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*11th Sacramento French Film Festival
JUNE 15-24, 2012
Crest Theatre*
*OPENING AT THE CREST THEATRE this FRIDAY, June 1st:
MONSIEUR LAZHAR, Academy Award Nominee for Best Foreign Language Film.
Co-Presented by the Sacramento French Film Festival!*
<http://www.monsieurlazharmovie.com/>
writer/director Philippe Falardeau’s poignant social drama tells he story
of an Algerian immigrant substitute teacher who brings emotional stability
to a Montreal middle school class shaken by the death of their well-liked
teacher.
2012 Sundance Film Festival
Winner: 6 Genie Awards
Winner: 2012 International Film Festival Rotterdam Audience Award
Winner: 2011 Locarno Film Festival Audience Award
Winner: 2011 Toronto International Film Festival’s Best Canadian Feature
Film
*WATCH THE TRAILER HERE!*
<http://www.monsieurlazharmovie.com/><http://www.monsieurlazharmovie.com/>
** <http://www.monsieurlazharmovie.com/>
Nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, MONSIEUR LAZHAR
tells the moving story of a Montreal middle school class shaken by the
death of their well-liked teacher. Bachir Lazhar (Fellag), a 55-year-old
Algerian immigrant, offers the school his services as a substitute teacher
and is quickly hired. As he helps the children heal, he also learns to
accept his own painful past. This moving film features exquisite
performances by Fellag and a stunning ensemble of child actors.
Award-winning writer-director Philippe Falardeau’s previous works -
including Congorama and It’s Not Me I Swear! - have been screened at
festivals around the world including Cannes, Toronto, New Directors/New
Films, Berlin and Locarno. MONSIEUR LAZHAR, his fourth feature, is an
adaptation of the play “Bashir Lazhar” by Montreal playwright Evelyne de la
Cheneliere.
Best known in France for his stand up comedy, Fellag was born and raised in
Algeria and worked extensively in theater until 1995 when he moved to Paris
during the Algerian Civil War. In addition to his acting career, Fellag has
written three short story collections and two novels.
“This nearly perfect gem begins as a tiny slice of life, but sneaks up on
you and packs a wallop by the time it reaches its conclusion… the film
achieves scalding power” – Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter
Rated PG-13 - 1 hour 34 minutes
*Les AMIS du FESTIVAL enjoy the Crest Discount!*
*Show times*:
Fri-Sun 12:45, 3:00, 5:45, 8:05
Mon-Thu 5:45, 8:05
*... And REMEMBER: The 11th SFFF OPENS in 2 WEEKS on JUNE 15!...
FIND the COMPLETE PROGRAM & SHOWTIMES
HERE!<http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/program.htm>
CLICK on the TITLE or PHOTO of the FILMS to GET ACCESS to SYNOPSIS, TRAILER
and REVIEWS.*
*Print the 2012 Showtimes here
(pdf)<http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2012showtimes.pdf>
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TICKET & PASS PRICES From $11 (single tickets) to $90 (Full Festival Pass)
- *Single Ticket*: *$11 / $10* (for Students, Seniors, EFSac, Alliance
Française, Club Français, Sacramento Jewish Film Festival).
- *Passes:*
- *Bleu Opening Night Pass: $50*
Access to Opening Night Reception and Film - Valid June 15 only.
- *Blanc First Weekend Pass: $35
*Access to All Screenings, *Opening Reception not included* - Valid
June 15 (film only)-17.
- *Rouge Second Weekend Pass: $36
*Access to All Screenings & Closing Party - Valid June 23-24.
- *Passes Combinations*
- *Bleu + Blanc + Rouge = $90
*Two-Weekends Full Access to all Screenings (including midweek
screenings) & Parties - Valid June 15-24.
- *Bleu + Blanc = $70
*First-Weekend Full Access to All Screenings & Opening Reception – Valid
June 15-17.
- *Blanc+ Rouge* *= $60
*Two-Weekend Experience, Access to All Screenings (including midweek
screenings) *Opening Reception
not included* - Valid June 15 (film only)-24.
- *Closing Night Film & Reception: $16 / $15*
- *Single tickets are sold at the door only. They will be available (the
main auditorium of the Crest Theatre has over 900 seats).*
- *PASSES are available at the door but if you want to purchase them in
advance.*
*ORDER YOUR PASSES NOW!*
- *By mail* - *Print the Advance Order Form
here<http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2012advance-purchase-order-form…>and
send it back to us with a check (before June 10).
*
- *Through Tickets.com <http://www.tickets.com/browse.cgi?pgid=2017277>*
*here* <http://www.tickets.com/browse.cgi?pgid=2017277> or at
1-800-225-2277.
- *Passes are also available in person at The Crest Box Office*.
- Passes purchased by mail or at The Crest Box Office do not incur any
fees.
- *Advance passes will be available for pick-up at Will Call beginning
at 6pm on Friday, June 15 at the Crest Theatre.*
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*11th Sacramento French Film Festival
JUNE 15-24, 2012
Crest Theatre*
*The 11th SACRAMENTO FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL
PROGRAM WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON MAY 25!
... AND WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT.*
**
*The Sacramento French Film Festival brings great cinema & diversity
to our community, and makes Sacramento a better place to live.
If you agree, please show your support by contributing to the Festival!
We need YOU to make the magic happen...*
Producing a festival that brings films and guests directly from France is
very expensive and ticket sales cover only 40% of our operating costs. The
remainder must be raised from individual and corporate sponsors. This year
fundraising has been more difficult than ever before and we haven't reached
our fundraising goals.
We want to give a very heartfelt thanks to all our supporters, individual &
corporate, cash & in-kind,who have already renewed or begun their support
this year.
*But we need more support! * Donors help us bring the best and newest films
to Sacramento and keep ticket prices affordable so that the Festival
remains accessible to all.
The SFFF is organized by the Sacramento French Cultural Society, a 501 (c)
(3) non-profit organization and your contributions will be tax deductible
to the fullest extent of the law.
*IF YOU NEED MORE REASONS TO CONTRIBUTE, LISTEN TO YOUR OWN WORDS... **
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*THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS YOU CAN HELP THE SFFF...*
*1. DONATE NOW!*
The quickest way is to donate online, as generously as you can.
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Each of our Ami du Festival and corporate sponsoring levels offers a unique
benefit package as thanks for your generous support! *Find more information
about becoming an Ami du Festival or a corporate sponsor of the 11th SFFF
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*3. ADDITIONAL WAYS to HELP the SFFF.*
Do you know someone who may like to become a sponsor or an Ami du Festival?
Forward this message to them or send us their information and we will
contact them.
Talk to your friends, co-workers and neighbors about the Sacramento French
Film Festival, invite them to like us on
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to attend the Festival this June!
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11th SFFF, June 15-24, 2012 - Crest Theatre.
www.SacramentoFrenchFilmFestival.org**
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