International film festival gets rolling

The Spokane International Film Festival brings a sample of the best global cinema to River Park Square Cinemas today for eight nights of films.

The festival of 15 features and eight shorts kicks off tonight with an 8 p.m. screening of the Indian film “Hari Om” and an appearance by director Bharatbala.

For a complete guide to the films and festival news, check www.spokane7.com or pick up Friday’s 7. Staff writer Dan Webster also begins his exhaustive coverage of the festival tonight on his Movies and More blog, www.spokane7.com/moviesandmore.

Tickets are $8. Five-film passes are $35, and full festival passes are $80. For other information, contact caaspokane@att.net or (509) 624-2615.