Singapore's very own celebrities are helping the Singapore
Democrats raise funds. Filmmaker Glen Goei as well as actors Lim
Kay Siu and Neo Swee Lin will make an appearance at the public
screening of the hit movie The
Blue Mansion.
The movie, directed by Mr Goei, was released in 2009. It
revolves around a wealthy patriach who dies suddenly. His ghost
returns to discover the cause of his death only to find his three
grown-up children squabbling over his estate, among other quirky
developments. Read reviews
here.
Written by former Straits Times political reporter Mr
Ken Kwek, The Blue Mansion is described as "classy" and
its production "top-notch". It won Best Film in Singapore's
Entertianment awards in 2010 and Mr Goei was Best Director.
The movie was the Opening Film at the prestigious Berlin Film
Festival. It was also chosen for screening at film festivals from
Tokyo to Shanghai to Hawaii.
This event will help raise funds for the Democrats as we continue
our push for political change in Singapore. Work for the next
elections has already started in earnest and we need funds to
spread our message of change.
Fans will be able to get up close and personal with Mr Goei as he
will be taking questions following the screening of the movie. Mr
Lim and Ms Neo will also be on hand for a discussion about the
movie - and beyond. Is there an underlying message that the movie
tries to convey? Did the Media Development Authority insist on cuts
to the original script? Will the movie industry in Singapore
produce films that are political in nature in the future?
It's your chance to ask Mr Goei and the cast their views on these
and other matters.
Tickets are available from $50 and will include a reception with
the celebrities, photo-ops, and the Q&A session.
When was the last you attended an event like this, organised by an
opposition party and graced by our homegrown movie stars? It's
another first in Singapore and you won't want to miss this great
occasion. What's more, the proceeds will go towards bringing about
democracy in this nation of ours.
So book your tickets now. Note that you have a choice of two
screening sessions:
Event: Public screening of The Blue
Mansion
Cause: To raise funds for the SDP
Date: 13 November 2011, Sunday
Place: Sinema
Old School, Mount Sophia Road
Time & schedule:
1st screening 1:30pm - 4:30pm (Click
here to book screening-A)
Movie : 1.30pm
Q and A : 3.10 - 4pm
Reception : 4pm - 4.30pm
2nd screening 3:45pm - 7:00pm (Click
here to book screening-B)
Reception : 3.45pm
Movie : 4.30pm
Q and A : 6.10 to 7pm
