Montclair Film + La Cinémathèque Present: In Search of Love in French Cinema
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.
Presented in Partnership with
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
Featured Films in this Series:
coming soon
The Great Debaters
June 19
In 1935, a teacher at an all-black college pushes his debate team to a level of excellence that nets them a chance to face reigning champion Harvard.
coming soon
Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom
June 19
Uncover the deep spiritual significance of America’s newest federal holiday with pastor Rasool Berry.
