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DECLARATION OF WAR film screening

"For all its quirks and tangents, "Declaration of War" feels entirely alive. This story of two people who
transform fear into action is inspiring."
- Stephen Holden, New York Times

"An unexpectedly upbeat autobiographical drama made with French New Wave pizzazz about a young boy with brain cancer and the parents who pull together to fight for him."
- Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly

"True to its title, "Declaration of War" is a visceral, forthright visit to the front lines of battle, where superhuman courage is called for as life-or-death skirmishes turn into a long slog of survival"
- Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

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2012 Academy Awards Nominee, Best Foreign Language 

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The opening night film at last year's Critics Week at the Cannes Film Festival, this exuberant and deeply moving film follows a new couple, Romeo (Jérémie Elkaïm) and Juliette (Valérie Donzelli), who must face the ultimate test when they discover their newborn child is very ill. Gathering their friends and family together, they confront this ordeal together as a form of warfare. Donzelli infuses the story with unexpected verve using a host of cinematic techniques, music and heartbreaking performances that results in a film about a contemporary couple who surprises even themselves with their ability to fight not only for the life of their child but for each other. Drawing on the real life experiences of Donzelli and co-star/co-writer Elkaïm and what they went through when their own son fell ill, the film will bring tears to your eyes and dazzle you with its contagious vitality.

A critical and box office hit at home, DECLARATION OF WAR was France's official entry for Best Foreign Language Film for the 2012 Academy Awards®. DECLARATION OF WAR, Donzelli’s second feature, firmly establishes her as one of France’s greatest new talents.

France * 2011 * 100 minutes * Drama * Non-rated * French with English subtitles

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