FREMONT

November 9 – 16, 2023
Fremont
Donya, a lonely Afghan refugee and former translator, spends her twenties drifting through a meager existence in Fremont, California. Shuttling between her job writing fortunes for a fortune cookie factory and sessions with her eccentric therapist, Donya suffers from insomnia and survivor’s guilt over those still left behind in Kabul as she desperately searches for love.
Dir: Babak Jalali / 2023 / US / 92 min

“The story is suffused with an uncommon blend of radiance and resignation, nowhere more rapturously than in the final shot.” – Anthony Lane, New Yorker

“A contemplative examination of the immigrant experience that finds humor and humanity in its intimate story about wanting simply to find your place in a new land. A standout leading turn from newcomer Anaita Wali Zada.” – Zaki Hasan, San Francisco Chronicle

“A stunning mood piece…delivering a tale of intimacy, searching, and quiet strength.” – Peyton Robinson, RogerEbert.com

SCREENING: THU 11/9 7PM; SUN 11/12 4PM; THU 11/16 4PM

Tickets are available at the box office 30 minutes before showtimes.