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Friday March 12
Double Indemnity MFA friday, march 12 6
Billy Wilders DOUBLE INDEMNITY is a classic film noir masterpiece derived from James M. Cains 1943 melodramatic novella Three of a Kind. It was adapted for the screen by Billy Wilder and detective novelist Raymond Chandler. Stanwyck is the femme fatale, a dissatisfied and predatory housewife who coaxes MacMurray, an unscrupulous car insurance salesman, into murdering her husband for the insurance money. Nominated for seven Academy Awards, DOUBLE INDEMNITYS storyline of a deliberate and brutal crime was considered amoral and distasteful by the censorious Hays Office and the film ultimately had to be replaced with its present ending in which the murderer was justly punished for his crime. one day only view trailer
Wild Hunt MFA friday, march 12 8:30
Wild Hunt by Alexandre Franchi (2009, 96 min.). A modern medieval saga, Wild Hunt tells the story of Erik Magnusson, a young man who follows his estranged girlfriend into a medieval re-enactment game to discover she has been seduced by one of the players. As the down-to-earth Erik treks deeper into the game in search of his former love, he inadvertently disrupts the delicate balance of the fantasy. Passions are unleashed, rules are broken, and reality and fantasy collide. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Saturday March 13
Gigante MFA saturday, march 13 11 am
Gigante by Adrin Biniez (2009, 88 min). A gentle giant, Jara works as a security guard in a supermarket. He whiles away his time at work by filling in crossword puzzles and listening to music. Life takes an unexpected turn, however, when he falls in love with co-worker Julia. During supermarket layoffs, voyeuristic Jara is finally moved to action and must decide if he wants to continue his romance or remain a spectator. Offbeat and original, Gigante reflects on the possibility of change and hope despite modern-day tedium. Description adapted from the Toronto International Film Festival. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
The Blind Sunflowers MFA saturday, march 13 1
The Blind Sunflowers (Los girasoles ciegos) by Jos Luis Cuerda (2008, 98 min.). Francos Spain haunts Elenas family. She struggles to hide the truth about her family: her teenage daughter, Elenita, ran away with her boyfriend, who is wanted by police; Elenas husband Ricardo lives hidden away in the couples bedroom, and her young Larenzo cannot figure out why his father is hiding in his own home. Believing Elena to be a widow, Salvadora young deacon who considers leaving the priesthood after seeing so much chaos and deathbecomes obsessed with her, turning up at her house to harass her, prompting Ricardo to come out of hiding. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
West of Pluto MFA saturday, march 13 3
West of Pluto (A Louest de Pluton) by Henry Bernadet and Myriam Verreault (2008, 96 min.). In 2006, after Pluto loses its status as a planet, Pierre-Olivier is most distressed, Jrme wants to reveal his feelings to his true love, Nicolas and Steve are trying to decide on a name for their punk band, and milie reluctantly organizes a party. A day in the life of 12 suburban teenagers, West of Pluto probes the heart of adolescence, the intense and fascinating period of life when everyone tries to nd their place, as well as the meaning to the absurdity of daily life. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Wednesday March 17
Divorce Iranian Style MFA wednesday, march 17 6:20
Divorce Iranian Style by Kim Longinotto (1998, 80 min.). Hilarious, tragic, and stirring, this fly-on-the-wall look at Iranian divorce court provides a unique window into the intimate circumstances of womens lives. Following Jamileh, whose husband beats her; Ziba, a 16-year-old trying to divorce her 38-year-old husband; and Maryam, who is desperately fighting to gain custody of her daughters; this deadpan chronicle showcases the strength, ingenuity, and guile with which each woman faces biased laws, a Kafaka-esque administrative system, and their husbands and families struggle through the process. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Rough Aunties MFA wednesday, march 17 8
Rough Aunties by Kim Longinotto (2008, 103 min.). Fearless, feisty, and resolute, the Rough Aunties are a remarkable group of women unwavering in their stand to protect and care for the abused, neglected, and forgotten children of Durban, South Africa. Longinottos latest documentary follows the outspoken, multiracial cadre of Thuli, Mildred, Sdudla, Eureka, and Jackie, as they wage a daily battle against systemic apathy, corruption, and greed to help the most vulnerable and disenfranchised of their communities. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Thursday March 18
Day I Will Never Forget MFA thursday, march 18 6
