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WHAT'S PLAYING!
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SHORT SELECTIONS 2012
94min. An eclectic selection of unforgettable short films from Denmark, Norway, UK and the USA, including two winners from the 2011 Student Academy Awards (Oscars®).
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SHORTS PROGRAM
SUN. 01/15 at 1:00PM
Janet Leigh Theatre
Tickets available at door.
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BEING ELMO - A PUPPETEER'S JOURNEY
Dir. Constance Marks, USA, 80min. "The Muppet Elmo is one of the most beloved characters among children across the globe. Meet the unlikely man behind the puppet - the heart and soul of Elmo - Kevin Clash."
more details | view trailer |
CENTERPIECE
SUN. 01/15 at 3:00PM
Janet Leigh Theatre
Tickets available at door.
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REMEMBRANCE (Die verlorene Zeit)
Dir. Anna Justice, Germany/Poland, 108min. "A remarkable love story that blossomed amidst the terror of a German concentration camp in 1944 Poland."
more details | view trailer | Valley Premiere |
SUN. 01/15 at 5:15PM
Janet Leigh Theatre
Tickets available at door.
Valid Members of the Film Society can attend this film for FREE.
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CAROL CHANNING - LARGER THAN LIFE
Dir. Dori Berinstein, USA, 83min. "The story of legendary performer Carol Channing's life is as colorful as the lipstick on her big, bright smile. Feel the magic and vivacity of the 90-year-old icon – both onstage and off...past and present."
more details | view trailer |
CLOSING NIGHT FILM
SUN. 01/15 at 7:30PM
Janet Leigh Theatre
Tickets available at door.
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PAST PROGRAMS
THURSDAY
January 12, 2012 |
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THE SANDMAN (Der Sandmann)
Dir. Peter Luisi, Switzerland, 88min. International audience favorite: "One fine morning, Benno finds sand in his bed. While he tries to ignore this at first, he soon must realize that he himself is loosing the sand..." DIRECTOR IN PERSON
more details | view trailer | Valley Premiere |
OPENING NIGHT FILM
THUR. 01/12 at 7:00PM
Stockton Empire Theatre
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OPENING NIGHT PARTY
Celebrate the 5th Anniversary Festival in style at the Opening Night Party. Mingle with Director Peter Luisi and other special guests. Each ticket includes one drink ticket and hors d'oeuvres. Must be 21+ to attend. Sponsored by the Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco. |
OPENING PARTY
THUR. 01/12 at 9:00PM
University Plaza
Waterfront Hotel |
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WINTER'S DAUGHTER (Wintertochter)
Dir. Johannes Schmid, Germany/Poland, 93min. "A heartwarming film for the family about a young Polish girl who searches for her Russian sailor father."
more details | view trailer | Valley Premiere |
FRI. 01/13 at 4:00PM
Stockton Empire Theatre
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MY WEDDING AND OTHER SECRETS
Dir. Roseanne Liang, New Zealand, 88min. "A romantic comedy based on a true story of a New Zealand-born Chinese woman convincing her traditional Hong Kong parents to let her marry her Caucasian boyfriend."
more details | view trailer | NorCal Premiere |
FRI. 01/13 at 6:00PM
Stockton Empire Theatre
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AMIGO
Dir. John Sayles, The Philippines/USA, 124min. "A village mayor caught in the murderous crossfire of the Philippine-American War, in a powerful drama of friendship, betrayal, romance and heartbreaking violence."
more details | view trailer |
FRI. 01/13 at 8:15PM
Stockton Empire Theatre
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SATURDAY
January 14, 2012 |
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WINTER'S DAUGHTER (Wintertochter)
Dir. Johannes Schmid, Germany/Poland, 93min. "A heartwarming film for the family about a young Polish girl who searches for her Russian sailor father."
more details | view trailer | Valley Premiere |
SAT. 01/14 at 12:30PM
Stockton Empire Theatre
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RICE FIELD OF DREAMS
Dir. Daron Ker, Cambodia/USA, 75min. "The journey of Cambodia's first national baseball team."
more details | view trailer |
SAT. 01/14 at 2:30PM
Stockton Empire Theatre
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RESTORATION (Boker tov adon Fidelman)
Dir. Yossi Madmony, Israel, 105min. "A triangle of fatherhood ties, a triangle of love. A drama about a family's effort to save their antique restoration business."
more details | view trailer | Valley Premiere |
SAT. 01/14 at 5:00PM
Stockton Empire Theatre
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LE HAVRE
Dir. Aki Kaurismäki, Finland/France, 93min. Cannes favorite: "When an African boy arrives by cargo ship in the French port city of Le Havre, an aging shoe shiner takes pity on the child and welcomes him into his home."
more details | view trailer | Valley Premiere |
CENTERPIECE
SAT. 01/14 at 7:15PM
Stockton Empire Theatre |
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CHICO & RITA
Dirs. Fernando Trueba, Javier Mariscal, Tono Errando, Spain/UK, 94min. "Havana, 1948. A passionate love story between a young jazz pianist called Chico and Rita, a singer with a bewitching voice."
more details | view trailer | Valley Premiere |
SAT. 01/14 at 9:30PM
Stockton Empire Theatre
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