For Your Consideration

The Oscar® for Best Foreign Language Film became a competitive category in 1956, and subsequently the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited dozens of countries annually to submit what each considers its best film for consideration in that category. This year, a record 67 films have been accepted for competition, and for the sixth consecutive year, the Smith Rafael Film Center will be presenting a choice sampling of these inspired films. This is a rare opportunity to view some of the most distinguished works in international cinema, many of which are not yet slated for American distribution.

Special Thanks: Atrix Films, Nicole Ballivian, Mark Boxer, Alexandra Cantin, Cinevolve Studios, Rebeca Conget, Lokesh Dhar, Ingrid Eggers, Film Movement, Sarah Finklea, Karl Francis, Lee Ginsberg, Dante Nico Garcia, Goethe-Institut, Dan Goldberg, Guia Karla Gonzales, Mandy Groshong, Sinohui " Joel" Hinojosa, IFC Films, Janus Films, Ken Jacobsen, Mary Keeler, John Lambert, LNT, Palm Springs International Film Festival, Amrita Pandey, Panoramanila Pictures Co., Regent Releasing, John Riley, Alina Sikstule-Talarova, UTV, Beatrix Wesle

Films in Program

Color of Fame [Venezuela]
(El Tinte de La Fama)
Friday, January 16, 9:00

Defenders of Riga [Latvia]
(Rigas sargi)
Tuesday, January 20, 9:00

Eldorado [Belgium]
Thursday, January 15, 9:00

Hope Eternal [UK]
Saturday, January 17, 2:00

The Karamazovs [Czech Republic]
(Karamazovi)
Monday, January 19, 6:30

Mermaid [Russia]
(Rusalka)
Thursday, January 15, 6:30
Saturday, January 17, 4:30

Ploning [Philippines]
Sunday, January, 18 4:30
Director/Writer Dante Nico Garcia has been invited to attend.

Revanche [Austria]
Wednesday, January 21, 6:30
Thursday, January 22, 9:00

The Song of Sparrows [Iran]
Avaz- e gonjeshk-ha
Monday, January 19, 9:00
Thursday, January 22, 6:30

Taare Zameen Par [India]
Special Bollywood Night celebration featuring the Duniya Dance Company!
Saturday, January 17, 7:00

Tengri: Blue Heavens [Kyrgyzstan]
Friday, January 16, 6:30
Sunday, January 18, 2:00

Under the Bombs [Lebanon]
Sous Les Bombes
Wednesday, January 21 9:00

Worlds Apart [Denmark]
To Verdener
Tuesday, January 20, 6:30