Cinémonde is a private film series in New York City that screens thought-provoking independent films. Soirée #9 will be held on March 2, 2009 at the Tribeca Grand Hotel, beginning with an open bar reception at 6:30 pm, followed by a screening of the Italian film Mid-August Lunch. The film's director Gianni Di Gregorio will be in attendance for a discussion. A short film called Thomas Comma will also be screened. Tickets cost $45 and must be reserved in advance through the Cinémonde website.

1. Cinémonde © a private Manhattan series for thought-provoking cinema
produced by Mistral Artist Management e-mail: cinemonde@mistralartistmanagement.com
website: www.mistralartistmanagement.com reservations & tickets: www.mistralartistmanagement.com/ReserveCinemonde.html
Soirée #9: Tuesday, March 2, 6:30-10:30 pm
Cocktail Reception (Open Bar with passed gourmet
hors d’oeuvres) + Screening and Discussion +
Audience Drawing + Gift Bags
Feature Film to be screened:
MID-AUGUST LUNCH
(Pranzo di Ferragosto, Italy, 2009, 75 mins.)
written & directed by Gianni Di Gregorio
presented in cooperation with Zeitgeist Films
Winner of numerous prizes at
international festivals, including
“Best First Film” and “Best
Tribeca Grand Hotel Italian Film” at Venice and the
2 Ave. of the Americas (corner of Church & White) Satyajit Ray Award at London,
MID-AUGUST LUNCH is a warm,
New York, NY 10013 vibrant family drama and a del-
icately balanced comedy of
What is Cinémonde? A smart, elegant private film series with manners.
screenings of thought-provoking films throughout the year, including
discussions, a gourmet reception for participants and filmmakers and The charismatic Gianni Di
an audience drawing. Gregorio (co-scenarist of the
smash hit GOMORRAH, Golden
Where and when does Cinémonde take place? Soirée Number Globe for Best Foreign
Nine is scheduled for Tuesday, March 2, 2009, from 6:30 to 10:30 Language Film, 2009) stars in
pm at the Tribeca Grand Hotel (2 Avenue of the Americas, on the cor- his own directorial debut, a tale
ner of Church & White Streets) in the hotel’s private lounge and of good food, feisty ladies and
screening room. unlikely friendships set during
Why Cinémonde? To create a cordial, private venue for seeing Italy’s biggest summer holiday,
independent films from around the world, offering participants the the annual mid-August Feast of
opportunity to focus on one feature (and short), interact with the the Assumption, Pranzo di
filmmakers and each other while savoring wonderful foods and bev- Ferragosto.
erages. The underlying theme is to bring people together with uni- Broke and armed with only a glass of wine and a wry sense of humor,
versal stories and warm hospitality. the movie’s central character, Gianni, resides with his 93-year-old
Who is the programmer and host? Jerry Rudes, Founder and mother in their ancient apartment in Rome. Their mounting condo
Director of both the 25-year-old Avignon Film Festival (France) and debts are foreboding, but if Gianni looks after the building manager’s
the 13-year-old Avignon/New York Film Festival (USA). mother during the big mid-summer holiday, all will be forgiven.
Unexpectedly, the manager shows up with his dear old auntie and a
What is the screening format? Cutting-edge 35mm & video pro-
doctor friend appears with his ancient mother in tow, too. Can Gianni
jection with a high-caliber sound system for the best big-screen
keep four lively mamas well-fed and happy in cramped quarters over
viewing.
what becomes a very hot August 15th?
How do you reserve a ticket and pay? What is the cost?
“Charming and gently hilarious...a gem whose intelligent, gentle
Seating is limited and guests must reserve their places beforehand
deadpan humor is entirely irresistible. This is a film that the broadest
on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tickets for Soiree #9 cost $45 per
of audiences can enjoy.” - THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
guest and must be pre-paid through PayPal (it’s easy, all credit cards
accepted). There are no discounts nor refunds. Barring extraordinary Short Film to be screened:
circumstances, monies will not be accepted at the door.
THOMAS COMMA
How does one get invited? “Cinémonders” need to be invited per- directed by Ken Kimmelman
sonally, thus underscoring the private nature of the series. Once you (USA, 2010, 24 mins.)
have received your personal invitation by e-mail, you can reserve presented in cooperation with Imagery Film, Ltd.
your place and those of your guests on the Cinémonde website. You
simply need to tell us who invited you. Guests may invite close Based on a story by poet Martha
friends, as long as they tell us who invited them as well. No one may Baird, Thomas is a lonely comma
purchase more than 4 tickets for any one Cinémonde soirée. looking for the right sentence.
What is the dress code? Casual evening/chic. Adapted for the screen and hand-
drawn by Mr. Kimmelman, THOMAS
What happens if a Cinémonde soiree is over-subscribed? COMMA is a charming literary adven-
We stop reservations as soon as all available tickets are purchased. ture that speaks to audiences of all
Other guests may join a Waiting List to see if last-minute tickets ages, encouraging us to let the best
become available. of ourselves win out.
Which films will be screened? A compelling program made up Mr. Kimmelman won an Emmy for his anti-prejudice film THE HEART
of a short film and feature film, specially curated for the occasion. KNOWS BETTER and received several awards for his previous short
Do members of the creative teams attend? Filmmakers from film, HOT AFTERNOONS HAVE BEEN IN MONTANA, based on a poem
each movie are invited to introduce and discuss their work. by Eli Siegel.