Free International Film Series at MiraCosta College Kicks Off Autumn with ‘Beyond Silence’

MiraCosta continues its popular International Film Series with screenings of six films from around the world. The first, scheduled for August 31, is the German film “Beyond Silence” (1996), the story of a young woman's battle for independence and her deaf parents' struggle to understand her gift for music. Directed by Caroline Link. This film is rated PG-13. Other films scheduled this semester are:

September 14: “Nobody Knows”   (Japan, 2004) (Rated PG-13)

Based on true events that shocked Japan, the film tells the story of four abandoned siblings. Directed by Hirokazu Koreeda.

September 28: “The Violin” (Mexico, 2006) (Not Rated)

This film tells the story of an elderly farmer/violinist who has fashioned an ingenious way of smuggling ammunition beneath the noses of government troops. Directed by Francisco Vargas Quevedo.

October 19: “Of Gods and Men”      (French 2011) (Rated PG-13)

Under threat by fundamentalist terrorists, a group of Cistercian monks stationed with an impoverished Algerian community must decide whether to leave or stay. Based on the true story Directed by Xavier Beauvois.

November 2: “The Keys to the House” (Italy, 2004) (Not Rated)

A dramatic family film telling the story of a young father meeting his handicapped son for the first time, focuses on his attempts to forge a relationship with the teenager. Directed by Gianni Amelio.

November 16: “Aftershock” (China, 2010) (Not Rated)

This film tells the story of a family torn apart by the 1976 Tangshan earthquake that killed at least 240,000. Directed by Feng Xiaogang.

There are two screenings of each film: 1 p.m. in Room 204 at the San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff; and 7 p.m. in the Little Theatre, Room 3601, at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr., Oceanside. All films are presented in the original language with English subtitles. Admission is free. 

For additional information about the International Film Series, call MiraCosta College at (760) 757-2121 ext. 7737 or 7806.