Julie Delpy directs and stars in this sharp, funny satire about a quaint French village whose residents—motivated as much by government subsidies as by goodwill—eagerly agree to host refugees fleeing the ravages of war. When a Syrian family arrives instead of the expected Ukrainians, chaos erupts as the villagers’ assumptions and prejudices are exposed. Delpy’s storytelling skewers both reactionary and progressive attitudes, while the newcomers, carrying their own harrowing past, defy stereotypes as they upend small-town routines in this crowd-pleasing comedy.
The Nantucket Film Festival was founded in 1996 by siblings Jill and Jonathan Burkhart. The Burkharts lived on the island year-round, and knew it was the perfect place to begin a festival that combined with their love of film and community. In 1997, Mystelle Brabbée joined the team and today serves as the Executive Director. NFF continues to thrive each year by always remaining true to its mission, to promote the cultural awareness and appreciation of the art of screenwriting and storytelling. Learn more about NFF at www.nantucketfilmfestival.org
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