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4 Nights. 4 Films. 4 Countries

In association with the K-state's International Education Week 2024, The Wildcat Film Appreciation Society (WFAS) is hosting a four-day film festival on November 14, 15, 16, & 17. Each day features a film from a different part of the world representing various countries, languages, and cultures. The film screenings will be followed by open discussions on the film to discuss the cultural significance of those films. This event is co-sponsored by the Dow Center for Multicultural and Community Studies. Free Entry for all!!!

Day 1 (Nov 14): The Taste of Things (2023) (France)

Time: 8 P.M. - 10:30 P.M. (Door Opens at 7:30 P.M.)

Venue: Forum Hall, K-State Union Building Ground Floor

Director: Trần Anh Hùng

The Taste of Things (2023) (French: La Passion de Dodin Bouffant) is a 2023 French historical romantic drama film written and directed by Trần Anh Hùng starring Juliette Binoche and Benoît Magimel.

Synopsis: The story of Eugenie, an esteemed cook, and Dodin - the fine gourmet chef she has been working for over the last 20 years.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2QdwdBfZaY

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Day 2 (Nov 15): Late Night with the Devil (2023) (Australia/United States/ United Arab Emirates)

Time: 6 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. (Door Opens at 5:30 P.M.)

Venue: Forum Hall, K-State Union Building Ground Floor

Director: Colin and Cameron Cairnes

Late Night with the Devil (2023) is a 2023 supernatural horror film written, directed, and edited by Colin and Cameron Cairnes.

Synopsis: A live television broadcast in 1977 goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation's living rooms.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeKYfneOH3o

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Day 3 (Nov 16): Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell (2023) (Vietnam/Singapore/France/Spain)

Time: 2 P.M. - 5:30 P.M. (Door Opens at 1:30 P.M.)

Venue: Forum Hall, K-State Union Building Ground Floor

Director: Phạm Thiên n

Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell (2023) (Vietnamese: Bên trong vỏ kén vàng) is a 2023 Vietnamese-language drama film written and directed by Phạm Thiên n, in his feature directorial debut.

Synopsis: A man returns to his hometown, where he's haunted by past memories and desires.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqdAUaqbhmk

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Day 4 (Nov 17): About Dry Grasses (2023) (Turkey/France/Germany)

Time: 4 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. (Door Opens at 3:30 P.M.)

Venue: Forum Hall, K-State Union Building Ground Floor

Director: Nuri Bilge Ceylan

About Dry Grasses (2023) (Turkey/France/Germany) is a 2023 Turkish-language drama film directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan and co-written by Ceylan, Ebru Ceylan, and Akın Aksu.

Synopsis: A young teacher hopes to be transferred to Istanbul after four years of mandatory service in a remote village, but is accused of inappropriate contact by two students. After losing hope, a colleague offers him new perspectives on life.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ywajc6S8YEg

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