The recent issue of my college alumni magazine contains a lengthy article about the Syracuse International Film Festival which will have its 5th anniversary next year. Syracuse University is among the ever growing list of film festivals sponsors, and not alone among the many foreign film festivals and series available to enjoy.
The Westport Public Library offers you a chance to hold a private international film festival right in your living room. Our collection of films from many countries continues to grow. Patrons have told us that foreign films hold a special appeal. In particular, several have noted that these films have a charm or sweet innocence often lacking in modern American films. Other people enjoy the opportunity to learn more about a country’s culture through film or refresh their language skills by avoiding the subtitles and just listening to the flow of the language.
There are lots of new films to choose from. Not sure which to choose? Staff recommends three recenlty acquired movies.
Sallah starring Topol in Hebrew with English subtitles: Originally released in 1964 this classic satire is the most successful film in Israeli history and follows the saga of a new immigrant.
La Moustache is a French drama featuring Cincent Lindon and Emmanuelle Devos. Why doesn’t anyone notice when a man shaves off his trademark moustache? Is it a conspiracy?
Casi Casi is a light hearted coming of age Puerto Rican film which many critics compare to a more innocent version of the classic teen comedy Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Share it with a teen in your life. The film is in Spanish with English subtitles.
Please feel free to recommend a foreign movie to the Westport Library staff. Many of our purchases are by customer recommendation.