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"Cherry Blossoms" - 2nd San Joaquin International Film Festival (SJIFF2)
Presented by the SAN JOAQUIN FILM SOCIETY
www.SJIFF.org
2ND SAN JOAQUIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (SJIFF2 May 14-23)
CHERRY BLOSSOMS
122 min | Germany | 2008
Director: Doris Dorrie
HOMECOMING SPOTLIGHT PROGRAMME
The San Joaquin Film Society warmly welcomes and celebrates the Central Valley Premiere of "Cherry Blossoms," one of the most talked about new independent world films of this year, by masterful director, Doris Dorrie, who also happens to be an alumnus of Stockton's University of the Pacific.
- ABOUT THE FILM
"Only Trudi knows that her husband Rudi is suffering from a terminal illness. It is up to her to tell him or not. The doctor suggests that they do something together, perhaps something they were long planning to do Trudi decides not to tell her husband about the gravity of his illness and to follow the doctors advice. She convinces Rudi to visit their children and grandchildren in Berlin. But once they arrive, they realize that their children are so busy with their own lives that they have no time for them. Then, suddenly, Trudi dies. Rudi is devastated and has no idea what to do next. From his daughters girlfriend he learns that Trudis love for him had led her to forego the life that she had wanted to live. He begins to see her with new eyes and vows to make up for her lost life. And so he embarks on his last journey - to Tokyo, in the midst of the cherry blossom festival, a celebration of beauty, impermanence and new beginnings
One of Germanys foremost filmmakers, multiple award-winning director Doris Dorrie reconfirms her exceptional talent with this tender, emotionally intense and profoundly moving story of marital love."
Film's Official Page: www.sjiff.org/sjiff09/f-cherry.html
- ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The 2nd San Joaquin International Film Festival (SJIFF2), the flagship annual exhibition of the San Joaquin Film Society taking place May 14 to 23, 2009 - is a glorious world showcase of new and innovative works from emerging talents and seasoned international artists, presented in various venues across the city of Stockton in the heart of California's Central Valley. SJIFF2 will feature: red carpet premieres; new independent American and world films; Animania - a cinematic spotlight on animated cinema; tributes to celebrated and rising filmmakers; an exhilarating collection of the world's top short-length films from new and accomplished directors; educational programs, panels, interactive discussions; family events and programmes; a cultural family day at the museum; guest celebrities, entertainment and industry luminaries, and filmmakers from around the nation and the world; world-class galas and festive parties; and diverse programs for all ages.
- ABOUT THE SJFS
The San Joaquin Film Society, Inc. (SJFS), home of the San Joaquin International Film Festival, celebrates cinema arts, multi-cultural appreciation, and global outreach through year-round productions of festivals, films, and educational programs. For 2009, in addition to the international film festival in May, SJFS launched an ambitious year of events that includes the 1st San Joaquin Children's Film Festival in January, the 1st California International Documentary Film Festival in the Fall, year-round cinema programs, special events, and educational programs. SJFS is dedicated to celebrating the artistry, diversity, and power of filmmaking; and to bringing the world of cinema to the culturally-rich Central Valley audiences.
Official Website: www.sjiff.org
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LocationStockton Empire Theatre
1825 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95204
United States
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| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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