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San Francisco Film Society's year-round celebration of the best in contemporary world cinema, the Fall Season spotlights regional film cultures from around the globe.Returning for its eighth year, French Cinema Now (November 19-22) consists of four delightful days dedicated to significant new works of francophone cinema from France, Belgium and anywhere else you hear the sweet sounds of the French language. European cinema's biggest names, whether they be filmmakers—Arnaud Desplechin, Philippe Garrel—or actors—Isabelle Huppert, Mathieu Amalric, Diane Kruger, Vincent Lindon, Gérard Depardieu—will illuminate the screen throughout this festival dedicated to Gallic pleasures. Festival takes place at the Vogue Theatre.