Come See The Paradise

A union organizer (Dennis Quaid) marries a Japanese girl (Tamlyn Tomita). After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Quaid is separated from his family when Tomita is sent to a Japanese internment camp. At 8 p.m. April 24-26, Movie Museum; $5. Reservations at 735-8771. (R)

From Hawaii to the Holocaust: A Shared Moment In History (Star rating unavailable)

Winner of the Hawaii International Film Festival, Best Hawaii Film. Judy Weightman directed this 1993 documentary showing the common experiences of Jews and Americans of Japanese Ancestry in the context of World War II and the Holocaust. Ed Asner narrates. Weightman will introduce the 3:30 and 5 p.m. showings. At 2, 3:30 and 5 p.m. April 26, Movie Museum; Free. Reservations at 735-8771. (Unrated)

Double Happiness

Sandra Oh plays a free-thinking Chinese-Canadian aspiring actress whose Old World parents are pressuring her to find a husband. At 8 p.m. April 27-28, 3 and 5:30 p.m. April 27, and 6 p.m. April 28, Movie Museum; $5. Reservations at 735-8771. (PG-13)

Small Faces (Star rating unavailable)

"Slice-of-life" film set in 1968 Glasgow, in which three brothers get caught in a vicious gang warfare. Cinematheque presents films in Room FA-214, Leeward Community College. At 3 p.m. April 28; free. (Unrated)

La Silence De La Mer(Star rating unavailable)

A French farmer (Jean-Marie Robian) and his niece (Nicole Stephane) are ordered to house a German officer (Howard Vernon) during the Occupation. The farmer and his niece vow never to speak to the officer however, they listen as the officer shares his ideas and feelings about music, the war, and his love of France. In French with subtitles. Cinematheque presents films in Room FA-214, Leeward Community College. At 3 p.m. April 30; free. (Unrated)

Shall We Dance?

Showcased in the annual New Directors/New Film series in New York City and played at the 1997 Sundance Film Festival. Directed by Masayuki Suo, this comedy is about a middle-aged businessman who pursues a beautiful, melancholy dance instructor. He becomes secretly obsessed with ballroom dancing and his passion touches the instructor and inspires her to rediscover they joy of dancing. Tickets at 528-0506. At 7 p.m. April 29; $6 general plus $1 restoration charge; Hawaii Theatre. (Unrated)

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CONTESTS

1997 Pacific Island Images Film Festival: Creative and artistic films/videos with excellent technical execution that contains information relevant to the Pacific Island cultures and communities are being accepted until May 30. The films/videos must have been produced and/or directed and/or written by a Pacific Islander (a descendant of the original peoples of Polynesia, Micronesia or Melanesia); be well-crafted and of any length in any genre; and preferably be a Hawaii Premier. Submit application forms and tapes to: 1997 Pacific Island Images, Film Festival Selection Committee, 1221 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 6A-4, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814. To have tape returned, include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Information at 591-0059, Web site http://planet-hawaii.com/pacislanders, or e-mail address piccom@aloha.net.

Adam Baran Honolulu Gay and Lesbian Film Festival: Accepting any length films/videos that have been produced and/or directed and/or written by or about lesbians and gay men. Preferably be a U.S., Hawaii or World Premier. Documentaries, experimentals, features, animations, rough cuts and works-in-progress accepted, however, they must be submitted in the required preview format. Deadline: May 30. Applications at 941-0424 ext. 11.

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MISCELLANEOUS

Pacific Islanders in Communications: Grants available for the 1997 Public Television Open Call for the creation of Pacific Islander-themed programs including documentaries, performances, children's and cultural affairs programming of the highest quality. Programs are intended to be used for national broadcast on public television. Projects should explore and capture the distinctive experiences of the indigenous Pacific Islanders; include indigenous Pacific Islanders in production roles that carry substantial artistic and editorial control; present innovative treatments of the subject matter; and target the national public TV audiences. To apply for a grant, call 591-0059. Proposals due: May 16.