UK Press Release 19th August 2005 New Tang Dynasty Films
THE DARKEST MOMENTS CAN REVEAL THE DEEPEST TRUTHS
What:
The independent feature film Sandstorm depicts the horror of torture faced by Falun Gong practitioners in China today, while delivering a message of hope and inspiring audiences worldwide. Sandstorm, which has won 29 awards at film festivals over the past year, exposes the tragedy currently unfolding in China as millions of people who follow the Falun Gong spiritual practice are persecuted (many to death) for standing up for their traditional moral beliefs and basic human rights. This film seeks to explore the compelling truth hidden behind Communist China’s great wall of propaganda. NTD Films UK Co-ordinator, Simon Gross will answer questions for audience members after Sandstorm’s UK premiere on Saturday August 27th, at the Stratford-Upon-Avon Digital Film Festival screening.
When:
Saturday August 27th, 2005 @ 12:50pm – Program 1
Where:
Stratford-Upon-Avon International Digital Film Festival
at the Stratford-Upon-Avon Civic Hall, Rother Street, Warwickshire, England.
Information tel. 01789 207100, www.stratforduponavonfilmfest.com
Contact:
Sandstorm / NTD Films, Contact: Simon Gross, +44 (0)151 706 0257
simon.gross@ntdtv.com
Film Synopsis:
The Darkest Moments Can Reveal the Deepest Truths
Trapped twelve days in a massive sandstorm in China and running out of food and water, a policeman cares for his dying wife as they grieve over the loss of their daughter who was caught in the storm. In this isolation and confinement, the policeman's conscience emerges as he is haunted by memories of his role in the vicious persecution of Falun Gong practitioners. As the policeman oscillates between his current fear of starvation during the storm and his greater fear of his past, the storm outside is nothing like what he has to face within himself...
What People Are Saying:
“I thought Sandstorm was a very, very powerful movie and in choosing that award our jury felt that Sandstorm was exceptionally good due to it’s socially redeeming values. I think it’s a very important and powerful film and we were honored to be able to honor that.” – Shawnee Brittan on presenting the Best Feature Film award to Sandstorm at the deadCenter Film Festival in Oklahoma City
“I just wish that more people can see this because it’s so, so vitally important to the cause of humanity. I really believe that strongly.” – Freelance Journalist Jonathan Zellars
“I think this film is so important because of the number of people it affects and because it is a film about government abuse. And it’s a film about personal freedom at a level that’s unprecedented...” – 27th Philafilm International Film Festival Director, Larry Smallwood
http://www.SandstormMovie.com
THE DARKEST MOMENTS CAN REVEAL THE DEEPEST TRUTHS
What:
The independent feature film Sandstorm depicts the horror of torture faced by Falun Gong practitioners in China today, while delivering a message of hope and inspiring audiences worldwide. Sandstorm, which has won 29 awards at film festivals over the past year, exposes the tragedy currently unfolding in China as millions of people who follow the Falun Gong spiritual practice are persecuted (many to death) for standing up for their traditional moral beliefs and basic human rights. This film seeks to explore the compelling truth hidden behind Communist China’s great wall of propaganda. NTD Films UK Co-ordinator, Simon Gross will answer questions for audience members after Sandstorm’s UK premiere on Saturday August 27th, at the Stratford-Upon-Avon Digital Film Festival screening.
When:
Saturday August 27th, 2005 @ 12:50pm – Program 1
Where:
Stratford-Upon-Avon International Digital Film Festival
at the Stratford-Upon-Avon Civic Hall, Rother Street, Warwickshire, England.
Information tel. 01789 207100, www.stratforduponavonfilmfest.com
Contact:
Sandstorm / NTD Films, Contact: Simon Gross, +44 (0)151 706 0257
simon.gross@ntdtv.com
Film Synopsis:
The Darkest Moments Can Reveal the Deepest Truths
Trapped twelve days in a massive sandstorm in China and running out of food and water, a policeman cares for his dying wife as they grieve over the loss of their daughter who was caught in the storm. In this isolation and confinement, the policeman's conscience emerges as he is haunted by memories of his role in the vicious persecution of Falun Gong practitioners. As the policeman oscillates between his current fear of starvation during the storm and his greater fear of his past, the storm outside is nothing like what he has to face within himself...
What People Are Saying:
“I thought Sandstorm was a very, very powerful movie and in choosing that award our jury felt that Sandstorm was exceptionally good due to it’s socially redeeming values. I think it’s a very important and powerful film and we were honored to be able to honor that.” – Shawnee Brittan on presenting the Best Feature Film award to Sandstorm at the deadCenter Film Festival in Oklahoma City
“I just wish that more people can see this because it’s so, so vitally important to the cause of humanity. I really believe that strongly.” – Freelance Journalist Jonathan Zellars
“I think this film is so important because of the number of people it affects and because it is a film about government abuse. And it’s a film about personal freedom at a level that’s unprecedented...” – 27th Philafilm International Film Festival Director, Larry Smallwood
http://www.SandstormMovie.com