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

Featured Films in this Series:

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Stamped From The Beginning

February 24

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Netflix Short Nominees: Anuja & The Only Girl in the Orchestra

February 17

Netflix presents a one-time screening of two short film Oscar® nominees for a special showcase at The Clairidge!

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Oscar Shorts 2025: Live Action

February 14 - 20

Don’t miss your chance to see the five films nominated for Best Live Action Short Film!  Featuring A LIEN, ANUJA, I’M NOT A ROBOT, THE LAST RANGER, and THE MAN WHO COULD NOT REMAIN SILENT.

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Oscar Shorts 2025: Documentary

February 14 - 20

Don’t miss your chance to see the five films nominated for Best Documentary Short Film!  Featuring DEATH BY NUMBERS, I AM READY WARDEN, INCIDENT, INSTRUMENTS OF A BEATING HEART, and THE ONLY GIRL IN THE ORCHESTRA.

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Oscar Shorts 2025: Animation

February 14 - 20

Don’t miss your chance to see the five films nominated for Best Animation Short Film!  Featuring BEAUTIFUL MEN, IN THE SHADOW OF THE CYPRESS, MAGIC CANDIES, WANDER TO WONDER, and YUCK!

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