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Jean Eustache: The Virgin of Pessac '79

The Virgin of Pessac ‘79

France | 1979 | 67 min. | Jean Eustache

July 19 - 21, 2023

The Dirty Stories of Jean Eustache

In 1979, Eustache returned to Pessac to “remake” his first documentary, again filming the town’s annual pageant to crown its most virtuous young woman while emphasizing what had (and had not) changed over the subsequent decade.

double feature presentation including The Virgin of Pessac ‘79 will be shown on Friday, July 21, 2023.

Individual Tickets: Select showtime to purchase.
Passes: $90 | $60 SIFF Members 
- includes full series access.

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  • Director: Jean Eustache
  • Country: France
  • Year: 1979
  • Running Time: 67 min.
  • Screenplay: Jean Eustache, Françoise Lebrun
  • Cinematographers: Robert Alazraki, Jean-Yves Coic, Armand Marco, Philippe Théaudière
  • Editors: Chantal Colomer, Jean Eustache
  • Language: French
  • Has Subtitles: Yes