In commemoration of the centenary of the “father of African cinema,” Senegalese novelist/filmmaker Ousmane Sembène — both a sharp critic of modern Africa and passionate advocate for its autonomy, whose filmography spans 40 years — we offer these new restorations of three revolutionary films from the 1970s.
Visit
In Theatre
Today
Friday, Jul 26
This week
Saturday, Jul 27
Sunday, Jul 28
Monday, Jul 29
- SEVEN SAMURAI
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AMADEUS
* Introduction from Belcourt's Tom Eisenbraun and musician/educator Alex Robinson
- GREEN BORDER
- HUMANIST VAMPIRE SEEKING CONSENTING SUICIDAL PERSON
Tuesday, Jul 30
Wednesday, Jul 31
- AMADEUS
- KINDS OF KINDNESS
- GREEN BORDER
- SEVEN SAMURAI
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HARD CANDY (35mm)
* Post-screening discussion with podcaster Jenn Adams and Dr. Aimi Hamraie
- HUMANIST VAMPIRE SEEKING CONSENTING SUICIDAL PERSON