This week’s virtual cinema — two enchanting romantic comedies from Paris

— from Orcas Island Film Festival —

THIS WEEK’S FILMS, WITH LOVE FROM PARIS Two enchanting romantic comedies set in Paris with French stars directed by critically acclaimed directors. 

• ON A MAGICAL NIGHT
• ‘Real emotions around loyalty, devotion, and how to ensure love never dies. It is a film as charming as it is touching.” – Screen Daily. 

• SOMEHOW, SOMEWHERE 
• Two lonely neighbors would be perfect for each other if only they could overcome their individual hang-ups and stop substituting computer screens for real connections.

Thank you for your support and enjoy the films! 

On A Magical Night
France | 2019 | Romantic Comedy | 86min
 In this fantastical comedy about middle-age love and regret from writer-director Christophe Honoré, we meet Maria (Chiara Mastroianni), a woman with a wandering eye. After a heated argument with her husband of 20 years, she spends the night in room 212 of the hotel across the street from their home. There, she has a bird’s eye view of her apartment, her husband, and her marriage. In this comic romp, she confronts her past lovers and relationships on one magical night, fantasizing about the lives she could’ve lived and wondering if she’s made the right decisions. Watch Trailer and Buy Ticket Here

Someone, Somewhere
France | 2019 | Romantic Comedy | 110min
In this modern twist on the classic romantic comedy genre, warehouse employee Rémy (François Civil) and research assistant Mélanie (Ana Girardot) have never met, but they live parallel lives: they reside in neighboring apartment buildings, ride the same subway route, and are troubled by bouts of insomnia and depression. As they stumble through psychotherapy, dating apps, fainting spells, and family visits, the seemingly star-crossed duo orbit around each other but remain just out of reach. Director Cedric Klapisch spins a delicate “what-if” exploration of modern relationships that is funny and moving. Watch Trailer and Buy Ticket Here

**Technical Support: Every film released in our virtual cinema is available through the individual distributor’s websites and streaming services. The link to rent and view the film will take you to their website, but a portion of your virtual rental will help support the Sea View Theatre during this challenging time when their doors must remain closed to protect the community. If you are having technical issues, please read the FAQ or help tab on the distributor’s website when you buy a ticket.