Shores of Light: Salento 1945-1947 Yael Katzir, 2015, 56m, Italian with English subtitles Presented by San Diego Italian Film Festival Thousands of Jewish survivors landed in Southern Italy after WWII, on their way to Israel. Amazed by the welcome they received from the local population that so contrasted with the years of hatred, they found joy and healing while they awaited the ships that would run the British blockade.  Hundreds of children were born during the wait. The film follows the story of three Israeli women born during this time as they discover the place and culture where their parents began to believe in life again. Weaving rare historical footage with unique current testimonials, the film captures a ray of light after great darkness. TICKETS: $12 general | $8 SDIFF & MOPA members

A Hard Day's Night Richard Lester, 1964, 1h 27m In partnership with Film Geeks SD The first Beatles film! The year is 1964 and four young lads from Liverpool are about to change the world - if only the madcap world will let them out of their hotel room. Richard Lester's boldly contemporary rock n' roll comedy unleashes the fledgling Beatles into a maelstrom of screaming fans, paranoid producers, rabid press and troublesome family members, and reveals the secret of their survival and success: an insatiable lust for mischief and a life-affirming addiction to joy. TICKETS: $10 general | $5 MOPA Members