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François Truffaut Retrospective

Rafael Screenings EIGHT TRUFFAUT films will be screened during "François Truffaut: A Life in Cinema" at the newly renovated Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. Tickets are $7 for general admission, and $4.75 for matinee performances. For details, call 415/454-1222. Jules and Jim One of Truffaut's most admired films tells the story of a love triangle circa World War I. June 11 at 7:10 and 9:20 p.m.; June 12 at 2 p.m. The 400 blows The director's acclaimed debut film tells a semi- autobiographical story of a troubled and neglected boy. June 12 at 4:30, 7:10, and 9:15 p.m.; June 13 at 2 p.m. Stolen Kisses After leaving the military, a man tries desperately to readjust to civilian life with hilarious and touching results. June 13 at 4:30, 7:10, and 9:15 p.m. Day For Night This Oscar-winning film takes a lighthearted look at the moviemaking process. June 15 at 7 and 9:20 p.m. The Wild Child Based on a true event, this film tells the story of a "wild child" found living in the woods in 1798. June 16 at 7 and 9 p.m. Fahrenheit 451 Truffaut's only English-language film is based on Ray Bradbury's famous novel about a future society where all reading is banned. June 17 at 7 and 9:20 p.m. Mississippi Mermaid In this romantic melodrama, Jean-Paul Belmondo stars as a lonely tobacco tycoon who is double-crossed by a beautiful mail-order bride (Catherine Deneuve). June 21-23 at 6:45 and 9:15 p.m. Shoot the Piano Player Truffaut's second feature film, a tribute to Hollywood B movies, follows a broken-hearted piano player. June 24 at 6:45 and 8:45 p.m. [ Sonoma County | MetroActive Central | Archives ]