Wednesday
January 22 |
- |
Baran
Iran
A life changing decision faces an Iranian teenager as he observes the plight of
Afghan refugees. An understated and poignant love story.
In Farsi,subtitled |
Wednesday
February 5 |
- |
Elling
Norway
Oddball but gentle comedy of two misfits trying to find their niche in society.
Kevin Spacey has purchased the rights to tis 2001 Oscar finalist, casting himself
in the title role.
In Norwegian, subtitled |
Wednesday
February 19 |
- |
Mad
Love Spain
Politics and desire clash among 15th century Flemish and Castilian nobility. Juana,
daughter of Queen Isabella of Spain, is a quint essential modern woman born centuries
before her time.
In Spanish, subtitled. |
Wednesday
March 5 |
- |
Sunshine
State Us
John Sayle's panoramic exploration of life in a Florida coastal town. A rich mosaic
involving two families, one black, one white who are being pressed into selling
their property to developers.
In English. |
Wednesday
March 19 |
- |
Mostly Martha
Germany
Martha is a perfectionist chef in Nuremberg whose life is upended by the arrival
of an 8 year old niece. Martha is also feeling threatened by a free spirited Italian
chef who joins the staff at her restaurant.
In German,
subtitled
|
Wednesday
April 2 |
- |
The
Way Home South Korea
A spoiled young city boy is sent to live in a tiny rural village with his peasant
grandmother. The sentimental appeal of the film is balanced with considerable
humor and an unblinking eye toward the realities of a primitive way of life.
In Korean, subtitled |
Wednesday
April 16 |
- |
The
Last September UK
Maggie Smith in a luminous, piercing film which richly portrays a world of privilege
on the verge of disintegration in 1920 Ireland, just before the end of British
rule in Southern Ireland.
In English
|
Wednesday
May 7 |
- |
Frida
Spain
The life of loves of Mexican artist, Frida Kahol, wife of artist Diego Rivera.
It was a bold and uncompromising life as a political and artistic revolutionary.
In Spanish,
subtitled |
Wednesday
May 21 |
- |
Rabbit
Proof Fence Australia
Three young black girls who have been kidnapped by the Australian government in
order to integrate them into white society, escape and travel 1,500 miles to their
home in the Australian outback. A true story.
In English
|
Wednesday
June 4 |
- |
To
Be Announced |