1:00 pm

Orinda Theatre

Auditorium 2

Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story

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USA, Documentary, 95 min

Directors/Producers: Frank Marshall, Ryan Suffern

Producer: Sean M. Stuart

A film that not only captures the signature annual music and cultural event that has been called America's greatest festival in all its beauty and glory, but also delves deep into the rich culture of The Big Easy.

 

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4:00 pm

Orinda Theatre

Auditorium 2

Memories of My Father

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Colombia, Drama/History, 136 min

Director Fernando Trueba

Writers: Hector Abad Faciolince (novel)/Davis Tueba (screenplay)

Producer: Dago Garcia

 

The story about a Colombian writer's father. His father was an University md professor who promoted tolerance and human rights in his country.  The writer exposes his feelings related to his lovely father and he describes his family story and all drama related with the killing of his father.  It is a moving film based on a book with the same title.

 

The Platino Awards for Iberoamerican Cinema – Best Film, Best Art Director, Best Actor: Javier Camara, Best Screenplay, Best Director: Fernando Trueba

 

 

 

Closing Night – Orinda Theatre

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It is time to close out the 23rd Annual California Independent Film Festival

Red Carpet Closing Night at the Orinda Theatre.

 

6:00 pm – Closing Night reception in the theatre lobby

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7:00 pm – Closing Remarks

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7:15 pm – Closing Night Movie

 

Bet on Revenge

Hungary

Adventure/ History

 

Ernõ Blaskovich lost everything after the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. Kincsem, a magnificent horse, gives a purpose to his meaningless, self-destructive life. He gets a chance to gain everything back: revenge, love and fame.

Director joins via zoom.

Bay Area Premiere