CATEGORY: FREE SPEECH
Used and Borrowed Time
Directed by Sophia Romma
United States
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Vyre Film Festival 2020 'Best International Film Winner,' “Used And Borrowed Time” Is Now Streaming WorldwideUsed And Borrowed Time a Sophia Romma thriller makes its debut on VyreNetwork
On April 12th 2021, Vyre Film Festival Winner, Used And Borrowed Time, streams on Vyre Network. The film follows an elderly Jewish woman who recalls her ill-fated love affair with a Black civil rights activist during the civil rights upheaval of the Sixties. The film was written and directed by Sophia Romma, which has a myriad of theatrical touches, notably its dialogue, which is partly written in Quantum Verse. This is a style that runs through Ms. Romma'sstage works. It derives from the question, "How real is the universe?" and the notion that it may contain parallel dialogues, a simple one and a metaphysical one.
Sophia Romma is a playwright, poet and director of theater and films who immigrated with her mother from the former Soviet Union to the US in the 80s. She is a resident playwright of The Mayakovsky Academic Art Theatre of Moscow, where the name 'Quantum Verse' was coined to describe her poetic literary style. Her other films include "Poor Liza," starring Ben Gazzara and Lee Grant, directed by Slava Tsukerman ("Liquid Sky"). Her theatrical plays are all written in a genre which she has labeled Drama Phantasma in Verse. They have been produced in New York by noted nonprofits including La MaMaExperimental Theatre and The Negro Ensemble Company, Inc.The movie touches on a variety of situations that are still relevant in todaysworld. This timeless movie can teach us all something new. – Chris, from VyreNetwork.You can stream the non-conformist psychological thriller set in Birmingham, Alabama, "Used and Borrowed Time," through Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, iPhone, Android and desktop in 116 countries on the Vyre App today.
Dear Filmmaker & Storyteller,
Warm Greetings from Tagore International Film Festival (TIFF). Now, the time has come to announce the NOMINEES of 2021 the most Prestigious THE SUN OF THE EAST AWARDS. The objective of TIFF is to celebrate the joy of artistic creation in a land of beauty and intellect. TIFF showcases an outstanding presentation of independent filmmaking, while also building a strong sense of community around the art of visual story-telling. THE SUN OF THE EAST AWARDS is much more than a trophy, it is a message that the spirit of independent film is still alive. This is the highest award a filmmaker can receive in his/ her lifetime. We are so happy to inform you that in 2019-21 we have received more than 3000 submissions from more than 140 countries across the globe. It gives us immense pleasure to inform you that you have been selected as a Nominee for this most Prestigious. THE SUN OF THE EAST AWARDS 2021. This simply means that your film has achieved a huge step ahead by making the cut amongst thousands of rejected entries and successfully entered into the race of Awards. We had published the list of the Nominees on our website for this most prestigious THE SUN OF THE EAST AWARDS 2021.
We are shortly going to publish the names of THE SUN OF THE EAST AWARDS 2021 winners on our website.
Congratulations once again on your remarkable achievement.
Wish you all the best for the Final Competition.
Best Regards,
Team Tagore International Film Festival
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In-depth television interview with Screenwriter and Director of the award-winning cult motion-picture, Used and Borrowed Time, circa March, 13th, 2021.
Dear esteemed Colleagues and Friends, we are pleased to announce that Used and Borrowed Time may be viewed on Amazon Prime. We invite all of you to partake in this festive occasion and view the film at your leisure. Much obliged!
"Used and Borrowed Time" directed by Sophia Romma and "Bottle Monster" directed by Marjorie DeHey are the two films that take home The Golden Dolphin of the city of Agropoli on the occasion of the AIFF Agropoli International Film Festival awards ceremony , which took place online on February 6th. Both American, the feature films received the titles of Best Film and Best Director respectively. A success beyond the borders of the AIFF directed by the producer and director Gianni Petrizzo supported by the extraordinary team composed of Raffaella Giaccio, Agnese Mandetta, Andrè Giaccio, Adrià Pinol and Jerry Giaccio. The mayor of Agropoli Adamo Coppola and the delegate for culture Francesco Crispino also praised the initiative that enriches the tourist and cultural offer of the city. Mayor Coppola has invited international artists to collect the award in Agropoli, once the Covid-19 emergency is over. Invitation welcomed with enthusiasm and sincere promises by all 14 winners. For the Shorts Films section, the top prize was awarded to the film “La Spada di Gomma” by Luigi Russo, while the best direction went to the English Mat Braddy with his “Deus Otiosus”. Prestigious award also for the actors Henrik Norman the protagonist of the Swedish film "Stroke of Midnight" which wins as best actor, and the French Jennifer Wesse, who with "LastCall '' is crowned best actress. Agropolese pride for the actor Domenico Avenia who in the film “Io Resto a Casa '' by Enrico Giuliano, wins as best Italian actor. From Iceland instead, the film “Ran” by director Fjolnir Baldursson stood out for best photography, while the Spaniard Fernando Garcia received the award as best subject for his “The Road of Success”. Excellent recognition also for the American documentaries "Alaska Long Hunters" Directed by Mark Rose and "Stalkin Chernobyl" Directed by Iara Lee, while in the Videoclip section the Canadian Michael Stover won with Ed Roman "Red Omen", in the trailer section, the Italian Alex Guarino rejoices with "Tango X" and the American composer Stephen Pope, with "Secrets, Dreams, Faith and Wonder", wins hands down in the experimental section.
Garden of the Avant-Garde Film and Theatrical Foundation is pleased to announce the latest news, hot off the press! Our art-house feature film may just be deemed a cult classic. Hence, we extend a hearty congratulations to our steadfast and talented production team, our intrepid Executive Producer, Dr. Renee Lekach and esteemed Producer, Sergio Voronin (Reval Film, Estonia), cast and crew for receiving such prestigious awards for Best Indie Film, Best Experimental Film, Best Drama, Best Social Justice/Racial Justice/Religious Freedom/Women’s Liberation Film and Fantasy Film, among many other meaningful cinematic awards. We are humbled and honored to receive the following recognition and accolades from such globally eclectic film festivals:
