About this Event
About the Festival
Celebrate the richness of European cinema at Ode to Joy: European CineFest San Francisco, featuring a curated selection of films from across the continent. From captivating dramas and imaginative animations to thought-provoking documentaries, the festival highlights the unique voices and stories that define Europe’s cultural landscape. Each film offers audiences a chance to explore new perspectives, experience different cultures, and be inspired by compelling storytelling. The festival is organized by the EU Office in San Francisco in conjunction with the EU Consulates and European Cultural Centers. Screenings take place at three distinctive San Francisco venues: INNOVIT, Alliance Française, and the Delancey Street Screening Room, welcoming both seasoned cinephiles and newcomers to European film.
Featured Film – I’m Not Everything I Want to Be (Czech Republic)
In Soviet-occupied Prague, a young female photographer embraces wild nights of rebellion, desire, and resistance to conformity. Through thousands of her candid photographs and personal diaries, I’M NOT EVERYTHING I WANT TO BE traces her twenty-year quest for freedom and self-acceptance. Recommended for mature audiences (16+).
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Delancey Street Screening Room, 600 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, United States
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