6IFF: Home

8 movies, 4 languages, 3 weeks

Offer a glimpse of other cultures and ways of life.
Foster an open-minded global cultural identity.
Enjoy talented actors and directors from around the world.
Extend your sociology, anthropology, and language courses.

Created by
Arkansas Tech library
Endorsed by
English and World Languages Department
Registered as
Global Focus On Track event

Doc Bryan Auditorium
Sound and projection systems of the latest technology

Selected by the World Languages faculty

Dr. Nelson Ramìrez, Associate Professor of Spanish and Coordinator of World Languages
Dr. Lowell Lybarger, multimedia librarian and instructor of music
Philippe Van Houtte, systems librarian and instructor of French
Artwork, promotional items, and website by Philippe Van Houtte

Free and open to the public

Due to the coronavirus pandemic restrictions (Tech is still in Phase 1), a maximum of 30 people will able to enter the auditorium on a first arrived, first served basis.

Wednesday March 3, 2021 - 7PM - Doc Bryan Auditorium

El secreto de sus ojos (The Secret in Their Eyes)

Spanish with English subtitles

2009

A retired legal counselor writes a novel hoping to find closure for one of his past unresolved homicide cases and for his unreciprocated love with his superior - both of which still haunt him decades later. (IMDB)

R
IMDB: 8.2
Rotten Tomatoes: Tomatometer = 90%, Audience score = 93%

Thursday March 4, 2021 - 7PM - Doc Bryan Auditorium

Sanjuro

Japanese with English subtitles

1962

A crafty samurai helps a young man and his fellow clansmen save his uncle, who has been framed and imprisoned by a corrupt superintendent. (IMDB)

Not rated
IMDB: 8.1
Rotten Tomatoes: Tomatometer = 100%, Audience score = 95%

Tuesday March 9, 2021 - 7PM - Doc Bryan Auditorium

M

German with English subtitles

1931

When the police in a German city are unable to catch a child-murderer, other criminals join in the manhunt. (IMDB)

Passed
IMDB: 8.3
Rotten Tomatoes: Tomatometer = 100%, Audience score = 95%

Wednesday March 10, 2021 - 7PM - Doc Bryan Auditorium

Ernest et Célestine (Ernest and Célestine)

French with English subtitles

2012

The story of an unlikely friendship between a bear, Ernest, and a young mouse named Célestine. (IMDB)

PG
IMDB: 7.9
Rotten Tomatoes: Tomatometer = 98%, Audience score = 88%

Thursday March 11, 2021 - 7PM - Doc Bryan Auditorium

Una noche (One Night or Until Two Friends)

Spanish with English subtitles

2012

In Havana, Raul dreams of escaping to Miami. Accused of assault, he appeals to Elio to help him reach the forbidden world 90 miles across the ocean. One night, full of hope, they face the biggest challenge of their lives. (IMDB)

Not rated
IMDB: 6.8
Rotten Tomatoes: Tomatometer = 83%, Audience score = 70%

Tuesday March 16, 2021 - 7PM - Doc Bryan Auditorium

Miss Hokusai

Japanese with English subtitles

2015

The life and works of Japanese artist and ukiyo-e painter Katsushika Hokusai, as seen from the eyes of his daughter, Katsushika O-Ei. (IMDB)

PG-13
IMDB: 6.7
Rotten Tomatoes: Tomatometer = 93%, Audience score = 69%

Wednesday March 17, 2021 - 7PM - Doc Bryan Auditorium

Barbara

German with English subtitles

2012

A doctor working in 1980s East Germany finds herself banished to a small country hospital. (IMDB)

PG-13
IMDB: 7.1
Rotten Tomatoes: Tomatometer = 94%, Audience score = 76%

Thursday March 18, 2021 - 7PM - Doc Bryan Auditorium

Jeux d'enfants (Love me If You Dare)

French with English subtitles

2003

As adults, best friends Julien and Sophie continue the odd game they started as children -- a fearless competition to outdo one another with daring and outrageous stunts. While they often act out to relieve one another's pain, their game might be a way to avoid the fact that they are truly meant for one another. (IMDB)

R
IMDB: 7.6
Rotten Tomatoes: Tomatometer = 44%, Audience score = 89%