Day 1: April 7, 2024
Time: 17:00 – 23:00
- 17:00 – 18:30: Red Carpet Arrivals
Witness the glamour and elegance as film stars and industry luminaries grace the red carpet.
- 19:00 – 21:00: Opening Night Gala
Join us for a spectacular opening ceremony featuring a keynote speech, cultural performances, and a special screening of a classic film.
- 21:30 – 23:00: Classic Films
Enjoy a timeless cinematic masterpiece under the starry night.
Here’s a list of classic films that could be considered for the HIFF Gala:
- “Gone with the Wind” (1939) – Directed by Victor Fleming
- “Casablanca” (1942) – Directed by Michael Curtiz
- “Citizen Kane” (1941) – Directed by Orson Welles
- “The Godfather” (1972) – Directed by Francis Ford Coppola
- “Lawrence of Arabia” (1962) – Directed by David Lean
- “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (1961) – Directed by Blake Edwards
- “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” (1953) – Directed by Howard Hawks
- “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952) – Directed by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly
- “Some Like It Hot” (1959) – Directed by Billy Wilder
- “The Wizard of Oz” (1939) – Directed by Victor Fleming
These classic films represent a variety of genres and eras in cinema history. The final selection will be announced soon.
