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Sir Ian McKellen’s lauded career spans decades and genres, garnering countless awards and honors. A celebrated thespian of stage and screen, he has delivered commanding performances in everything from Shakespeare to The Lord of the Rings Trilogy to the popular X-Men series, most recently inhabiting the quintessential role of Sherlock Holmes in Mr. Holmes. A passionate advocate for equality, McKellen admirably utilizes his role in the media to champion the rights of all.
OUR SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM will feature an onstage conversation with Ian McKellen, clips of his many film roles, and the presentation of the MVFF Award. Join us after the program for a celebratory reception at Il Fornaio in Corte Madera.
Sunday, October 11 7:30pm
Smith Rafael Film Center
Program & Party | $85 general | $75 CFI members
Program Only | $45 general | $40 CFI members
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IAN MCKELLEN REMEMBERS: “WOMEN I’VE FILMED WITH”
From Ava Gardner and Meryl Streep to Mrs. Harold Pinter and Laura Linney, McKellen has worked with the best on screen. This one-hour talk is a unique, never-to-be-repeated event, devised exclusively for MVFF. A great companion piece to his Tribute at the Festival, his presentation will highlight his work with some of cinema’s most legendary actresses, including Gardner, Streep, Pinter, and Linney as well as Grace Kelly, Flora Robson, Sandy Dennis, Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Annette Bening, Lynn Redgrave, Rachel Weisz, Kathy Bates, Stockard Channing, Halle Berry, Natasha Richardson, Audrey Tatou, and Cate Blanchett. Not to be missed!
Monday, October 12 12:00pm
Smith Rafael Film Center
$25 general | $20 CFI members
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