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Sunday, July 19, 9pm, Dryden Theatre HELLO GOODBYE Director: Graham Guit, France, 2008, 95 min., French with subtitles Gerard Depardieu (Cyrano de Bergerac) and Fanny Ardant (The Secrets, RJFF 2008) star in this romantic comedy about the misadventures of a married Jewish French couple. Alain and Giséle enjoy all of the trappings of a comfortable life - until their only son announces plans to marry a Catholic girl. Facing an empty nest and midlife crisis they decide, on a whim, to leave their posh home and thriving medial practice in Paris and travel to Israel in search of their Jewish roots. In opting for a fresh start, not everything goes according to plan and the marriage is soon put to the test. Will love prevail? Co-starring Lior Ashkenazi (Walk on Water, RJFF 2005, Late Marriage RJFF 2003) and Sasson Gabai (The Band's Visit). Back to film festival schedule »  
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