| OFFICIAL SELECTIONS 2012
Feature narrative films, documentaries and short films produced in 16 countries. A selection of some of the best in recent World and American cinemas form the Official Selections of the 5th Anniversary San Joaquin International Film Festival.
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THE SANDMAN (Der Sandmann)
Dir. Peter Luisi, Switzerland, 88min. International audience favorite: "One fine morning, Benno finds sand in his bed. While he tries to ignore this at first, he soon must realize that he himself is loosing the sand..." Director in Person
more details | view trailer | Valley Premiere |
OPENING NIGHT FILM
THUR. 01/12 at 7:00PM
Stockton Empire Theatre
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CAROL CHANNING - LARGER THAN LIFE
Dir. Dori Berinstein, USA, 83min. "The story of legendary performer Carol Channing's life is as colorful as the lipstick on her big, bright smile. Feel the magic and vivacity of the 90-year-old icon – both onstage and off...past and present."
more details | view trailer |
CLOSING NIGHT FILM
SUN. 01/15 at 7:30PM
Janet Leigh Theatre
Tickets available at door.
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LE HAVRE
Dir. Aki Kaurismäki, Finland/France, 93min. Cannes favorite: "When an African boy arrives by cargo ship in the French port city of Le Havre, an aging shoe shiner takes pity on the child and welcomes him into his home." Finland's 2012 Oscar® entry.
more details | view trailer | Valley Premiere |
CENTERPIECE
SAT. 01/14 at 7:15PM
Stockton Empire Theatre
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BEING ELMO - A PUPPETEER'S JOURNEY
Dir. Constance Marks, USA, 80min. "The Muppet Elmo is one of the most beloved characters among children across the globe. Meet the unlikely man behind the puppet - the heart and soul of Elmo - Kevin Clash."
more details | view trailer |
CENTERPIECE
SUN. 01/15 at 3:00PM
Janet Leigh Theatre
Tickets available at door.
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AMIGO
Dir. John Sayles, The Philippines/USA, 124min. "A village mayor caught in the murderous crossfire of the Philippine-American War, in a powerful drama of friendship, betrayal, romance and heartbreaking violence."
more details | view trailer |
FRI. 01/13 at 8:15PM
Stockton Empire Theatre |
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CHICO & RITA
Dirs. Fernando Trueba, Javier Mariscal, Tono Errando, Spain/UK, 94min. "Havana, 1948. A passionate love story between a young jazz pianist called Chico and Rita, a singer with a bewitching voice."
more details | view trailer | Valley Premiere |
SAT. 01/14 at 9:30PM
Stockton Empire Theatre
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MY WEDDING AND OTHER SECRETS
Dir. Roseanne Liang, New Zealand, 88min. "A romantic comedy based on a true story of a New Zealand-born Chinese woman convincing her traditional Hong Kong parents to let her marry her Caucasian boyfriend."
more details | view trailer | NorCal Premiere |
FRI. 01/13 at 6:00PM
Stockton Empire Theatre
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REMEMBRANCE (Die verlorene Zeit)
Dir. Anna Justice, Germany/Poland, 108min. "A remarkable love story that blossomed amidst the terror of a German concentration camp in 1944 Poland."
more details | view trailer | Valley Premiere |
SUN. 01/15 at 5:15PM
Janet Leigh Theatre
Tickets available at door.
Valid Members of the Film Society can attend this film for FREE. |
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RESTORATION (Boker tov adon Fidelman)
Dir. Yossi Madmony, Israel, 105min. "A triangle of fatherhood ties, a triangle of love. A drama about a family's effort to save their antique restoration business."
more details | view trailer | Valley Premiere |
SAT. 01/14 at 5:00PM
Stockton Empire Theatre |
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RICE FIELD OF DREAMS
Dir. Daron Ker, Cambodia/USA, 75min. "The journey of Cambodia's first national baseball team."
more details | view trailer |
SAT. 01/14 at 2:30PM
Stockton Empire Theatre |
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WINTER'S DAUGHTER (Wintertochter)
Dir. Johannes Schmid, Germany/Poland, 93min. "A heartwarming film for the family about a young Polish girl who searches for her Russian sailor father."
more details | view trailer | Valley Premiere |
FRI. 01/13 at 4:00PM
Stockton Empire Theatre
SAT. 01/14 at 12:30PM
Stockton Empire Theatre |
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IT'S ME HELMUT (Ich bin's Helmut)
Dir. Nicolas Steiner, Switzerland, 11min. "When Albert's wife Gertrude celebrates his 60th birthday on the day he turns 57, he knows it's only a matter of time before his world starts coming apart around him."
more details | view trailer | Valley Premiere |
SUN. 01/15 at 7:30PM
Janet Leigh Theatre
Tickets available at door.
Precedes "Carol Channing - Larger than Life" |
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BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH
Dir. York-Fabian Raabe, Germany/South Africa, 15min. "Brothers Koroballa and Tiemogo try to escape the brutality of African life by sneaking into the landing section of a plane."
more details | NorCal Premiere |
SUN. 01/15 at 1:00PM
Janet Leigh Theatre
Tickets available at door.
Total running time of shorts program is 94min.
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THE FIRST ANDERS (Den Første Anders)
Dir. Kristian Ussing Andersen, Denmark, 9min. "A father tries to teach his artistic and troubled young son a valuable lesson, with a story spanning over one thousand years of Danish history and countless generations of the family Andersen."
more details | view trailer | NorCal Premiere |
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I DON'T WANT TO GO BACK ALONE
Dir. Daniel Ribeiro, Brazil, 17min. "A 15 year-old blind teenager deals with the jealousy of his friend Giovana while figuring out the new feelings he's having towards his new friend, Gabriel."
more details | view trailer | Valley Premiere |
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KAHANIKAR - THE STORYTELLER
Dir. Nandita Jain, UK, 10min. "Seven-year-old Nirmala attempts to grapple with the demons of her granddad's dementia when he starts to forget the details of her favourite story."
more details | view trailer | NorCal Premiere |
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A SALTON SOUL
Dirs. Mike Agnew, Greg Balkin, Tim Kressin, USA, 13min. "June Eilers came to the Salton Sea in the Roaring Twenties. As the sea slowly begins to dry up, she reflects on a lifetime of priceless memories."
more details | NorCal Premiere |
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TUBA ATLANTIC
Dir. Hallvar Witzø, Norway, 25min. "Oskar is ready to forgive his brother for a disagreement years ago. Will he reach his brother, who he believes live on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, before it is too late?" 2011 Student Oscar® winner.
more details | view trailer | NorCal Premiere |
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THE VERMEERS
Dir. Tal S. Shamir, USA, 5min. "Experience Jan Vermeer’s paintings (1632-1675) through the contemporary digital palette." 2011 Student Oscar® winner.
more details | view trailer | NorCal Premiere |
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All shows are open to the public.
All films are in English or have English subtitles.
Patrons (especially members) with "General Film Vouchers" can access any one film of the festival with each voucher, except for Opening Night's "The Sandman" and Closing Night's "Carol Channing: Larger than Life."
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