Author: Vivian Gu

World Wide is pleased to announce that Applause will be showcased again at the Cleveland Institute Of Art Cinematheque [www.cia.edu/cinematheque] for an encore performance of the film in Ohio. The film society will be hosting two screenings of the picture in mid-June. Check back at www.applausemovie.com soon for confirmed dates and location.

Applause is headed to the Midwest again this month!  After it’s successful screenings at the prestigious Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago, Applause will be showcased at the world-famous Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival on April 21 and 24 (visit www.stanthonymaintheatre.com for screen times at the St. Anthony Main Theatre).  Then the film will return to that same location in general release on Friday May 13.  Find the theatre at 115 SE Main St., Minneapolis, MN 55414.

Martin Pieter Zandvliet made quite an impression with Applause, his first feature film. Now, fans and aspiring filmmakers alike have the chance to learn more about his directorial choices, working with Paprika Steen, being influenced by John Cassavetes, and more. Zandvliet will be providing a series of videotaped answers to select questions posted at www.applausemovie.com. Curious what he has to say? Check out his first entry at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZCITHR0E34.

Applause was showcased to rave reviews last month at the Chicago European Union Film Festival. World Wide offers sincere thanks to the Gene Siskel Film Center (at the Art Institute of Chicago) for bringing the award-winning picture to indy film fans in the Windy City.  Next Friday,  April 8, Applause will be presented by River City Cinema at the Union Street Brick Church in Bangor, ME. For more information, visit http://www.rivercitycinema.com/Applause.html.  Then on Wednesday, April 13, the picture will be shown at the Downtown Boca Film Festival as a preview to the general release in South Florida at the Movies Of Delray theater on Friday, April 22. Anxious for this critically acclaimed film to make it to your city? Drop us a line at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Applause/126007614098443 and let us know!

Earlier this week, independent film enthusiasts in South Florida got a sneak peek at Applause via a private screening for Café Cinematheque International in Delray Beach. World Wide was thrilled to receive the following glowing report:

When Shelly Isaacs, host and commentator for Café Cinematheque International, introduced Applause at a private screening to a sold-out audience at The Movies of Delray in Delray Beach Florida on March 29th, he warned them, “In the words of another great actress who portrayed an aging divaFasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy night!” And so, following the screening, with his commentary and discussion, the audience agreed that Paprika Steen turned in the performance of the year. Discussing Martin Peter Zandvliet’s direction and the script he co-wrote with Anders Frithiof August, Isaacs took the audience through the way they seamlessly edited in Ms Steen’s live performance as Martha in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolfe with Thea’s story, creating a powerful cinematic tableau which revealed all the nuances and subtleties to her character. “But it was definitely Paprika’s performance, warts and all, that was extraordinary,” he told the crowd that remained in their seats long after the film was over. “This is truly what great cinema, and great art is all about. She may not be somebody we want to know, but she was a character we won’t soon forget.” “I am honored that World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation gave me this opportunity to bring my audience this special film. Their team on this project put in a tremendous effort, and the result was up on the screen, and down in the seats.”

Since 2000, Shelly Isaacs and his Café Cinematheque have been bringing large audiences throughout South Florida the finest foreign language films. As host and commentator, his presentations include entertaining and enriching discussions following each screening. “There is nothing like experiencing these films in a theatrical setting and having the opportunity to discuss them while the great imagery is fresh in your mind.” Which is why he was excited about bringing Applause to his audience. “This is a great international film, with a performance that sets it apart, but even more importantly, it once again proves that sophisticated American audiences have no fear of subtitles.”

World Wide is pleased to announce plans to continue the roll-out of Applause, releasing next in the Southeast. The film will be showcased at the the Downtown Boca Film Festival (formerly the Delrey Beach Film Festival), which runs April 9-17 in Boca Raton, FL (screen date to be determined). Then on Friday, April 22, the film will open at the Regal Shadowood Cinema in Boca Raton. An additional location in the Sunshine State will be added soon.