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Harriet video reports THU 5 MARCH: OPENING NIGHT!

Mar 7, 2009 | No Comments | ByHarriet Fleuriot

Opening Night was a fantastic success, the crowd was buzzing and conversation flowing about the intense, amazing shorts that were screened. We even had a spot of dancing. Thanks all who came down to celebrate with us.

Actresses Sally Hawkins and Hayley Atwell, and our patrons Gurindha Chadha, Steven Woolley and Sarah Radclyffe all turned up and were brilliant and inspiring. Mary Harron fought the jet-lag and popped down for a celebratory drink after arriving from New York for her Masterclass and Retrospective this weekend (her first event is today at 1.30pm!).

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Actress Sally Hawkins, Festival Director Rachel Millward and Director and BEV Patron Gurinder Chadha at the festival's opening night

Armed with a teeny little camera that looks more like a mobile phone, I set out to capture some of the spirit of the Opening Night (including the dancing, apologies in advance if I embarrass anyone…).

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What is your favourite erotic moment in film?

Mar 7, 2009 | 22 Comments | ByRachel Millward

Prepping for the Sex on Screen Debate, I’ve been asking around to find out about our fave sexy moments in cinema. The BEV team have set the ball rolling with a quick email whip round. More erotic cinema moments stories to come from beyond the BEV HQ soon.

WARNING: may contain some filthy adult content…

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