Films for the
Cinematically Disadvantaged
Arts on Grand, together with Carey's TV & Stereo, are pleased to present this Foreign
Film series collaboration!
| March 6 Raise
the Red Lantern |
After her father's death, 19- year old Songlian marries the much older Chen Zuoqian, becoming the latest concubine in Chen's burgeoning harem. As the fourth wife, Songlian suddenly finds herself at the bottom of an oppressive hierarchy, in which competition for the master's attention - and the attendant privileges it carries - is intense. The lushly filmed drama won a BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language. Rated PG |
| March 13 Secuestro
Express |
After a night of dancing in Caracas, Venezuela, Carla and Martin are swept off their feet by a trio of kidnappers in search of a hefty ransom from Carla's wealthy father. As they wait out their imprisonment, the young couple undergoes a terrifying journey through the city, all the while at the mercy of thier captors. Rated R |
| March 20 Le
Papillon |
This touching French film distills the true meaning of friendship. All Julien wants to do in his old age is to collect and preserve butterflies. But when a woman and her 8 year old child, the friendly Elsa, decides to make Julien her friend, accompanying him on a mission to find a rare butterfly speciman. Rated NR |
| March 27 Downfall |
In 2002, the gripping documentary Blind Spot: Hitler's Secratary, introduced audiences to German dictator's stenographer, Traudi Junge, by letting her tell her own story. Now director Oliver Hirschbiegel brings Junge to life in the form of actress Alexandra Maria Lara, who stars in this Oscar-nominated drama. Rated R |
*Show time begins at 7:00 PM at Carey's TV & Stereo (upper level) located at 220 Grand Avenue in Spencer, IA. *Admission is free and popcorn is available, however donations are welcome at the door!