'Swedish Spotlight' on April 30! From April 25th -May 2nd, 2013, the 14th annual Newport Beach Film Festival will showcase over 300 films from across the globe and host a wide array of multicultural events. Celebrated as Orange County’s premiere film event, the Newport Beach Film Festival attracts over 52,000 attendees from around the world who come together to experience the ultimate cinematic experience along the pristine coastline of Southern California.
 
Each year the Festival hosts nightly International Spotlight events at Fashion Island. The Swedish Spotlight will pay homage to the film industry and celebrate the extensive Swedish history and culture whose influence has inspired many aspects of art across all mediums. The event will feature the Regional Premiere of the highly-acclaimed thriller, The Hypnotist (Hypnotisören) (2012 Sweden, 122 minutes) followed by a gala celebration of Swedish film, food and culture. We will toast the evening away with a diverse crowd of filmmakers, actors, and film aficionados.
This screening is at 7:45 PM