19th Monaco Charity Film Festival: Cinema with a heart
The Festival will be the European premiere for Unbroken Ties - photo courtesy Monaco Charity Film Festival
May 16 : Article updated with results (see below)
The 19th edition of the MCFF is to be held at the Monte CarloBay Hotel and Resort on Monday, May 13 2024.
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It’s certainly all go in May in Monaco. You’ll hardly have time to catch your breath after the Historic Grand Prix when the charity film festival opens, the next day!
This year’s edition focuses on helping children from orphanages in the Philippines and Myanmar, supporting programmes led by the Virlanie Street Children and Mary K. Yap Foundations that seek to end hunger, promote education and improve healthcare.
The screenings are free of charge, but you must register in advance : http://monaco.ti.cc/mcff. Q& A sessions follow the screenings, with an opportunity to meet (and have a picture taken with) the film makers in person, and hors d’oeuvres and light refreshments during and after the films.
The films
- Je suis un clown (I am a clown) 7 minutes – France – French language
- Beautiful Jinn – 82 mins – Iran – Persian language
- Note de Coeur (Heart Scent) – 4 mins – France – French language
- Shanti – 12 mins – Nepal – English
- Le Silence des Lames (The Silence of the Blades)– 16 mins – Côte d’Ivoire – French language
- Have you another apple – 90 mins – Iran – Persian language
- The closing film is the European Premiere of Unbroken Ties, 93 mins, inspired by the true story of a Burmese orphan’s journey to find himself in America.
You are advised to check the schedule on the event website or Facebook page in case of any last minute changes.
Exhibition and Awards ceremony
An exhibition is also available for fundraising purposes after the screenings.
The Awards ceremony, the same evening, will not only announce Best Movie of the Year, but also pay tribute to “exceptional individuals for their continued contributions to making the world a better place,” through a lifetime achievement award.
Update May 16
And the winner is…
“Unbroken Ties,” based on a novel story by Mary K. Yap, clinched the Best Feature Film Award. As previously mentioned, it was the film’s European premiere at the Monaco Charity Film Festival, where it drew praise for its powerful story and performances.
In attendance and representing the film were Executive Producer Peter K. Yap, Co-Director Grace Swe Zin Htaik, and Mary K. Yap Foundation Board Member Jean Luc Kouyoumji.
It is a pioneering charity feature film, as it was produced by a nonprofit organisation, the Mary K. Yap Foundation, and serves as a vehicle to support and elevate orphanages across Asia and Africa, benefiting over 10,000 orphans and 100+ orphanages. 100% of the fundraising proceeds from the film will be channelled towards the Mary K. Yap Foundation’s efforts to establish clean water filtrations in orphanages in vulnerable communities, under the umbrella of the #H2Ohope campaign.
Grace Swe Zin Htaik, the film’s co-director, was also honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the Festival. She has a repertoire of over 200 films and shows unwavering dedication to making a positive impact.
Practical details
Where: Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel and Resort, 40 avenue Princess Grace – Salon Sincerity
When: Screenings on Monday 13 May from 10 am to 6 pm
Awards and entertainment from 6 pm to 8 pm, then dancing all night
Prices: free of charge, don’t forget to register http://monaco.ti.cc/mcff
More info : vz@monacocharity.com or +33607518888