A highly gifted boy whose parents have ambitious plans for him decides to play by his own rules. This Swiss film won the Oscar for best foreign film in 2006 and has a wonderful performance by German Actor Bruno Ganz.
FRIDA - April 15 - 2:00 PM
Another visual feast from director Julie Taymor, depicting the life of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Selma Hayek fought to get the film made and was rewarded with an Academy Award nomination for best actress. Also stars Alfred Molina as her husband Diego Rivera.
The Kite Runner - April 22 - 2:00 PM
Can this film do justice to the acclaimed book about a childhood in Afghanistan? Of course it's about much more; friendship, mistakes and redemption.
For Roseanna - April 29 - 2:00 PM
Donna Esslinger introduces this warm romantic comedy about the things we do for love. The film is set in Italy, and has the flavor of a foreign film, but it's done in English. Stars Mercedes Ruehl and Jean Reno.
Mafioso - May 6 - 2:00 PM
A recently re-discovered Italian film from 1962 offers a peak at the Mafia on its own turf. Both a comedy and a social satire, this black and white film follows a successful Sicilian when he brings his family home on vacation. All are welcomed by his family -- and the local Mafia boss.
Kitchen Stories - May 13 - 2:00 PM
This Norwegian film is a wonderfully quirky comedy about a strange scientific social experiment in the 1940's. The impartial observer's growing friendship with the cantankerous single farmer he's observing complicates the experiment.
After the Wedding - May 20 - 2:00 PM
The manager of an orphanage in India returns to Denmark for funding. While there he discoves a life-altering secret. Beautifully acted.
