FrenchFilmNews June 2015

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[FrenchFilmNews] 14th SFFF - 2nd WEEKEND STARTS TONIGHT!
by Cécile Downs 26 Jun '15

26 Jun '15

*HOME PAGE <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org> <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org>* [image: MY LIFE IS A FRENCH MOVIE] [image: French Film News] *CREST THEATRE 14th SFFF - JUNE 19-28, 2015 * *"THE REGION'S PREMIER FILM EVENT" Carla Meyer - Sacramento Bee* *THE 14th SFFF CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND, * *SEE YOU AT THE CREST TONIGHT!* *_______2ND WEEKEND* *_______ JUNE 26-28 * Click on the film poster to find more info about the film, find out when it's playing and to watch trailer! (Go here <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/program.htm> for a complete program overview) *See all nine films for only * *$47.50 with the Rouge Pass! The Rouge Pass also includes the Breakfasts, and Closing Champagne & Dessert Party.* [image: Dans la cour] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_dans-la-cour.htm> *FRIDAY, JUNE 26 at 6:15pm -* *Also playing On * *SATURDAY, JUNE 27 at 1:25pm. IN THE COURTYARD <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_dans-la-cour.htm>* by Pierre Salvadori. Starring Catherine Deneuve who continues to show that she is still one of the most brilliant actresses in the world! [image: Hippocrate] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_hippocrate.htm> *FRIDAY, JUNE 26 at 8:30pm - * *Also playing on SUNDAY, JUNE 28 at 6pm. HIPPOCRATES, DIARY OF A FRENCH DOCTOR <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_hippocrate.htm>* is a darkly comic portrait of a Paris hospital as seen through the eyes of a young and eager medical intern, Benjamin (Vincent Lacoste, seen in Jacky in the Kingdom of Women last weekend). Directed by Thomas Lilti, an M.D. himself, the film was a box-office hit in France. [image: P'tit Quinquin] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_ptit-quinquin.htm> *|SATURDAY, JUNE 27 (episodes 1 & 2) at 11amSUNDAY, JUNE 28 (episodes 3 & 4) at 11am. * One of the highlights of this year's SFFF, *LI'L QUINQUIN* <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_ptit-quinquin.htm> is a unique, comical and poetic murder mystery, made as a four-part mini-series for French television by one of our favorite filmmakers, Bruno Dumont. *Li’l Quinquin* garnered a record television audience in France as well as enthusiastic reviews. *Les Cahiers du Cinema* named it the No.1 film of 2014 as well as “the funniest movie in years”. *Saturday's screening is preceded at 10:30am by a free breakfast provided by Coffee Works!*[image: Bande de filles] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_bande-de-filles.htm> *SATURDAY, JUNE 27 at 3:40pm - * *ONE SCREENING ONLY !GIRLHOOD <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_bande-de-filles.htm>* - hailed internationally as one of the best coming of age stories, and one of the best 15 films (so far) of 2015 by Indiewire (at #5)! It is a raw film, full of tension, with beautiful moments of grace. [image: Elle l'adore] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_elle-l-adore.htm> *SATURDAY, JUNE 27 **at 6:15pm *- *Also playing on SUNDAY, JUNE 28 at 3:35pm.*Seasoned with twists, colorful characters, and suspense, *NUMBER ONE FAN <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_elle-l-adore.htm> *is a hilarious comedy starring Sandrine Kiberlain seen in *9 Months Stretch* last year at the SFFF.) [image: Houellebecq] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_houellebecq.htm> *SATURDAY, JUNE 27 at 8:40pm -* *ONE SCREENING ONLY!