Love Story will screen at The Embassy, 8.30pm on Monday 2 February

94 minutes, 2011

Tickets - $20

Florian Habicht directs and stars in this no-budget romantic comedy and film within a film. Playing himself, Habicht spots a beautiful girl in New York City carrying a piece of cake on a plate. He is instantly fascinated by Masha and she becomes his muse and co-star in a film about their blossoming romance. Throughout this meandering story of budding love, Habicht continually keeps us guessing about what is spontaneous and what has been staged. Love Story is both an engaging romantic fable and a film about filmmaking – an essay in the form of fiction, in which Habicht bares his soul, mind, and body. Taking a cue from Woody Allen’s more self-referential films, Habicht offers a disquisition on his own directorial choices and artistic decisions. But he is not alone in his deliberations – in fact he openly invites criticism from a collection of various characters he meets along the way, including New Yorkers and wandering tourists. Mentoring him throughout by video chat is his father, who keeps offering advice on how to make a hit that will rake in millions. Habicht’s improvisational, hybrid romance crosses the boundaries of genre while exploring the various meanings of love in film.

TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO LOVE STORY - 8.30pm MON 2 FEB simply follow the link below to the NZ New Performance givealittle page, hit the big pink Donate Now button & donate at least $20 for each ticket you would like to buy - more if you'd like to give us an extra boost. In the comments, please write your name and confirm number of tickets. These will be available for pick-up from The Embassy from 7pm on Monday 2 Feb.

Funds raised from the screening of the film will help us with individual visa costs and travel costs associated with the tour.