Franco - German Film Series
For the 50 Years Anniversary of the Elysée Treaty, the Goethe Institut of San Francisco (Bush Street 530) and the Alliance Française de San Francisco (Bush Street 1345) present a Film Series of six movies, on the theme of the Franco-German relationship. One film will be shown alternatively at the Alliance and at the Goethe every Tuesday. Make sure to go the right location!
Here is a little presentation of the three films we will be screening - May 7th, May 2&st and June 4th. A opening ceremony will take place at the Goethe Institut on Tuesday May 14th. M
Here is a little presentation of the three films we will be screening - May 7th, May 2&st and June 4th. A opening ceremony will take place at the Goethe Institut on Tuesday May 14th. M
Tuesday 7th - Jules et Jim
François Truffaut
François Truffaut
Synopsis: Jules and Jim is Francois Truffaut's intense, beautiful, enigmatic film about the lifelong friendship between two writers--French novelist Jim and Austrian children's author Jules - and their mutual love for the eccentric Catherine. The story begins in the 1920s Paris when Jules and Jim first meet and become friends. When they meet the energetic Catherine, their circle is complete. But when World War II erupts, with Jules and Jim fighting on opposite sides, everything changes... Written and directed by François Truffaut Released in 1962 Starring Jeanne Moreau, Oskar Werner, Henri Sarre. 115 min. | In French with English subtitles Truffaut’s third movie is a classic, and according to Roger Ebert “…perhaps the most influential and arguably the best…” Click on the picture to see the trailer ! |
Tuesday 21st - Amour
Michael Haneke
Synopsis: Octogenarians Georges and Anne are retired music teachers enjoying their twilight years together. Their daughter lives abroad with her family and they rarely hear from her. When Anne suffers a stroke, paralysing one side of her body, their relationship is severely tested as the ailing Georges promises his increasingly helpless wife that he'll care for her himself. Written and directed by Michael Haneke Released in 2012 Starring Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva, Isabelle Huppert. 2013 Oscar ® winner for best foreign language film. 2012 Cannes Palme d'Or Winner. 127 min. | In French with English subtitles 'A masterpiece about life, death and everything in between.' The New York Times Click on the picture to see the trailer ! |
Tuesday 4th - Seraphine
Martin Provost
Synopsis: The tragic story of Séraphine Louis - also known as Séraphine de Senlis - an autodidactic painter who, whilst living as a servent, is discovered and promoted by a leading art critic before descending into madness and obscurity. Written and directed by Martin Provost. Released in 2008 Starring Yolande Moreau, Ulrich Tukur . Winner of 7 César awards. 125 min. | In French with English subtitles 'Moreau's stellar performance and the astral intensity of the paintings keep taking us where this story belongs, up into the skies' The Financial Times Click on the picture to see the trailer ! |