The Berkshire International Film Festival (BIFF) continues to grow in popularity and in the number of films screened.
The 7th annual season is a celebration of the latest in independent feature, documentary, short, and family films. This year’s festival, with more than 70 films, runs from May 31 to June 3 in Great Barrington and Pittsfield.
The festival opens with the screening of the full-length documentary “Ethel” and will be presented by members of the Kennedy family, who will providing a special question and answer session.
Other festival highlights include the exclusive screening of “Marina Abramovic: The Artist Is Present,” with the producers and director present; and “Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters,” presented by the film’s director and the iconic local artist himself. Enjoy a romantic getaway and a good film during your stay at our Berkshires Bed and Breakfast!

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Andrew Rossi’s documentary “Page One: Inside the NY Times” opens the festival on June 2nd and the festival closes on June 5th with the Sundance Audience Award-winning “Buck,” Cindy Meehl’s documentary about real-life horse whisperer Buck Brannaman (also being shown on June 3rd). Other highlights include a special screening of “A Letter to Elia,” a documentary about Elia Kazan, and a series of films from the Human Rights Film Festival.

“And,” Quinn adds, “there will be some of the best popcorn east of Sundance. I know because I eat the popcorn off the floor!”

Sorry! Robert Redford will not be in attendance, but guests at our Berkshires Inn are sure to have a great time and enjoy some memorable films and discussions.

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Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival and the Massachusetts Museum of Modern Art (MASSMoCA) co-present Los Munequitos de Matanzas at MASSMoCA in North Adams, in the Berkshires beautiful North County. This company from Cuba is the world’s best rumba group, has the leading percussionists, and is world renowned for its Afro-Cuban rituals, dance, and rumba. The performances are getting down this Saturday, April 30th at 8 pm and Sunday, May 1st at 1 pm. Buy your tickets Here!

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Another exciting event is happening in Great Barrington, where Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca heat up the south county at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center. Through music, song, and dance, this award-winning group from Spain is intensely theatrical  in expressing the art of Flamenca. This one-time performance is happening on Sunday, May 1st at 7 pm.

Come relax at our cozy and romantic Berkshires Inn, enjoy the blooming of Spring, and experience one of these unique events happening only in The Berkshires!

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