For 10 days each winter, State Street movie houses whir with the endless projection of fantastic film fare from around the world, thanks to the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF). But a year is a long time to wait when you’re eager to binge-watch the best cinema has to offer. Thankfully, the folks at SBIFF are filling this viewing void with mini festivals called The Wave. For this next go, July 15-19, SBIFF is serving a tremendous lineup of French fare.
Culled from a field of 120 prospects, the 11 films selected include comedies, dramas, and thrillers that highlight “the creativity and magic of French storytelling,” said Mickey Duzdevich, The Wave festival director. “Each film shares a common theme of desire and the many things people will do to get what they want,” explained Duzdevich of the different genres’ common thread. “This strong slate appeals to many different tastes and is certainly not to be missed.”
Here’s the lineup: