 Nov 1 |
San Diego Italian Film Festival 2012: Terraferma 11.01.2012 7:00 pm Terraferma 2011, Emanuele Crialese, 88 mins
Crialese’s protagonist is Ernesto (Mimmo Cuticchio), an old-fashioned fisherman on an island that’s quickly turning into a tourist trap. Happening upon an imperiled boatload of African refugees, he selflessly rescues a handful of passengers and hides them from the authorities. Visit sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com for updated information, reviews, trailers, join the mailing list, or to become a member. $5 Suggested Donation (at the door); except the Gala event
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 Nov 4 |
San Diego Asian Film Festival: "In Another Country" 11.04.2012 4:15 pm 2012, Hong Sang-soo, South Korea , 89 mins , English and Korean with English subtitles Official Selection, 2012 Cannes Film Festival Known for mostly-improvised, inventively-constructed narratives in a unique, comic style, Hong Sang-soo crafts In Another Country along much the same trajectory. This time out though, Hong strings along venerable French actor Isabelle Huppert for the soju-laced ride. Huppert plays three different roles in three different stories – all as French tourists visiting a South Korean seaside village. Purchase Tickets and see the full schedule for the San Diego Asian Film Festival. |
 Nov 4 |
San Diego Italian Film Festival 2012: Io sono Li 11.04.2012 7:00 pm Co-Presented with the San Diego Asian Film Festival. A study of the friendship between a Chinese woman and a fisherman who came to Italy from Yugoslavia many years ago, who live in a small city-island in the Veneto lagoon. $5 Suggested Donation (at the door); except Gala event
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 Nov 5 |
San Diego Italian Film Festival 2012: Piano, solo 11.05.2012 7:00 pm Piano, solo 2007, Riccardo Milani, 104 mins
Based on a book by Walter Veltroni, the perceptive new film from award-winning director Riccardo Milani tells the passionate and haunting true story of jazz pianist Luca Flores. Visit sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com for updated information, reviews, trailers, join the mailing list, or to become a member. $5 Suggested Donation (at the door); except the Gala event
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 Nov 6 |
San Diego Italian Film Festival 2012: Tutta colpa di Giuda 11.06.2012 7:00 pm Tutta colpa di Giuda (Freedom) 2009, Davide Ferrario, 102 mins
An ambitious young theater director takes some serious liberties with theology and accepted history as she stages a new play behind bars in this offbeat comedy from writer and director Davide Ferrario. Visit sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com for updated information, reviews, trailers, join the mailing list, or to become a member. $5 Suggested Donation (at the door); except the Gala event
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 Nov 7 |
San Diego Italian Film Festival 2012: Senza arte ne parte 11.07.2012 7:00 pm Senza arte ne parte (Make a Fake) 2011, Giovanni Albanese, 90 mins
Enzo, his wife and two small children; Carmine with his aging mother; and Bandula, an Indian immigrant, find themselves unemployed and penniless after their boss decides to modernize his factory and replace part of the workforce with machines. But later he re-hires the three workers to become guardians of a modern art collection that he is building, in which they discover a new universe where a fingerprint on an egg is worth a fortune. Visit sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com for updated information, reviews, trailers, join the mailing list, or to become a member. $5 Suggested Donation (at the door); except the Gala event
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 Nov 8 |
San Diego Italian Film Festival 2012: Habemus Papam 11.08.2012 7:00 pm Habemus Papam (We Have a Pope) 2011, Nanni Moretti, 102 mins
What would happen if the Pope got cold feet? In Nanni Moretti’s wry comic drama, the newly elected Pope, Cardinal Melville suffers a panic attack just as he is due to appear on St. Peter’s balcony to greet the faithful who have been patiently awaiting the conclave’s decision. Visit sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com for updated information, reviews, trailers, join the mailing list, or to become a member. $5 Suggested Donation (at the door); except the Gala event
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 Nov 9 |
San Diego Italian Film Festival 2012: Rosso come il cielo 11.09.2012 7:00 pm Rosso come il cielo (Red Like the Sky) 2006, Cristiano Bortone, 96 mins
