June 1-3: The Films of Agnès Jaoui

Agnès Jaoui visits the Walter Reade theater for a sneak preview of the upcoming LET IT RAIN, plus five more of her witty films about contemporary life.

On sale: Thursday, May 20

Social Deceptions, Wry Perceptions: The Films of Agnès Jaoui

Writer, actor, and director, “triple threat” Agnès Jaoui is simply one of the brightest talents to have emerged in cinema over the past two decades. Her brilliantly conceived and beautifully realized films-created in collaboration with her partner Jean-Pierre Bacri-exhibit an intelligence and keen perception of contemporary life that is both inspiring and tremendously satisfying. Featuring Jaoui in person and a sneak preview of Let It Rain (opening in June).

Un air de famille (Family Resemblances)
Cédric Klapisch, 1996, France/UK/Switzerland; 110m
This superbly acted adaptation of Jaoui and Bacri’s popular stage play turns a birthday party into a tension-filled but immensely entertaining history of a family.
Wed Jun 2: 4:15

Let It Rain
Agnès Jaoui, 2008, France; 110m
A would-be feminist politician agrees to star in a documentary about successful women, only to discover the extent of her own vanity and hang-ups. Agnès Jaoui in person!
Tue Jun 1: 6:15

Look at Me
Agnès Jaoui, 2004, France/Italy; 110m
A talented young singer yearns for the affection of her famous novelist father in this popular portrait of wounded egos and unrequited longings. Opening Night Film, NYFF ‘03.
Tue Jun 1: 2:00
Wed Jun 2: 8:45
Thu Jun 3: 4:15

The Role of Her Life
François Favrat, 2004, France; 100m
Jaoui teamed with another director-screenwriter, François Favrat, for this behind-the-scenes tale of a fashion-mag freelancer playing personal assistant to a movie star (played by Jaoui!).
Tue Jun 1: 4:10

Same Old Song (On connaît la chanson)
Alain Resnais, 1997, France; 120m
A circle of prevaricating Parisians express their secret desires by breaking into snatches of popular songs, in Resnais’s César-winning Dennis Potter homage (scripted by Jaoui and Bacri).
Tue Jun 1: 9:00
Wed Jun 2: 2:00

The Taste of Others
Agnès Jaoui, 2000, France; 112m
Bohemia and bourgeoisie collide, as three pairs of potential lovers flirt high and low in Jaoui’s subtly drawn look at the ties that bind.
Wed Jun 2: 6:30
Thu Jun 3: 2:00