Montclair Film + La Cinémathèque Present: In Search of Love in French Cinema

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This curated film series showcases four landmark works of mid-20th-century French cinema, each a masterful exploration of human emotion, existential longing, and the power of fate.

Join us as we explore these important works of art in our new series with special introductions and Q&As with Gerard Amsellem, local teacher, artist, and filmmaker from New Wave Productions.

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ELEVATOR TO THE GALLOWS (1958)
Sunday, March 16
Thursday, March 20


HIROSHIMA, MON AMOUR (1959)
Sunday, April 6
Thursday, April 10


BLACK ORPHEUS (1959)
Sunday, May 18
Thursday, May 22


THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG (1964)
Sunday, June 8
Thursday, June 12


A MAN AND A WOMAN (1966)
Sunday, June 22
Wednesday, June 25

Featured Films in this Series:

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If I Had Legs I’d Kick You

October 28 - November 6

With her life crashing down around her, Linda tries to navigate her daughter’s mysterious illness, her absent husband, a missing person, and an increasingly hostile relationship with her therapist.

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The Mastermind

October 28 - November 6

In 1970, Mooney and two cohorts wander into a museum in broad daylight and steal four paintings. When holding onto the art proves more difficult than stealing them, Mooney is relegated to a life on the run.

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Frankenstein

October 28 - November 6

A brilliant but egotistical scientist brings a monstrous creature to life in a daring experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.

2025 Montclair Film Festival

Join us for 10 electrifying days filled with powerful films, thought-provoking conversations, and exciting events that celebrate the art of storytelling.  Check out our full program here.

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Wicked: For Good

November 20 - December 11

Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, she’ll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and all of Oz, for good.

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