$9.99 film opens- Animation adapted from Israeli writer

Fri 10 Jul to Thu 16 Jul, -12 pm. Landmark's Lumiere Theatre, 1572 California Street, San Francisco, 94111. (415) 267-4893. $8-$10.50. Landmark Theatres - [website][email][events]

Based on the short stories of Etgar Keret, and adapted for the screen by Etgar Keret and director Tatia Rosenthal, $9.99 is a stop motion animated feature which offers slightly less than $10 worth about the meaning of life. Keret is one of Israel's best-known authors; also co-directed the film Jellyfish, which released in US last year, and provided story adapted for the film Wristcutters - A Love Story. Rosenthal is originally from Tel Aviv, now based in New York, and has adapted other Keret stories for shorts. Have you ever wondered "What is the meaning of life? Why do we exist?" The answer to this vexing question is now within your reach. You'll find it in a small yet amazing booklet, which will explain, in easy to follow, simple terms your reason for b