Scene from Columbian crime thriller PVC-1
The fact-based shocker, PVC-1 – which was shot in one continuous, riveting take – made its U.S. debut on DVD this Tuesday, September 15th, following a triumphant, award-winning tour of film festivals worldwide. To celebrate the release of this hard-boiled crime thriller, Film Fetish is giving away 3 copies of the DVD to readers.
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In order to be entered into the random drawing for your free DVD copy of PVC-1, you must also:
- Reply to this post, and tell me the name of your favorite foreign film released in the U.S. so far this year.
I’ll be running this contest through next Tuesday, September 22, 2009.
More about PVC-1
There’s no escape – for the victim or the viewer – in PVC-1, a remarkable thriller that sets a new course for suspense cinema. The Colombian drama, based on a true-crime story, makes its U.S. debut on DVD September 15, 2009, from IFC Films and MPI Home Video.
Director Spiros Stathoulopoulos tells the story of a poor family in rural colombia whose world is suddenly, horribly turned upside down. A group of masked men invade the family’s home and lock PVC-1 tubing filled with explosives around the wife’s neck. If they don’t receive ransom money by their stated deadline, they will detonate the bomb. As events unfold in real time, Stathoulopoulos’ glidecam becomes the viewer’s eyes, unable to look away as the clock ticks down and the victim’s every frantic move becomes a matter of life and death. The largely nonprofessional cast adds to the film’s authentic this-is-really-happening effect.
Director: Spiros Stathoulopoulos
Writers: Spiros Stathoulopoulos, Dwight Istanbulian
Cast: Daniel Páez, Hugo Pereira, Michael Schorling, Alberto Sornoza, Merida Urquia
DVD Release Date: September 15, 2009
Check out the trailer for PVC-1 below.
District 9 IS ON THE TOP OF MY LIST!
My favorite is Let The Right One In
District 9
SIN NOMBRE
i liked ONCE WERE WARRIORS
District 9 was my fave!
If District 9 is considered foreign I will choose that.
Revanche is one of my favs
District 9 would probably be my favorite, this looks really interesting
I have to agree with District 9. It was really cool.
District 9
The Class
I would have to add my vote for Moon.
District 9
The Day the Earth Stood STill
“Sin Nombre”
Seeing where I am from and where the film is set I would have to say District 9.
A great play on the real District 6 near Cape Town and a very sobering film for all South Africans. But then Peter Jackson is a great director !
Moon
sign me up
the class
District 9 was really good
For me it’s a toss-up between “Summer Hours” and “The Class,” two brilliant French films. Thanks!
White Wedding.
Loved District 9.
i want to win
I liked Sin Nombre.
District 9. Thanks!
The class was very good.
District 9 is one!
Definitely District 9, thanks.
Just saw London to Brighton and it was a good movie.
I’d have to say District 9 also.
My favorite foreign film this year was District 9. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
I think the only foreign film I have seen so far this year is District 9. And I loved it.
District 9
DISTRICT 9 IS FANTASTIC
I would have to sy District 9
district 9
Sin Nombre
I’m pretty sure it’s been released in the U.S. so I’d have to say Moon. I’ve heard great things about it.
If District 9 is considered foreign, then that’s my choice! lol I know most of the special effects were done here in Canada. I loved that movie!
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The Class
District 9 was great
Yeah, I have to agree with District 9. It was pretty cool.
London to Brighton!
thanks
i think that technically [REC] was only released recently in the US, so i say [REC].
Gomorrah is a great movie!
got a short list of them, but my favorite foreign film released in the U.S. so far this year has to be:
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…DISTRICT 9!
White Wedding