A FREE taste of European Film under the stars in Brisbane

Its spring and the nights are getting warmer, so what better way to celebrate the season than with fine film, food and friends.

Under starry Brisbane skies lovers of great international film will flock to the City Botanic Gardens Soundshell Hill for a unique smorgasbord of FREE cinematic delights.

Each night from Thursday 6 November to Saturday 8 November 2008, a major European feature film will screen on the magnificent 16m x 8m inflatable Starlight Cinema screen.

The outdoor cinema experience in Brisbane is unparalleled for its exhilarating and sociable atmosphere, and this FREE festival is a great way to kick-start the summer season.

The first 300 people to register online at www.helgasfilmfestival.com.au will receive a FREE Helga’s sandwich pack on the night. So bring a blanket or hire a backrest and celebrate a continental evening of outdoor cinema at the Helga’s European Film Festival.

This year audiences will be entertained by three foreign films from Italy, Germany and France.
•    Thursday 6 November 2008 - Days and Clouds (Giorno e Novole) M. Days and Clouds is an Italian film directed by Silvio Soldini and tells the story of a disintegrating marriage straining under the pressure of unemployment.
•    Friday 7 November 2008 - The Edge of Heaven M. German film The Edge of Heaven follows characters through Germany and Turkey and how they individually deal with the notion of life and death.
•    Saturday 8 November 2008 - Welcome to the Sticks (Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis) M. French farcical comedy Welcome to the Sticks makes light of French regional stereotypes and has met huge international acclaim.

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.

Times: Gate opens at 6.00pm; Film at 7.00pm
Venue: Soundshell Hill, City Botanic Gardens, Alice Street, Brisbane
Food & Beverage: Helga’s gourmet sandwich packs will be available for the first 300 patrons who register. Grinders coffee and a range of cakes will be on sale. Bring a picnic and enjoy dining outdoors before the movie.
Inquiries & Updates: 1300 76 77 46

Entry is FREE, but please arrive early to ensure you get a spot on the lawn. Helga’s European Film Festival is presented in association with Starlight Cinema.

For more information visit: www.helgasfilmfestival.com.au