Day I Will Never Forget by Kim Longinotto (2003, 92 min.) A gripping feature documentary examines the practice of female genital mutilation in Kenya and the pioneering African women who are bravely reversing the tradition. In this epic work, women speak candidly about the practice and explain its cultural significance within Kenyan society. From gripping testimonials by young women who share the painful aftermath of their trauma to interviews with elderly matriarchs who stubbornly stand behind the practice. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done? by Werner Herzog (2009, 91 min.). Five Stars! Mesmerizinga singular cinematic object (Kevin Uhlich, Time Out New York). Based on a true story, police officer Hank is called to a bungalow in a respectable San Diego neighborhood where a man named Brad has barricaded himself in his house and taken two hostages. Across the street, Brads mother lies dead, found sprawled in a pool of blood, the victim of a sword wound. The son is suspected of the murder. Slowly the bizarre pieces of the story are placed in front of Hank. The mood and tone Herzog imparts is an eerie blend of David Lynch, who executive produced the film, and his own singular style. Description courtesy of the Toronto International Film Festival. final showing find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Friday March 19
My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done? by Werner Herzog (2009, 91 min.). Five Stars! Mesmerizinga singular cinematic object (Kevin Uhlich, Time Out New York). Based on a true story, police officer Hank is called to a bungalow in a respectable San Diego neighborhood where a man named Brad has barricaded himself in his house and taken two hostages. Across the street, Brads mother lies dead, found sprawled in a pool of blood, the victim of a sword wound. The son is suspected of the murder. Slowly the bizarre pieces of the story are placed in front of Hank. The mood and tone Herzog imparts is an eerie blend of David Lynch, who executive produced the film, and his own singular style. Description courtesy of the Toronto International Film Festival. showing through mar 18 find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Shoot the Piano Player MFA friday, march 19 6
Shoot the Piano Player by Franois Truffaut (France, 1960, 81 min.). In his most playful film, Truffault was drunk with the cinematic possibilities of the time. Part thriller, part comedy, part tragedy, Shoot the Piano Player follows the adventures of a mild-mannered piano player as he stumbles into the criminal underworld and a whirlwind love affair. Loaded with gags, guns, clowns, and thugs, this razor-sharp homage to the American gangster film is pure nouvelle vague. Description courtesy of The Criterion Collection. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Saturday March 20
Dream Girls by Kim Longinotto (1993, 50 min.). This fascinating documentary, produced for the BBC, opens a door into the spectacular world of the Takarazuka Revue, Japans highly successful musical theater company. Each year thousands of girls apply to enter the male-run Takarazuka Music School. The few who are accepted endure years of disciplined and reclusive training before they join the Revue, in both male and female roles. Dream Girls offers a compelling insight into gender and sexual identity and the contradictions experienced by Japanese women today. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done? MFA saturday, march 20 3:45
My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done? by Werner Herzog (2009, 91 min.). Five Stars! Mesmerizinga singular cinematic object (Kevin Uhlich, Time Out New York). Based on a true story, police officer Hank is called to a bungalow in a respectable San Diego neighborhood where a man named Brad has barricaded himself in his house and taken two hostages. Across the street, Brads mother lies dead, found sprawled in a pool of blood, the victim of a sword wound. The son is suspected of the murder. Slowly the bizarre pieces of the story are placed in front of Hank. The mood and tone Herzog imparts is an eerie blend of David Lynch, who executive produced the film, and his own singular style. Description courtesy of the Toronto International Film Festival. showing through mar 18 find a trailer find/upload a trailer
The Good Wife of Tokyo by Kim Longinotto (1992, 52 min.). Kazuko Hohki goes back to Tokyo with her band, the Frank Chickens, after living in England for 15 years. This wry and delightful film records her re-experiencing of Japan after a long absence, examining traditional attitudes toward women and toward Kazukos friends who are trying to live differently. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Sunday March 21
Hidden Faces MFA sunday, march 21 5:15
Hidden Faces by Kim Longinotto (1990, 52 min.). Originally intended as a film about internationally renowned feminist writer Nawal El Saadawi, Hidden Faces developed into a fascinating portrayal of Egyptian womens lives in Muslim society. Safaa Fathay, a young Egyptian woman living in Paris, returns home to interview the famed writer and activist, but becomes disillusioned. Illuminated by passages from El Saadawis work, the film follows Fathays journey to her family home and discovers similar complex frictions between modernity and tradition. Her mothers decision to return to the veil after 20 years and her cousins clitoridectomies reveal a disturbing renewal of fundamentalism. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Hold Me Tight, Let Me Go MFA sunday, march 21 12:40
