The 2008 Wesak International Film Festival (WIFF)
presents Buddhist themed and inspired cinema from several countries -
full length movies, documentaries, animation and children's films.
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Buddha's Lost Children, one of the many movies to be shown at WIFF
The objective of the WIFF is to use the audio-visual media to create
greater awareness of Buddhism among the general public. This is the
second such event, the first held in 2006.
The film festival is spread out over two weekends, beginning from
Saturday, June 14 and closing on Sunday, June 22 2008. It will be held
at the
Malaysia Tourism Centre, located in 109, Jalan Ampang, Kuala
Lumpur, a very accessible location near the Petronas Twin Towers.
A special attraction on opening night on June 14 will be a performance
by
Ravenna Michalsen, a US artist, who will perform her own Buddhist
musical compositions. Interspersed among the films during the festival
will also be performances by local Buddhist musical groups.