* *THE KIDNAPPING OF MICHEL HOUELLEBECQ <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_houellebecq.htm>* - France's most controversial and talented writer, Michel Houellebecq, plays himself in this quirky, absurd comedy from director Guillaume Nicloux. The second film on our line-up this weekend, hailed as one of the best 15 films of 2015 (so far) by Indiewire. [image: L'ecume des jours] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_l-ecume-des-jours.htm> *SATURDAY, JUNE 27 at **11pm -* * ONE SCREENING ONLY!* What would the Sacramento French Film Festival be without our lucky charm, Audrey Tautou ? She is back in Michel Gondry's inventive adaptation of Boris Vian cult novel, *MOOD INDIGO* <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_l-ecume-des-jours.htm>. Also Starring Romain Duris (The New Girlfriend) and Omar Sy (Samba). Extended Version never released in theaters in the US. *Screening followed by an early breakfast provided by Coffee Works!* [image: La Beaute du diable] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_la-beaute-du-diable.h…> *SUNDAY, JUNE 28 @ 1:20pm* -* ONE SCREENING ONLY!* Last Classic of the 14th SFFF - *BEAUTY AND THE DEVIL <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_la-beaute-du-diable.h…> *(1950) by René Clair, a lavish and imaginative retelling of the Faust legend. This classic of French fantasy cinema stars two of the most popular actors of their time, Michel Simon, and the strikingly handsome Gérard Philipe. [image: Timbuktu] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_timbuktu.htm> *CLOSING NIGHT - SUNDAY, JUNE 28 at 8:25pm - ONE SCREENING ONLY!* "Dazzling", "Heartbreaking", "Unforgettable", "Beautiful", "Morally devastating", "Visually spectacular" ... - *TIMBUKTU* <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_timbuktu.htm>, the most awarded French film of the year, winner of no less than seven Cesar Awards, and an Academy Award Nominee, will close the 14th SFFF. *Screening followed by our Champagne (provided by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly) and Dessert **(provided by Empress Tavern) Closing Party!* *Print the 2015 SFFF schedule <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2015_SHOWTIMES.pdf>* * (pdf) * <https://bigdayofgiving.org/#npo/sacramento-french-film-festival>PURCHASE YOUR PASSES IN ADVANCE HERE! <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/tickets.htm> *___________________________ * *DONATE TO YOUR FAVORITE FILM FESTIVAL! <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/contribute.htm>* [image: faire un don!] <https://squareup.com/market/sac-french-film-festival/donation>[image: donate!] <https://squareup.com/market/sac-french-film-festival/donation> TOGETHER, WE MAKE IT HAPPEN! MERCI. *[image: winter short film screening 2015]* *___________________________ * Like us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sacramento-French-Film-Festival/54560847076?…> Instagram #sacfrenchfilmfest *[image: MY LIFE IS A FRENCH MOVIE] Support the Festival, spread the word! Merci. CREST THEATRE * *14th SFFF, June 19-28 2015 www.SacramentoFrenchFilmFestival.org <http://www.SacramentoFrenchFilmFestival.org>* PLEASE NOTE: You received this email because you told us previously that you were interested in information about the Sacramento French Film Festival. We NEVER sell our email lists or information, and only use them to tell you about the Festival. Please visit this page <https://lists.angryhosting.com/mailman/listinfo/frenchfilmnews> if you wish to leave this mailing list or modify your subscription. This email was sent by: Sacramento French Film Festival 2634 28th Street Sacramento, CA, 95818, USA

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[FrenchFilmNews] THE 14th SFFF CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND: Friday, June 26-Sunday June 28 @ the Crest.
by Cécile Downs 23 Jun '15

23 Jun '15

*SFFF HOME PAGE <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org>* [image: MY LIFE IS A FRENCH MOVIE] *[image: French Film News]* * CREST THEATRE 14th SFFF - JUNE 19-28, 2015 * *"THE REGION'S PREMIER FILM EVENT" Carla Meyer - Sacramento Bee* *THE 14th SFFF CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND: FRIDAY, JUNE 26 - SUNDAY, JUNE 28!* *SECOND WEEKEND _________ JUNE 26-28 _________* On the program, nine films: Romance, Comedy, Drama, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery... Seven premieres (including TIMBUKTU <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_timbuktu.htm> -closing night- the most awarded French film of the year, winner of seven César Awards!), one classic, a made for TV show (LI'L QUINQUIN <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_ptit-quinquin.htm>), and nine short films... Plus two breakfasts & a Champagne and Dessert Party! Two of the films from our 2nd weekend are on Indiewire's best of 2015, THE KIDNAPPING OF MICHEL HOUELLEBECQ <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_houellebecq.htm> (L'Enlèvement de Michel Houellebecq) at #12 and GIRLHOOD <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_bande-de-filles.htm> (Bande de filles) at #5! Read more here: The 15 Best Movies of 2015 So Far According to Indiewire's Film Critic. <http://www.indiewire.com/article/the-15-best-movies-of-2015-so-far-accordin…> *SEE YOU AT THE CREST THIS WEEKEND!* Click on the film poster to find more info about the film, find out when it's playing and to watch trailer! (Go here <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/program.htm> for a complete program overview) [image: Dans la cour] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_dans-la-cour.htm> [image: Hippocrate] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_hippocrate.htm> [image: P'tit Quinquin] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_ptit-quinquin.htm> [image: Bande de filles] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_bande-de-filles.htm> [image: Elle l'adore] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_elle-l-adore.htm> [image: Houellebecq] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_houellebecq.htm> [image: La Beaute du diable] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_la-beaute-du-diable.h…>[image: L'Ecume des jours] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_l-ecume-des-jours.htm> [image: Timbuktu] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_timbuktu.htm> *Print the 2015 SFFF schedule <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2015_SHOWTIMES.pdf> (pdf) <https://bigdayofgiving.org/#npo/sacramento-french-film-festival>* * <https://bigdayofgiving.org/#npo/sacramento-french-film-festival>PURCHASE YOUR PASSES IN ADVANCE HERE! <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/tickets.htm>* <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/tickets.htm> *______________________________* *THE SFFF in the MEDIA* ** Listen <http://www.capradio.org/news/insight/2015/06/18/insight-061815b/> to the SFFF Executive & Artistic Director, Cécile Downs, talking to Beth Ruyak on INSIGHT, CAPITAL PUBLIC RADIO <http://www.capradio.org/news/insight/2015/06/18/insight-061815b/> ** Read <http://www.sacbee.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article24793186.html>Marcus Crowder's preview of the SFFF in the SACRAMENTO BEE *______________________________* *DONATE TO YOUR FAVORITE FILM FESTIVAL! <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/contribute.htm>* [image: faire un don!] <https://squareup.com/market/sac-french-film-festival/donation>[image: donate!] <https://squareup.com/market/sac-french-film-festival/donation> TOGETHER, WE MAKE IT HAPPEN! MERCI. [image: winter short film screening 2015] *______________________________ * Like us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sacramento-French-Film-Festival/54560847076?…> Instagram #sacfrenchfilmfest *[image: MY LIFE IS A FRENCH MOVIE]* * Support the Festival, spread the word! Merci. CREST THEATRE * *14th SFFF, June 19-28 2015 www.SacramentoFrenchFilmFestival.org <http://www.SacramentoFrenchFilmFestival.org>* PLEASE NOTE: You received this email because you told us previously that you were interested in information about the Sacramento French Film Festival. We NEVER sell our email lists or information, and only use them to tell you about the Festival. Please visit this page <https://lists.angryhosting.com/mailman/listinfo/frenchfilmnews> if you wish to leave this mailing list or modify your subscription. This email was sent by: Sacramento French Film Festival 2634 28th Street Sacramento, CA, 95818, USA

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[FrenchFilmNews] TONIGHT ! 14th SFFF - Opening Film & Reception.
by Cécile Downs 19 Jun '15

19 Jun '15

*SFFF HOME PAGE <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org>* [image: MY LIFE IS A FRENCH MOVIE] *[image: French Film News]* * CREST THEATRE 14th SFFF - JUNE 19-28, 2015* *"THE REGION'S PREMIER FILM EVENT" Carla Meyer - Sacramento Bee* * __________TONIGHT!__________* *FRIDAY, JUNE 19* [image: Samba] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_samba.htm> *THE OPENING NIGHT FILM MAY BE ATTENDEDWITHOUT ATTENDING THE RECEPTION!* *8:30pm: OPENING FILM, SAMBA <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_samba.htm>,* *a comedy by **Olivier Nakache & Éric Toledano.* Starring France's most popular actor, Omar Sy (*Jurassic World*, *Mood Indigo *– this year at the SFFF), the man who beat Jean Dujardin (*The Artist*) to the 2012 Best Actor César for *Intouchables*, also directed by Nakache & Toledano; Charlotte Gainsbourg (*Jacky in the Kingdom of Women *– this year at the SFFF); & Tahar Rahim (*A Prophet*). *The unlikely encounter between Samba (Sy), an illegal immigrant on the verge of deportation, and Alice (Gainsbourg), a senior executive volunteering at an immigration center leads to a bumpy love story, as they race to avoid Samba's deportation… Samba combines humor (lots of it!) and tenderness to tell its topical story.* *Rendez-vous * *after the screening for a Q&A session with Le Professeur Kevin Elstob*. *6pm: OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION in the lobby of the Crest Theatre.* *Open Bar*: Wine by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Beer by New Glory Brewery, Lillet, Pastis (provided by Simply Recipes), Water by Perrier, Café by Coffee Works. *Catering*: Aioli Bodega Española, Brasserie Capitale, Café Rolle, Coffee Works, Formoli's Bistro, Kru, Morants Old Fashioned Sausage Kitchen, Opa! Opa!, Shady Lady Saloon, Thai Basil. Bread by Boudin Bakery. *Seasoned with music by*: DJ Christophe & Roger Carpio. *FIND TICKET & PASS INFORMATION HERE! <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/tickets.htm>* *________FIRST WEEKEND________ JUNE 20-21* Here are the other fabulous films playing this weekend at the SFFF. It's all about the Love... *On the program: Romance, Comedy, Drama, Adventure, Fantasy... six premieres and two classics... and a Late Night/Early Morning Saturday Breakfast provided by Coffee Works.* Click on the film poster to find more info about the films, their showtimes, and to watch trailers! [image: On a failli etre amies] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_on-a-failli-etre-amie…> [image: Madame Bovary] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_madame-bovary.htm> [image: Gemma bovery] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_gemma-bovery.htm> [image: Une Nouvelle Amie] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_une-nouvelle-amie.htm> [image: Les combattants] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_les-combattants.htm> [image: Jacky] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_jacky.htm> [image: L'homme de Rio] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_l-homme-de-rio.htm> [image: Party Girl] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_party-girl.htm> <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2015_SHOWTIMES.pdf>*FIND TICKET & PASS INFORMATION HERE <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/tickets.htm>* *FIND THE COMPLETE SFFF PROGRAM HERE <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2015_SHOWTIMES.pdf>* *Print the 2015 SFFF schedule <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2015_SHOWTIMES.pdf>** (pdf)* *______________________________* *The SFFF on INSIGHT CAPITAL PUBLIC RADIO* Listen <http://www.capradio.org/news/insight/2015/06/18/insight-061815b/>to the SFFF Executive & Artistic Director, Cécile Downs, talking to Beth Ruyak on Insight, Capital Public Radio <http://www.capradio.org/news/insight/2015/06/18/insight-061815b/> *______________________________* *DONATE TO YOUR FAVORITE FILM FESTIVAL! <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/contribute.htm>* [image: faire un don!] <https://squareup.com/market/sac-french-film-festival/donation>[image: donate!] <https://squareup.com/market/sac-french-film-festival/donation> TOGETHER, WE MAKE IT HAPPEN! MERCI. [image: winter short film screening 2015] *______________________________ * Like us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sacramento-French-Film-Festival/54560847076?…> Instagram #sacfrenchfilmfest *[image: MY LIFE IS A FRENCH MOVIE]* * Support the Festival, spread the word! Merci. CREST THEATRE * *14th SFFF, June 19-28 2015 www.SacramentoFrenchFilmFestival.org <http://www.SacramentoFrenchFilmFestival.org>* PLEASE NOTE: You received this email because you told us previously that you were interested in information about the Sacramento French Film Festival. We NEVER sell our email lists or information, and only use them to tell you about the Festival. Please visit this page <https://lists.angryhosting.com/mailman/listinfo/frenchfilmnews> if you wish to leave this mailing list or modify your subscription. This email was sent by: Sacramento French Film Festival 2634 28th Street Sacramento, CA, 95818, USA

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[FrenchFilmNews] THE 14th SFFF STARTS TOMORROW, Friday, June 19th - Crest Theatre *** Opening Reception @ 6pm / Opening Film @ 8:30pm
by Cécile Downs 18 Jun '15

18 Jun '15

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[FrenchFilmNews] 14th SFFF: THE SHORT FILM SELECTION IS IN! *** LAST DAY TO PURCHASE YOU ADVANCE PASSES BY MAIL!
by Cécile Downs 13 Jun '15

13 Jun '15

*HOME <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org>* [image: MY LIFE IS A FRENCH MOVIE] *[image: French Film News]* * CREST THEATRE 14th SFFF - JUNE 19-28, 2015 * *"THE REGION'S PREMIER FILM EVENT" Carla Meyer - Sacramento Bee* *THE 14th SFFF SHORT FILM SELECTION IS IN!* *FIND OUT MORE HERE!* <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_shortfilmsfeature.htm> [image: Clarks] [image: J'ai pas envie...] [image: 14 juillet] [image: Conte de fees] [image: La nuit tous les chats sont roses] [image: Une bonne affaire] [image: Lifever] [image: Qui de nous deux ?] [image: L'Ascenseur] [image: jumble up!] [image: Sous tes doigts] [image: Coach] [image: Chaud Lapin] [image: Foudroyes] [image: Une odeur de pique-nique] [image: Carmen] [image: L'enfer me ment] [image: la tete de l'emploi] *___________________________* [image: Samba] [image: Timbuktu] *FIND THE COMPLETE FILM SCHEDULE HERE <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/program.htm>* *___________________________* *LAST DAY TO PURCHASE YOUR ADVANCE PASSES BY MAIL!* *VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO PURCHASE YOUR PASSES IN ADVANCE! <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/tickets.htm>* [image: MY LIFE IS A FRENCH MOVIE] *___________________________* *DONATE TO YOUR FAVORITE FILM FESTIVAL! <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/contribute.htm>* [image: faire un don!] <https://squareup.com/market/sac-french-film-festival/donation>[image: donate!] <https://squareup.com/market/sac-french-film-festival/donation> TOGETHER, WE MAKE IT HAPPEN! MERCI. [image: winter short film screening 2015] *_________________________* Like us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sacramento-French-Film-Festival/54560847076?…> Instagram #sacfrenchfilmfest *[image: my life is a french movie] Support the Festival, spread the word! Merci. CREST THEATRE * *14th SFFF, June 19-28 2015 www.SacramentoFrenchFilmFestival.org <http://www.SacramentoFrenchFilmFestival.org>* PLEASE NOTE: You received this email because you told us previously that you were interested in information about the Sacramento French Film Festival. We NEVER sell our email lists or information, and only use them to tell you about the Festival. Please visit this page <https://lists.angryhosting.com/mailman/listinfo/frenchfilmnews> if you wish to leave this mailing list or modify your subscription. This email was sent by: Sacramento French Film Festival 2634 28th Street Sacramento, CA, 95818, USA

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[FrenchFilmNews] SFFF 2015: SHOWTIMES !!!
by Cécile Downs 09 Jun '15

09 Jun '15

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[FrenchFilmNews] BREAKING NEWS *** 14th SFFF: the FILM SELECTION!
by Cécile Downs 05 Jun '15

05 Jun '15

*To view this email as a web page, go here <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/email/index.htm>- HOME <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org>* [image: MY LIFE IS A FRENCH MOVIE] *[image: French Film News]* * CREST THEATRE 14th SFFF - JUNE 19-28, 2015 * *"THE REGION'S PREMIER FILM EVENT" Carla Meyer - Sacramento Bee* *We Just booked our 2015 opening film this week! Sorry for the lateness this year, sometimes getting the best films requires patience.You've been waiting for it, here it is,* *THE 14th SFFF FILM LINE-UP!* [image: donate!] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_samba.htm> [image: donate!] <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_timbuktu.htm> *Opening Film: SAMBA <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_samba.htm> - Closing Film: TIMBUKTU <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/email/TIMBUKTU>* *OPENING FILM* (Click on the film title for more information and trailer) *We are excited to announce that the 14th SFFF will open with the social comedy SAMBA <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_samba.htm>, the latest feature by Olivier Nakache & **Éric Toledano who brought us Intouchables.* The unlikely encounter between Samba (Omar Sy), an illegal immigrant on the verge of deportation, and Alice (Charlotte Gainsbourg), a senior executive volunteering at an immigration center leads to a bumpy love story… Also starring Tahar Rahim (A Prophet), SAMBA combines humor and heart to tell its topical story. *CLOSING FILM* (Click on the film title for more information and trailer) *The 14th SFFF will close with TIMBUKTU <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_timbuktu.htm> the most awarded French film of the year* (winner of seven 2015 César Awards, including Best Film, Best Director & Best Original Screenplay, and nominated for the 2015 Oscar for Best Foreign Film). Directed by Mauritanian filmmaker Abderrahmane Sissako, Timbuktu follows the everyday life of a small village, not far from the ancient Malian city of Timbuktu, now ruled by religious fundamentalists, where people suffer, powerless but with dignity… *OTHER FEATURE FILMS* (Click on the film titles for more information and trailer) Samba and Timbuktu are only two of the 18 (a record!) marvelous features in our program... Over 2 weekends, the 14th SFFF will present 13 new premieres, 2 Saturday Late Night Movies, 3 classics, and too many short films to count... Showtimes will be announced on Monday, June 9th. *Here is the list of feature films playing this year at the SFFF. * *PREMIERES _______________________________________* *ALMOST FRIENDS <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_on-a-failli-etre-amie…> (ON A FAILLI ETRE AMIES – 90 min ) by Anne Le Ny* – ROMANTIC COMEDY Starring Karin Viard, Emmanuelle Devos & Roschdy Zem. *GEMMA BOVERY <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_gemma-bovery.htm>(99 min) by Anne Fontaine* – COMEDY/DRAMA Starring Fabrice Luchini (*In the House *– SFFF 2013, *The Women on the 6th Floor *– SFFF 2011) & Gemma Arterton (*Tamara Drewe*, *Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time*). *GIRLHOOD <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_bande-de-filles.htm> (BANDE DE FILLES - 113 min) by C**éline Sciamma* – DRAMA *HIPPOCRATES <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_hippocrate.htm>* *(HIPPOCRATE – 102 min) by Thomas Lilti* – DRAMA/COMEDY Starring Vincent Lacoste (*French Kissers *– SFFF 2010, *Jacky in the Kingdom of Women *– this year at the SFFF), Reda Kateb (César 2015 winner for Best Supporting Actor) & Jacques Gamblin (*The Names of Love *– SFFF 2011). *IN THE COURTYARD <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_dans-la-cour.htm> (DANS LA COUR – 97 min) by Pierre Salvadori* – DRAMA/COMEDY Starring Catherine Deneuve & Gustave Kervern (co-director of *Le Grand Soir* – SFFF 2012 & *Louise Michel* – SFFF 2010). *THE KIDNAPPING OF MICHEL HOUELLEBECQ <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_houellebecq.htm> (L'ENLEVEMENT DE MICHEL HOUELLEBECQ – 96 min) by Guillaume Nicloux* – COMEDY *LI’L QUINQUIN <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_ptit-quinquin.htm> (P'TIT QUINQUIN – 200 min, shown in two parts) by Bruno Dumont* – THRILLER/COMEDY *LOVE AT FIRST FIGHT <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_les-combattants.htm> (LES COMBATTANTS – 98 min) by Thomas Cailley* – DRAMA/ROMANCE Starring Adèle Haenel & Kévin Azaïs. Winner of three 2015 César Awards: Best First Film, Best Actress (Adèle Haenel), Most Promising Actor (Kévin Azaïs). *THE NEW GIRLFRIEND <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_une-nouvelle-amie.htm>* *(UNE NOUVELLE AMIE – 108 min) by **François Ozon* – COMEDY/DRAMA Starring Romain Duris (*The Beat That My Heart Skipped* – SFFF 2005, *Heartbreaker* – SFFF 2010, *Chinese Puzzle* – SFFF 2014, *Mood Indigo* – this year at the SFFF), Anaïs Demoustier (*Thérèse* – SFFF 2013) & Raphaël Personnaz (*Three Worlds* – SFFF 2013, *Marius, Fanny* – 1st Mini Fall French Film Festival, Oct 2014). *NUMBER ONE FAN <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_elle-l-adore.htm> (ELLE L’ADORE – 105 min) by Jeanne Herry* – COMEDY/THRILLER Starring Sandrine Kiberlain (*9 Month Stretch *– SFFF 2014), Laurent Lafitte (*Bright Days Ahead *– SFFF 2014). *PARTY GIRL <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_party-girl.htm> (96 min) by Marie Amachoukeli, Claire Burger, Samuel Theis *– DRAMA *CLASSICS ________________________________________* *MADAME BOVARY <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_madame-bovary.htm> (1991 – 143 min) by Claude Chabrol *– DRAMA/ROMANCE Starring Isabelle Huppert. Based on one of France’s most iconic novels by Gustave Flaubert (1856). *THAT MAN FROM RIO <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_l-homme-de-rio.htm> (L’HOMME DE RIO, 1964 – 112 min) by Philippe de Broca *– ADVENTURE/COMEDY Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo (*Breathless *– SFFF 2013,* Pierrot Le Fou *– SFFF 2011) & Françoise Dorléac (*The* *Young Girls from Rochefort* – SFFF 2011). *THE BEAUTY AND THE DEVIL <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_la-beaute-du-diable.h…> (LA BEAUTÉ DU DIABLE, 1950 – 95min) by Ren**é Clair* – FANTASY/ROMANCE/COMEDY Starring Gérard Philipe & Michel Simon. *LATE NIGHT MOVIES _______________________________* *JACKY IN THE KINGDOM OF WOMEN <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_jacky.htm> (JACKY AU ROYAUME DES FILMS – 90 min) by Riad Sattouf *– FANTASY/COMEDY Starring Vincent Lacoste (*French Kissers *– SFFF 2010, *Hippocrates* – this year at the SFFF) & Charlotte Gainsbourg (*Samba* – this year at the SFFF). *MOOD INDIGO <http://www.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2015_l-ecume-des-jours.htm> (L’ÉCUME DES JOURS – 125 min) by Michel Gondry* – FANTASY/ROMANCE/DRAMA Starring SFFF’s darling, Audrey Tautou, Romain Duris (*The Beat That My Heart Skipped* – SFFF 2005, *Heartbreaker* – SFFF 2010, *Chinese Puzzle* – SFFF 2014, *The New Girlfriend* – this year at the SFFF), Omar Sy ( *Intouchables*, *Samba* – this year at the SFFF) & Gad Elmaleh (*Priceless*). 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[FrenchFilmNews] 14th SACRAMENTO FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL: before the program, here is our fabulous POSTER!
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