Mountain Cinema Club: Foreign Films & Select Films

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Fall 2016
Wednesday
September 21
- The Wave (Norway action, drama, thriller) Although anticipated, no one is really ready when the mountain above a scenic, narrow fjord collapses. In Norwegian with English subtitles 1h 45m R.
Wednesday
October 05
- Theeb (United Arab Emirates adventure, thriller) In the Arabian desert, in 1916, a young Bedouin boy invites himself along when his older brother is leading a lost English soldier on a secret mission. Cast of nonprofessional Bedouins. An exploration of the uniquely Arab take on matters of honor, solidarity and the etiquette of desert survival. Finalist for 2016 Oscar for best foreign film. In local dialect with English subtitles 1h 40m NR.
Wednesday
October 19
- Tanna (Vanuatu drama, romance, history). Set on a remote Pacific island, covered in rain forest and dominated by an active volcano, this story of a forbidden love is enacted by the local Yakel tribe. It was a turning point for tribal elders who changed age-old strict traditions. Based on true events in 1985. In Nauvhal dialect with English subtitles. 1h 40m NR.
Wednesday
November 02
- Haute Cuisine (France biography, comedy) Story of Danielle Delpeuch and how she was appointed private chef for President Mitterand. Lots of good food! In French with English subtitles. 95m PG 13.
Wednesday
November 16
- Our Little Sister (Japan comedy, drama) While attending the funeral of their long absent father, three sisters find they have a younger sister whom they decide to include in their family when it was made clear that her mother did not want her. Same director of Like Father, Like Son shown earlier in MCC. In Japanese with English subtitles 2h 8m PG