February Foreign Film Festival-Sundays - Shrewsbury Public Library

The Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library are pleased to announce our annual Foreign Film Festival, presented each Sunday in February at 2:00 pm.

February 4:

House of Flying Daggers 2004 - Mandarin with English subtitles, PG-13

During the Tang Dynasty, two police deputies break a beautiful member of the rebel group, House of Flying Daggers, out of prison and the adventure begins as they fall under her charms. Academy award nomination for Best Cinematography.

February 11:

Faubourg 36 2008- French with English subtitles, PG-13

When Pigoil's wife leaves with his beloved son, he gambles everything to get him back. As the previous manager of the now closed Chansonia Theatre, he makes a deal with the new owner to give him one month to turn the theater around and make a profit.

February 18:

The Sea Inside - 2004 - Spanish with English subtitles, PG-13

The story of a man who was left quadriplegic after a diving accident, and his 28-year fight in support of euthanasia and the right to end his life. Academy Award Winner 2004 Best Foreign Language Film.

February 25:

Life Is Beautiful - 1997 - Italian with English subtitles, PG-13

During World War II an Italian Jewish man must use his will, imagination and sense of humor to protect his wife and son from the dangers around their concentration camp. Winner of 3 Academy Awards including Best Actor, Best Foreign Film and Best Music.