Friday, November 23
Marius (122 min., 1931). In French with English subtitles. Grand Illusions: French Cinema Classics, 1928-1960 (Pacific Film Archive, Berkeley, 4:00)
Fanny (122 min., 1932). In French with English subtitles. Grand Illusions: French Cinema Classics, 1928-1960 (PFA, 7:00)
Saturday, November 24
Beauty and the Beast (93 min., 1946). In French with English subtitles. Grand Illusions: French Cinema Classics, 1928-1960 (PFA, 7:20)
César (116 min., 1936). In French with English subtitles. Grand Illusions: French Cinema Classics, 1928-1960 (PFA, 5:00)
It’s a Wonderful Life (130 min., 1946). (Historic BAL Theatre, San Leandro, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.)
Sunday, November 25
Douce (90 min., 1943). In French with English subtitles. Grand Illusions: French Cinema Classics, 1928-1960 (PFA, 3:00)
The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God (57 min., 1984). Berkeley Underground Film Society (The Tannery, Berkeley, 7:30)
Such a Pretty Little Beach (97 min., 1949). In French with English subtitles. Grand Illusions: French Cinema Classics, 1928-1960 (PFA, 4:50)
Monday, November 26
Black Swan (108 min., 2010). Monday Night Tights (Danforth Lecture Hall, Mills College, 7:00)
Tuesday, November 27
The Edge of Heaven (122 min., 2007). In German, Turkish, and English with English subtitles. Fall 2012 I-House Film Series (International House, Berkeley, 7:00)
Orpheus (91 min., 1949). In French with English subtitles. Grand Illusions: French Cinema Classics, 1928-1960 (PFA, 7:00)
Timon of Athens (180 min., 2012). National Theatre Live (Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, Berkeley, 7:00)
Wednesday, November 28
Barrymore (129 min., 2011). Including the making-of documentary, Backstage With Barrymore. (Rialto Cinemas Cerrito, El Cerrito, 7:00)
Guns, Germs and Steel: Episode III (55 min., 2005). With potluck and social hour at 6:30; followed by a discussion. Films of Fact and Life (Humanist Hall, Oakland, 7:30)
Take Off (10 min., 1972), Schmeerguntz (15 min., 1966), and Red Shift (58 min., 1984). With filmmaker Gunvor Nelson in person, as well as an introduction by California College of the Arts professor Lynn Marie Kirby. Alternative Visions (PFA, 7:00)
