MiraCosta College - International Languages

All films are presented in the original language with English subtitles. The series is sponsored by the International Languages Department and is open to all. Admission is free.

The campus is on the south side of Mission Avenue and is located in the same parking lot as Arby's.

The 200 building is on the west side of campus. Parking is free and a parking permit is not required for film series attendees.

The 3600 building is located on the northwest side of campus. Closest parking is Staff Lots 3E or 1C (and walk through the center of campus). Parking is free and a parking permit is not required for film series attendees.

Film Schedule ~ Fall 2010

Friday, September 17

The secret in their eyes (El secreto de sus ojos)

Argentina/Spain 2009 (127 min., R)

Spanish w/English subtitles

A startling discovery comes to light for retired Argentine criminal investigator Benjamin Esposito as he pens a biographical novel about the unsolved case of a young newlywed's brutal rape and murder years ago. Past and present intertwine for Esposito and colleague Irene Menendez Hastins in this Oscar-wionning character study in which justice, pain, and love collide. Directed by Juan Jose Campanella

Friday, October 8

Tokyo Sonata

Japan 2008 (119 min., NR)

Japanese w/English subtitles

An ordinary family in modern Japan is caught in the throes of inert pride, stymied by their own inability to communicate honestly with one another. Lies lead to suspicion, until the veneer of their civility shatters with tragic consequences. This story probes the dark side of human nature and the social problems that confront contemporary Japan. Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Friday, October 22

I have loved you so long (Il y a longtemps que je t'aime)

France 2008 (115 min., PG-13)

French w/English subtitles

This powerful story of familial struggles and redemption follows a shell-shocked Juliette, who returns to live with her young sister Lea after being banished from the family for 15 years. As she settles into small-town life with Lea's family, the locals can't help but talk. The film was an enormous box office success in France, and was nominated for a Golden Globe. Written and directed by Philippe Claudel

Friday, November 5

Days and Clouds (Giorni e nuvole)

Italy 2008 (115 min., NR)

Italian w/English subtitles

After years of putting it off, Elsa finally returns to school to pursue her art history degree. But her newfound academic bliss crumbles when her husband, Michele, loses his job and the duo is forced to sell their gorgeous flat. The ensuing financial strain soon takes a surprising toll on their marriage in this intimate domestic drama, shot in beautiful Genoa. Directed by Silvio Soldini

Friday, November 19

If you are the one (Feicheng Wurao)

China 2008 (128 min., NR)

Chinese w/English subtitles

After striking it rich with an idiotic invention, Qin Fen turns his ingenuity to online dating. Following a string of wild blind dates, he meets Smiley, a gorgeous flight attendant who's way out of his league. But another chance encounter leads the duo on a surprise trip to beautiful Hokkaido, Japan, where an unlikely bond begins to blossom in this wildly popular romantic comedy. Written and directed by Xiaogang Feng

Friday, December 3

As far as my feet will carry me (So weit die FuBe tragen)

Germany 2003 (122 min., NR)

German w/English subtitles

After escaping from a Siberian labor camp in the wake of World War II, German soldier Clemens Forell makes his way toward his wife and children, traveling more than 8,000 miles over the course of three long years to reach his final destination. This critically acclaimed film is an adaptation of the best-selling book by Josef Martin Bauer, a true story of survival and courage. Directed by Hardy Martins

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Film Schedule ~ Fall 2010