Alphabetical Listing of All Films

American: The Bill Hicks Story I just have one of those faces. People come up to me and say, "What's wrong?" Nothing. "Well, it takes more energy to frown than it does to smile." Yeah, you know it takes more energy to point that out than it does to leave me alone?

Another Earth On the night of the discovery of a duplicate planet in the solar system, an ambitious young student and an accomplished composer cross paths in a tragic accident.

Beauty Day Before there was Jackass…before there was Tom Green…there was Ralph Zavadil, Niagara Falls cable access daredevil, Cap’n Video.

Bellflower Bellflower follows two friends who spend their time building fire-breathing building muscle cars and other weapons of mass destruction, as they prepare for the impending global apocalypse.

Beloved Berlin Wall An East Berlin board guard falls in love with a young woman from the West, which attracts the attentions of the feared Stasi, in this seductively romantic story of forbidden love.

Bhopali A stirring documentary on the people of the central Indian city of Bhopal and their lives still affected by the horrific gas leakage in 1984 - the worst industrial accident ever and one that killed and sickened hundreds of thousands of people.

Bodyguards and Assassins Prepare yourself for over two hours of non-stop action in this hyperventilating tale set in a politically violent turn-of-the-century Hong Kong (which, by film’s end, is nearly destroyed!). Wildly entertaining.

Brother and Sister A brother and sister -- both in their 60s, but complete opposites -- are bound together in a love-hate relationship in this affecting and at times funny family drama directed by Daniel Burman.

Calendar Girl This dark romantic comedy follows Ari, a young woman whose poor taste in men may be the death of her when she tries to find love with her would-be killer.

The Catechism Cataclysm If Satan rolled a joint, this is what it would taste like.

Caterpillar Set in 1940, a severely mutilated soldier returns from war, honored by the Japanese Imperialist government as a hero. But his horrified wife needs to attend to him, something she is reluctant to do - a startling family drama and anti-war film.

Ceremony An irreverent, wacky comedy which marks the directorial debut of Max Winkler (son of Henry). A loose narrative, witty dialogue and a will-she-or-won't-she dilemma for Uma Thurman.

Closing Night Celebration CineFest 2011 closes with our Jury and Audience awards presentation hosted by Michaela Majoun and Robert Drake, both veteran radio personalities of WXPN. Following the ceremony, we close CineFest 2011 with POM Wonderful Presents The Greatest Movie Ever Sold, conceived, written, directed and produced by the Academy-Award nominee, Morgan Spurlock. The scathingly funny and subversive instructs while it entertains us about the worlds of branding, advertising, promotions and product placement. Mr. Spurlock will introduce his film and participate in what promises to be a lively question and answer period following the premiere.

Cold Fish Danger After Dark luminary Sion Sono (Suicide Club) returns with a hyper-gory and complex “true crime” serial killer shocker.

Complexo: Parallel Universe A startling documentary set in the incredibly poor and often violent favelas of Rio de Janeiro. One gets to see what it is like to live in this different reality, a universe on the margin of the conventional civilized world, an inside out vision.

Cost of a Soul A gritty story of two veterans who return home from Iraq only to find themselves trapped in the same North Philadelphia slums they joined the military to escape. Their lives collide as their own families become entangled in a web of crime and corruption.

Endhiran (aka: Robot) Spectacular special effects drive this lavish Indian science fiction/musical epic about mad robot love.

Everyday Sunshine: The Story Of Fishbone Iconic film star Laurence Fishburne narrates this uncompromising look into the tumultuous personal and professional lives of the pioneering African American rock band, Fishbone.

Exporting Raymond An often hilarious documentary about Phillip Rosenthal, creator of the hit TV show "Everybody Loves Raymond" and his calamitous adventures when he goes to Russia to work on their version of the show. Phillip Rosenthal will be in attendance.

Fire of Conscience A dazzling and stylish police thriller from director Dante Lam set on the streets of Hong Kong where robbers and gunrunners battle with cops. Loud, violent and furiously paced.

Fubar: Balls to the Walls Director Michael Dowse appeals to the wild and fun side in everyone in this hilarious adventure of a film filled with lovable characters and a comedic plotline.

Good Day for It Robert Patrick (Terminator 2) plays a man making a long overdue trip home who crosses the scary backwoods where he encounters two sociopathic thugs, (Lance Henriksen & Robert Englund at their grimiest), who've been waiting eagerly for him.

Hamill A true story, based on the life of deaf UFC fighter Matt “The Hammer” Hamill, this inspiring film shows what it takes to be a champion, on and off the mat.

The High Cost of Living Zach Braff (Garden State, “Scrubs”) stars as a sleazy drug dealer who hits a pregnant woman with his car. The two lost souls form an unlikely friendship as both attempt to reconcile their lives after the accident.

The Human Resources Manager Filled with memorable characters and unpredictability, this Israeli road movie travels from Jerusalem to Bulgaria as an HR manager is forced to accompany the body of a dead co-worker to her isolated village.

Incendies An Academy Award Nominee (Best Foreign Language Film) Incendies tells the powerful and moving tale of two young adults' voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending wars and enduring love. An original and powerful political film.

