35 SHOTS OF RUM: Delicate and sublime new film from the great French filmmaker Claire Denis December 18, 2009

Set among a small circle of friends and neighbors in a Parisian suburb, 35 SHOTS OF RUM is a gloriously delicate and sublime new film from the great French filmmaker Claire Denis (Beau Travail, Chocolat). Lionel (Alex Descas), a metro conductor, lives with his daughter Josephine (Mati Diop), a beautiful university student, in a bustling apartment complex. They have been sharing the same space for many years and have grown accustomed to one another’s company. Josephine has begun spending time with Noé (Grégoire Colin), a handsome young neighbor, while Lionel is being drawn into a romance with a longtime friend, taxi driver Gabrielle (Nicole Dogué). As their lives are pulled in different directions, father and daughter realize they must confront a painful aspect of their past in order to embrace what lies ahead. Sumptuously shot by frequent Denis collaborator Agnès Godard, this warm, funny and enchanting film casts a lovely spell unlike any other movie this year. Original music by Tindersticks (Denis’s Trouble Every Day and Nénette and Boni).

Official website: http://www.cinemaguild.com/35shots

“One of the best films of the year.” – Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times

“The most adult film of the year.” – Melissa Anderson, Village Voice

“35 SHOTS OF RUM is a quiet and lovely new film by French director Claire Denis.” – A.O. Scott, New York Times
“A masterpiece. Seductive and beautiful.” – Armond White, NY press

“Profoundly moving and beautifully observed.” – Stuart Klawans, The Nation

“One of the most magical filmmakers in the world.” - Scott Tobias, The Onion

The film’s running time is 99 minutes; it is not rated.

Landmark’s Lumiere Theatre, 1572 California St., San Francisco (415) 267-4893
Tickets are $10.50 for general admission and $8.00 for seniors, students, and children
Showtimes (valid 12/18-12/24): Fri-Sun at 1:45, 5:00, 7:20 & 9:40; Mon-Wed at 5:00, 7:20 & 9:40; Thu at 5:00 & 7:20
https://tickets.landmarktheatres.com/Landmark.aspx?TheatreID=225

Landmark’s Shattuck Cinemas, 2230 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley (510) 644-2992
Tickets are $10.00 for general admission and $8.00 for seniors, students, and children
Showtimes (valid 12/18-12/24): Fri-Wed at 2:30, 4:55, 7:10 & 9:30; Thu at 2:30, 4:55 & 7:10
https://tickets.landmarktheatres.com/Landmark.aspx?TheatreID=200

Official Website: http://www.cinemaguild.com/35shots/