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[Michael Oliver]

I have been offered the opportunity (and, crucially, the permission by the copyright holders!) to screen the Jo Siffert documentary film 'Live Fast, Die Young'.

Don't be put off by the slightly sensationalist title, the film is anything but sensationalist and in fact is a very moving, fascinating portrait of a driver who literally went from nothing to the heady heights of Formula 1.

This October is the 40th anniversary of Jo's death and, while I'm not greatly in favour of celebrating the anniversary of someone dying, it struck me that it would be a good time to show the film in the UK. To my knowledge, although it went on general release in cinemas in Switzerland, it has never been shown in the UK, so this would effectively be the UK premiere...

Likely venue: a cinema in Witney, Oxfordshire.

Likely date: Saturday October 22nd in the evening.

Likely cost: at the moment, I don't envisage it costing more than £10 per person.

What I would like to know is what level of interest there is from people on TNF, as a gauge of likely demand? Is this something you would be interested in seeing?

An alternative would be to show the film during the day on Sunday, if that makes a difference...

Michael

[BRMfan]

I would be interested to watch this film what language is it in?

I have been offered the opportunity (and, crucially, the permission by the copyright holders!) to screen the Jo Siffert documentary film 'Live Fast, Die Young'.

Don't be put off by the slightly sensationalist title, the film is anything but sensationalist and in fact is a very moving, fascinating portrait of a driver who literally went from nothing to the heady heights of Formula 1.

This October is the 40th anniversary of Jo's death and, while I'm not greatly in favour of celebrating the anniversary of someone dying, it struck me that it would be a good time to show the film in the UK. To my knowledge, although it went on general release in cinemas in Switzerland, it has never been shown in the UK, so this would effectively be the UK premiere...

Likely venue: a cinema in Witney, Oxfordshire.

Likely date: Saturday October 22nd in the evening.

Likely cost: at the moment, I don't envisage it costing more than £10 per person.

What I would like to know is what level of interest there is from people on TNF, as a gauge of likely demand? Is this something you would be interested in seeing?

An alternative would be to show the film during the day on Sunday, if that makes a difference...

Michael

[David McKinney]

Sorry, that's the day of the TNF film show

[fbarrett]

Any chance of a showing in the U.S.?

Frank

[John Ginger]

Could I register my interest please

[RS250]

I'd like to also register my interest; definitely 2 people, possibly four.

[ianselva]

I'd definitely be interested.

Ian

[Pullman99]

I was a great fan of Jo Siffert amd was at Brands Hatch in 1971. Whatever date you eventually settle on. I'll be there.

[sterling49]

As David pointed out Michael, that is the TNF Filmshow date, anychance of jiggling the date a tad maybe? I would love to see it, always a great fan of Seppi................

[arttidesco]

Thanks Michael ! Registering interest, I have put the date tbc in my diary

[mfd]

I have been offered the opportunity (and, crucially, the permission by the copyright holders!) to screen the Jo Siffert documentary film 'Live Fast, Die Young'.

It's a lovely (1 hour 20 something) film made with archive & reminiscences from friends & family. It's interesting to hear Seppi interviewed too, I doubt that in the UK we would ever have heard him speak...
A rags to riches story of a man who came to be Switzerland's No.1 sporting star

Edited by mfd, 25 June 2011 - 10:06.

[Tuboscocca]

It's a lovely (1 hour 20 something) film made with archive & reminiscences from friends & family. It's interesting to hear Seppi interviewed too, I doubt that in the UK we would ever have heard him speak...
A rags to riches story of a man who came to be Switzerland's No.1 sporting star

Not to disturb the idea of Michael to show the film on a big screen...
But for those who can't make it:

http://www.amazon.co...p;condition=new

Also on amazon.de

Advantage is the Bonus DVD, which contains many interviews and shots from a handheld camera: i.e. a voyage to Enna, towing a racing car!!!

Regards Michael

[Michael Oliver]

I would be interested to watch this film what language is it in?

It is in a foreign language - I forget which, French I think - but with English sub-titles.

[Michael Oliver]

Sorry, that's the day of the TNF film show

A couple of people have pointed this out - would it be more helpful if it was held on the Sunday 23rd, say just after lunch? Might enable some people who have to travel to make a weekend of it?

[Formula Once]

A couple of people have pointed this out - would it be more helpful if it was held on the Sunday 23rd, say just after lunch? Might enable some people who have to travel to make a weekend of it?

Superbly made film plus the 8mm films made by Heini Mader during their travels are just wonderful

[MCS]

A couple of people have pointed this out - would it be more helpful if it was held on the Sunday 23rd, say just after lunch? Might enable some people who have to travel to make a weekend of it?

I like that idea, Michael. Very much.

I've had to miss two TNF Film Shows due to being out of the country and it still irks! That said, I would love to see the Siffert film.

Edited by MCS, 25 June 2011 - 20:34.

[hipperson]

My interest too..........was at Brands on the fateful day.

[David Birchall]

Is it stating the absolute bloody obvious to suggest combining the two events?

[mfd]

It is in a foreign language - I forget which, French I think - but with English sub-titles.

Subtitles, language is Swiss some like Heini Mader speaking German, some like Jacques Deschenaux speaking French

[SKL]

He was one of my favorites when I was younger and remember very well (unfortunately) when I heard of his death while in my first year of grad school. I'd love to get the DVD but didn't realize it wouldn't work on my computer in Iowa, USA.

Hope they make a DVD version that works over on this side of the pond. I'm also still trying to figure out how to view the Senna movie here in the states!

[charles r]

I would love to see it. Was at Brands that day too.

[mfd]

Hope they make a DVD version that works over on this side of the pond. I'm also still trying to figure out how to view the Senna movie here in the states!

Siffert DVD is region free. Senna film will, I believe show in the USA from August 12th

[P0wderf1nger]

Count me in Michael.

It would be a pleasure to meet you too.

Rgds

Paul

[P153]

Ditto.

[SKL]

Tried Amazon.com here and it says the DVD won't play in the US without a special DVD player. If anyone knows a source for this movie that will work here, I really appreciate a link. Why the hell do they have different DVD formats in the first place???

[Tuboscocca]

Tried Amazon.com here and it says the DVD won't play in the US without a special DVD player. If anyone knows a source for this movie that will work here, I really appreciate a link. Why the hell do they have different DVD formats in the first place???

Hi SKL


try this link ,please:

http://josiffert-film.ch/

You can contact them...HugoFilm was the producer..
In my experience :Windows Mediaplayer 'eats' all DVDs , whichever Region they are meant for..

regards Michael

[delta44]

Dam and Blast. I would of loved to come but thats the Portimao weekend.

[Bill Becketts]

Can I put my hand up for this one?

Seppi was just before I caught the bug. How many times does that happen? But, over the years I have developed a keen interest in the history of the sport and the 908/917s were some of my favourites, plus Lotus of course Michael so long as it is not "Black Tie" I would be very pleased to meet you all.

Edited by Bill Becketts, 28 June 2011 - 20:00.

[DogEarred]

2 x definate and 2 x probable here, Michael.