SFFILM

Renoir
2026-05-03 18:00 - 20:06 (America/Los_Angeles) | Marina Theatre, 2149 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA, 94123, United States
Set in late-80s suburban Tokyo, 11-year-old Fuki is thrust into adolescence by the harsh realities surrounding her parents. Her father Kenji (Lily Franky) is suffering from a terminal illness, and her mother Utako (Hikari Ishida) is overburdened by the consequences. For Fuki (Yui Suzuki), the specter of death begins manifesting in various corners of her daily life, leading her to seek a respite from engulfing tragedy with her irrepressible imagination. Chie Hiyakawa expands on her meditation on mortality, first explored in Plan 75, offering a distinctly arresting perspective centered on Suzuki’s outstanding performance where she channels grief in ways that feels wholly new and hauntingly truthful. Renoir serves as a provocative meditation on the ponderosity of life and ultimately what imbues it with meaning. —Jordan Klein

Enough Is Enough
2026-05-03 18:15 - 19:28 | Marina Theatre, 2149 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA, 94123, United States
Arriving fresh from it’s World Premiere at Berlinale, this documentary is a rare window into the Kivu War. Enough Is Enough follows Congolese filmmaker Elisé Sawasawa, whose displacement and refugee experience shapes his unflinching journalistic lens. On the ground amid armed conflicts between Democratic Republic of Congo, rebel forces, and neighboring Rwanda military, Elisé and his friends navigate a world driven by power, greed, and the frenzy over rare minerals. With shocking firsthand footage and intimate accounts from refugees targeted by their own army, the film immerses audiences in the harrowing realities of survival and resistance. Brave, bold, and uncompromising, Sawasawa delivers a documentary that is as challenging as it is essential, offering an urgent portrait of conflict, displacement, and resilience. —Jessie Fairbanks

Those Who Whistle After Dark
2026-05-03 19:00 - 21:17 | BAMPFA, 2155 Center Street, Berkeley, CA, 94720, United States
In Pinar Yorgancıoğlu’s atmospheric and darkly humorous tale, recently retired Melih struggles to find purpose in his post-career life. He jostles for his family’s attention while slowly preparing his late sister’s property for rent. Meanwhile, his wife and daughter pursue risky gambits in the hope of quick fortune, putting the household at risk and overlooking Melih’s mounting despondency. Into this fragile domestic world drift figures that may be ghosts—or blurred memories. Their unexpected appearance offers Melih a distraction, prompting him to conduct scientific experiments that draw him further from his wife and daughter, as both face increasing peril. Full of ironic humor and sly observations, Those Who Whistle After Dark revels in the contradictions of family life. Brimming with warmth, wit, and unexpected charm, it weaves intimate dynamics with surreal touches, creating a story that is delightfully imaginative. —Jessie Fairbanks

Filipiñana
2026-05-03 20:00 - 21:48 | Premier Theater at One Letterman, 1 Letterman Dr # B, San Francisco, CA, 94129, United States
Isabel is a newly hired ball girl at a pristine golf course on Manila’s outskirts. An Ilokana from rural northern Philippines, she immediately feels out of place among the high-status guests. Motivated by the sweltering heat and her insatiable curiosity, Isabel slips away from her duties on the driving range. Over a languid afternoon, Isabel discovers the locations of blessed AC units, indulges in a finger of frosting from the buffet, and observes the peculiar routines of wealthy patrons. As her boldness grows, so do her unsettling discoveries, revealing insidious secrets lurking beneath the resort’s lavish surface. Filipiñana heralds the arrival of a striking new voice in filmmaking. Director Rafael Manuel’s first feature swings with visual splendor, wielding its imagery to deliver sharp, scintillating commentary on capitalism and corruption—even in the world’s most polished corners. —Jordan Klein

Rose of Nevada
2026-05-03 20:30 - 22:32 | Marina Theatre, 2149 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA, 94123, United States
George MacKay (1917) and Callum Turner (Masters of Air) star in this eerie drama as Cornish villagers who go to sea on the titular fishing vessel that recently reappeared in the harbor 30 years after vanishing along with its crew. The two men return with a huge catch and to a world that is both familiar and utterly changed—so much so that they barely recognize themselves. MacKay is especially effective as a distressed husband and father left untethered by his new reality in writer/director Mark Jenkin’s enigmatic tale. Jenkin acts as cinematographer, editor, composer, and sound designer, giving him complete control of his visual and aural landscape in this striking 16mm feature. The result is extraordinary with vivid imagery and a resonant soundscape that underlines the characters’ discombobulation in a film that invites us into the throbbing heart of an indelible mystery. —Pam Grady

Ungrateful Beings
2026-05-03 20:45 - 23:03 | Marina Theatre, 2149 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA, 94123, United States
David brings his two children on a summer vacation to the Croatian coast in hopes that the rustic camping and sparkling Adriatic Sea will bring his family closer together in the wake of his recent separation from the kids’ mother. Seventeen-year-old Klara struggles with anorexia, the deep toll exacted on her body and mind more apparent to her worried father with each passing day. So, when a summer romance with a local boy motivates her to start eating again, David encourages the budding relationship until a shocking incident forces the couple’s separation. David is full of good intentions as he scrambles to help his daughter regain her health, but circumstances begin to rapidly spiral out of control. Full of pitch-black humor and playfully devious turns, Ungrateful Beings is a bold and unexpected refresh of the family vacation drama. —Amber Love

Star Wars: Episode V—The Empire Strikes Back
2026-05-04 19:00 - 22:07 | Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St, San Francisco, CA, 94114, United States
After the destruction of the Death Star, Imperial forces continue to pursue the Rebels. After the Rebellion’s defeat on the ice planet Hoth, Luke journeys to the planet Dagobah to train with Jedi Master Yoda, who has lived in hiding since the fall of the Republic. In an attempt to convert Luke to the dark side, Darth Vader lures young Skywalker into a trap in the Cloud City of Bespin.

Doc Stories 2026
2026-11-05 19:00 - 21:00 | TBD
Doc Stories is a highlight of San Francisco’s unparalleled film scene, celebrating documentary film as an essential art form. The program deepens understanding of the real-life events, stories, and perspectives that shape our world. Over four expertly curated days, Doc Stories audiences are treated to early, exclusive screenings, captivating shorts, probing conversations, and inspiring Q&As with filmmakers from around the world. The 2026 edition will take place from November 5–8, 2026.
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Awards Night 2026
2026-12-07 08:00 - 17:00 | TBD
Want to support SFFILM’s work that fuels the full cycle of the cinema experience? Save the date for SFFILM Awards Night—San Francisco’s premier awards season event and vital fundraiser for the Bay Area’s leading film arts and culture institution since 1957. Awards Night 2026 will take place on Monday, December 7, 2026.
Awards Night is a dazzling celebration of the stories and storytellers that power the work of SFFILM! This annual can’t-miss event is an unforgettable evening of star power. Last year’s honorees included Scott Cooper, Benicio Del Toro, Wunmi Mosaku, and Kristen Stewart, and we still can’t catch our breath from that beautiful night. Join or renew today to be the first to learn more!
