Mar 08 2009
27Th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival
San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival Opening Night Gala
Thursday, March 12, 9:30 pm-Midnight
Asian Art Museum
Screening Only - $35
Gala Reception Only - $25
Screening & Gala Reception - $55
CAAM Members - $45
Kick off this year’s festival with style and revelry at the star-studded Opening Night Gala at the Asian Art Museum . After the opening night film at the Castro, make your way to the museum for fun festivities (just up Market Street). Explore magnificent galleries, check out The Dragon’s Gift - a special Bhutanese art exhibition, mix and mingle with filmmakers and special guests, and partake in drinks and delicious desserts from Joseph Schmidt, Polly Ann Ice Cream, Judy’s Breadsticks and Grown Up Soda. Celebrate cinema and Asian art and culture all in one memorable night!
** WIN TICKETS to the opening night gala! Simply send an email with “gala tickets” in the subject line to enews@asianart.org by 3:00 pm, Monday, 3/9, and we’ll randomly draw winners (who will be notified by email) at the end of the day.
The opening night film, My Dear Enemy, screens at 7:00 pm at the Castro Theatre before the gala. A breezy, pitch-perfect ride through the streets of Seoul and into the unsuspecting world of two ex-lovers, the marvelous MY DEAR ENEMY brims with warmth and possibility while mining the magic, mystery and foibles of human relations. Winding its way through back alleys just as it twists through the intricacies of the heart, this is a jazzy, city-symphony road trip that sparkles with remarkable performances and subtle gestures. The film pairs two of Korea ’s most talented actors: Jeon Do-yeon, winner of the 2007 Cannes Film Festival best actress award, and Ha Jung-woo, who made his U.S. debut in Gina Kim’s NEVER FOREVER. ( South Korea | 2008 | 123 mins | 35mm), Directed by Lee Yoon-ki
