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The Innocents (1961) UK | Gothic Horror / Psychological Thriller

Director: Jack Clayton With: Deborah Kerr, Peter Wyngarde, Megs Jenkins

Duration: 1:40 hrs. In English w English Subtitles

Programmer: Elías Nahmías

2:00 PM to 4:45 PM at JC3/Chesma Calle De Las Moras 47 (at 5 de Mayo) Tel: (415) 185-9191 Donation : 150 MX - 100 MX for members

Adapted from Henry James's novella The Turn of the Screw, The Innocents is a masterclass in psychological horror, ambiguity, and atmospheric dread. Deborah Kerr stars as a governess who becomes convinced th at the estate's two young children are being haunted by malevolent spirits. But as the line between the supernatural and the psychological blurs, the film invites a chilling question: is she protecting the children --; or harming them?

Director Jack Clayton's restrained yet eerie direction, combined with Freddie Francis's haunting black - and - white cinematography, creates an atmosphere thick with repression, guilt, and suggestion. More unsettling than explicit, The Innocents is a ghost story that lingers --; an explo ration of innocence, corruption, and the terrifying spaces between belief and madness.

GETT: THE TRIAL OF VIVIANE AMSALEM (2014)

Israel/France | Drama
Directors: Ronit Elkabetz, Shlomi Elkabetz
With: Ronit Elkabetz, Simon Abkarian, Menashe Noy
Dur: 1:55 hrs. In Hebrew and French with English subtitles
Programmer: Elías Nahmías

"A gripping and poignant look at the fight for freedom within a system that silences women’s

voices."

Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem is a powerful courtroom drama that explores the complex
and often painful process of obtaining a divorce in Israel. Viviane Amsalem (Ronit Elkabetz) is a
woman trapped in a marriage to a controlling and unfaithful man, who refuses to grant her a
religious divorce, or gett. Set almost entirely within the confines of a courtroom, the film is a
tense and emotional examination of gender, power, and justice within the constraints of a
patriarchal society. Ronit Elkabetz’s remarkable performance as Viviane anchors this unflinching
portrayal of the systemic obstacles facing women in the pursuit of autonomy.

Following the film, there will be a discussion with Amy Cotler.

Donation

Members $100
Non-Members $150

APRIL 22

THE GREAT BEAUTY (2013)

Italy | Drama
Director: Paolo Sorrentino with: Toni Servillo, Carlo Verdone, Sabrina Ferilli
Dur: 2:22 hrs. In Italian with English subtitles
Programmer: Elías Nahmías

"A visual masterpiece about the search for meaning in a world consumed by beauty and excess."

The Great Beauty is a lavish and introspective exploration of life, beauty, and disillusionment
set against the backdrop of Rome’s high society. Jep Gambardella (Toni Servillo), a once promising
writer now caught in the excesses of Rome’s elite, looks back on his life as he reflects on the
fleeting nature of beauty and the emptiness of fame. Through stunning visuals,

Sorrentino creates a poignant portrait of a man at a crossroads, grappling with questions of legacy,
love, and meaning in an increasingly superficial world. Winner of the Academy Award for Best
Foreign Language Film, The Great Beauty is an exhilarating, bittersweet journey through the heart
of Italy's cultural landscape.

Following the film, there will be a discussion with Amy Cotler.

Donation

Members $100
Non-Members $150

WINGS OF DESIRE (1987)

Germany/France | Fantasy Drama
Director: Wim Wenders with: Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin, Otto Sander
Dur: 2:08 hrs. In German and French with English subtitles
Programmers: Elías Nahmías, Amy Cotler.

"A film about angels, love, and the soul of Berlin. Discover the beauty of life through the eyes angels."

Wim Wenders' Wings of Desire is a breathtaking meditation on life, love, and the human
experience. Set in a divided Berlin before the fall of the wall, the film follows two angels, Damiel
(Bruno Ganz) and Cassiel (Otto Sander), who observe and listen to the lives of the city’s
inhabitants. With its ethereal cinematography and poetic storytelling, Wings of Desire offers a
poignant exploration of the universal longing for connection and the transitory nature ofcexistence.

Following the film, there will be a discussion with Amy Cotler.

Donation:

Members $100
Non-Members $150

LA COCINA (2024)
Mexico, United States | Comedy-Drama
Director: Alonso Ruizpalacios With: Raúl Briones, Rooney Mara, Anna Diaz, Motell Foster, Oded Fehr
Dur: 2:19 hrs. In English and Spanish with English subtitles Programmer: Elías Nahmías

La Cocina offers a raw and unflinching look into the lives of immigrant workers behind the
scenes of a bustling Times Square restaurant. Set during the chaotic lunch rush at "The Grill,"
the film delves into the personal struggles and aspirations of its kitchen staff, predominantly
undocumented immigrants. Central to the narrative is Pedro (Raúl Briones), a Mexican cook
entangled in a passionate affair with Julia (Rooney Mara), an American waitress. Drawing from
Arnold Wesker's 1957 play The Kitchen, director Alonso Ruizpalacios crafts a poignant
exploration of displacement, ambition, and the harsh realities of the food industry. The film's
expressionistic black-and-white cinematography further accentuates its gritty portrayal of labor
exploitation under unchecked capitalism. Following the film, there will be a discussion with Amy Cotler.

Donation:

Members $100
Non-members $150

I will be showing some of my paintings at the Edina Sagert Gallery at the Fabrica Aurora this Saturday, April 5, from 5-7pm on the Art Walk.

The gallery is on the main walkway on the left just past the Skot Forman gallery.