Chiaroscuro International Film Series, now in its 18th year, announces its 2023 series theme: Absence/Presence. The series presents a selection of award-winning films from New Zealand, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Japan, Finland/France and Germany. Using a variety of narrative, cinematic and thematic devices, each film in the 2023 series explores the idea of absence/presence - a universal experience as the world emerges from a life altering pandemic.
Now at its new venue, Wealthy Theatre!
All events are free & open to the public. All are welcome. Please RSVP in advance to secure your seat.
Visit the website for information regarding panel discussions, reception, and more. Enjoy an afternoon immersed in world culture without leaving the city! All programs start at 2:00pm at Wealthy Theatre at 1130 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids, on the Sunday date listed below:
January 8
Waru (Gardiner et al, 2017) New Zealand
Following the death of a child, eight Māori women risk everything for the greater good of their community.
RSVP: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wealthytheatre/797533
January 22
Quo Vadis, Aida? (Zbanic, 2020) Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ma Aida is a UN translator. When the Serbian army takes over her town, her family shelters in the UN camp.
RSVP: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wealthytheatre/797534
February 5
Asako I and II (Hamaguchi, 2018) Japan
Asako loves Baku, a free spirit who suddenly disappears. Later, Asako meet Ryohei, who looks just like Baku.
RSVP: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wealthytheatre/797600
February 19
Le Havre (Kaurismäki, 2011) Finland/France
When a young African refugee arrives in the city of Le Havre, an aging shoe shiner welcomes him into his home.
RSVP: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wealthytheatre/797601
March 5
Transit (Petzold, 2018) Germany
A man escaping occupied France falls in love with the wife of a dead author, whose identity he has assumed.
RSVP: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wealthytheatre/797602
The Chiaroscuro International Film Series is a non-profit cultural and educational organization that fosters a deeper understanding of world cultures through the medium of film. Chiaroscuro presents films in a setting that encourages discussion and enjoyment through a shared social experience.
Anyone interested in volunteer, donor, or sponsorship opportunities can visit the website at: https://www.ChiaroscuroGR.org
