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ACT to foster happiness, peace, prosperity, and tolerance in the Middle East
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Yes - A great 2005 summer indie directed by Sally Potter, starring Joan Allen and Simon Abkarian.
Official site: www.yesthemovie.com
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SYNOPSIS
YES is the story of a passionate love affair
between an American woman (Joan Allen) and a Middle-Eastern man (Simon Abkarian)
in which they confront some of the greatest conflicts of our generation -
religious, political and sexual.
Sam Neill plays the betrayed and betraying politician husband, Sheila Hancock
the beloved aunt and Shirley Henderson the philosophical cleaner who witnesses
the trail of dirt and heartbreak the lovers leave behind them, as they embark
on a journey that takes them from London and Belfast to Beirut and Havana.
Release Date: 06/24/2005 - New York and Los Angeles. July 4th Weekend - San Francisco
Run Time:1 hr. 40 min.
MPAA Rating:(R), for language and some sexual
content
Genre: Drama
Starring: Joan Allen, Sam Neill, Simon Abkarian,
Shirley Henderson, Sheila Hancock
Director: Sally Potter
Producers: Christopher Sheppard, Sally Potter,
Andrew Fierberg
Writer: Sally Potter
Studio: Sony Pictures Classics
ABOUT SIMON ABKARIAN
Simon Akbarian, an Armenian who grew up in
France and Lebanon, plays "He" a Lebanese doctor in exile, making his living as
a cook. Simon Abkarian was first known for his charismatic performances in
leading roles in the Greek Tragedies with the Theatre du Soleil (directed by
Ariane Mnouchkine). In 2001 Simon Abkarian received the Prix Moliere (the
highest accolade in French theatre for an actor) for his performance in Une
Bete Sur La Lune (directed by Irina Brook). He has also directed several plays
including an acclaimed production of Titus Andronicus (2003). YES is his first
leading role in the English language on film. He recently played the male lead
in a French comedy, LE DEMON DE MIDI .
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Showing Times and Locations in San Francisco Area - July 4th weekend
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Embarcadero: Noon, 2:30pm, 5:05pm, 7:40pm, 10:10pm
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Albany Twin: 1:45pm, 4:15pm, 6:45pm, 9:20pm
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Century Hyatt 3 Burlingame: (12:40), 3:00, 5:10, 7:25, 9:35
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Century Cinema 16 Mountain View: (2:20), (4:40), 7:20, 9:45
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Cine Arts at Empire: (12:20), 2:30, 4:45, 7:10, 9:35
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Camera 7: (12:15), (2:30), (4:45), 7:00, 9:20
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CineArts at Marin: (12:00), 2:20, 4:40, 6:50, 9:10
