FROM EUROPE WITH FILM
Three European Directors Who Made It Big in Hollywood
Many of the movies from Hollywood’s Golden Age were directed, produced and or written by immigrants to America. From June 1 through June 15, the East Bay International Jewish Film Festival in partnership with the CCJCC and Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation will present three films by noted European émigrés: Casablanca, Bunny Lake is Missing and Sunset Boulevard, as well as film experts who will analyze these movies.
“It’s important for the public to remember that many of Hollywood’s greatest films were brought to us by newcomers to our shores,” explains Riva Gambert, East Bay International Jewish Film Festival Director. “For this present series, we’re looking at films by Michael Curtiz, Otto Preminger and Billy Wilder. Both Casablanca (Curtiz) and Sunset Boulevard (Wilder) are considered among the top 100 American films of the 20th century. Preminger, who is especially known for Exodus starring Paul Newman and Anatomy of a Murder, which is considered one of the best courtroom dramas ever made, also directed Bunny Lake is Missing, a film noir thriller starring Laurence Olivier, Keir Dullea and Carol Lynley.”
The series will be a hybrid event, featuring in-person screenings at the Lafayette Library, as well as one virtual film showing and three online lectures. Below are the upcoming programs of this series.
- Fri, Nov 01Alamo Women's ClubNov 01, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PMAlamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507, USA
- Thu, Nov 07Tice Valley GymNov 07, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM PSTTice Valley Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, USA
- Sat, Nov 16Buon VinoNov 16, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM PSTBuon Vino, 1501 N. Broadway, Entrance on, Lincoln Ave #138, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
- Start date will be announced soonWalnut CreekStart date will be announced soonWalnut Creek, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, USA
- Thu, Oct 24Walnut CreekOct 24, 2024, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM PDTWalnut Creek, 1501 N. Broadway, Entrance on, Lincoln Ave #138, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
- Fri, Sep 27Alamo Women's ClubSep 27, 2024, 5:38 PM – 7:23 PM PDTAlamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507, USA
- Thu, Sep 05Congregation B'nai TikvahSep 05, 2024, 7:00 PMCongregation B'nai Tikvah, 25 Hillcroft Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, USA
- Mon, Aug 19Temple IsaiahAug 19, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMTemple Isaiah, 945 Risa Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
- Sun, Aug 18SAN RAMON OLYMPIC POOLAug 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDTSAN RAMON OLYMPIC POOL, 9900 Broadmoor Dr, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA
- Wed, Aug 14Walnut CreekAug 14, 2024, 7:00 PMWalnut Creek, 74 Eckley Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
- Sun, Jul 28Walnut CreekJul 28, 2024, 7:30 AM – 11:30 AMWalnut Creek, 1103 S California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USAJul 28, 2024, 7:30 AM – 11:30 AMWalnut Creek, 1103 S California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USACalling all cyclists! Gear up for a scenic ride with our Contra Costa community. After the ride, we'll refuel with caffeine and camaraderie at a local coffee shop. Meet at 8am near Philz Coffee in Walnut Creek (1103 S California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596)
- Thu, Jul 18Walnut CreekJul 18, 2024, 11:00 AMWalnut Creek, 74 Eckley Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
- Sun, Jul 14ZoomJul 14, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PMZoom
- Tue, Jul 02ZoomJul 02, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMZoom
- Sun, Jun 30Walnut CreekJun 30, 2024, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMWalnut Creek, 1103 S California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USAJun 30, 2024, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMWalnut Creek, 1103 S California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USACalling all cyclists! Gear up for a scenic ride with our Contra Costa community. After the ride, we'll refuel with caffeine and camaraderie at a local coffee shop. Meet at 8am near Philz Coffee in Walnut Creek (1103 S California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596)
- Wed, Jun 26PleasantonJun 26, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMPleasanton, 3400 Nevada Ct, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA
Past Events
- Fri, Nov 01Alamo Women's ClubNov 01, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PMAlamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507, USA
- Thu, Nov 07Tice Valley GymNov 07, 2024, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM PSTTice Valley Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, USA
- Sat, Nov 16Buon VinoNov 16, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM PSTBuon Vino, 1501 N. Broadway, Entrance on, Lincoln Ave #138, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
- Start date will be announced soonWalnut CreekStart date will be announced soonWalnut Creek, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, USA
- Thu, Oct 24Walnut CreekOct 24, 2024, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM PDTWalnut Creek, 1501 N. Broadway, Entrance on, Lincoln Ave #138, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
- Fri, Sep 27Alamo Women's ClubSep 27, 2024, 5:38 PM – 7:23 PM PDTAlamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA 94507, USA
- Thu, Sep 05Congregation B'nai TikvahSep 05, 2024, 7:00 PMCongregation B'nai Tikvah, 25 Hillcroft Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, USA
- Mon, Aug 19Temple IsaiahAug 19, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMTemple Isaiah, 945 Risa Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
- Sun, Aug 18SAN RAMON OLYMPIC POOLAug 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDTSAN RAMON OLYMPIC POOL, 9900 Broadmoor Dr, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA
- Wed, Aug 14Walnut CreekAug 14, 2024, 7:00 PMWalnut Creek, 74 Eckley Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
- Sun, Jul 28Walnut CreekJul 28, 2024, 7:30 AM – 11:30 AMWalnut Creek, 1103 S California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USAJul 28, 2024, 7:30 AM – 11:30 AMWalnut Creek, 1103 S California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USACalling all cyclists! Gear up for a scenic ride with our Contra Costa community. After the ride, we'll refuel with caffeine and camaraderie at a local coffee shop. Meet at 8am near Philz Coffee in Walnut Creek (1103 S California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596)
- Thu, Jul 18Walnut CreekJul 18, 2024, 11:00 AMWalnut Creek, 74 Eckley Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
- Sun, Jul 14ZoomJul 14, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PMZoom
- Tue, Jul 02ZoomJul 02, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMZoom
- Sun, Jun 30Walnut CreekJun 30, 2024, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMWalnut Creek, 1103 S California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USAJun 30, 2024, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMWalnut Creek, 1103 S California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USACalling all cyclists! Gear up for a scenic ride with our Contra Costa community. After the ride, we'll refuel with caffeine and camaraderie at a local coffee shop. Meet at 8am near Philz Coffee in Walnut Creek (1103 S California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596)
- Wed, Jun 26PleasantonJun 26, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMPleasanton, 3400 Nevada Ct, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA