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Documentary film screening recommendation... -----Original Message----- From: Ideas and Screenings in the Capital [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of DFGdocs Press Sent: 15 October 2007 11:32 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: DFG Screening: Above Enemy Lines - Tuesday 16th Missed Above Enemy Lines on BBC One last Tuesday? Then you have another chance to see this fantastic film this Tuesday, and then talk to the filmmaker AND the film's main contributor afterwards. Tuesday 16th October @ 8pm The Fleapit, Columbia Road, London E2 Olly Lambert's latest film follows the men of the RAF 27 Squadron for the duration of their tour in the badlands of southern Afghanistan. For two months, they fly missions in and out of the frontline, delivering troops and supplies, and evacuating the injured on emergency medevac missions. The film focuses on the experiences of Dan Padbury, a newly qualified combat pilot who's on his first tour as a captain. Through him we experience the reality of modern warfare: in which troops are cut off from the people and culture they are supposed to be fighting for, and where days of boredom are suddenly punctuated by searing adrenalin rushes. And in an extraordinary final act, Dan is forced to confront the bitter reality of life and death in a war zone. Join us afterwards for a very special Q&A: not only will Olly Lambert be in attendance but he will also be joined by Dan Padbury, the film's central contributor, to talk about the issues raised by Above Enemy Lines. Praise for Above Enemy Lines One Life: Above Enemy Lines, BBC1 "The potential was high for a gung-ho piece of television, complete with pounding music and a narrator thrilled at the danger of it all. Instead, the result wisely took its lead from the men themselves." James Walton, Daily Telegraph "This is a terrific observational film, from which we get a real idea of what life is really like for our boys out there [Afghanistan]." Sam Wollaston, The Guardian "Olly Lambert is one of the most talented documentary film-makers working in British television today". David Chater, The Times See http://www.dfgdocs.com/Events/1082.aspx * * London-Cinephiles Email Announcement and Discussion Forum. After hitting 'reply' please always delete the text of the message you are replying to. To leave, send the message: leave london-cinephiles to: [log in to unmask] For help email: [log in to unmask], not the forum. **