Mountain Cinema Club: Foreign Films & Select Films

Recommended Films:

The Decalogue (1989) by Krzysztof Kieslowski

"One of the great movie achievements of our time" Krzysztof Kieslowski's Decalogue explores the timeless moral issues of human existence through ten contemporary tales, each based on one of the Ten Commandments.
(watch trailer) -(Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune)

The Decalogue was originally created for Polish Television in 1988-1989, garnering much attention for its ambition and craftsmanship. It then played at Venice and at other film festivals, gradually attaining a kind of legendary status. However, it was unavailable to most of the world for years, because it was held up in distribution limbo. When first released by Facets in 2001 for the very brief window remaining in its original contract, The Decalogue garnered instant praise, including being named the number-one film of the year by both The New York Times and Entertainment Weekly. In its limited theatrical run, The Decalogue played the major U.S. markets to sell-out audiences and universal critical acclaim.

At each step of its release--first at festivals, then in limited theatrical runs, then on video, and now on DVD - many reviewers and critics weighed in on the significance of this important series.

 


FALL 2009 SERIES -6 films/$25
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Wednesday
Sept. 16
- The Duchess - United Kingdom
A chronicle of the life of 18C aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life. In English Biography/Drama/History PG 13 110 min.
Wednesday
Oct. 7
- 12 (Twelve) - Russia
Twelve jurors must decide the fate of a Chechen teenager charged with murdering his stepfather. Jurors represent fragmented society of modern Russia. Nominated in 2007 for Oscar for best foreign film. In Russian and Chechen w/English subtitles Crime/Drama/Thriller NR "A Masterpiece" LONG FILM: 159 min. (2hr 39mins) ARRIVE 5PM "Sharp" and 7:45pm
Wednesday
Oct. 21
- Volver - Spain
After her death, a mother returns to her home town in order to fix the situations she couldn't resolve during her life. Penelope Cruz stars. Pedro Almodovar is director and writer. In Spanish w/English subtitles
Comedy/Crime/Drama/Mystery R 121 min.
Wednesday
Nov. 4
- Summer Hours France
Three siblings witness the disappearance of their childhood memories when they must relinquish the family belongings. With Juliette Binoche. In French w/English subtitles
Drama/Family NR 103 min.
Wednesday
Nov. 18
- How About You? Ireland
Ellie, a young free-spirited sister, is left in charge of an Irish residential home over Christmas by her older uptight sister and deals with insufferable residents (Vanessa Redgrave, Imelda Staunton).
In English Comedy/Drama NR 100 min.
Wednesday
Dec. 2
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Departures Japan
A newly unemployed cellist finds himself in an unusual workplace where he discovers the wonder and meaning of life and living. Won Oscar for best foreign film 2009. In Japanese w/English subtitles. Drama/Music PG 13 130 min.

   
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