A FREE taste of European Film under the stars November 5, 2007
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Its spring and the nights are getting warmer, so what better way to celebrate the season than with fine film, food and friends.
For four nights in November, under starry Sydney skies, lovers of great international film will flock to St Leonards Park in North Sydney for a unique smorgasbord of FREE cinematic delights and a picnic pack.
The Helga’s European Film Festival has been created to celebrate a continental evening of cinematic experience. This free community event will emphasise the European heritage of Helga’s continental Bakehouse bread.
Each night from Wednesday 14 November to Saturday 17 November 2007, a major European feature film will screen on the magnificent 16m x 8m inflatable Starlight Cinema screen.
The outdoor cinema experience in Sydney is unparalleled for its exhilarating and sociable atmosphere, and this FREE festival is a great way to kick-start the festive season.
The festival opens with La Vie En Rose, the brilliant and mesmerising story of legendary French singer Edith Piaf, starring Marion Cotillard in a highly acclaimed performance.
This is followed on the second night by the blockbuster Casino Royale, the latest and most exciting James Bond film yet, shot in some of Europe’s most exotic locations.
The third film in the festival is the ever popular Chocolat, featuring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp in a delicious tale of community, love and, of course, chocolate.
The final night’s film will be I Do: How to get married & Stay Single, a charming French comedy for the modern age.
There’s plenty to feast on while watching the movies, as Helga’s is offering a free picnic pack*, full of the indulgent tastes of Europe, for the first 500 guests who register for each night at the website. Just visit www.helgas.com.au to register.
So bring a blanket or hire a backrest at St Leonards Park, and enjoy this free event over four fabulous nights.
Helga’s European Film Festival schedule:
Wednesday 14 November La Vie en Rose
Thursday 15 November Casino Royale
Friday 16 November Chocolat
Saturday 17 November I Do: How to get married & Stay Single
Doors open at 7pm and all films start at 8.30pm at St Leonards Park, Miller Street, North Sydney
Entry is FREE, but please arrive early as capacity at the event is limited.
Only Helga’s combines the style of classic European breads with distinctly Australian tastes. Helga’s bakes using only the finest ingredients and no artificial preservatives. This tradition ensures that you will always enjoy the great taste of Helga’s bread.
Helga’s European Film Festival is presented in association with Starlight Cinema.
For more information visit www.helgas.com.au.
*The offer is strictly limited to first 500 persons who present vouchers per evening (i.e. a maximum 500 hampers may be claimed each evening).