Born in a small village in Tuscany, in 1971, Mirco is a bright, lively 10-year-old, crazy about the movies – especially Westerns and adventure films. One day, while Mirco is playing with an old rifle, the gun accidentally goes off leaving him blind. Visit sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com for updated information, reviews, trailers, join the mailing list, or to become a member. $5 Suggested Donation (at the door); except the Gala event
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 Nov 10 |
Early Closure/Closed 11.10.2012 4:00 pm MOPA will be closing early today. MOPA will not be open on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Year's Eve. Please see the General Information page for additional details. |
 Nov 10 |
San Diego Italian Film Festival 2012: Nessuno mi puo giudicare 11.10.2012 6:00 pm GALA + FILM Nessuno mi puo giudicare (Escort in Love) 2011, Massimiliano Bruno, 95 mins
This film follows the SDIFF Gala party and is open only to Gala guests. Alice (Paola Cortellesi) is a housewife in a posh part of Rome and a mother to nine year old Filippo (Giovanni Bruno) enjoying a luxurious home and lifestyle. When her husband dies in a car accident she is left with a massive debt and the risk of losing her son. Desperately in need of cash, and with no skills, Alice turns to the oldest profession in the world. Visit sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com for updated information, reviews, trailers, join the mailing list, or to become a member. $5 Suggested Donation (at the door); except Gala event
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 Nov 11 |
San Diego Italian Film Festival 2012: migrACTION 11.11.2012 2:00 pm THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED migrACTION: Migration through the eyes of our children Visit sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com for updated information, reviews, trailers, join the mailing list, or to become a member. $5 Suggested Donation (at the door); except the Gala event
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Nov 15 |
Early Closure/Closed 11.15.2012 4:00 pm MOPA will be closing early today. MOPA will not be open on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Year's Eve. Please see the General Information page for additional details. |
 Nov 15 |
POP Thursdays: Crowd Control 11.15.2012 7:00 pm Our 8:30 PM screening is SOLD OUT. We have added a second screening at 10:00 PM. Tickets for the 10:00 PM screening will be available at the door. MOPA gives the power to the people this POP Thursday! Join in an evening of collective creation and channel your inner cat lady for the West Coast premiere of the Walker Art Center’s Internet Cat Video Festival.
Tickets are available at the door. The Internet Cat Video Festival is a program of the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, MN. Free to MOPA Members, $8 Students, $10 General Want to win free tickets + drinks? Submit your favorite cat meme (original or otherwise) for a chance to win! The winner will be announced on the MOPA Facebook page on November 12. |
 Nov 17 |
Crafty Sunday 11.17.2012 4:00 pm Sunday, November 18th - 12 - 3pm - Cost $5 Contact: 619.238.7559x209
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Nov 18 |
Crafty Sunday 11.18.2012 12:00 am Sunday, November 18th - 12 - 3pm - Cost $5 Contact: 619.238.7559x209
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Nov 18 |
Crafty Sunday 11.18.2012 12:00 pm Sunday, November 18th - 12 - 3pm - Cost $5 Contact: 619.238.7559x209
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Nov 22 |
Early Closure/Closed 11.22.2012 10:00 am MOPA will be closing early today. MOPA will not be open on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Year's Eve. Please see the General Information page for additional details. |
 Nov 29 |
Strange Cinema Film Series "Playtime" 11.29.2012 7:00 pm Playtime (Jacques Tati, 1967, 155min.) In Playtime, Tati's character, Monsieur Hulot, and a group of American tourists attempt to navigate a futuristic Paris. Shot in 70 mm, Playtime is notable for its massive intricate set and Tati's trademark use of subtle, yet complex visual comedy and imaginative sound effects. In support of the Museum exhibition, Ruud van Empel: Strange Beauty, this three-part film series delves into the creative process and cinematic influences of artist Ruud van Empel. Admission: Free for MOPA Members, $6 for Students/Seniors, $8 General Purchase tickets online or on the evening of the event. Questions? Contact our Film & Public Programs Manager by email (parra@mopa.org) or phone (619.238.7559 ext. 236) Join us for the rest of the series.
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