Hold Me Tight, Let Me Go by Kim Longinotto (109 min.). Both harrowing and heartwarming, Hold Me Tight, Let Me Go is a look into Englands Mulberry Bush School, founded by Barbara Dockar-Drysdale, who developed unique methods for working with children who have suffered severe emotional traumas. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Pride of Place by Kim Longinotto and Dorthea Gazidis (1976, 60 min.). A rare classic, Pride of Place was one of Longinottos first projects while still a student at Englands National School of Television and Film. As a teenager she was sent to a girls' boarding school in an old, isolated castle in Buckinghamshire. In this dark and expressive film, Longinotto exposes the repressive school from the students perspectiveas a kind of miniature state with bizarre rules, indigestible food, and absurd punishments. One year after the release of the film, the boarding school was closed down. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Runaway MFA sunday, march 21 10:30 am
Runaway by Kim Longinotto (2001, 87 min.). A powerful documentary about a group of young runaways taken to a women's shelter in Tehran, the film focuses on the sufferings of young girls who struggle to free themselves from the tyrannical and abusive power of their familiesmainly their fathers, brothers, and stepfathers. The sisterly feelings the girls develop toward each other, their spiritual strength, courage to rebel, and unwavering wit are revealed with a great degree of compassion and empathy. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Thursday March 25
My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done? by Werner Herzog (2009, 91 min.). Five Stars! Mesmerizinga singular cinematic object (Kevin Uhlich, Time Out New York). Based on a true story, police officer Hank is called to a bungalow in a respectable San Diego neighborhood where a man named Brad has barricaded himself in his house and taken two hostages. Across the street, Brads mother lies dead, found sprawled in a pool of blood, the victim of a sword wound. The son is suspected of the murder. Slowly the bizarre pieces of the story are placed in front of Hank. The mood and tone Herzog imparts is an eerie blend of David Lynch, who executive produced the film, and his own singular style. Description courtesy of the Toronto International Film Festival. showing through mar 18 find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Pandora’s Box MFA thursday, march 25 7
Pandoras Box (Pandoranin kutusu) by Yeim Ustaolu (2008, 112 min.). An old womanplayed by veteran French actress Tsilla Cheltondisappears within a small Black Sea town. As her estranged children set out to find her, the familys animosity and fear are unleashed like the evils within Pandoras box. The children discover their mother suffers from Alzheimers and when no one can relate to her, her teenage grandson brings her peace and a sense of deliverance. Winner of numerous international awards, including 56th San Sebastian Festivals Golden Shell for Best Picture. Description adapted from the New York Turkish Film Festival. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Friday March 26
Gaea Girls MFA friday, march 26 3:20
Gaea Girls by Kim Longinotto (2000, 106 min.). This fascinating film follows the physically grueling and mentally exhausting training regimen of several young aspiring Gaea girls, Japanese women wrestlers. In a country where women are regarded as docile and subservient, in training and in the arena, however, the wrestlers are just as violent as any member of the our WWF; the blood thats drawn is very real indeed. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done? by Werner Herzog (2009, 91 min.). Five Stars! Mesmerizinga singular cinematic object (Kevin Uhlich, Time Out New York). Based on a true story, police officer Hank is called to a bungalow in a respectable San Diego neighborhood where a man named Brad has barricaded himself in his house and taken two hostages. Across the street, Brads mother lies dead, found sprawled in a pool of blood, the victim of a sword wound. The son is suspected of the murder. Slowly the bizarre pieces of the story are placed in front of Hank. The mood and tone Herzog imparts is an eerie blend of David Lynch, who executive produced the film, and his own singular style. Description courtesy of the Toronto International Film Festival. showing through mar 18 find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Oh, Beautiful Istanbul MFA friday, march 26 6
Oh, Beautiful Istanbul (Ah Guzel Istanbul) by Atif Yilmaz (1966, 97 min.). Screened as a tribute to this master of Turkish cinema, Oh Beautiful Istanbul is one of the best films by legendary director Atif Yilmaz. A black comedy, the film portrays the friendship between a girl who runs away from her rural village to Istanbul to become an actress, and a bohemian street photographer. Winner of the Silver Tree Award at the Bordighera Comedy Films Festival, Italy. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Saturday March 27
Hyman Bloom: The Beauty of All Things by Anglica Brisk (2009, 57 min.). Painter Hyman Bloom is one of the forefathers of American abstract art. His intense beliefs about composition and masterful command of color were breathtaking and are admired by artists to this day. Hyman's decision to continue exploring figurative work when the art world was moving towards total abstraction brought him from being one of the infamous "Bad Boys from Boston" to a man little known in the mainstream art scene. The film highlights a body of work that is a vibrant manifestation of Bloom's imagination and his dedication to envision what others didn't dare. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Kosmos MFA saturday, march 27 3:30
