaco Ballet). *Denotes, to be confirmed.
Beat The Drum (South Africa). This film tells the story of a young Zulu boy who is orphaned after a mysterious illness strikes his village in Kwa Zulu Natal. To help his grandmother he sets out for Johannesburg with his father’s last gift, a tribal drum in search of his uncle. The journey throws him into the stark realities of life, but his amazing spirit never wavers. Directed by South African Director, David Hickson and written by American Writer/Producer W, David McBrayer. The film was shot entirely on location in super 35/scope in Kwa Zulu, Natal, Soweto and Johannesburg, South Africa. (Most talked about film in the USA, has an excellent chance to enter the Academy Awards). Screening opening night 7PM Thursday 2 December
Red Rose (Scotland). A period feature about Robbie Burns, Scotland’s national hero. As a poet he was exceptional, as a man he was extraordinary. Written & Produced by Mairi Sutherland, Directed by Robbie Moffat. Actors Rebecca Palmer, James Watson, Paul Cunningham, Michael Rodgers (The Patriot, Magic Railroad), and Lucy Russell (The Duke and the Lady’ & Tristan and Isolde, due for release in the USA in January 2005). The Movie was made by Palm Tree Entertainment UK. ‘Red Rose’ will be in Cinemas across Britain from January 17, 2005. Screening 8PM Friday 3 December.
