World Spotlight
A diverse collection of films and voices, made outside the United States.
The Origin of Evil (2023)
- Fri, Sep 22
- Sat, Sep 23
- Sun, Sep 24
- Wed, Sep 27
Director: Sébastien Marnier Run Time: 125 min. Rating: R Release Year: 2022
Starring: Dominique Blanc, Doria Tillier, Jacques Weber, Laure Calamy, Suzanne Clément
Somebody's lying. When Stephané reconnects with her estranged billionaire father, she struggles to find her place in a world of luxury, bitter jealousies, and dark family secrets. A suspenseful dark parable out of the 2022 Venice Film Festival. | Country: France, Canada | Language: French with English subtitles
Amerikatsi (2023)
- Fri, Sep 22
- Sat, Sep 23
- Sun, Sep 24
- Wed, Sep 27
Director: Michael Goorjian Run Time: 115 min. Release Year: 2022
Starring: Hovik Keuchkerian, Michael Goorjian, Mikhail Trukhin, Narine Grigoryan, Nelly Uvarova
In 1947, an Armenian-American repatriates to Armenia only to end up in a Soviet prison, but finds hope in the most unlikely places. A dramatic comedy written, directed by, and starring Emmy Award-winner Michael Goorjian. | Country: Armenia | Language: Armenian, English, Russian with English subtitles
Blue Giant (2023)
- Sun, Oct 8
Director: Yuzuru Tachikawa Run Time: 120 min. Rating: NR Release Year: 2023 Language: Japanese
Starring: Amane Okayama, Shotaro Mamiya, Yuki Yamada
Dai Miyamoto's life is turned upside down the day he discovers jazz. A moving ode to the power of music and the artist, based on the award-winning manga. | Country: Japan | Language: Japanese with English subtitles