Kosmos by Reha Erdem (2009, 122 min.). Soon after Kosmos arrives in a rural border town, rescues a boy from drowning, and is recognized as a miracle worker. A man who never seems to eat nor sleep, Kosmos consumes sugar by the fistful, scales the tallest trees with uncommon agility, and is frank in his singular wish, to find love. Kosmoss arrival brings something else to the town: a string of robberies. While the the suffering flock to him for his healing powers, a series of unpleasant incidents turns many people away. A selection at the 2010 Berlinale International Film Festival. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
On The Way To School MFA saturday, march 27 1:30
On The Way To School (Iki Dil Bir Bavul) by Ozgur Dogan and Orhan Eskikoy (2009, 81 min.). Part documentary, the film chronicles one year in the life of a teacher in a remote Turkish village. The students speak Kurdish, the teacher speaks Turkish, and through this communication barrier, the film emphasizes the teachers loneliness as he is immersed in a foreign culture, and the changes that develop as the result of his presence. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
The Phantom of Liberty MFA saturday, march 27 11 am
The Phantom of Liberty by Luis Buuel (France, 1974, 104 min.). A firing squad, a cockerel, monks, a crude dinner party, a missing girl, and an ostrich are just a few of the images in Buuels celebrated surrealist film. A series of sketches about family, religion, and other established social institutions, the films complex framework promotes a variety of interpretations. The film challenges traditional narrative conventions and plays with audiences expectations. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Wednesday March 31
Off and Running MFA wednesday, march 31 6
Off and Running by Nicole Opper (2009, 76 min.). Avery is an African American teen living in Brooklyn, raised in a unique and loving householdwith white Jewish lesbian parents and two adopted, mixed-race brothers. As her curiosity about her roots grows, Avery decides to contact her birth mother, a choice that propels her into a compicated exploration of race, identify, and family that threatens to distance her from her adopted family. showing through apr 10 find a trailer find/upload a trailer
The Sun MFA wednesday, march 31 7:50
The Sun by Alexander Sokurov (2005, 115 min.). On August 15, 1945, millions of Japanese heard Emperors Hirohito voice for the first time, when he appealed to his people to cease military operations. The film portrays the events leading up to two of his crucial decisions: his surrender and the renunciation of his divine status. Manohla Dargis (The New York Times) calls this well-researched drama, one of the best movies of 2009. showing through apr 4 find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Thursday April 1
Five Easy Pieces MFA thursday, april 1 6
Nicholsons tour-de-force performance as a talented pianist who doesnt want to be tied down includes one of his most infamous scenes, when he tries to get plain toast in a diner by ordering a chicken salad sandwich and asking the waitress to hold the chicken between her knees. Classic Nicholson and a classic 70s road movie. one day only view trailer
The Sun MFA thursday, april 1 8:10
The Sun by Alexander Sokurov (2005, 115 min.). On August 15, 1945, millions of Japanese heard Emperors Hirohito voice for the first time, when he appealed to his people to cease military operations. The film portrays the events leading up to two of his crucial decisions: his surrender and the renunciation of his divine status. Manohla Dargis (The New York Times) calls this well-researched drama, one of the best movies of 2009. showing through apr 4 find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Friday April 2
Bornova Bornova MFA friday, april 2 6
Bornova Bornova by Inan Temelkuran (2009, 92 min.). Hakan has just returned from military service and hopes to become a taxi driver. Salih, the local psychopath, is like a brother to him. Although he comes from a good family, Salih falls in with the wrong crowd, and most of the town fears him, including high-school-student zlem, whom Hakan has a crush on, but lacks the courage to speak to. One day Salih's childhood friend, Muratwho earns a living writing erotic fantasiestells Hakan about an incident between Salih and zlem that inspired one of his stories. Disappointed and confused, Hakan heads to zlems house to confront her. But as it turns out, Murat wasnt telling the truth. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Off and Running MFA friday, april 2 8
Off and Running by Nicole Opper (2009, 76 min.). Avery is an African American teen living in Brooklyn, raised in a unique and loving householdwith white Jewish lesbian parents and two adopted, mixed-race brothers. As her curiosity about her roots grows, Avery decides to contact her birth mother, a choice that propels her into a compicated exploration of race, identify, and family that threatens to distance her from her adopted family. showing through apr 10 find a trailer find/upload a trailer
The Sun MFA friday, april 2 3:30
