Films

In its thirteenth year, Bite The Mango 2007 certainly looks set to be lucky for some with the choicest cuts from film studios across the world on show on our very own doorstep in Bradford. Running from Friday 21st September to Thursday 27th September, what's being described as a packed schedule of guest appearances, UK premieres and previews will be taking place plus a full weekend of talks and workshops which will give an insight into what's going on in the film industry across the world. Over 80 films will be screened at the National Media Museum as Bradford goes global - with the latest silver screen spectaculars from Canada, India, Taiwan, the US, South Asia and the Far East - plus, of course - the best home-grown talent from here in the UK.

Film Noir: Manorama

This year sees a special focus on the 60th anniversary of the Partition of India and Pakistan, with one major highlight being the preview of 'Partition'. Directed by distinguished Canadian director Vic Sarin, it's a love story which develops during the upheavals caused when India is given her independence. Starring Jimi Mistry and Kristin Kreuk, the film tells the story of two people from different religious backgrounds and how their tolerance isn't shared by everyone. Introducing the film is the director himself - appearing at the Bite The Mango Festival for the first time. It looks likely to be a memorable evening for everybody!

There's always something a bit special for film fans at the Bite The Mango Festival and 2007 is no different, with a series of premieres taking place at the National Media Museum in Bradford. These include Anuranan, the first Bengali film to be shot in the UK and featuring what's promised to be breathtaking scenery in both India and here in Britain. Also being seen for the first time will be Crossing Bridges, directed by Mark Norfolk, which sees a suicidal man meeting an angel and Manorama Six Feet Under, directed by Navdeep Singh, which pays homage to film noir with a story about a government engineer who dreams of writing detective fiction!

New and budding film makers from across the world also get the chance to have their work screened in Bradford thanks to Slices of Mango: a collection of short films, many of which will be introduced by their directors.

And, always a Festival to end on a bang not a whimper, Bite The Mango finishes with another UK premiere - A Winter Tale, directed by Frances-Anne Solomon. Born in England of Trinidadian parents, Frances-Anne was raised and educated in the Caribbean and Canada, before living and working in the UK for several years. Since 1999, she's been based in Toronto and her many directing credits include Peggy Su!, What My Mother Told Me and Bideshi amongst many others.

Premiere: Crossing Bridges

So, if you're a film fan then Bite The Mango looks, as always, like a not-to-be-missed event! As Festival Director Addy Rutter says: "This year's festival promises to be an enthralling and action-packed programme that will introduce a range of new films to our audience. We look forward to welcoming visitors to Bite The Mango for what promises to be an exciting event!"