FREMONT

Wednesday 12 June

10am, 2:30pm, 5pm, 7:30pm

Director Babak Jalali

USA

English Afghani (English subtitles)

91 minutes

Troubled 20-something Donya, an Afghan translator who used to work with the US government, has trouble sleeping. She lives by herself in Fremont in a building with other Afghan immigrants, often dining alone at a local restaurant watching soap operas.

Her routine changes when she’s promoted to writing the fortunes at her job at a fortune cookie factory in the city. As her fortunes are read by strangers throughout the Bay, Donya’s smouldering longing drives her to send a message out to the world, unsure where it will lead.

Fremont takes a thoughtful and wryly funny look at the immigrant experience.

Babak Jalali’s assured black-and-white indie drama strikes a beautiful tone with a deadpan sense of humour, aided by Anaita Wali Zada’s quietly poignant performance. – Variety

It’s the kind of independent film which we haven’t seen alot of lately, endowed with intimacy and a kind of dreamy charm. – The Guardian

survey results

The survey was emailed to 1465 members, 1065 opened it, reaching 72% of our members.

564 members completed the survey and 44% of them claim to attend 80% of our screenings
77% of respondents are female, and 80% are over 65.
Most comments were positive and appreciative
35% attend other screenings less than 6 times a year. it would seem because of mainstream content.
Members are still having difficulty with ticketing and booking a seat online.
Over 90% rely on email reminders and use links to trailers. Few use the website to check upcoming films.
Over 70% find the website easy to use
Some members regularly look at Facebook.
Over 90% of respondents are aware that NFS sponsors various festivals.

NFS Screening times & Handout

Wednesday screening times are 10:00am; 2:30pm; 5:00pm and 7:30pm. Monday screening times are 10am and 6:30pm. Doors into the cinema will open 15 minutes prior to screening. Please do not loiter in the foyer! Park and walk straight into the cinema.

HANDOUT

For a printed copy of our handout, download

December 2024 Handout

screening dates for 2024

Screening dates for the second half of 2024 are:

December Wednesday 11^th

Screening dates for 2025 are:

January Wednesday 29
February Wednesday 12, Monday 17, Wednesday 26
March Wednesday 12, Monday 17, Wednesday 26
April Wednesday 23, Monday 28
May Wednesday 14, Monday 19, Wednesday 28
June Wednesday 11, Monday 16, Wednesday 25
July Monday 14, Wednesday 23
August Wednesday 13, Monday 18, Wednesday 27
September Wednesday 10, Monday 15
October Wednesday 8, Monday, 13 Wednesday 22
November Wednesday 12, Monday, 17 Wednesday 26
December Wednesday 10

SURVEY RESULTS

The survey was emailed to 1465 members, 1065 opened it, reaching 72% of our members.

564 members completed the survey and 44% of them claim to attend 80% of our screenings
77% of respondents are female, and 80% are over 65.
Most comments were positive and appreciative
35% attend other screenings less than 6 times a year. it would seem because of mainstream content.
Members are still having difficulty with ticketing and booking a seat online.
Over 90% rely on email reminders and use links to trailers. Few use the website to check upcoming films.
Over 70% find the website easy to use
Some members regularly look at Facebook.
Over 90% of respondents are aware that NFS sponsors various festivals.

NFS Screening Times & Handout

Screening Dates for 2023

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