La Cinémathèque Film Club
Iranian Filmmaker Series
WHEN: SERIES STARTS SUN, SEP 13, AT 2PM
WHERE: South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC), 1 SOPAC Way (behind the train station), South Orange
TICKETS: Film Club Membership is $65
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Box Office: (973) 313-2787
Explore the origins of modern film, discover influential filmmakers, and discuss the styles and philosophical messages of the films when you become a Film Club Member.
Bridging the gulf of understanding between cultures can often feel insurmountable. With stories of Islam and its extremes filling our news on a daily basis it is easy to think of Iran in terms of its politics rather than its people. The Iranian Film Series is a chronological approach to learning about Iranian cinema over the last 50 years showcasing films from 5 of the most important Iranian directors. Through the lens of the filmmaker you will see a culture that is exceedingly complex and is a powerful influence throughout the world.
Film Introductions and post-screening discussions on will be led by Political Sciences and Middle Eastern Stuies Professor, Hossein Hafezian. La Cinémathèque Film Club screenings are curated and hosted by educator, artist, and filmmaker Gerard Amsellem.
Important: Film Club Memberships are available for sale in advance of a series and through the second film screening in a series as the discussions around each film build upon prior events.
Renowned Iranian Filmmaker Series:
SEP 13 The Cow (1969) Dariush Mehrjui
OCT 4 The Cyclist (1987) Mohsen Makhmalbaf
NOV 29 Close-Up (1990) Abbas Kiarostami
DEC 13 The Children of Heaven (1997) Majid Majidi
JAN 17 The Separation (2011) Asghar Farhadi
Gerard Amsellem is a French and American citizen. He spent the first 25 years of his life in Paris, France where he studied painting at the University of Paris and earned his Masters Degree in French Literature and Art History. In 1982, Gerard moved to the U.S. and continued to paint and develop his interest in film. His paintings have been exhibited abroad in Paris and locally at GAS Gallery & Studio and at 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. Gerard has been studying film throughout his life. He currently teaches World Film at Livingston High School and has directed several short films. Gerard’s special interests lie in foreign and independent films from all over the world.
Questions about La Cinémathèque Film Club can be directed to Gerard Amsellem at linguavision@gmail.com
