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SUMMARY:Nuisance Bear
DESCRIPTION:A yearling polar bear is smart enough to beat a bear trap\, but is he wise enough to survive the world of humans? That is a question that hovers over this Sundance grand jury documentary prize winner that follows the animal between Churchill\, Manitoba\, and Arviat\, Nunavut. The small communities depend on bears like the one at the center of the film: Churchill relies on the dollars brought in by tourists eager to commune (at a distance) with the apex predators while Arviat’s Inuit villagers hunt the animals for their meat and skin. As the sea ice that is the marine mammals’ hunting ground shrinks\, they wander into town more frequently searching for food\, endangering both humans and bears. Narrated by Arviat elder Mike Tunalaaq Gibbons\, this immersive\, gorgeously photographed\, and poetic film evolves into a powerful meditation on impacts: of painful history\, climate change\, ursine incursions\, and human interventions. –Pam Grady
URL:https://sffilm.org/event/nuisance-bear/
LOCATION:Marina Theatre\, 2149 Chestnut St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94123\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sloan Science on Screen Award: Silent Friend
DESCRIPTION:On the cusp of the Covid-19 pandemic\, Tony (Tony Leung Chiu-wai)\, a Hong Kong neuroscientist conducting research at a German university\, observes a botanical garden’s ancient gingko tree one lonesome and chilly evening. The mysterious arboreal entity enchants him\, leading him to a synthesis between scientific pursuit and the beauty of nature. Tony is not the first to feel the pull of that tree\, the quiet and enduring witness to the passage of time and ultimately a leafy companion to people whose connection to the environment is inseparable. Ildikó Enyedi’s ethereal cinematic triumph captures the essence of humanity across more than a century\, a triptych of stories that take place in 1908\, 1972\, and 2020. With a mesmerizing array of cinematographic styles\, Silent Friend creates an evocative portrait of the evolution of intellectual thought and irrepressible curiosities. Léa Seydoux costars. —Jordan Klein
URL:https://sffilm.org/event/sloan-science-on-screen-award-silent-friend/
LOCATION:Premier Theater at One Letterman\, 1 Letterman Dr # B\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
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SUMMARY:The World of Love
DESCRIPTION:Boisterous\, mischievous\, and seemingly unassailable\, Lee Joo-in is the master of her world. Whether dancing with classmates\, sparring with her charismatic brother and devoted mother (Parasite’s Jang Hye-jin)\, or sharing tender moments with her boyfriend\, Joo-in’s life appears in harmony. That balance shatters after a public confrontation and a series of unsettling anonymous messages compel her to confront difficult truths long buried. Bong Joon-ho hails director Yoon Ga-eun as a master at eliciting extraordinary performances from child actors\, exemplified in newcomer Seo Su-bin’s achingly tender and multifaceted portrayal of Joo-in. The World of Love further establishes Yoon as one of the most exciting emerging voices in contemporary Korean cinema. —Jordan Klein
URL:https://sffilm.org/event/the-world-of-love-2/
LOCATION:BAMPFA\, 2155 Center Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94720\, United States
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SUMMARY:It Would Be Night in Caracas
DESCRIPTION:The lawlessness afoot in Venezuela’s capital city is vibrantly captured in this gripping adaptation of Karina Sainz Borgo’s novel by the filmmaking team behind Bad Hair (Festival 2014). It’s 2017\, and Adelaida (Natalia Reyes) returns to Caracas to bury her mother and finds a metropolis teeming with chaos. While she huddles in the apartment she shared with her mom\, memories of childhood and a doomed romance as a young adult flood back in flashbacks. Leaving one day for a brief foray for supplies\, she returns to the building and finds the flat forcibly occupied by armed members of the resistance. Relocating into the abandoned apartment of a neighbor\, she also rescues Santiago\, a former colleague who has been jailed\, and they shelter together to plan next steps. With violence at their doorstep\, Adelaida and Santiago must attempt to escape from a building (and a city) that holds them captive. —Rod Armstrong
URL:https://sffilm.org/event/it-would-be-night-in-caracas-2/
LOCATION:Marina Theatre\, 2149 Chestnut St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94123\, United States
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SUMMARY:Two Pianos
DESCRIPTION:Arnaud Desplechin returns to SFFILM with his high-pitched drama set in the world of concert pianists. Tempestuous Matthias (François Civil) returns to Lyon from a tour in Japan\, and reconnects with his mentor Elena (Charlotte Rampling\, at her diva best)\, who plans to retire and hopes they can duet at what will be her final performance. Complicating matters is Matthias’s old flame Claude who is now married to his former best friend and whose child bears more than a passing resemblance to Matthias. Desplechin is a master at tracing fraught personal dynamics\, frequently finding sly humor amid the emotional fireworks\, and his script (written with Kamen Velkovsky) is buoyed by an expert cast. As Matthias wavers between romantic and professional opportunities offered by Claude and Elena\, there is a constant tension over how he will respond to the desires and demands placed on him by these two strong-willed women. —Rod Armstrong
URL:https://sffilm.org/event/two-pianos/
LOCATION:Marina Theatre\, 2149 Chestnut St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94123\, United States
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SUMMARY:Give Me the Ball!
