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of itself to the occasion. It is not merely a forum for films, but a haven for filmgoers. There is no chilly 'them' and 'us' feeling about the city when the Festival is in progress. The city 7s the Festival. The Festival 7s the city. I remember my first visit as a jury member five years ago. An esteemed lady colleague of mine had said: 'once you go to Cork, you'll never stop going'. She was right. I discovered that all the devoted people who were ferrying us around and seeing that we arrived on time to screenings and receptions were doing the job voluntarily. It was their idea of a holiday, just to be nice to us! I imagine, by now, the compliment 'charm' must make Dermot Breen shudder. From his standpoint, as the director of a major film festival, he is probably right: after all, you don't run a locomotive on tea —or even Guinness-and sympathy. But I can only say as an outsider (although I've never been made to feel an outsider in Cork) that 'charm' is a quality so lacking in the film world, let alone the film festival world, that I cherish it deeply. If Cork hasn't always achieved its aims, it has set its sights high. It was a pioneer Festival in promoting short films. Its retrospectives are famous. Last year the notoriously shy Francois Truffaut turned up to enjoy the enthusiasm of Cork and the filmgoers who queued up to see all his films. As he said to me: 'it has all the advantages and none of the dis advantages of an international film festival'. Cork inaugurated a Film-Makers Workshop for young people, with lectures, discussions and working sessions organised by some of the most prestigious names in the film industry. And it has always tried to find quality feature films, even when the claims of Cannes, Berlin or San Sebastian seemed more insistent. But I return to my original thought. The one that struck me the moment I first arrived in Cork. Festivals should be for the people, not just for the film-makers, the distributors and the critics. Above and beyond its importance as a film showcase, Cork is for the people, the ticket-buying customers who can see a wealth of new films, rub shoulders with the celebrities and sample genuine Irish hospitality in one glorious week. And now, surely, more than ever, that generous 'hands across the sea'gesture is needed 1 n
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GOOD LUCK FROM DANNY LA RUE PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. LONDON
Congratulations to the organisers of the Cork Festival on yet another Great International Event
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GRATITUDE It is my pleasure to express our gratitude to “The London Friends of Cork”. When doing this, I feel that not only am I speaking on behalf of Cork Film International but, as CFI does so much for the country’s prestige, I could well be saying it on behalf of Ireland as well.
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We refer to the organisers of this evening’s function as “The London Friends of Cork”—is there a better term for them? They have given us a most important film premiere, published this magnificent programme and they arranged for the visit of many most-welcome personalities. They arranged a similar evening in 1974 and their wonderful effort resulted in a clear profit of £1,907. It will be greater this time and we can now look forward to the certainty that this year’s Festival can go ahead in the knowledge that the change from the Savoy Cinema can be effected without any direct charge on the Festival’s normal working budget. The idea of a Gala Evening originally came from Mr Tom Nicholas, Managing Director of Columbia-Warner Distributors, London, and he is the Chairman of the London Committee. He very kindly gave us the Irish Premiere of “PAPILLON” in 1974. The Savoy Cinema quickly responded to this gesture and gave us the use of the cinema without charge. They have generously done likewise this evening. Others to join Tom in arranging this evening were George Baker, Hank Nimwegen, Eddie Patman, Bob Redwood and Conrad Shadlen. A special word of thanks is due to George Baker because it is he who co-ordinated and directed the complete presentation this evening.
You may well ask why Cork is honoured by such magnificent support from this London Group which includes an Australian, an American and a Dutchman. We honestly do not know. But we feel that their work and enthusiasm is in recognition for what Cork is doing for Cinema and for Ireland’s prestige abroad. Is it not a pity, therefore, that many Irish firms who could help us do not think in the same way? Let us hope that if they read this Programme Note they will realise that what we have always said, is in fact quite true, that Cork is more appreciated outside Ireland than it is at home. Is there a lesson here somewhere? The sadness which many of us feel this evening for the loss of the Savoy Cinema and the friends we have made here cannot be overlooked. We were born here, we were reared here and now that we are twenty years old this year we are leaving our old home. However, the support of our patrons and the many friends we have made is a great consolation.
If James A. Fitzpatrick, whose films are well known to those who remember the old days in the Savoy, were writing this note he might conclude as follows:-
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“and as we say farewell to the Savoy Cinema as the final curtain falls, let us remember those good days and thanks to “The London Friends of Cork” let us look forward to even better days in the future”. THANK YOU
Dermot Breen Director
Every success to the
CORK HIM INTERNATIONAL from Odeon Ireland Odeon Ireland are proud to have been part and parcel of the Cork Film Interna tional since its very inception. We would also like to wish it continued success - in ’75 and years to come.
Our thanks too to the people of Cork, patrons all, who’ve visited the Savoy dur ing Festival times and through the years since 1932.
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It is with much pleasure that I am able to say how delighted the Committee of the London Friends of Cork are to be able to assist the Cork International Film Festival with tonight's Gala Performance.
The Cork International Film Festival is held in the highest esteem by the Film Industry internationally and this, of course, is most evident at each yearly Festival when we have the opportunity of viewing films from all over the world and meeting with representatives from these countries. To us it is a privilege to help the Festival in providing the film for tonight's Gala Performance, in the production of tonight's stage show and in the publishing of this souvenir programme which in all will help swell the funds of the Cork Film Festival. Our warmest wishes to all in Cork who give of their time and energies in staging the Festival and best of luck for the years to come, and particularly the 20th Anniversary Festival later this year. Sincerely
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