The Interrupters Filmed over a year in the mean streets of Chicago, this unforgettable documentary by Steve James tells the inspiring story of a group of former gang members who now work at diffusing the violence that grips their neighborhood.

Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster International megastar Donnie Yen reprises his iconic role as the real-life kung fu grandmaster Ip Man in this martial arts spectacular.

Kinyarwanda A harrowing but life-affirming drama set in 1994 when the bloody civil war between the Hutus and Tutsis threatened the lives of countless innocent people. A 2011 Sundance Audience Award Winner.

Lapland Odyssey Ulysses' challenges in his Odyssey will seem like a walk through the park in comparison to what faces Janne, a young man who goes on a rollercoaster ride of bizarre encounters while in his search for a cable box. A hilarious Finnish comedy.

The Legend Of Sofa Kingdom It's all about Quizzo, Philadelphia’s pub quiz game. Local teams (Sofa Kingdom) and celebrities (Johnny Goodtimes, the Bob Barker of Quizzo hosts) involved with it are showcased in this entertaining documentary.

Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen From Andrew Lau, director of the Infernal Affairs films, comes this bone crunching, high impact martial arts spectacular. It combines superhero intrigue with the classic spy thrillers of the past (and a healthy dose of film noir).

Living on Love Alone Numbed by a series of unsatisfying jobs, a 23-year-old woman becomes dangerously involved with a petty thief in this fast-paced drama by exciting new director Isabelle Czajka.

My Joy A truck driver, lost in the back roads of rural Russia, descends into a violent, horrific world. An unsettling parable of contemporary Russia, vividly filmed.

Old Cats Chilean directors Pedro Peirano and Sebastián Silva, who previously collaborated on the acerbic drama The Maid, have crafted a richly textured portrait of an aging actress’ descent into a frightening and fantastical world of dementia.

The One A breezily charming romantic comedy about an engaged man, his lovely bride-to-be and the roguishly charming man he falls in love with. Love is never simple.

Opening Night Celebration Come celebrate the start of CineFest 2011 with an evening under the stars at the marvelous Independence Visitor Center with breathtaking views from the Liberty View Ballroom and Terrace on the historic Independence Mall. Dance and celebrate the night away with a live deejay while enjoying the generously stocked bar with brands from our sponsors (three complimentary drinks with admission). Discount Voucher Parking will be available for the underground lot at the Independence Visitor Center.

The Phantasmagoria Award: John Carpenter

PIVFA - Celebrating 30 Years of Finishing Funds (Short Films)

POM Wonderful Presents the Greatest Movie Ever Sold Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me) sets his subversive wit on branding, advertising and product placement by creating an expose on the subject that itself is financed by brands, advertising and product placement.

Potiche Three powerhouses of French Cinema: Francois Ozon, Catherine Deneuve, and Gérard Depardieu combine their talents in this delightfully frothy battle of the sexes and classes.

Project Nim This disturbing documentary from the acclaimed director of Man on a Wire shows what happens when a group of social scientists decides to perform an experiment on an unsuspecting baby chimpanzee and raise him in a glitzy Upper West Side home just li

Score: A Hockey Musical Combine the exuberant vocals and dancing of "Glee" with the cross-checking ferocity of Slap Shot (Paul Newman, 1976) and you get this irresistibly charming coming-of-age tale from our friends in the frozen north.

Square Grouper: The Godfathers of Ganja This wildly entertaining documentary looks at the wild days of pot smuggling in 1970s South Florida. Directed by Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman, the filmmakers behind the popular "Cocaine Cowboys" series and ESPN’s "The U".

Stake Land A post-apocalyptic vampire road movie, the award-winning fest favorite Stake Land combines bloody mayhem with sharp social commentary.

Terri A moving and often darkly funny film about a big kid in a small town that doesn’t seem to have room for anyone who is different. That is, until he strikes up an unlikely friendship with his school's vice principal (John C. Reilly).

Tony Jaa Fest: Ong Bak 1-3

The Troll Hunter A group of students investigate a series of mysterious bear killings, but learns that there are much more dangerous things going on. They start to follow a mysterious stranger, who is on the hunt for giant trolls. You’ll believe it when you see it!

Two Gates of Sleep One of the most visually striking independent films of the decade, reminiscent of the work by the great Terrance Malick, Two Gates of Sleep is an American independent masterpiece.

Vampire The first English-language film from acclaimed Japanese director Shunji Iwai, this haunting portrait of melancholia and loneliness finds his unique style intact.

Viva Riva! A hyperventilating Congolese gangster movie...you heard right. Viva Riva!, winner of Best Feature Film Award at the Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles, is an action-packed thriller about oil, money, sex and greed. A perfect film for our last

The Ward John Carpenter, one of the architects of contemporary American horror, returns with this chilling, atmospheric yarn about a group of institutionalized young women haunted by the ghost of a former patient.

The Woman Director Lucky McKee’s unflinchingly brutal shocker about a feral woman, “tamed” by a crazed family man, arrives with a rather notorious festival reputation. Prepare to be shocked.

Womb Science Fiction fans rejoice, you have found your must see film of this year’s festival. If this is the future, prepare yourself for some super weird and creepy situations.

Wuss A timid teacher plots revenge against students who ridicule and abuse him in this pitch black comedy set in Texas.