The Sun by Alexander Sokurov (2005, 115 min.). On August 15, 1945, millions of Japanese heard Emperors Hirohito voice for the first time, when he appealed to his people to cease military operations. The film portrays the events leading up to two of his crucial decisions: his surrender and the renunciation of his divine status. Manohla Dargis (The New York Times) calls this well-researched drama, one of the best movies of 2009. showing through apr 4 find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Saturday April 3
In Darkness MFA saturday, april 3 3
In Darkness (Karanlktakiler) by Cagan Irmak (2009, 100 min.). Single and in his 30s, Egemen is an office clerk at an ad agency and lives with his mother Glseren in a dilapidated apartment. Forced to deal with his mothers blackouts, life at home is hell for Egemen; for Glseren, however, her sons presence makes life worth living. One day, bored by his monotonous life and the degenerating state of his mother's mental health, he prepares a memorable night for both of them. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Seyyit Han MFA saturday, april 3 1
Seyyit Han by Yilmaz Guney (1968, 78 min.). The first film directed independently by Yilmaz Guney, Seyyit Han a simple love story set against the backdrop of rural life in Turkey, and considered by many to mark the beginning of cinema as a means of Turkish social criticism. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
The Sun MFA saturday, april 3 10:30 am
The Sun by Alexander Sokurov (2005, 115 min.). On August 15, 1945, millions of Japanese heard Emperors Hirohito voice for the first time, when he appealed to his people to cease military operations. The film portrays the events leading up to two of his crucial decisions: his surrender and the renunciation of his divine status. Manohla Dargis (The New York Times) calls this well-researched drama, one of the best movies of 2009. showing through apr 4 find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Sunday April 4
Mommo MFA sunday, april 4 3:30
Mommo (Kiz Kardesim Mommo) by Atalay Tasdiken (2009, 94 min.). Can a nine-year-old boy be a big brother, father, mother, and luminary? For young Aye, the answer is yes. She feels her big brother, Ahmet, fears nothing. Their father Kazim abandoned the family to marry another woman, leaving the children with Hasan, their crippled grandfather. In spite of everything, Ayse and Ahmet never seem to lose hope. In truth Ahmet is a child living in fear. This simple, poignant tale of a sibling relationship portrays one of the grittier realities of Turkish life. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Off and Running MFA sunday, april 4 11 am
Off and Running by Nicole Opper (2009, 76 min.). Avery is an African American teen living in Brooklyn, raised in a unique and loving householdwith white Jewish lesbian parents and two adopted, mixed-race brothers. As her curiosity about her roots grows, Avery decides to contact her birth mother, a choice that propels her into a compicated exploration of race, identify, and family that threatens to distance her from her adopted family. showing through apr 10 find a trailer find/upload a trailer
The Sun MFA sunday, april 4 1
The Sun by Alexander Sokurov (2005, 115 min.). On August 15, 1945, millions of Japanese heard Emperors Hirohito voice for the first time, when he appealed to his people to cease military operations. The film portrays the events leading up to two of his crucial decisions: his surrender and the renunciation of his divine status. Manohla Dargis (The New York Times) calls this well-researched drama, one of the best movies of 2009. final showing find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Friday April 9
Off and Running MFA friday, april 9 4:10
Off and Running by Nicole Opper (2009, 76 min.). Avery is an African American teen living in Brooklyn, raised in a unique and loving householdwith white Jewish lesbian parents and two adopted, mixed-race brothers. As her curiosity about her roots grows, Avery decides to contact her birth mother, a choice that propels her into a compicated exploration of race, identify, and family that threatens to distance her from her adopted family. showing through apr 10 find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Tekkoninkreet MFA friday, april 9 6
Tekkoninkreet by Michael Arias (2006, 111 min.). Based on the popular Japanese manga, Black and White, orphans on the mean streets of Treasure Town, must mug, steal, and fight to survive. Around them looms a world of corruption and loneliness, small-time crooks and neurotic police officers. A band of yakuzamembers of Japanese organized crimehave plans for their once-fair city, and Black and White must fight for control of the decaying metropolis. one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
Wrong Rosary MFA friday, april 9 8:20
Wrong Rosary (Uzak Ihtimal) by Mahmut Fazil Coskun (2009, 90 min.). In Galata, Istanbul, Musaa muezzin (the man who leads the call to prayer)falls in love with his neighbor, a Catholic nurse named Clara. In an ironic twist, Musa meets a bookseller who knows Clara, and as the lives of these three begin to intersect, surprises start to emerge. Mahmut Fazil Coskun carefully eliminates any hint of melodrama with the spare, measured, observational visuals of his debut (Jay Weissberg, Variety). one day only find a trailer find/upload a trailer
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