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French Film Series
SPRING 2009
NOTE that all films will be shown at 7:00 PM in Murray 002, CSB
Tuesday January 27 (day 6) Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amélie Poulain
Thursday, February 5 (day 1) La Nuit de la Vérité
In an unspecified country in Africa, after ten years of bloody war, the Nayaks, the President’s ethnic group, and the Bonandes, rebels supporting Colonel Theo, come together to celebrate the peace agreement. But the reconciliation festivities are overshadowed by the terrible barbarities that have been committed on both sides. (100 min.) France
Monday, February 16 (day 2) L’Accompagnatrice
An awkward young pianist sacrifices her own chance at happiness by living in the dark shadow cast by a collaborator and his unfaithful wife in Nazi-occupied Paris. (111 min.) France
Wednesday, March 11 (day 2) Le Huitième Jour
A story of friendship that develops between two men who meet by chance. Harry, a divorced businessman who feels alienated from his children, meets Georges, an institutionalized man with Down syndrome, after Georges has escaped from his mental institution and is nearly run over by Harry. (118 min.) Belgium
Thursday, March 26 (day 1) Le Colonel Chabert
Ten years previously, Colonel Chabert supposedly died a hero in battle. Now returning home from a decade of imprisonment, he is shunned by society and his wife denies him. Robbed by fate of his wealth, his home and even his name, Chabert must struggle for his honor and his future amidst the splendor of 19th century French society. (ca. 111 min.) France
Monday, April 6 (day 2) Diva
When young messenger Jules makes an illegal live recording of a beautiful American opera singer, he becomes the target of Taiwanese music pirates. But when that tape becomes confused with a cassette of murder evidence, Jules also finds himself hunted by a team of ruthless assassins. Welcome to an unforgettable Parisian underworld of teenage shoplifting, exquisite opera an odd philosophy-- where reality is always a matter of design and love can be the most surprising aria of all (123 min.) France
Wednesday, April 15 (day 6) Indochine
Eliane, a plantation owner in French Indochina, hides her torrid love affairs from upper-class society. However, when her adopted Indochinese daughter innocently falls in love with her secret lover, the scandalous triangle threatens to destroy their entire family. (156 min.) France
Tuesday, April 28 (day 2) Yamakasi
Idolized by the youth of Paris as much as they're hated by the police, they are the Yamakasis, modern samurais. With acrobatic skillfulness and adrenaline pumping belief in their own immortality, they throw themselves out from incredible heights, and jump from roof to roof. Locked doors and "No Trespassing"-signs become irresistible challenges. But one day, whilst mimicking one of the Yamakasi's more dangerous stunts, a young fan gets injured. Only one operation can save the boy, an operation that his family can't afford. (90 min.) France
Monday May 4 (Study Day) Jean de Florette (1:00)
The story of Jean Cadoret, an accountant who inherits a farm from his mother and hopes to become a gentleman farmer. Before he even arrives, though, a powerful neighbor is plotting to steal his land. The result is heartbreak and tragedy for Jean, who is no match for his wily neighbor. (122 min.) France
Manon des Sources (3:30)
Ten years have passed since the tragic events of Jean de Florette. Jean’s daughter Manon, now a sheperdess in the nearby hills, appears in town to accuse the Soubeyrans of killing her father. Tragedy results before César, the neighbor who destroyed Jean, learns the truth of his actions. (113 min.) France
Click here (under construction) for a list of our past French film series.