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Film and photography are independent art medias, but sometimes they are combined with each other and so the River Film Fest has not forgotten about events such as photography exhibitions which accompany some cycles or remind us of the works of the particular photographers.But thanks to the superior exhibiting facilities in both the Prchesk Museum and the Sladovna, Psek this summer will draw attention to other exhibitions of significant artworks.The major event will be the first joint exhibition of two legendary husband and wife couples - Mikul and Emilie Medek and Ji and Bla Kol. The festival itself can also be proud of an even deeper cooperation with Czech artists - photographer Jindich treit will present himself in a role of the festival dramaturge, and designer Joska Skalnk designed the festival logo and the festival poster.

Here is the first instalment of our programme focussing particularly on off-events, guest appearances and open-air screenings. We will be up dating this continuously but hope that this initial agenda will help you plan your visit to the festival. We appreciate your patience and interest.

Milos Formans WELL PAID STROLL was ceremoniously premiered at the 44th Karlovy Vary Festival. This non-traditional recording of the National Theatre theatre performance in Prague will be screened at River Film Fest (Festival nad ekou) together with Milo mdmajers long-awaited documentary: MILOS FORMAN: WHAT FAILS TO KILL YOU ... (7.8). mdmajer has been working on this for several years and has succeeded in assembling a lot of material including spontaneous interviews with Forman as well as with his colleagues and co-workers from around the world. The screening will be attended by several of his closest collaborators. We are currently in discussion with Milos Forman about his possible personal attendance.

The main aim of River Film Fest (Festival and ekou) is to identify influences and reveal context. Film is not the only daily bread of modern individuals. After all, film combines literature, theatre, the visual arts and music, transforming them into a new form. Music offers new impressions but also relaxation via dancing and listening. So you can spend your Psek evenings in the twilight of a cinema or visit a concert or go dancing.

River Film Fest (Festival nad ekou) will be attended by four outstanding Polish film makers who will present 14 full-length features and 20 Polish shorts. They will also spotlight other outstanding Polish artists and representatives of Polish culture such as author Bruno Schulz. Our presentation of Polish cinema culture will be enhanced by a unique illuminated outdoor exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of Polish cinema.

Today, at exactly 12:00 River Film Fest 2009 with the support of our internet partner http://www.csfd.cz released its new official trailer which was created in London and which stars Terry Gilliam- this years main guest.Check it at: http://www.csfd.cz/festival-nad-rekou/

From today you can order tickets for the accompanying events (concerts, theatre, etc.) You can also register for the opening ceremony (with T. Gilliam) and a pre-premier midnight release of the long awaited hit BRNO. A limited number of tickets can be purchased for half price by accredited guests only.

Lover of Prague, the Czech Republic and all special, independent film events (to say nothing of roast duck!) Terry will be back in Bohemia after a three year absence. He will take part in the launch of a new tradition and festival which will broaden the current palette of film festivals and multi-genre summer events in the Czech Republic. On August 1st, 2009, together with several other “good fairies” he will take part in the RIVER FILM FEST christening ceremony and launch a new festival tradition.

On Thursday, 21st May, 2009 at the Franz Kafka Society in Prague the second River Film Fest (RFF) Press Conference was held. The organisers presented this years General Partner along with other Main Partners and supporting organisations, the individual programme chapters, personalities who have confirmed their attendance and conditions for participation.

21. 5. 2009: Accreditation opens Today saw the launch of the festivals new web site as well as the accreditation system and the facility for on-line purchase of festival passes, accommodation and tickets for some of the main accompanying events. The site also offers a discount system for students, cinema club members, high school teachers and organisers of important cultural events. Accreditation access: http://akreditace.festivalnadrekou.cz

For earlier news releases relating to the festival, its organisation, programme and important events please go to Festival Archive.