Foreign Film Fridays - 2008
Fridays, October 10, 17, 24, and 31
7 pm in the CCS Rendezvous Theater, 985 S. Elm, Colville

Travel with a tour guide! Watch it, learn about the country, and discuss it with someone who knows - WSU Foreign Language Department faculty introduce and lead discussion about each film.

October 10: From France
La Vie en Rose
2007, Directed by Olivier Dahan
This is the celebrated story of Edith Piaf, the French cabaret singer who rose from a life in extreme poverty (her mother was a prostitute) to become one of France's - and the western world's - most beloved performers.
Introduced by Beatrice Henrioulle, WSU Dept. of Foreign Languages and Cultures

October 17: From Spain
Take My Eyes
2003, Directed by Iciar Bollain
Winner of 39 international awards, "Take My Eyes" approaches the topic of domestic violence from a very broad perspective, rejecting an all good or all evil position. This raw drama narrates the story of Antonio's struggle to control his anger and Pilar's attraction towards him.
Introduced by Vilma Navarro, WSU Dept. of Foreign Languages and Cultures

October 24: From South Africa
Yesterday
2004, Directed by Darrell Roodt
Set against the awe-inspiring, harsh landscapes of South Africa, this is a story about a young mother who discovers she is HIV positive. It's about joy, ignorance, simplicity, and compassion.
Introduced by Maury Barr, Community Colleges of Spokane - Colville Center, Humanities, English, and Communications

October 31: From Italy
The Unknown Woman
2006, Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore
Irena arrives in Italy from the Ukraine and lives between the memories of her mysterious past and her present. She spends her time observing the Adachers family, and with cunning perseverance she hires on as a maid for them, getting involved in their lives. Eventually, Irena's past returns, bringing horror and violence.
Introduced by Maria (Sere) Previto, WSU Dept. of Foreign Languages and Cultures