The newly-formed Shepherdstown Film Society is a coalition of interested individuals and organizations who want to bring more quality films to Shepherdstown. Thanks to the generous support of Shepherd University and Friends of the Shepherdstown Library (FOSL), an exciting group of films has been scheduled for your enjoyment, beginning with a focus on European cinema.

MOVIE SCHEDULE

The movies listed below will be screened at Shepherd's Reynolds Hall at 7 PM. All films are in the original language with English subtitles. Assistant Professor of French and film instructor Dr. Ritterbusch will introduce the films and facilitate post-film discussions. Admission is FREE!!

· January 21 “Nowhere in Africa”(2002) by Caroline Link; German, 142 min.

· January 28 “Sugar Cane Alley”(1984) by Euzhan Palcy; French, 107 min.

· February 4 “Hate”(1995) by Mathieu Kassovitz; French, 96 min.

· February 11 “Bye-Bye”(1996) by Karim Dridi; French, 107 min.

· February 25 “Mostly Martha”(2002) by Sandra Nettelbeck; German, 106 min.

· March 4 “All About My Mother”(1999) by Pedro Almodovar; Spanish, 102 min.

· March 11 “The Closet”(2001) by Francis Veber; French, 85 min.

· March 25 “He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not”(2002) by Laetitia Colombani; French, 96 min.

· April 1 “Run Lola Run”(1998) by Tom Tykwer; German, 81 min.

· April 15 “Brotherhood of the Wolf”(2001) by Christophe Gans; French, 144 min.

· April 22 “The Devil's Backbone”(2001) by Guillermo del Toro; Spanish, 110 min.

· April 29 “The City of Lost Children”(1995) by Jeunet and Caro; French, 112 min.

As a volunteer-run organization, we always need more volunteers. Jobs include establishing and maintaining a website, maintaining e-mail and snail mail lists, preparing and distributing newsletters and flyers, helping with publicity, and organizing periodic events such as receptions.

To volunteer or to join the mailing list, contact Lisa Welch (304-876-1837, lmwelch@frontiernet.net) or Mina Goodrich (304-876-2159, LarryMina@aol.com).