The Girl on the Train (La fille du rer)
Spotlight Film
105 min | France | 2009
Directed by André Téchiné

Starring Emilie Dequenne, Catherine Deneuve, Michel Blanc

From master French film director and screenwriter, André Téchiné, and an Official Selection of the London International Film Festival and the Palm Springs International Film Festival: "Based on a play by Jean-Marie Besset, 'The Girl on a Train' is inspired by one of the most media-blitzed and polarizing events in recent French history: a young woman’s lie about being the victim of an anti-semitic attack on a Paris suburban train. The film becomes a complex psychological drama raising issues of race, religion and identity." Join us for the Valley Premiere of this captivating cinematic experience!

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SAT. 03/27 at 7:00PM
Stockton Empire Theatre

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SUN. 03/28 at 3:00PM
The State Theatre Modesto

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Welcome
105 min | France | 2009
Written and Directed by Philippe Lioret

Starring Vincent Lindon and Firat Ayverdi

Bilal, a 17-year-old Kurdish refugee, has struggled his way through Europe for the last three months, trying to reunite with his girlfriend, who recently emigrated to England. But his journey comes to an abrupt halt when he is stopped by authorities in Calais, on the French side of the Channel. Left with no other alternatives, he decides to swim across. Bilal goes to the local swimming pool to train, where he meets Simon, a middle-aged swimming instructor in turmoil over his imminent divorce. Simon agrees to help Bilal, hoping to win back the affection of his wife, who does volunteer work helping immigrants. But what begins as a relationship based on self interest, develops into something much bigger than Simon could ever have imagined, as he too will ultimately risk everything to reach happiness.

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SAT. 03/27 at 4:00PM
Stockton Empire Theatre

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SUN. 03/28 at 6:00PM
The State Theatre Modesto

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New French Shorts and Cédric Prévost Films
Shorts Program Curated by Sophoan Sorn

Programmed exclusively for the San Joaquin Film Society's 2nd Annual French Cinema Days: This special collection of short-length films features the North American premiere of work from new directors, featuring a special selection of films by guest artist Cédric Prévost.

• "Alter Ego" by Cédric Prévost (20 minutes)
• "Bad Seed" by Bénédicte Pagnot (20 minutes)
• "Chimére" by Cédric Prévost (5 minutes)
• "Hymen" by Cédric Prévost (25 minutes)
• "Pastries" by Christian Sonderegger (15 minutes)

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SAT. 03/27 at 2:00PM
Stockton Empire Theatre

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SAT. 03/27 at 9:30PM
Stockton Empire Theatre

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SUN. 03/28 at 8:30PM
The State Theatre Modesto

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