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Each of the films is either subtitled or has English voiceovers.<\/p>\n<p>The series is also supported by the Houma Regional Arts Council and is being presented as part of the International Film Club\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s program. All films will be shown in Le Bijou Theater in the Bollinger Memorial Student Union on the campus of Nicholls State University. Admission is free and open to the public. 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