TO SPEAK hits the big screen in Montreal

"Powerful - moving and compelling"

"Inspirational"

"Will touch many people"

"Makes you realise how lucky we are"

"Changed my whole perspective on what it means to be poor"

"Why aren't these programs available to the poor everywhere?"

"A beautiful soundtrack"

"Can't believe it was shot on video - it looked so beautiful"


At 1:30pm on 31 August 2007, almost exactly 2 years after the completion of principal photography, TO SPEAK lit up the big screen at the Quartier Latin Cinema Complex as part of the Montreal World Film Festival.

An enthusiastic crowd greeted the film with applause and tears as the final credits rolled.

Special praise was reserved for Ratana Peuw, the lead actress who, having never even seen television, made her acting debut in TO SPEAK. "You just felt for her so much through all her struggles, and then to see her beautiful smile at the end of the film was so wonderful".

The audience was also particularly touched by the music, which powerfully conveyed the unspoken emotions of the characters and the harshness and beauty of the landscape.

"The film powerfully portrayed the monotony and drudgery of being poor, and also the dreams of the young, hoping for a better future. It was inspirational to see them struggle so hard and finally achieve their dreams. This approach could really help the poor everywhere."

TO SPEAK has 3 more screenings in the festival today at 10pm, tomorrow at 7:40pm and on Monday 3rd at 10:20am.