IMPORTANT NOTE: The BEO will be following CDC guidelines for COVID-19. SYNOPSIS: Gure Oroitzapenak is a string of short films that brings to life the poems, short stories and essays of renowned Basque writer Joseba Sarrionandia. His various writings, now in film, reflect the different aspects of his life that paint a picture of suffering, love […]
The BEO, along with San Francisco's Basque Cultural Center and the San Francisco Basque Club, are sponsoring this tribute to six active bertsolaris. What's even more cool? There will be English translations of the bertsos in real-time. Click here to learn more and to RSVP.
TWO IMPORTANT NOTES: The film will be presented by Dr. Larraitz Ariznabarreta, of the William A. Douglass Center for Basque Studies, who will introduce the film and lead a discussion and Q&A after the screening. The BEO will be following CDC guidelines. Please be prepared to wear masks during the show. SYNOPSIS: At the age […]
San Francisco's Basque Cultural Center will be celebrating their anniversary the weekend of February 19th and 20th. On both Saturday and Sunday, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., the BEO will be showing three short films in the meeting room upstairs adjacent to the kantxa: 1. Basker (24 mins, 1963), a classic film made in 1963 […]
San Francisco's Basque Cultural Center will be celebrating their anniversary the weekend of February 19th and 20th. On both Saturday and Sunday, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., the BEO will be showing three short films in the meeting room upstairs adjacent to the kantxa: 1. Basker (24 mins, 1963), a classic film made in 1963 […]
IMPORTANT NOTE: The BEO will be following CDC guidelines. Please be prepared to wear masks during the show. SYNOPSIS: The long-anticipated sequel to the 2005 Basque hit comedy Aupa Etxebeste! sees beret-maker Patrizio Etxebeste discover that life as town mayor isn’t as easy as he thought. Feigning poor health so he can resign before being […]
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IMPORTANT NOTE: This is our first film to be shown since the lift to Stay-In-Place has been lifted due to COVID-19. Seating is very limited, so reservations are mandatory. Please either make reservations below or call 415 / 235-4651 to make reservations by phone. *Masks required. Additionally, no food or drink will be allowed in order […]
SYNOPSIS: David Imaz had to flee from the Basque Country in the mid-seventies, repudiated by his people, accused of betrayal. Despite having found happiness in California, his past still weighs heavily on him and the feeling of guilt prevents him from being able to peacefully enjoy the last days of his life. Joseba Altuna, his […]
