Ethan Hawke to be honored at San Francisco Film FestivalMarch 14, 2017 - 12:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The San Francisco Film Society will honor Ethan Hawke during the 60th San Francisco International Film Festival, Variety said. The event will take place on April 8 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, and include a conversation with the actor-filmmaker, followed by a screening of his new film, “Maudie,” directed by Aisling Walsh. “Ethan Hawke is worthy of celebration on so many levels,” said Rachel Rosen, director of programming. “It’s been a pleasure to experience his work as a director of both fiction and documentary, alongside his countless indelible performances. He effortlessly communicates his artistic vision across his various creative pursuits, and we’re thrilled to be able to honor him for the full scope of his work in film.” Hawke has been nominated twice for a best supporting actor Academy Award — for “Boyhood” and “Training Day” — and twice for best adapted screenplay — for “Before Sunset” and “Before Midnight.” In 2016, Hawke portrayed the late Chet Baker in “Born to Be Blue,” and starred in four other films — “The Phenom,” “Maggie’s Plan,” “The Magnificent Seven,” and “In a Valley of Violence.” His other notable acting credits include “Dead Poets Society,” “Reality Bites,” “Alive,” “Before Sunrise,” “Hamlet,” “Gattaca,” “The Purge,” and “Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead.” He recently finished production on “Blaze,” a drama he co-wrote and directed about the life of country western musician Blaze Foley. Hawke plays a fishmonger in “Maudie” opposite Sally Hawkins, who faces rejection from her own family in 1930s Nova Scotia. He hires her to be his housekeeper and she ultimately blossoms into one of Canada’s best-known folk artists. Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |