FrenchFilmNews June 2021

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[FrenchFilmNews] 20th SFFF Day 11: Monday, June 28 • Join our Closing Zoom Discussion @ 6:30pm + 2 Feature Films & 1 Short Film Program still available to rent!
by Cécile Downs 30 Jun '21

30 Jun '21

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[FrenchFilmNews] SFFF Day 8 - Friday, June 25: @ Noon PDT, Release of A SON, a captivating family drama from Tunisia + @ Noon Transatlantic Zoom Discussion with JOSEP Screenwriter Jean Louis Milesi + 2 other films still available to rent!
by Cécile Downs 28 Jun '21

28 Jun '21

*To view this email as a web page, go here <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/email/index.htm>- HOME <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/>* [image: SFFF 20] [image: French Film News] 20th ANNIVERSARY SEASON Virtual.SacramentoFrenchFilmFestival.org <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/> "THE REGION'S PREMIER FILM EVENT" Carla Meyer - Sacramento Bee LE JOURNAL DU 20th SACRAMENTO FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL DAY 8 *•* FRIDAY, JUNE 25 [image: Un Fils] *A SON* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/a-son/> by Mehdi Barsaoui *WHAT'S UP TODAY AT THE 20th SFFF?* *•* At Noon PDT, you can start watching *A SON* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/a-son/> by Mehdi Barsaoui. A captivating family drama from Tunisia. With Sami Bouajila, winner of the 2021 César for Best Actor. *Available for rental: Friday, June 25, 2021 @ Noon PDT → Monday, June 28 @ Noon PDT* *RENT & WATCH A SON HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/a-son/>*. *• * *MEET THE SCREENWRITER!*Let's meet @ Noon PDT for a Transatlantic Zoom Discussion of Josep <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/josep/> with Screenwriter Jean-Louis Milesi. *Join Zoom Discussion: https://csus.zoom.us/j/82476248549 <https://csus.zoom.us/j/82476248549>* *• *The gripping ecological thriller *RED SOIL* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/red-soil/> *(don't miss our discussion with director Farid Bentoumi tomorrow!*), and the animated fairytale, *THE BEARS' FAMOUS INVASION OF SICILY <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/the-bears-famous-inva…>* are still available to rent & watch on our Streaming Platform. NEW RELEASE TODAY Friday, June 25 @ Noon PDT [image: Un fils] → Watch Trailer <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/a-son/?autoplay> *A SON* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/a-son/> by Mehdi Barsaoui. A couple’s world collapses when their son is injured in a terrorist ambush and family secrets are revealed in this captivating drama from Tunisia starring Sami Bouajila, winner of the 2021 César for Best Actor. Tunisia, Summer 2011. Fares (Bouajila, also in Red Soil <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/red-soil/> still available to rent this year at the SFFF), Meriem (Najla Ben Abdallah), and their 10-year old son, Aziz, are on a road trip to Tataouine when their car comes under fire during a terrorist ambush. Aziz is gravely injured. Aziz needs a liver transplant, and blood tests are ordered to find out which parent would be a better match. The results will reveal new information that will change everything for the family. *A Son* is a suspenseful and emotional drama that is also a portrait of Tunisia after the 2011 revolution and Arab Spring: a country still rooted in patriarchy, religious fundamentalism, and corruption, and unsettled by the chaos in neighboring Libya. These conditions only complicate the already difficult task of finding a suitable organ donor. Will it all be too much for Fares and Meriem to overcome? *Available for rental: Friday, June 25, 2021 @ Noon PDT → Monday, June 28 @ Noon PDT* *RENT & WATCH A SON HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/a-son/>*. *We will host a Zoom Discussion of A SON with le Professeur Kevin Elstob on Monday, June 28 @ 6:30pm.* If you purchase the film or the Virtual Festival Pass, you will receive the Zoom invitations. *Questions about the discussion? Email kelstob(a)csus.edu <kelstob(a)csus.edu>.* ALSO AVAILABLE TO RENT TODAY ON OUR STREAMING PLATFORM [image: Les ours] [image: Rouge] *Once you rent a film, you have 3 days to start watching it.* *• *A fairytale full of adventures, *THE BEARS' FAMOUS INVASION OF SICILY <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/the-bears-famous-inva…>* is available for rental: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 @ Noon PDT → Saturday, June 26 @ Noon PDT *RENT & WATCH <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/appearances/>THE BEARS' FAMOUS INVASION OF SICILY HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/the-bears-famous-inva…>.* • The gripping ecological thriller *RED SOIL* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/red-soil/> by Farid Bentoumi is available for rental: Thursday, June 24, 2021 @ Noon PDT → Sunday, June 27 @ Noon PDT *RENT & WATCH RED SOIL HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/red-soil/>**MEET THE DIRECTOR: **We will host a Transtalantic Zoom Discussion with director Farid Bentoumi, this Saturday, June 26 at Noon PDT!* ZOOM DISCUSSION Friday, June 25 @ Noon PDT [image: Jean-Louis Milesi] *MEET THE SCREENWRITER!*We are hosting a Zoom Discussion of Josep <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/josep/> with Screenwriter Jean-Louis Milesi today, Friday, June 25 @ Noon PDT. *Join Zoom Discussion: https://csus.zoom.us/j/82476248549 <https://csus.zoom.us/j/82476248549>* *• • • *COMING UP TOMORROW* •** • **•* SATURDAY, JUNE 26 Tomorrow, Saturday, June 26, is a full day at the 20th Sacramento French Film Festival with: • A Transatlantic Zoom Discussion with the director of RED SOIL <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/red-soil/> • The release of our penultimate film (the road trip adventure ALL HANDS ON DECK <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/all-hands-on-deck/>) • Our third and final in-theatre screening at the Crest Theatre @ 3:00pm with THEY WERE FIVE (LA BELLE EQUIPE) <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2021_belle-equipe.htm> a beloved 1936 classic with two endings, followed by an in-theatre discussion with film historian Chuck Zigman and a glass of champagne! ON ZOOM Saturday, June 26 @ Noon PDT [image: Bentoumi] *MEET THE DIRECTOR!We will host a Transtalantic Zoom DiscussionFarid Bentoumi, Director of RED SOIL <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/red-soil/>tomorrow, Saturday, June 26 at Noon PDT!* *Join Zoom Discussion:https://csus.zoom.us/j/89746997652 <https://csus.zoom.us/j/89746997652>* <https://csus.zoom.us/j/89746997652> *Questions about the discussion? Email kelstob(a)csus.edu <kelstob(a)csus.edu>.* ON OUR VIRTUAL PLATFORM Released Saturday, June 26 @ Noon PDT [image: All Hands on Deck] → Watch Trailer <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/a-son/?autoplay> <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/a-son/?autoplay> *ALL HANDS ON DECK* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/all-hands-on-deck/> by Guillaume Brac. An unlikely trio of twentysomething men bond during a foolhardy romantic trip to the French countryside in Guillaume Brac's endearing summer comedy. *Available for rental: Saturday, June 26, 2021 @ Noon PDT → Tuesday, June 29 @ Noon PDT* *RENT & WATCH ALL HANDS ON DECK HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/all-hands-on-deck/>*. AT THE CREST THEATRE Saturday, June 26 @ 3:00PM [image: La Belle Equipe] → Watch a clip <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2021_belle-equipe.htm#trailer> Tomorrow, Saturday, June 26, the SFFF will be at the CREST THEATRE for a special presentation of one of France's most beloved classics, *THEY WERE FIVE (LA BELLE EQUIPE) <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2021_belle-equipe.htm>* (1936) @ 3:00pm, followed by an in-person discussion with film historian Chuck Zigman, and some surprises... *→ Purchase Ticket here!* <https://sac-french-film-festival.square.site/> Single tickets are $12. USEFUL LINKS TO HELP YOU PLAN YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE! *•* *ACCESS OUR VIRTUAL PLATFORM* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/>→ Download/Print the UPDATED 2021 Calendar of Virtual Releases <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021calendar-of-virtual-releases-u…> → Download/Print the Suggested Feature /Short Pairing <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021Feature-shorts-suggested-pairi…> *• ACCESS OUR IN-THEATER PROGRAM <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/program2021_in-theater.htm>*→ Download/Print the 2021 In-Theatre Film Program <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021-in-theatre-program.pdf> *•* Download/Print the UPDATED 2021 Complete Film Program <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021-complete-program_updated.pdf> *•* Download/Print the UPDATED 2021 Calendar of Zoom Discussions <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021calendar-of-zoom-discussions_U…> *2021 VIRTUAL STORE* [image: hoodies] [image: women] [image: men][image: bags] *VIRTUAL POP UP STORE <https://garagechamps.printavo.com/merch/20thSacramentoFrenchFilmFestival> for shirts, bags & hoodies!*As we did last year, we have partnered with Garage Champs, a local Sacramento printing company to provide the 20th Sacramento French Film Festival collector t-shirts, tote bags, and NEW this year, hoodies, designed by Dane Henas Design. Your purchase supports the Sacramento French Film Festival. Our Web Store will remain open until Wednesday, July 07 at 11:59pm PDT. Orders are produced at the end of the three-week sales period and shipped out the following week directly to you. As always thank you for your love and support. *Visit the Store! <https://garagechamps.printavo.com/merch/20thSacramentoFrenchFilmFestival>* [image: poster] Artwork by Jermaine Deandre Tilson / Design by Dane Henas Design *POSTER STORE <https://sac-french-film-festival.square.site/>* We will be selling our fabulous 20th anniversary poster at the Crest Theatre on Saturday, June 26. If you can't join us in-person, *VISIT OUR SQUARE STORE TO ORDER A POSTER!* <https://sac-french-film-festival.square.site/> FOLLOW US <https://youtu.be/ZpiZALzffow> [image: facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/Sacramento-French-Film-Festival-54560847076/?ref=hl> [image: instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/sacramentofrenchfilmfestival/?hl=en> 20th SACRAMENTO FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL JUNE 18-27, 2021 VIRTUALLY & IN THEATERS SacramentoFrenchFilmFestival.org <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/> *[image: logo]* 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. 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[FrenchFilmNews] SFFF Day 10: Sunday, June 27: @ Noon PDT, Release of APPEARANCES, an elegant comedy of manners & Hitchcockian thriller + @ Noon Transatlantic Zoom Discussion with ALL HANDS ON DECK Star Salif Cissé + 2 other films still available to rent!
by Cécile Downs 27 Jun '21

27 Jun '21

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[FrenchFilmNews] SFFF Day 7 - Thursday, June 24: @ Noon PDT, Release of the gripping ecological thriller RED SOIL + @ 6:30pm Zoom Discussion with Le Prof Elstob + 3 other films still available to rent!
by Cécile Downs 27 Jun '21

27 Jun '21

*To view this email as a web page, go here <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/email/index.htm>- HOME <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/>* [image: SFFF 20] [image: French Film News] 20th ANNIVERSARY SEASON Virtual.SacramentoFrenchFilmFestival.org <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/> "THE REGION'S PREMIER FILM EVENT" Carla Meyer - Sacramento Bee LE JOURNAL DU 20th SACRAMENTO FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL DAY 7 *•* THURSDAY, JUNE 24 [image: red soil] Red Soil <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/red-soil/> by Farid Bentoumi *The weekend is coming, and we are offering aNEW VIRTUAL PASS <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/bundle/virtual-festival-pa…>for you to enjoy the 7 remaining filmsavailable on our Streaming Platform* *$70 / FIND OUT MORE & PURCHASE HERE! <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/bundle/virtual-festival-pa…>* *WHAT'S UP TODAY AT THE 20th SFFF?* *• *At Noon PDT today, you can start watching the gripping ecological thriller *RED SOIL* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/red-soil/> by Farid Bentoumi. In this Erin Brockovich-style thriller, a young nurse who uncovers an environmental scandal must choose between her family and her convictions. *Available for rental: Thursday, June 24, 2021 @ Noon PDT → Sunday, June 27 @ Noon PDT* *We are pleased to announced that we have confirmed our Transatlantic Zoom Discussion with director Farid Bentoumi, this Saturday, June 26 at Noon PDT!* *• *The quirky anarchist comedy *DELETE HISTORY <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/delete-history/>*, and the two animated films *THE BEARS' FAMOUS INVASION OF SICILY <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/the-bears-famous-inva…>* & *JOSEP <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/josep/>* are still available to rent & watch on our Streaming Platform. *•* We will meet at 6:30pm tonight for a *Zoom Discussion* of DELETE HISTORY & THE BEARS' FAMOUS INVASION OF SICILY with le Professeur Kevin Elstob. *Join Zoom Discussion: https://csus.zoom.us/j/84986323794 <https://csus.zoom.us/j/84986323794>* <https://csus.zoom.us/j/84986323794> NEW RELEASE TODAY Thursday, June 24 @ Noon PDT [image: Red Soil] → Watch the Trailer <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/red-soil/?autoplay> * <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/the-bears-famous-inva…>**• RED SOIL <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/red-soil/>* by Farid Bentoumi. After losing her job as an emergency room nurse, Nour Hamadi (the luminous Zita Henrot, *Fatima* - SFFF 2016, *The Hook-Up Plan* on Netflix) returns to her small hometown and takes a position as a nurse at the chemical plant where her father, Slimane (Sami Bouajila, also in *A Son*, for which he won the César for Best Actor, available tomorrow, Friday, June 25, on our Streaming Platform), has worked for 30 years. As she settles into her new job, Nour becomes aware of multiples irregularities in the treatment of hazardous waste and the protection of workers. While her father turns a blind eye in order to defend the factory that provides him with employment and serves as the region’s economic engine, Nour meets an investigative journalist (Céline Sallette) and finds herself faced with an impossible choice: becoming a whistleblower and risking alienating her entire family, or remaining silent and endangering the workers she is meant to protect. With his second feature, Algerian-French director Farid Bentoumi takes a nuanced look at the conflict between idealism and pragmatism in a complex political, economic, and environmental context. The story is based on true events. *Available for rental: Thursday, June 24, 2021 @ Noon PDT → Sunday, June 27 @ Noon PDT* *RENT & WATCH RED SOIL HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/red-soil/>* Once you rent a film, you have 3 days to start watching it! *MEET THE DIRECTOR!**We will host a Transtalantic Zoom Discussion with director Farid Bentoumi, this Saturday, June 26 at Noon PDT!* If you purchase the film or the Virtual Festival Pass, you will receive the Zoom invitations. *Questions about the discussion? Email kelstob(a)csus.edu <kelstob(a)csus.edu>.* ALSO AVAILABLE TO RENT TODAY ON OUR STREAMING PLATFORM [image: Delete History] [image: Josep] [image: Les ours] *Once you rent a film, you have 3 days to start watching it.* *•* The quirky anarchist comedy *DELETE HISTORY* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/delete-history/> is available for rental: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 @ Noon PDT → Friday, June 25 @ Noon PDT. *RENT & WATCH DELETE HISTORY HERE* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/delete-history/>*.* *• *The stunning animated war drama *JOSEP <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/josep/>* is available for rental: Wednesday, June 23 @ Noon PDT → Friday, June 25 @ Noon PDT *RENT & WATCH JOSEP HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/josep/>*. *• *A fairytale full of adventures, *THE BEARS' FAMOUS INVASION OF SICILY <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/the-bears-famous-inva…>* is available for rental: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 @ Noon PDT → Saturday, June 26 @ Noon PDT *RENT & WATCH <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/appearances/>THE BEARS' FAMOUS INVASION OF SICILY HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/the-bears-famous-inva…>.* ZOOM DISCUSSION [image: Delete History] DELETE HISTORY <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/delete-history/> by Gustave Kervern & Benoît Delépine → Join our Zoom Discussion with Le Professeur Kevin Elstob, on Thursday, June 24 @ 6:30pm PDT. We will discuss both Delete History <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/delete-history/> & The Bears' Famous Invasion of Sicily <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/the-bears-famous-inva…> . *Join Zoom Discussion: https://csus.zoom.us/j/84986323794 <https://csus.zoom.us/j/84986323794>* <https://csus.zoom.us/j/84986323794> *• • • *COMING UP TOMORROW* •** • **•* FRIDAY, JUNE 25 [image: A Son] → Watch Trailer <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/a-son/?autoplay> *A SON* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/a-son/> by Mehdi Barsaoui. A couple’s world collapses when their son is injured in a terrorist ambush and family secrets are revealed in this captivating drama from Tunisia. With Sami Bouajila, winner of the 2021 César for Best Actor. *Available for rental: Friday, June 25, 2021 @ Noon PDT → Monday, June 28 @ Noon PDT* *RENT & WATCH A SON HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/a-son/>*. ZOOM DISCUSSION [image: Jean-Louis Milesi] *MEET THE SCREENWRITER!*We will host a Zoom Discussion of Josep <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/josep/> with Screenwriter Jean-Louis Milesi tomorrow, Friday, June 25 @ Noon PDT. *Join Zoom Discussion: https://csus.zoom.us/j/82476248549 <https://csus.zoom.us/j/82476248549>* USEFUL LINKS TO HELP YOU PLAN YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE! *•* *ACCESS OUR VIRTUAL PLATFORM* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/>→ Download/Print the UPDATED 2021 Calendar of Virtual Releases <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021calendar-of-virtual-releases-u…> → Download/Print the Suggested Feature /Short Pairing <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021Feature-shorts-suggested-pairi…> *• ACCESS OUR IN-THEATER PROGRAM <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/program2021_in-theater.htm>*→ Download/Print the 2021 In-Theatre Film Program <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021-in-theatre-program.pdf> *•* Download/Print the UPDATED 2021 Complete Film Program <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021-complete-program_updated.pdf> *•* Download/Print the UPDATED 2021 Calendar of Zoom Discussions <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021calendar-of-zoom-discussions_U…> *2021 VIRTUAL STORE* [image: hoodies] [image: women] [image: men][image: bags] *VIRTUAL POP UP STORE <https://garagechamps.printavo.com/merch/20thSacramentoFrenchFilmFestival> for shirts, bags & hoodies!*As we did last year, we have partnered with Garage Champs, a local Sacramento printing company to provide the 20th Sacramento French Film Festival collector t-shirts, tote bags, and NEW this year, hoodies, designed by Dane Henas Design. Your purchase supports the Sacramento French Film Festival. Our Web Store will remain open until Wednesday, July 07 at 11:59pm PDT. Orders are produced at the end of the three-week sales period and shipped out the following week directly to you. As always thank you for your love and support. *Visit the Store! <https://garagechamps.printavo.com/merch/20thSacramentoFrenchFilmFestival>* [image: poster] Artwork by Jermaine Deandre Tilson / Design by Dane Henas Design *POSTER STORE <https://sac-french-film-festival.square.site/>* We will be selling our fabulous 20th anniversary poster at the Crest Theatre on Saturday, June 26. If you can't join us in-person, *VISIT OUR SQUARE STORE TO ORDER A POSTER!* <https://sac-french-film-festival.square.site/> FOLLOW US <https://youtu.be/ZpiZALzffow> [image: facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/Sacramento-French-Film-Festival-54560847076/?ref=hl> [image: instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/sacramentofrenchfilmfestival/?hl=en> 20th SACRAMENTO FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL JUNE 18-27, 2021 VIRTUALLY & IN THEATERS Virtual.SacramentoFrenchFilmFestival.org <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/> *[image: logo]* 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. 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[FrenchFilmNews] SFFF Day 9 - Sunday, June 26: @ Noon PDT, Release of ALL HANDS ON DECK, an endearing summer road trip comedy + @ Noon Transatlantic Zoom Discussion with RED SOIL Director Farid Bentoumi + @ 3:00pm Screening at the Crest Theatre: THEY WERE FIVE (LA BELLE EQUIPE) + 2 other films still available to rent!
by Cécile Downs 26 Jun '21

26 Jun '21

*To view this email as a web page, go here <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/email/index.htm>- HOME <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/>* [image: SFFF 20] [image: French Film News] 20th ANNIVERSARY SEASON Virtual.SacramentoFrenchFilmFestival.org <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/> "THE REGION'S PREMIER FILM EVENT" Carla Meyer - Sacramento Bee LE JOURNAL DU 20th SACRAMENTO FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL DAY 9 *•* SATURDAY, JUNE 26 [image: A l'Abordage] *ALL HANDS ON DECK <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/all-hands-on-deck/>* by Guillaume Brac WHAT'S UP TODAY AT THE 20th SFFF? Today is a full day at the 20th Sacramento French Film Festival with several rendez-vous not to be missed, online & in-person! • Let's meet @ Noon PDT for a Transatlantic Zoom Discussion of *RED SOIL* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/red-soil/> with director Farid Bentoumi. *Join Zoom Discussion: https://csus.zoom.us/j/89746997652 <https://csus.zoom.us/j/89746997652> <https://csus.zoom.us/j/89746997652>* • At Noon PDT, we release of the penultimate film on our Streaming Platform: *ALL HANDS ON DECK <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/all-hands-on-deck/>* by Guillaume Brac. An unlikely trio of twentysomething men bond during a foolhardy romantic trip to the French countryside in this endearing summer comedy. *Available for rental: Saturday, June 26, 2021 @ Noon PDT → Tuesday, June 29 @ Noon PDTRENT & WATCH ALL HANDS ON DECK HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/all-hands-on-deck/>.* • At 3:00pm we will welcome you at the Crest Theatre for our third and final in-theatre screening: *THEY WERE FIVE (LA BELLE EQUIPE)* <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2021_belle-equipe.htm>, a beloved 1936 classic with two endings, will be followed by an in-theatre discussion with film historian Chuck Zigman and a glass of champagne! *Please note: Advance Online Sales will close at Noon. Tickets will be available at the door. The Box Office will open at 2:30pm.* *• *The gripping ecological thriller *RED SOIL* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/red-soil/>, and the captivating family drama from Tunisia* A SON <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/a-son/>* are still available to rent & watch on our Streaming Platform. NEW RELEASE TODAY *•* ON OUR STREAMING PLATFORM *•* Saturday, June 26 @ Noon PDT [image: a l'abordage] → Watch Trailer <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/all-hands-on-deck/?au…> <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/a-son/?autoplay> *ALL HANDS ON DECK <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/all-hands-on-deck/>* by Guillaume Brac is our “Coup de Coeur” this year! On a hot summer night in Paris, Félix (Éric Nantchouang) meets Alma (Asma Messaoudene). They dance and talk all night and seem to have a real connection, but the next morning, Alma must rush off to catch a train to join her family on vacation. The impulsive Félix, who thinks he is in love, decides to surprise Alma with a visit, and he enlists his best friend Chérif in this romantic adventure. Both young men are working their way through school (Félix is a caregiver for the elderly, Chérif works in a supermarket) and are not used to going on holiday. Nevertheless, they borrow camping equipment and, accompanied by an uptight and reluctant (he was expecting two female passengers) rideshare driver Édouard (Édouard Sulpice), they drive down to meet Alma. But things don’t go as planned for the unlikely trio. Edouard’s car (technically his mother’s…) breaks down upon arrival. Then Alma doesn’t seem so thrilled with Félix’s surprise visit. Only the good-natured Chérif seems to enjoy himself. But over the following days, all three protagonists will find small pleasures in their unfamiliar surroundings. *All Hands on Deck* is a charming and refreshing buddy comedy with unexpected characters that explores the diversity of France’s younger generation. It is all set against the gorgeous backdrop of the south-east of France. *Available for rental: Saturday, June 26, 2021 @ Noon PDT → Tuesday, June 29 @ Noon PDTRENT & WATCH ALL HANDS ON DECK HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/all-hands-on-deck/>.* *MEET THE STAR!*We will host a Zoom Discussion of *ALL HANDS ON DECK* with actor Salif Cissé, tomorrow Sunday, June 27 @ Noon PDT. *Join Zoom Discussion: https://csus.zoom.us/j/89684441868 <https://csus.zoom.us/j/89684441868>**Questions about the discussion? Email kelstob(a)csus.edu <kelstob(a)csus.edu>.* NEW RELEASE TODAY *•* AT THE CREST THEATRE *•* Saturday, June 26 @ Noon PDT [image: La Belle Equipe] → Watch a clip <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2021_belle-equipe.htm#trailer> At 3:00pm the SFFF will be at the CREST THEATRE for a special presentation of one of France's most beloved classics, *THEY WERE FIVE <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2021_belle-equipe.htm>* (1936) @ 3:00pm, followed by an in-person discussion with film historian Chuck Zigman & a glass of champagne! *→ Purchase $12 Single Ticket here! * <https://sac-french-film-festival.square.site/>Online Sales will close at noon. Tickets will be available at the Crest. The Box Office will open at 2:30pm. Five unemployed Parisian workers, Jean (Jean Gabin), Charles (Charles Vanel), Raymond, nicknamed Tintin (Raymond Aimos), Jacques (Charles Dorat) and Mario (Raphaël Médina), a foreigner threatened with deportation, win the jackpot of the national lottery with a ticket purchased together. After much discussion, Jean convinces his friends to pool the money and invest it together. Rowing up the river Marne, they discover an abandoned washhouse that they decide to convert into a “guinguette” (a riverside restaurant and dance hall), a place where workers like them can enjoy a relaxing Sunday. *A little background: *In May 1936 a left-wing coalition, le Front Populaire (Popular Front) formed a government that implemented a series of popular social reforms, including paid vacation. Julien Duvivier's original pessimistic ending of *They Were Five* was deemed too negative by the film producers, who asked Duvivier to reshoot a happy ending more in tune with the ideals of the time. *They Were Five* was presented in its happy version for more than 70 years, until the original ending was restored and became the definite version, in accordance with the director's will. We will present both endings and discuss... *DINNER & A MOVIE ?* [image: Brasserie du monde] Make it a night out and visit our partner* BRASSERIE DU MONDE* <https://brasseriedumonde.com/> (ex Brasserie Capitale) after the screening for a fully French experience! ALSO AVAILABLE TO RENT TODAY ON OUR STREAMING PLATFORM [image: Rouge] [image: A son] *Once you rent a film, you have 3 days to start watching it.* • The gripping ecological thriller *RED SOIL* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/red-soil/> by Farid Bentoumi is available for rental: Thursday, June 24, 2021 @ Noon PDT → Sunday, June 27 @ Noon PDT *RENT & WATCH RED SOIL HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/red-soil/>* • The captivating family drama from Tunisia* A SON* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/a-son/> by Mehdi Barsaoui is Available for rental: Friday, June 25, 2021 @ Noon PDT → Monday, June 28 @ Noon PDT *RENT & WATCH A SON HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/a-son/>*. ZOOM DISCUSSION Saturday, June 26 @ Noon PDT [image: Bentoumi] *MEET THE DIRECTOR!We will host a Transtalantic Zoom DiscussionFarid Bentoumi, Director of RED SOIL <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/red-soil/>today, Saturday, June 26 at Noon PDT!* *Join Zoom Discussion:https://csus.zoom.us/j/89746997652 <https://csus.zoom.us/j/89746997652>* <https://csus.zoom.us/j/89746997652> *Questions about the discussion? Email kelstob(a)csus.edu <kelstob(a)csus.edu>.* *• • • *COMING UP TOMORROW* •** • **•* SUNDAY, JUNE 27 [image: Les Apparences] → Watch Trailer <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/appearances/?autoplay> The last film to be released on our platform, *Appearances*, is an elegant comedy of manners that turns into poisonous thriller, set into the bourgeois community of French expatriates in Vienna. A guilty pleasure! *Appearances is available for rental: Sunday, June 27, 2021 @ Noon PDT → Wednesday, June 30 @ Noon PDT* *RENT & WATCH APPEARANCES HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/appearances/>.* We will host a Zoom Discussion of *APPEARANCES* with le Professeur Kevin Elstob on Monday, June 28 @ 6:30pm. If you purchase the film or the Virtual Festival Pass, you will receive the Zoom invitations. *Questions about the discussion? Email kelstob(a)csus.edu <kelstob(a)csus.edu>.* ZOOM DISCUSSION SUNDAY, JUNE 27 [image: Salif Cisse] *MEET THE STAR!We will host a Zoom Discussion of ALL HANDS ON DECK <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/all-hands-on-deck/>with actor Salif Cissé, tomorrow Sunday, June 27 @ Noon PDT.* *Join Zoom Discussion: https://csus.zoom.us/j/89684441868 <https://csus.zoom.us/j/89684441868>* *Questions about the discussion? Email kelstob(a)csus.edu <kelstob(a)csus.edu>.* USEFUL LINKS TO HELP YOU PLAN YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE! *•* *ACCESS OUR VIRTUAL PLATFORM* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/>→ Download/Print the UPDATED 2021 Calendar of Virtual Releases <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021calendar-of-virtual-releases-u…> → Download/Print the Suggested Feature /Short Pairing <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021Feature-shorts-suggested-pairi…> *• ACCESS OUR IN-THEATER PROGRAM <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/program2021_in-theater.htm>*→ Download/Print the 2021 In-Theatre Film Program <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021-in-theatre-program.pdf> *•* Download/Print the UPDATED 2021 Complete Film Program <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021-complete-program_updated.pdf> *•* Download/Print the UPDATED 2021 Calendar of Zoom Discussions <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021calendar-of-zoom-discussions_U…> *2021 VIRTUAL STORE* [image: hoodies] [image: women] [image: men][image: bags] *VIRTUAL POP UP STORE <https://garagechamps.printavo.com/merch/20thSacramentoFrenchFilmFestival> for shirts, bags & hoodies!*As we did last year, we have partnered with Garage Champs, a local Sacramento printing company to provide the 20th Sacramento French Film Festival collector t-shirts, tote bags, and NEW this year, hoodies, designed by Dane Henas Design. Your purchase supports the Sacramento French Film Festival. Our Web Store will remain open until Wednesday, July 07 at 11:59pm PDT. Orders are produced at the end of the three-week sales period and shipped out the following week directly to you. As always thank you for your love and support. *Visit the Store! <https://garagechamps.printavo.com/merch/20thSacramentoFrenchFilmFestival>* [image: poster] Artwork by Jermaine Deandre Tilson / Design by Dane Henas Design *POSTER STORE <https://sac-french-film-festival.square.site/>* We will be selling our fabulous 20th anniversary poster at the Crest Theatre on Saturday, June 26. If you can't join us in-person, *VISIT OUR SQUARE STORE TO ORDER A POSTER!* <https://sac-french-film-festival.square.site/> FOLLOW US <https://youtu.be/ZpiZALzffow> [image: facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/Sacramento-French-Film-Festival-54560847076/?ref=hl> [image: instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/sacramentofrenchfilmfestival/?hl=en> 20th SACRAMENTO FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL JUNE 18-27, 2021 VIRTUALLY & IN THEATERS SacramentoFrenchFilmFestival.org <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/> *[image: logo]* 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. 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[FrenchFilmNews] SFFF Day 4 - Monday, June 21: Please read important UPDATES on our Program! + New Virtual Release: WWII biopic DE GAULLE, available at Noon PDT + Zoom Discussion of BYE BYE MORONS with Le Prof Elstob @ 6:30pm
by Cécile Downs 24 Jun '21

24 Jun '21

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[FrenchFilmNews] SFFF Day 6 - Wednesday, June 23: today is ANIMATION DAY with the release @ Noon PDT of 2 fantastic animated films: THE BEARS' FAMOUS INVASION OF SICILY (suitable for the whole family!) & JOSEP (Winner of the 2021 César for Best Animated Film)
by Cécile Downs 23 Jun '21

23 Jun '21

*To view this email as a web page, go here <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/email/index.htm>- HOME <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/>* [image: SFFF 20] [image: French Film News] 20th ANNIVERSARY SEASON Virtual.SacramentoFrenchFilmFestival.org <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/> "THE REGION'S PREMIER FILM EVENT" Carla Meyer - Sacramento Bee LE JOURNAL DU 20th SACRAMENTO FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL DAY 6 *•* WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 [image: les ours] *THE BEARS' FAMOUS INVASION OF SICILY <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/the-bears-famous-inva…>*, by Lorenzo Mattotti *We are offering a NEW VIRTUAL PASSto enjoy the 8 remaining films available for rental on our Streaming Platform *(that includes the newly added film JOSEP) *$80 / FIND OUT MORE & PURCHASE HERE! <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/bundle/virtual-festival-pa…>* *WHAT'S UP TODAY AT THE 20th SFFF?* *This Wednesday is Animation Day* with the release of two fantastic animated films, not to be missed: *• THE BEARS' FAMOUS INVASION OF SICILY <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/the-bears-famous-inva…>*, by Lorenzo Mattotti, a sumptuous and colorful animated film, full of magic and mystery, ghosts and monsters, *suitable for the whole family*. * <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/josep/>• JOSEP <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/josep/>*, by Aurel, a stunning animated war drama, winner of the 2021 César for Best Animated Feature. The biopic *DE GAULLE* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/de-gaulle/> & the quirky anarchist comedy *DELETE HISTORY <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/delete-history/>* are still available to rent & watch. There is no discussion planned for today so you have more time to enjoy the two releases of the day! 2 NEW RELEASES TODAY Wednesday, June 23 @ Noon PDT <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/josep/>THE BEARS' FAMOUS INVASION OF SICILY <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/the-bears-famous-inva…> by Lorenzo Mattotti & JOSEP <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/josep/> by Aurel [image: Les ours] [image: Josep] *• THE BEARS' FAMOUS INVASION OF SICILY <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/the-bears-famous-inva…>*, by Lorenzo Mattotti. To find his lost son and food to survive the winter, the great bear king leads his clan down from the mountains and into the world of men. Based on the classic children story,* La famosa invasione degli orsi in Sicilia*, by celebrated Italian writer Dino Buzzati in 1945, the film is a fairytale but also a cautionary tale about war and dictatorship. <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/the-bears-famous-inva…>*The film is suitable for the whole family!* →Watch the Trailer <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/the-bears-famous-inva…> *Available for rental: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 @ Noon PDT → Saturday, June 26 @ Noon PDT* *RENT & WATCH <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/appearances/>THE BEARS' FAMOUS INVASION OF SICILY HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/the-bears-famous-inva…>.* *→ *We will host a Zoom Discussion of The Bears' Famous Invasion of Sicily <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/the-bears-famous-inva…>with Le Professeur Kevin Elstob, on Thursday, June 24 @ 6:30pm PDT. *• A NEW ADDITION TO OUR VIRTUAL PROGRAM, JOSEP <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/josep/>*, by Aurel, follows anti-fascist Catalan artist Josep Bartolí, who, among 500,000 other Spanish Republicans, crossed the Pyrenees hoping to find refuge in France after the fall of Barcelona to General Franco’s troops in 1939, only to be confined in concentration camps by the French government. A truly unforgettable poetic experience. →Watch the Trailer <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/josep/?autoplay> *Available for rental for 2 days: Wednesday, June 23 @ Noon PDT → Friday, June 25 @ Noon PDT* *RENT & WATCH JOSEP HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/josep/>*. *MEET THE SCREENWRITER!*→ We will host a Zoom Discussion of Josep <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/josep/> with Screenwriter Jean-Louis Milesi on Friday, June 25 @ Noon. If you purchase the films or the Virtual Festival Pass, you will receive the Zoom invitations. *Questions about the discussion? Email kelstob(a)csus.edu <kelstob(a)csus.edu>.* STILL AVAILABLE TO RENT ON OUR STREAMING PLATFORM [image: de Gaulle] [image: Delete History] *Once you rent a film, you have 3 days to start watching it.* • The biopic *DE GAULLE* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/de-gaulle/> is available for rental → Thursday, June 24 @ Noon PDT. *RENT & WATCH DE GAULLE HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/de-gaulle/>*. *Please note that for de Gaulle, you need to activate the subtitles by clicking on “CC” ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT OF YOUR SCREEN AND SELECTING “ENGLISH”.* *•* The quirky anarchist comedy *DELETE HISTORY* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/delete-history/> is available for rental: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 @ Noon PDT → Friday, June 25 @ Noon PDT. *RENT & WATCH DELETE HISTORY HERE* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/delete-history/>*.* *THERE IS NO ZOOM DISCUSSIONPLANNED FOR TODAY!* *• • • *COMING UP TOMORROW* •** • **•* THURSDAY, JUNE 24 [image: Red Soil] →Watch the Trailer <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/red-soil/?autoplay> * <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/the-bears-famous-inva…>**• RED SOIL <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/red-soil/>* by Farid Bentoumi. In this Erin Brockovich-style thriller, a young nurse who uncovers an environmental scandal must choose between her family and her convictions. *Available for rental: Thursday, June 24, 2021 @ Noon PDT → Sunday, June 27 @ Noon PDT* MEET THE DIRECTOR* •* *To be Confirmed* → We will host a Zoom Discussion of *Red Soil <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/red-soil/>* with Director Farid Bentoumi on Saturday, June 26 @ Noon. If you purchase the film or the Virtual Festival Pass, you will receive the Zoom invitations. *Questions about the discussion? Email kelstob(a)csus.edu <kelstob(a)csus.edu>.* ZOOM DISCUSSION [image: Delete History] DELETE HISTORY <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/delete-history/> by Gustave Kervern & Benoît Delépine → *Join our Zoom Discussion with Le Professeur Kevin Elstob, on Thursday, June 24 @ 6:30pm PDT. We will discuss both Delete History <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/delete-history/> & The Bears' Famous Invasion of Sicily <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/the-bears-famous-inva…>.* If you purchase the fim or the Virtual Festival Pass, you will receive the Zoom invitation. *Questions about the discussion? Email kelstob(a)csus.edu <kelstob(a)csus.edu>.* USEFUL LINKS TO HELP YOU PLAN YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE! *•* *ACCESS OUR VIRTUAL PLATFORM* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/>→ Download/Print the UPDATED 2021 Calendar of Virtual Releases <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021calendar-of-virtual-releases-u…> → Download/Print the Suggested Feature /Short Pairing <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021Feature-shorts-suggested-pairi…> *• ACCESS OUR IN-THEATER PROGRAM <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/program2021_in-theater.htm>*→ Download/Print the 2021 In-Theatre Film Program <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021-in-theatre-program.pdf> *•* Download/Print the UPDATED 2021 Complete Film Program <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021-complete-program_updated.pdf> *•* Download/Print the UPDATED 2021 Calendar of Zoom Discussions <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021calendar-of-zoom-discussions_U…> *2021 VIRTUAL STORES* [image: hoodies] [image: women] [image: men][image: bags] *Our VIRTUAL POP UP STORE <https://garagechamps.printavo.com/merch/20thSacramentoFrenchFilmFestival> for shirts, bags & hoodies is now open!* As we did last year, we have partnered with Garage Champs, a local Sacramento printing company to provide the 20th Sacramento French Film Festival collector t-shirts, tote bags, and NEW this year, hoodies, designed by Dane Henas Design. Your purchase supports the Sacramento French Film Festival. Our Web Store will remain open until Wednesday, July 07 at 11:59pm PDT. Orders are produced at the end of the three-week sales period and shipped out the following week directly to you. As always thank you for your love and support. *Visit the Store! <https://garagechamps.printavo.com/merch/20thSacramentoFrenchFilmFestival>* [image: poster] Artwork by Jermaine Deandre Tilson / Design by Dane Henas Design *POSTERS* We will be selling our fabulous 20th anniversary poster at the Crest Theatre on Saturday, June 26. If you can't join us in-person, you can *visit our Square Store to order a poster!* <https://sac-french-film-festival.square.site/> FOLLOW US <https://youtu.be/ZpiZALzffow> [image: facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/Sacramento-French-Film-Festival-54560847076/?ref=hl> [image: instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/sacramentofrenchfilmfestival/?hl=en> 20th SACRAMENTO FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL JUNE 18-27, 2021 VIRTUALLY & IN THEATERS Virtual.SacramentoFrenchFilmFestival.org <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/> *[image: logo]* 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. 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[FrenchFilmNews] SFFF Day 5 - Tuesday, June 22: New Virtual Release: quirky anarchist comedy DELETE HISTORY, available at Noon PDT + Zoom Discussion of DE GAULLE with Le Prof Elstob @ 6:30pm
by Cécile Downs 22 Jun '21

22 Jun '21

*To view this email as a web page, go here <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/email/index.htm>- HOME <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/>* [image: SFFF 20] [image: French Film News] 20th ANNIVERSARY SEASON Virtual.SacramentoFrenchFilmFestival.org <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/> "THE REGION'S PREMIER FILM EVENT" Carla Meyer - Sacramento Bee LE JOURNAL DU 20th SACRAMENTO FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL DAY 5 *•* TUESDAY, JUNE 22 [image: Delete History] DELETE HISTORY <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/delete-history/> by Gustave Kervern & Benoît Delépine *We are offering a NEW VIRTUAL PASSto enjoy the 8 remaining films available for rental on our Streaming Platform *(that includes the newly added film JOSEP) *$80 / FIND OUT MORE & PURCHASE HERE! <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/bundle/virtual-festival-pa…>* *WHAT'S UP TODAY AT THE 20th SFFF?* After two historical war drama, we are going back to contemporary times with the release at Noon of *DELETE HISTORY* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/delete-history/>, a quirky comedy directed by our favorite anarchist Belgian duo, Gustave Kervern & Benoît Delépine. Following three friends consumed by new technology who decide to reclaim their lives, *Delete History** received the Silver Bear at the 2020 Berlin Film Festival.* *De Gaulle <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/de-gaulle/>* is still available to rent & watch, and we are hosting a Zoom Discussion of the film with le Professeur Elstob tonight at 6:30pm! *Join Zoom Discussion: https://csus.zoom.us/j/84986323794 <https://csus.zoom.us/j/84986323794>* <https://csus.zoom.us/j/84986323794> RELEASE OF TODAY Tuesday, June 22 @ Noon PDT DELETE HISTORY <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/delete-history/> by Gustave Kervern & Benoît Delépin*e* *[image: delete history]*→Watch the Trailer <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/delete-history/?autop…> *RENT & WATCH DELETE HISTORY HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/delete-history/>.* In a small provincial town, three neighbors – who met during the 2019 Gilets Jaunes (Yellow Vest) protests – have become lost in new technologies, consumerism, the gig economy, and social media. There’s Marie (stand-up comedian Blanche Gardin, known in real life for dating Louis C.K.), who is afraid of losing her son’s respect because of a sex tape posted online by a one-night stand she can’t even remember (a hilarious cameo by Vincent Lacoste, far from his serious turn in *Faithfu*l, streaming this year at the SFFF). There's Bertrand (Denis Podalydès, *The Sweet Escape* – SFFF 2016), who tries to make personal connections with telemarketers and wants to save his daughter from online bullying. And, there's Christine (the great Corinne Masiero, *Invisibles* – SFFF 2019), who can’t understand why her Uber driver ratings remain so low when she goes out of her way to provide her passengers with a unique experience. With the help of a genuine hacker who lives in a windmill and calls himself God (Bouli Lanners), they resolve to reclaim their lives back from technology and endeavor to go fight the Big Tech companies on their own territory: the warehouses that store all digital data. All they want is to delete their online history and start afresh. Maybe their battle is futile from the beginning – but you never know… Anarchist directors Benoît Delépine and Gustave Kervern (*Le Grand Soir*, – SFFF 2013) are back with a hilarious tongue-in-cheek comedy that points to the inhuman absurdity of our times. *Delete History* is full of quirky observations about how smartphones, social media, and other innovations supposedly intended to simplify our lives can complicate everything instead. Many of us will relate, and it feels good to laugh about it! *DELETE HISTORY <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/delete-history/> is available for rental: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 @ Noon PDT → Frday, June 25 @ Noon PDT*. Once you rent the film, you have 3 days to start watching it. *RENT & WATCH DELETE HISTORY HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/delete-history/>.* [image: Delete History] *ZOOM DISCUSSION OF TODAYTuesday, June 22 @ 6:30pm PDT* [image: de gaulle] De Gaulle by Gabriel Le Bomin *→ Join Le Professeur Kevin Elstob on a Zoom Discussion of De Gaulle <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/de-gaulle/> **(still available to rent & watch on our Streaming Platform)** on Tuesday, June 22 @ 6:30pm PDT* *Join Zoom Discussion: https://csus.zoom.us/j/84986323794 <https://csus.zoom.us/j/84986323794>* <https://csus.zoom.us/j/84986323794> *Questions about the discussion? Email kelstob(a)csus.edu <kelstob(a)csus.edu>.* STILL AVAILABLE TO RENT ON OUR STREAMING PLATFORM [image: de Gaulle] →Watch the Trailer <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/de-gaulle/?autoplay> *De Gaulle <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/de-gaulle/> is available for rental → Thursday, June 24 @ Noon PDT* *RENT & WATCH DE GAULLE HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/appearances/>.* Once you rent the film, you have 3 days to start watching it. *• • • *COMING UP TOMORROW* •** • **•* WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 2 NEW RELEASES [image: Josep] [image: les ours] This Wednesday is *Animation Day* with the release of two fantastic animated films, not to be missed! * <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/the-bears-famous-inva…>**• THE BEARS' FAMOUS INVASIONS OF SICILY <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/the-bears-famous-inva…>*, by Lorenzo Mattotti, is sumptuous and colorful animated film, full of magic and mystery, ghosts and monsters, *suitable for the whole family!* Based on the classic children story,* La famosa invasione degli orsi in Sicilia*, by celebrated Italian writer Dino Buzzati in 1945, it is also a cautionary tale about war and dictatorship. →Watch the Trailer <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/the-bears-famous-inva…> *Available for rental: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 @ Noon PDT → Saturday, June 26 @ Noon PDT* *RENT & WATCH <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/appearances/>THE BEARS' FAMOUS INVASIONS OF SICILY <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/the-bears-famous-inva…> HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/appearances/>.* *→ We will host a Zoom Discussion of The Bears' Famous Invasion of Sicily <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/the-bears-famous-inva…>with Le Professeur Kevin Elstob, on Thursday, June 24 @ 6:30pm PDT.* *• A NEW ADDITION TO OUR VIRTUAL PROGRAM, JOSEP <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/josep/>*, by Aurel, is a stunning animated war drama, winner of the 2021 César for Best Animated Feature. Josep is a magnificent and harrowing animated film, made by an artist, cartoonist Aurel, about another artist, Josep Bartoli, who kept drawing, no matter the hardship he faced throughout his life. A truly unforgettable poetic experience. →Watch the Trailer <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/josep/?autoplay> *Available for rental for 2 days: Wednesday, June 23 @ Noon PDT → Friday, June 25 @ Noon PDT* *RENT & WATCH JOSEP HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/josep/>*. *ATTENTION: For those who bought passes that do not include Josep, you will receive a Discount Code to rent the film. Check your email!* *MEET THE SCREENWRITER!→ We will host a Zoom Discussion of Josep <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/josep/> with Screenwriter Jean-Louis Milesi on Friday, June 25 @ Noon.* *If you purchase the film or the Virtual Festival Pass, you will receive the Zoom invitations.Questions about the discussion? Email kelstob(a)csus.edu <kelstob(a)csus.edu>.* NO ZOOM DISCUSSION PLANNED FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 USEFUL LINKS TO HELP YOU PLAN YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE! *•* *ACCESS OUR VIRTUAL PLATFORM* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/>→ Download/Print the UPDATED 2021 Calendar of Virtual Releases <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021calendar-of-virtual-releases-u…> *• ACCESS OUR IN-THEATER PROGRAM <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/program2021_in-theater.htm>*→ Download/Print the 2021 In-Theatre Film Program <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021-in-theatre-program.pdf> *•* Download/Print the UPDATED 2021 Complete Film Program <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021-complete-program_updated.pdf> *•* Download/Print the UPDATED 2021 Calendar of Zoom Discussions <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021calendar-of-zoom-discussions_U…> *2021 VIRTUAL POP UP STORE* [image: hoodies] [image: women] [image: men][image: bags] *Our Virtual Pop Up Store <https://garagechamps.printavo.com/merch/20thSacramentoFrenchFilmFestival> is now open!* As we did last year, we have partnered with Garage Champs, a local Sacramento printing company to provide the 20th Sacramento French Film Festival collector t-shirts, tote bags, and NEW this year, hoodies, designed by Dane Henas Design. 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[FrenchFilmNews] 20th SFFF: Day 2, Saturday, June 19 • @10:00am PDT, Zoom Discussion with director Emmanuel Mouret + New Virtual Release: war drama & love story FAITHFUL, available at Noon PDT
by Cécile Downs 22 Jun '21

22 Jun '21

*To view this email as a web page, go here <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/email/index.htm>- HOME <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/>* [image: SFFF 20] [image: French Film News] 20th ANNIVERSARY SEASON Virtual.SacramentoFrenchFilmFestival.org <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/> "THE REGION'S PREMIER FILM EVENT" Carla Meyer - Sacramento Bee LE JOURNAL DU 20th SACRAMENTO FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL DAY 2 *•* SATURDAY, JUNE 19 [image: Faithful] Faithful by Hélier Cisterne Overview of the day *• At 10:00 am PDT*, meet our first guest, prominent director *EMMANUEL MOURET*, on a transatlantic discussion of his enchanting and intricated *Love Affair(s).* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/love-affair-s/> *Invitation Link to join: https://csus.zoom.us/j/83738591029 <https://csus.zoom.us/j/83738591029>* <https://csus.zoom.us/j/83738591029> *• At Noon PDT*, you can start watching the emotional war drama & love story *FAITHFUL* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/faithful/>, starring Vincent Lacoste & Vicky Krieps. Director Hélier Cisterne will join us on a Zoom Discussion tomorrow, Sunday, June 20, at Noon PDT (*more details below* ). *• Available for rental till Monday, June 21 @ Noon PDT: LOVE AFFAIR(S) <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/love-affair-s/>* Emmanuel Mouret's latest intricated, quintessentially French romance. RELEASE OF THE DAY Saturday, June 19 @ Noon PDT FAITHFUL <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/faithful/> Hélier Cisterne [image: Faithful] →Watch the Trailer <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/faithful/?autoplay> Based on a true story, *Faithful* is an engaging and emotional exploration of the Algerian independence movement through the life of ordinary people. It is a story of love and political commitment shattered by conflicts of state. It is one of the most important French films about the war in Algeria (1954-1962) since *The Battle of Algiers* (SFFF 2004). The film stars one of our favorite actors, Vincent Lacoste, whom we discovered as a teenager in *French Kissers* (SFFF 2010). Lacoste also has a hilarious cameo in *Delete History <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/delete-history/>* (streaming this year at the SFFF). He is amazing in one of his first dramatic roles. International star, Vicky Krieps, (from P.T. Anderson’s *Phantom Thread* and the upcoming M. Night Shyamalan film *Old*) also stars. *Faithful is available for rental: Saturday, June 19, 2021 @ Noon PDT → Tuesday, June 22 @ Noon PDT* *RENT & WATCH FAITHFUL HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/faithful/>.* *Director Helier Cisterne will join us on a Transatlantic Zoom Discussion on Sunday, June 20 @ Noon PDT.* *ZOOM DISCUSSION OF THE DAYSaturday, June 19 @ 10:00am PDT* [image: Emmanuel Mouret] <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/love-affair-s/> Emmanuel Mouret, LOVE AFFAIR(S) *→ SATURDAY, JUNE 19 – 10:00AM PDT: MEET THE DIRECTOR - Attention, NEW TIME!* Our first guest, acclaimed director *EMMANUEL MOURET*, will join us on a transatlantic discussion of his magnificent *Love Affair(s)* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/love-affair-s/>. We've been hoping to share his magnificent film (available to rent till Monday, June 21 @ Noon PDT) with you since we saw it last fall. We are so happy you'll get a chance not only to enjoy it, but also to discuss it with the filmmaker himself. Invitation Link to join: https://csus.zoom.us/j/83738591029 *Questions about the discussion? Email kelstob(a)csus.edu <kelstob(a)csus.edu>.* STILL AVAILABLE [image: love affairs] →Rent & Watch <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/love-affair-s/> *• *COMING UP TOMORROW* •* SUNDAY, JUNE 20 NEW RELEASE ON OUR VIRTUAL PLATFORM APPEARANCES <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/appearances/> Marc Fitoussi [image: apperances] →Watch the Trailer <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/appearances/?autoplay> The third film to be released on our platform, *Appearances*, is an elegant comedy of manners that turns into poisonous thriller, set into the bourgeois community of French expatriates in Vienna. A guilty pleasure! *Appearances is available for rental: Sunday, June 20, 2021 @ Noon PDT → Wednesday, June 23 @ Noon PDT* *RENT & WATCH APPEARANCES HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/appearances/>.* *Join Le Professeur Kevin Elstob on a Zoom Discussion of Apperances on Transatlantic Zoom Discussion on Tuesday, June 22 @ 6:30pm PDT.* *If you purchase the film or the Virtual Festival Pass, you will receive the Zoom invitation. Questions about the discussion? Email kelstob(a)csus.edu <kelstob(a)csus.edu>.* ZOOM DISCUSSION [image: cisterne] Hélier Cisterne *→ SUNDAY, JUNE 20 @ NOON PDT: MEET THE DIRECTOR*Our second guest, Hélier Cisterne, Director of *Faithful* (available Saturday, June 19 @ Noon PDT *→* Tuesday, June 22 @ Noon PDT) will join us on a Zoom Discussion tomorrow, Sunday, June 20, at Noon PDT. *If you purchase the film or the Virtual Festival Pass, you will receive the Zoom invitation. Questions about the discussion? Email kelstob(a)csus.edu <kelstob(a)csus.edu>* 2 FILMS IN-THEATRE [image: Josep] [image: adieu] *On Sunday, June 20*, the SFFF invites you to a 2021 César (French Oscars) Celebration with two of this year’s top César winners presented on the giant screen of the Esquire IMAX Theatre. *3:00pm: JOSEP <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2021_Josep.htm>* by Aurel, the stunning winner for Best Animated Feature. (→ Purchase here! <https://www.tickmarq.com/sites/esquireimax/films/ST00000602>*)* *Join our Transatlantic Discussion of Josep with Screenwriter Jean-Louis Milesi on Friday, June 25 @ Noon PDT* *5:00pm: BYE BYE MORONS <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2021_adieu-les-cons.htm> (ADIEU LES CONS)* by Albert Dupontel, the fantastic dark comedy that won Best Film and Best Director in its US PREMIERE! (→ Purchase here! <https://www.tickmarq.com/sites/esquireimax/films/ST00000604>*)* *Join le Discussion Le Professeur Kevin Elstob on a Zoom Discussion of Bye Bye Morons on Monday, June 21 @ 6:30pm PDT* USEFUL LINKS TO HELP YOU PLAN YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE! *•* *ACCESS OUR VIRTUAL PLATFORM* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/>→ Download/Print the 2021 Calendar of Virtual Releases <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/> *• ACCESS OUR IN-THEATER PROGRAM <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021calendar-of-zoom-discussions.p…>* → Download/Print the 2021 In-Theatre Film Program <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021-in-theatre-program.pdf> *•* Download/Print the 2021 Calendar of Zoom Discussions <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021calendar-of-zoom-discussions_U…> *•* Download/Print the 2021 Complete Film Program <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021complete-program.pdf> *2021 VIRTUAL POP UP STORE* [image: hoodies] [image: women] [image: men][image: bags] *Our Virtual Pop Up Store <https://garagechamps.printavo.com/merch/20thSacramentoFrenchFilmFestival> is now open!* As we did last year, we have partnered with Garage Champs, a local Sacramento printing company to provide the 20th Sacramento French Film Festival collector t-shirts, tote bags, and NEW this year, hoodies, designed by Dane Henas Design. Your purchase supports the Sacramento French Film Festival. Our Web Store will remain open until Wednesday, July 07 at 11:59pm PDT. Orders are produced at the end of the three-week sales period and shipped out the following week directly to you. As always thank you for your love and support. *Visit the Store! <https://garagechamps.printavo.com/merch/20thSacramentoFrenchFilmFestival>* FOLLOW US <https://youtu.be/ZpiZALzffow> [image: facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/Sacramento-French-Film-Festival-54560847076/?ref=hl> [image: instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/sacramentofrenchfilmfestival/?hl=en> 20th SACRAMENTO FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL JUNE 18-27, 2021 VIRTUALLY & IN THEATERS Virtual.SacramentoFrenchFilmFestival.org <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/> *[image: logo]* 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. 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[FrenchFilmNews] 20th SFFF: Day 3, Sunday, June 20 • @ Noon PDT, Zoom Discussion with director Hélier Cisterne + New Virtual Release: sophisticated thriller APPEARANCES + 2 films in-theatre: animated war drama, JOSEP @ 3:00pm & dark comedy BYE BYE MORONS @ 5:00pm
by Cécile Downs 22 Jun '21

22 Jun '21

*To view this email as a web page, go here <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/email/index.htm>- HOME <http://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/>* [image: SFFF 20] [image: French Film News] 20th ANNIVERSARY SEASON Virtual.SacramentoFrenchFilmFestival.org <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/> "THE REGION'S PREMIER FILM EVENT" Carla Meyer - Sacramento Bee LE JOURNAL DU 20th SACRAMENTO FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL DAY 3 *•* SUNDAY, JUNE 20 \[image: a] Appearances by Marc Fitoussi *HAPPY FATHER'S DAY !* A lot is happening today at the 20th Sacramento French Film Festival, including our return to theaters after more than one year of strictly virtual events! *• At 12:00 am PDT*, meet director *HELIER CISTERNE*, on a transatlantic discussion of his powerful war drama and love story, *FAITHFUL <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/faithful/>* (available till Tuesday, June 22 @ Noon PDT). *Invitation Link to join: https://csus.zoom.us/j/81985920217 <https://csus.zoom.us/j/81985920217>* *• Starting at Noon PDT*, you can watch the third film to be released on our platform, *APPEARANCES <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/appearances/>*, an elegant comedy of manners that turns into a poisonous thriller, set into the bourgeois community of French expatriates in Vienna. A guilty pleasure! Director Hélier Cisterne will join us on a Zoom Discussion tomorrow, Sunday, June 20, at Noon PDT (*more details below*). *• Join us in-person at the Esquire IMAX Theatre* for our "2021 César Celebration": @ 3:00pm *JOSEP <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2021_Josep.htm>*, César winner for Best Animated Feature & @ 5:00pm *BYE BYE MORONS <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2021_adieu-les-cons.htm>*, César winner for Best Film & Best Director - in its U.S. Premiere! *• POSTERS*: We will be selling our fabulous 20th anniversary poster at the Esquire IMAX Theatre, if you can't join us in-person, you can *visit our Square Store to order a poster!* <https://sac-french-film-festival.square.site/> [image: Adieu les cons] Bye Bye Morons by Albert Dupontel RELEASE OF THE DAY Sunday, June 20 @ Noon PDT APPEARANCES <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/appearances/> Marc Fitoussi [image: Les Apparences] →Watch the Trailer <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/appearances/?autoplay> Ève (Karin Viard, *The Chef’s Wife* — SFFF 2015) and Henri (singer Benjamin Biolay) are a couple living in privilege, part of the well-to-do French community in Vienna. They are “la crème de la crème,” he a famous conductor, she the head of the French Institute. They are handsome, elegant, they organize the best parties, and live a seemingly flawless life in their expatriate bubble. But the perfect picture crumbles when Ève discovers that Henri is cheating on her with their son’s young teacher (Laetitia Dosch). On an impulse, she finds revenge with Jonas, a young man she meets in a bar. But when Jonas turns out to be a stalker, the comedy of manners veers into a poisonous thriller reminiscent of Alfred Hitchcock and Claude Chabrol. Karin Viard is impeccable as a scorned woman desperate not to lose face, ready to do anything to keep her prestigious husband and maintain appearances. Benjamin Biolay is ambiguous at will as the unfaithful and aloof husband. A guilty pleasure! *Appearances is available for rental: Sunday, June 20, 2021 @ Noon PDT → Wednesday, June 23 @ Noon PDT* *RENT & WATCH APPEARANCES HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/appearances/>.* *Join Le Professeur Kevin Elstob on a Zoom Discussion of Appearances on Transatlantic Zoom Discussion on Tuesday, June 22 @ 6:30pm PDT.* *If you purchase the film or the Virtual Festival Pass, you will receive the Zoom invitation. Questions about the discussion? Email kelstob(a)csus.edu <kelstob(a)csus.edu>.* *ZOOM DISCUSSION OF THE DAYSunday, June 20 @ Noon PDT* [image: cisterne] Hélier Cisterne *→ SUNDAY, JUNE 20 @ NOON PDT: MEET THE DIRECTOR*Hélier Cisterne, Director of *Faithful* (available Saturday, June 19 @ Noon PDT *→* Tuesday, June 22 @ Noon PDT) will join us on a Zoom Discussion tomorrow, Sunday, June 20, at Noon PDT. *Join Zoom Meeting: https://csus.zoom.us/j/81985920217 <https://csus.zoom.us/j/81985920217>**Questions about the discussion? Email kelstob(a)csus.edu <kelstob(a)csus.edu>* IN-THEATRE SCREENINGS *Sunday, June 20 @ 3:00pm & 5:00pm* [image: Josep] [image: Adieu les Cons] *On Sunday, June 20*, the SFFF invites you to a 2021 César (French Oscars) Celebration with two of this year’s top César winners presented on the giant screen of the Esquire IMAX Theatre. *Each film is shown ONLY ONCE and won't be available for virtual viewing.* *3:00pm: JOSEP <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2021_Josep.htm>* by Aurel, the stunning winner for Best Animated Feature. (→ Purchase here! <https://www.tickmarq.com/sites/esquireimax/films/ST00000602>*)* *Join our Transatlantic Discussion of Josep with Screenwriter Jean-Louis Milesi on Friday, June 25 @ Noon PDT* *5:00pm: BYE BYE MORONS <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2021_adieu-les-cons.htm> (ADIEU LES CONS)* by Albert Dupontel, the fantastic dark comedy that won Best Film and Best Director in its US PREMIERE! (→ Purchase here! <https://www.tickmarq.com/sites/esquireimax/films/ST00000604>*)* STILL AVAILABLE ON OUR STREAMING PLATFORM [image: love affairs] [image: Faithful] *• LOVE AFFAIR(S) <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/love-affair-s/> *by Emmanuel Mouret:* Available for rental till Monday, June 21 @ Noon PDT:* *• FAITHFUL <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/faithful/> *by Helier Cisterne :* Available for rental till Tuesday, June 22 @ Noon PDT:* *• *COMING UP TOMORROW* •* MONDAY, JUNE 21 RELEASE OF THE DAY MONDAY, JUNE 21 DE GAULLE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/de-gaulle/> Gabriel Le Bomin [image: de Gaulle] →Watch the Trailer <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/de-gaulle/?autoplay> This WWII drama follows General de Gaulle (Lambert Wilson) and his family, in the weeks that preceded his decisive “Appel du 18 juin,” which paved the way for a free France. *De Gaulle *is far from a formatted biopic. It mixes the portrait of an outstanding public man who changed the course of World War II and French history, with that of a private man, loving husband, and father. We discover an extraordinary couple who, by facing private and public hardships, found the strength and will to stand up. *De Gaulle <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/de-gaulle/> is available for rental: Monday, June 21, 2021 @ Noon PDT → Thursday, June 24 @ Noon PDT* *RENT & WATCH DE GAULLE HERE <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/film/appearances/>.* *Join Le Professeur Kevin Elstob on a Zoom Discussion of de Gaulle, on Tuesday, June 22 @ 6:30pm PDT.* *If you purchase the film or the Virtual Festival Pass, you will receive the Zoom invitation. Questions about the discussion? Email kelstob(a)csus.edu <kelstob(a)csus.edu>.* ZOOM DISCUSSION MONDAY, JUNE 21 *Join Le Professeur Kevin Elstob on a Zoom Discussion of Bye Bye Morons <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/movie2021_adieu-les-cons.htm> on Monday, June 21 @ 6:30pm PDT* Join Zoom Meeting: https://csus.zoom.us/j/84986323794 *Questions about the discussion? Email kelstob(a)csus.edu <kelstob(a)csus.edu>.* USEFUL LINKS TO HELP YOU PLAN YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE! *•* *ACCESS OUR VIRTUAL PLATFORM* <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/>→ Download/Print the 2021 Calendar of Virtual Releases <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/> *• ACCESS OUR IN-THEATER PROGRAM <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021calendar-of-zoom-discussions.p…>* → Download/Print the 2021 In-Theatre Film Program <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021-in-theatre-program.pdf> *•* Download/Print the 2021 Calendar of Zoom Discussions <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021calendar-of-zoom-discussions_U…> *•* Download/Print the 2021 Complete Film Program <https://sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/2021complete-program.pdf> *2021 VIRTUAL POP UP STORE* [image: hoodies] [image: women] [image: men][image: bags] *Our Virtual Pop Up Store <https://garagechamps.printavo.com/merch/20thSacramentoFrenchFilmFestival> is now open!* As we did last year, we have partnered with Garage Champs, a local Sacramento printing company to provide the 20th Sacramento French Film Festival collector t-shirts, tote bags, and NEW this year, hoodies, designed by Dane Henas Design. 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As always thank you for your love and support. *Visit the Store! <https://garagechamps.printavo.com/merch/20thSacramentoFrenchFilmFestival>* *POSTERS* We will be selling our fabulous 20th anniversary poster at the Esquire IMAX & Crest Theatres, if you can't join us in-persom, you can *visit our Square Store to order a poster!* <https://sac-french-film-festival.square.site/> FOLLOW US <https://youtu.be/ZpiZALzffow> [image: facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/Sacramento-French-Film-Festival-54560847076/?ref=hl> [image: instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/sacramentofrenchfilmfestival/?hl=en> 20th SACRAMENTO FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL JUNE 18-27, 2021 VIRTUALLY & IN THEATERS Virtual.SacramentoFrenchFilmFestival.org <https://virtual.sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org/> *[image: logo]* 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. 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