SILVERDOCS: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival has become one of the most prestigious events in the world of non-fiction film. The 2006 Festival, a mixture of film screenings, information seminars and special events, will take place from June 13 to 18, 2006 at the AFI Silver Center in Silver Springs, Maryland (USA). Return to this dedicated website to read articles, view photos, hear audio files and view vide
It is should be news to no one that the Americans and the French are still locked in their love/hate relationship. We Americans do love the French culture and its emphasis on beauty, refinement and good taste. The French do love our the American can-do attitude and our pioneering spirit. But since 9/11, our different geopolitics has driven a wedge into that relationship that has pushed us both into separate corners.
Perhaps that is the reason why so many American films that are openly critical ...
During the Festival, visitors will enjoy Tahitian music and dance.
As the Cannes Film Festival moves into its final weekend, it seems that the fine art of booing is still very much “en vogue
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Inside the tent at the Europa Party
Pictures of the background at the HBO Party
The Girls at the IFQ Beach Party
Luc Besson’s Europa party was on Sunday, May 21st at the Majestic Beach. There was one huge neon-lighted tent that led to an outside section directly on the ocean-side. The guests spread themselves out to the joining pier where they held conversations and drank until sunrise. The French DJ played all the right songs which kept the people on the tent’s dance floor grooving to the music.
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The IFQ Beach party was one of my favorites last year. This year it took place on Sunday, May 21st at its annual location on Maema Beach. A romantic atmosphere with tables, sun beds and hammocks complete with lanterns made people feel comfortable and offered a great environment to meet new people. Free drinks were served until 11pm with the party ending at midnight. Despite the early curfew, many guests left the party well after midnight.
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The HBO Party was held at Nikki Beach on Sunday, May 21st from 5.30-7.30pm. It was a crazy party. There was barely any breathing room as the tons of people were drinking and dancing on the tables in the sunlight. Dancing partygoers were sprayed with champagne as the crowd danced to house music and enjoyed themselves. After attending five daylight beach parties, it is safe to say that this was the best one I’ve been to at this time of day.
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The Chopard dinner was at the Carton Hotel on Saturday, May 20th. It was a very high class event attended by many celebrities. The room was decorated beautifully and there were three different food buffets: seafood, crepe and sandwich. The seafood buffet was complete with sushi, caviar, oysters and other delicacies. The crepe buffet offered freshly made crepes complete with a variety of toppings. On the sandwich buffet, there were different bite-size sandwiches and cold-cut meats. There was a ...