DESCRIPTION:Billie Jean King changed the game of tennis — on the court and across sports culture. Liz Garbus and Elizabeth Wolff’s documentary presents the legend in full\, combining rare archival footage with candid interviews to reveal the human behind the icon. King’s groundbreaking fight for equity in professional women’s sports came at personal cost: hiding her sexual orientation\, struggling with eating disorders\, and subordinating her own well-being to advance the cause. The filmmakers capture both her indelible victories and the challenges she endured with clarity and immediacy\, presenting a portrait that is as fierce and uncompromising as King herself. Told in her own words\, Give Me the Ball! is a vivid\, electrifying meditation on competition\, courage\, and the transformative power of one fiercely determined individual. —Jessie Fairbanks
URL:https://sffilm.org/event/give-me-the-ball-2/
LOCATION:BAMPFA\, 2155 Center Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94720\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 SFFILM Festival
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SUMMARY:Figaro Up\, Figaro Down
DESCRIPTION:A Juilliard-trained baritone\, Tim Blevins performed on the world’s most prestigious opera stages\, tackling challenging roles with skill and power. A rare Black presence in a white-dominated art form\, he rose to fame—but lost everything to addiction: his career\, family\, and home\, leaving him unhoused in the Tenderloin. After decades in despair\, Blevins takes control of his destiny\, staging a comeback that restores not only his place on stage but also his role in his family’s life. Filmed with care and grace\, this San Francisco-set tale of fame\, loss\, and redemption illuminates a life as remarkable as the operas he mastered. —Bedatri Choudhury
URL:https://sffilm.org/event/figaro-up-figaro-down/
LOCATION:Marina Theatre\, 2149 Chestnut St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94123\, United States
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SUMMARY:Who Moves America
DESCRIPTION:Who Moves America explores the lives of UPS Teamsters facing long hours\, unsafe conditions\, and relentless physical demands. The film reveals the pressures on delivery drivers and logistics workers who keep cities—and the country—moving\, highlighting the stakes behind everyday services often taken for granted. Through intimate portraits and on-the-ground reporting\, the documentary showcases the power of collective action\, capturing organizing efforts led by union leaders as they negotiate fair pay\, safer working conditions\, and job security for members of North America’s largest labor organization. By tracing the strategies\, struggles\, and solidarity of these workers\, Who Moves America illuminates the human backbone of modern commerce and offers a vivid\, urgent portrait of labor in motion—a story of resilience\, organizing\, and the fight to reclaim dignity on the job. —Jessie Fairbanks
URL:https://sffilm.org/event/who-moves-america/
LOCATION:Marina Theatre\, 2149 Chestnut St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94123\, United States
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Ritesh Batra + The Lunchbox
DESCRIPTION:Ritesh Batra’s The Lunchbox unfolds as a quietly radiant tale of connection amid the everyday bustle of Mumbai. Ila (Nimrat Kaur) prepares daily meals for her husband\, but a mistaken delivery through the city’s famed dabbawala network sends her lunches to Saajan (Irrfan Khan)\, a solitary office worker nearing retirement. Over time\, the pair build an unexpected bond through notes tucked inside the lunchboxes\, sharing thoughts and small confidences that bridge their separate lives. Batra’s debut feature offers a luminous observation of loneliness and intimacy\, capturing city rhythms with warmth\, humor\, and humanity. Anchored by the magnetic performances of Kaur and Khan\, the drama transforms an ordinary culinary mishap into a moving story of hope and the quiet power of human connection. —Jessie Fairbanks
URL:https://sffilm.org/event/an-evening-with-ritesh-batra-the-lunchbox/
LOCATION:Premier Theater at One Letterman\, 1 Letterman Dr # B\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sound and Cinema Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd annual Sound and Cinema Showcase celebrates our partnership with the San Francisco Conservatory of Music\, our filmmaking fellows\, and student composers. After the films screen\, there will be a Q&A with the participants. \nFilms are in alphabetical order rather than order of play. Total runtime is 90 min. \nBreathing Room\nElivia Shaw (USA 2026\, 18 min)\nIn California’s Central Valley—the region that feeds the nation—a team of Mexican doctors fights to provide essential care to a community caught between environmental hazards and inhumane immigration policies. \nThe Darkest Night\nAndrés Gallegos (Chile 2026\, 22 min)\nDriven by desperation\, 16-year-old Diego uses stolen cash to save his beloved mentor\, igniting a confrontation that will change who he is forever. \nPerm and Circumstance\nMaria Victoria Ponce (USA 2026\, 12 min)\nInspired by his idol and wanting to impress the teacher he is crushing on\, 13-year-old Juan Po gets a DIY perm done by his father. Now he must survive an entire day at school with a mangled ‘fro. \nThis program is in partnership with the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
URL:https://sffilm.org/event/2026-sound-and-cinema-showcase/
LOCATION:San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM)\, 200 Van Ness Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 SFFILM Festival
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SUMMARY:First They Came for My College
DESCRIPTION:Echoing the reality of schools across the country\, Sarasota’s New College is caught in the middle of a war on “woke.” With an ambition to “reclaim” the liberal arts institution\, Florida governor Ron DeSantis intends to do away with what he perceives as its liberal ideology and replace it with regressive doctrine in alignment with conservative tenets. A group of students band together in resistance\, determined to prevent the state from fundamentally changing the school and its mission. With an agitated urgency\, Patrick Xavier Bresnan’s essential documentary captures the students as they collaborate with their professors\, attend board meetings\, question New College’s leadership\, and push back against a cultural war that aims to snuff out the very ideas they cherish and emulate. First They Came for My College is both a portrait of conservative overreach and a record of the fearless resistance against it. —Bedatri Choudhury
URL:https://sffilm.org/event/first-they-came-for-my-college/
LOCATION:Marina Theatre\, 2149 Chestnut St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94123\, United States
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SUMMARY:Who Moves America
DESCRIPTION:Who Moves America explores the lives of UPS Teamsters facing long hours\, unsafe conditions\, and relentless physical demands. The film reveals the pressures on delivery drivers and logistics workers who keep cities—and the country—moving\, highlighting the stakes behind everyday services often taken for granted. Through intimate portraits and on-the-ground reporting\, the documentary showcases the power of collective action\, capturing organizing efforts led by union leaders as they negotiate fair pay\, safer working conditions\, and job security for members of North America’s largest labor organization. By tracing the strategies\, struggles\, and solidarity of these workers\, Who Moves America illuminates the human backbone of modern commerce and offers a vivid\, urgent portrait of labor in motion—a story of resilience\, organizing\, and the fight to reclaim dignity on the job. —Jessie Fairbanks
URL:https://sffilm.org/event/who-moves-america-2/
LOCATION:Marina Theatre\, 2149 Chestnut St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94123\, United States
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