Film

This year’s series will focus on three award-winning international films that explore the many paths to happiness, whether through love, the pleasure of the senses, or the simplicity of daily tasks. Fallen Leaves Set in modern-day Helsinki, this charming, bittersweet film tells the story of two lonely souls whose chance meeting at a local karaoke bar is beset by numerous hurdles. In Finnish with English subtitles The Taste of Things Set in France in 1889, the film follows the life of a chef living with his personal cook and lover. In French with English subtitles Perfect Days Set in contemporary Tokyo, a toilet cleaner reflects on finding beauty in the world through unexpected encounters with music, books and photography. In Japanese with English subtitles

This year’s series will focus on three award-winning international films that explore the many paths to happiness, whether through love, the pleasure of the senses, or the simplicity of daily tasks. Fallen Leaves Set in modern-day Helsinki, this charming, bittersweet film tells the story of two lonely souls whose chance meeting at a local karaoke bar is beset by numerous hurdles. In Finnish with English subtitles The Taste of Things Set in France in 1889, the film follows the life of a chef living with his personal cook and lover. In French with English subtitles Perfect Days Set in contemporary Tokyo, a toilet cleaner reflects on finding beauty in the world through unexpected encounters with music, books and photography. In Japanese with English subtitles

This year’s series will focus on three award-winning international films that explore the many paths to happiness, whether through love, the pleasure of the senses, or the simplicity of daily tasks. Fallen Leaves Set in modern-day Helsinki, this charming, bittersweet film tells the story of two lonely souls whose chance meeting at a local karaoke bar is beset by numerous hurdles. In Finnish with English subtitles The Taste of Things Set in France in 1889, the film follows the life of a chef living with his personal cook and lover. In French with English subtitles Perfect Days Set in contemporary Tokyo, a toilet cleaner reflects on finding beauty in the world through unexpected encounters with music, books and photography. In Japanese with English subtitles

Directed by award-winning filmmaker Dani Menkin, “Colleyville” features never-before-seen video of a gripping real-life drama that unfolds during an 11-hour hostage standoff, testing resilience and courage of those involved in unimaginable ways. Sponsored by Temple Emanuel and Bill and Peggy Reingold, RiverRun’s two screenings are free and open to the public.  Registration to ensure availability is encourage

Directed by award-winning filmmaker Dani Menkin, “Colleyville” features never-before-seen video of a gripping real-life drama that unfolds during an 11-hour hostage standoff, testing resilience and courage of those involved in unimaginable ways. Sponsored by Temple Emanuel and Bill and Peggy Reingold, RiverRun’s two screenings are free and open to the public.  Registration to ensure availability is encourage