Our 11-day celebration begins with two exceptional opening night films
and a gala to remember.
CONVICTION
THE KING'S SPEECH
US 2010 103 MINS
Thursday, October 7, 7:00 pm and 7:15 pm
7:00 pm Film and Gala $125 CONA07P
7:00 pm Film Only $30 CONA07S
7:15 pm Film and Gala $125 CONB07P
7:15 pm Film Only $30 CONB07S
CinéArts@Sequoia
7:00pm
7:15pm
Knockout performances from Hilary Swank and Sam Rockwell charge this heroic true story of Betty Anne Waters, a high school dropout who transformed herself to try to save her brother from a life in prison. Considered one of the most dynamic actors of his generation, Sam
Rockwell will be in attendance for the presentation of Conviction at the Opening Night of the 33rd Mill Valley Film Festival!
UK 2010 111 MINS
Thursday, October 7, 7:00 pm
Film and Gala $125 KING07P
Film Only $30 KING07R
Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center
7:00pm
This extraordinary film tells the true story of an inveterate stutterer, King George VI (Colin Firth, A Single Man, MVFF 2009), the father of Elizabeth II, and his unconventional speech therapist, Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush, Shine, MVFF 1996), who helps him find his voice.
OPENING NIGHT GALA
FOLLOWS EITHER OPENING NIGHT SCREENING
Thursday, October 7, 9:30 pm–12:00 am
Mill Valley Community Center
After our Opening Night films, join invited guests at the Mill Valley Community Center
for delicious savories and sweets, wine and cocktails and dazzling live music.
