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Created by GALINE TUSAMOVA
2024 KICKOFF PARTY More Details Coming Soon! THE STORY BEHIND OUR 2024 POSTER The Sacramento French Film Festival strives to have its "finger on the pulse” of French cinema, and in this spirit, our 2024 poster is a tribute to French actress Judith Godrèche, whose recent, powerful testimony and rape accusations against acclaimed directors Jacques Doillon and Benoit Jacquot have revived the #MeToo movement in France, encouraged other victims to speak out, and shaken up not only the French film industry but French society as a whole. Both directors worked with Godrèche at the beginning of her career in the late 1980s, when she was a teenager. Jacquot, in particular, "discovered" Godrèche and immediately started a very public affair with her when she was only 14 and he 39. Godrèche was finally able to leave the relationship at 20. Only within the last year has she spoken out publicly, having finally come to terms with how young she really was at the time and the nature of those relationships. If you want to learn more about her story, the New York Times published an article a few days ago that you can find here. The SFFF has never presented films by Jacquot or Doillon, but we acknowledge that over the years we have presented a few films by filmmakers or starring actors who have since been accused of sexual misconduct. Going forward, the Sacramento French Film Festival pledges to be more considerate of any such allegations when working on our film selection. The story is ongoing... The 2024 SFFF Poster artwork is by San Francisco artist Galine Tumasyan. • DONATE on PayPal 3 GOOD REASONS TO SUPPORT 1- We couldn't do it without you! As you know, the Sacramento French Film Festival relies on the sponsorship of our patrons and friends to keep going, and to maintain the quality, diversity and affordability of our programs. 2- Every donor is recognized on the SFFF website and in the Festival Program Booklet! We also offer other benefits (like Festival Passes!) that depend on the level of your donation. 3- No amount is too small to make an impact! Contributions of any size add up to help us enrich and entertain our community in meaningful ways, by allowing us to present the distinctive and engaging programs that our patrons have come to expect and love. You can review our Amis du Festival 2024 Package hereto find the donation level that is best for you. If you value what the Sacramento French Film Festival brings to your life and our community, please donate now! You have two options to donate online: *Setting up a monthly donation on PayPal is a great way to make it easier on your budget. If you are interested in corporate support, please find our 2024 Corporate Package here! See you in June, Vive le Cinéma ! |