Ido Haar's documentary tracks the lives of a group of Palestinians working illegally as construction workers inside Israel. Using raw, handheld footage, the filmmakers present the perils faced by these workers as they make their daily trek from a shantytown near the border to their construction site amidst elegant housing complexes. This documentary was a surprise hit at home, taking the Best Documentary Prize at the Jerusalem International Film Festival, and it will take you to a place you've never been before. Not Rated

Chris Hegedus and Nick Doob's new vérité documentary follows former Saturday Night Live performer Al Franken from the controversy surrounding his bestselling novel "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them," through the founding of radio network Air America, to his tears at John Kerry's 2004 election defeat. This thoroughly engaging film offers an intimate look at Franken's tireless anti-conservative work, but doesn't skimp on the comedy - including a scene in which Franken delivers his famous Henry Kissinger impersonation to Kissinger himself! Executive Producer: D.A. Pennebaker. Not Rated

From the people who brought you "March of the Penguins" comes this expertly-assembled documentary about wildlife in the Arctic. Gorgeously photographed, "Arctic Tale" follows the lives of Nanu, a young polar bear, and Seela, a baby walrus, as they experience life in the Arctic – an environment threatened by global warming. Free to people under the age of 18. Free tickets are available on a first come, first served basis at the theater. Featuring narration by Queen Latifah. Rated G

Canadian actress-turned-director Sarah Polley faithfully adapts Alice Munro's short story "The Bear Came Over the Mountain" in her moving directorial debut. Gordon Pinsent plays Grant, a husband whose wife (Julie Christie) begins to lose her memory to Alzheimer's. Their long marriage is tested in this tender, poignant film. Also starring Olympia Dukakis and Michael Murphy. Rated PG-13 (some strong language)

In this gripping political thriller from Peruvian auteur Francisco J. Lombardi, naive schoolteacher Gabriela (Melania Urbina) is forced to confront the realities of a corrupt political regime after her fiancé is killed in his sleep. With the help of a tabloid journalist (Magdyel Ugaz), Gabriela sets out to avenge her fiancé's murder. A tense, riveting film that offers a scathing examination of the fear and corruption prevalent in Peru not so long ago. Nominated for the Grand Prix des Amériques at the Montréal World Film Festival. Not Rated

Following in the footsteps of Sam Raimi's "Evil Dead" and Peter Jackson's "Dead Alive," this midnight monster movie is sure to make your popcorn fly. Experiments with genetic engineering lead to the creation of a breed of vampire sheep on a remote farm in New Zealand. The tagline says it all: "Get ready for the violence of the lambs!" Rated PG-13

Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance, this film follows the political turmoil in France in the early 1970s through the eyes of 9-year-old Anna, a member of a comfortable bourgeois family in Paris. Anna travels to Chile with her parents (Julie Depardieu and Stefano Accorsi), who return with renewed revolutionary passions. Director Julie Gavras offers a smart look at the interplay between self-involved parents who expect their children to follow their beliefs and a free-thinking young girl with a will of her own. Not Rated

The feature debut from director Marshall Lewy, "Blue State" follows Kerry-supporter/political activist John (Breckin Meyer) as he makes good on a vow to move to Canada if Bush wins the 2004 election. John recruits Chloe (Anna Paquin) for companionship on the trip north, beginning a memorable and unpredictable journey. Lewy's smart script is full of surprises, and Paquin and Meyer handle the material with an easy chemistry. Part road trip film and part romantic comedy, "Blue State" should prove therapeutic for disgruntled Democrats and Republicans alike. Not Rated

This lavish epic by the director of Lawrence of Arabia tells the story of a WWII prisoner of war camp in Japan, charged with the task of building a bridge across the River Kwai. Alec Guiness stars as the obsessive Col. Nicholson, alongside Sessue Hayakawa as the competitive Col. Saito. Winner of seven Oscars, this widescreen epic must be seen on the big screen. The TCFF is proud to present this screening of “The Bridge on the River Kwai” on the 50th anniversary of its release. Rated PG (mild war violence)