Directed by Sigurjon Einarsson (Iceland), Jason Miko (US), and narrated by Sir Andrew Motion (UK’s Poet Laureate for 10 years), A Name is a Name follows the journey of a mysterious Scandinavian traveler as he moves across country through the Republic of Macedonia exploring the patriotism of it’s citizens. The experimental documentary takes the audience to new perspectives through the eyes of the traveler who speaks with citizens from various backgrounds of what it means for them to be Macedonians.
A Name is a Name brings together personalities from Iceland, Norway, the United Kingdom the United States and Macedonia.
Featuring music by Morten Harket, lead singer of Norwegian rock group A-ha, Icelandic bands Sigur Ros, Mum and Earth Affair, Britain’s Graham Nash, California band Monte Negro, and Macedonians Kiril Dzajkovski and the late Tose Proeski. The film’s title – A Name is a Name – is a song from Morten’s solo album, Letter from Egypt, released in 2008. This film is a production of Macedonian production house fx3x.
Join us for the Australian Premiere in Sydney
All screenings feature live Q & A with Director, Sigurjon Einarsson, and Producer, Jason Miko on stage after the film.
Friday February 26, 2010 - 7.30pm - State Theatre, Sydney
Tickets on sale Wednesday February 10 from Ticketmaster and the State Theatre box office
Thursday March 4, 2010 - 8.15pm - Forum II Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets on sale Wednesday February 23 from Ticketek and the Forum II box office
For more information visit
www.anameisaname.com
www.withmacedonia.org
