2020 Basque Film Series

SYNOPSIS: October 1965. The giant figures of San Fermín are invited to parade on New York’s Fifth Avenue, but not all of them can participate: for racial reasons, North American leaders have forbidden the black giants to participate in the event. Taking their inspiration from true events, Muguruza, Cano and Alderete tell the story of […]

SYNOPSIS: In the Seven in One Way, Denise Orpustan-Love, a first generation Basque American and her family return to the small rural village of Ossès in the Basque Country in the summer of 2017 to visit her family and continue the life dream of restoring her late father’s 18th century mill house. Based on her […]

SYNOPSIS: Khalil is a rootless young man who lives in the city’s margins, where industrial estates bank onto the river and the marsh. He survives as well as he can, spending his days with a poacher who shares a house on the riverbank with a brother he has not talked to for years. On the […]

March 17, 2020 Coronavirus Update The health and safety of our community is of utmost importance; therefore, and in accordance with local law, we are postponing this event until further notice.  If you have not yet done so, please sign-up for email updates by scrolling down to the bottom and adding your information in BE […]

SYNOPSIS: David Imaz had to flee from the Basque Country in the mid-seventies, repudiated by his people, accused of betrayal. Despite having found happiness in California, his past still weighs heavily on him and the feeling of guilt prevents him from being able to peacefully enjoy the last days of his life. Joseba Altuna, his […]

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is our first film to be shown since the lift to Stay-In-Place has been lifted due to COVID-19. Seating is very limited, so reservations are mandatory. Please either make reservations below or call 415 / 235-4651 to make reservations by phone. *Masks required. Additionally, no food or drink will be allowed in order […]