In Person 2012 Novikoff Awardee Pierre Rissient
A career-launcher at Cannes and uncompromising advocate for favorite films and new directors, Pierre Rissient wields the kind of influence that lands an unknown talent such as the young Jane Campion a slot in the festival’s program. Passionate and charming, Rissient is beloved for his uncompromising attitude: “It is not enough to like a film. You must like it for the right reasons.” This casual, unabashedly affectionate documentary, filled with anecdotes from Abbas Kiarostami, Clint Eastwood, Olivier Assayas, and Quentin Tarantino, is an inspiring portrait of a unique character—and an illuminating peek at the inner workings of the international film scene. Michael Fox
Photographed by Gary Graver, McCarthy. (110 mins)
55th San Francisco International Film Festival @ BAM/PFA
BAM/PFA is honored to once again be the exclusive East Bay venue for the San Francisco International Film Festival. Join us for forty-two films—features, shorts, documentaries, experimental films—from over thirty countries. We expect additional filmmakers and other special guests in person: go to bampfa.berkeley.edu for the latest updates.
Special Pricing
BAM/PFA members, San Francisco Film Society members, UC Berkeley students: $11
General admission: $13
Non-UC Berkeley students, seniors, and disabled persons: $12
Please note that our second-feature discount does not apply to these programs. Tickets are nonrefundable, and may not be exchanged. CineVouchers may not be redeemed in person at the PFA Theater.
