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Series at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica

STARRING EUROPE: NEW FILMS FROM THE EU
Thu, May 9, 2019 - Mon, May 13, 2019

Spotlighting festival award winners from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland and Romania, the short and feature films of STARRING EUROPE embody the continent's rich heritage and diversity of cinema.


COWBOYS AND SAMURAI
Thu, Apr 25, 2019 - Sun, Apr 28, 2019

The wild West meets feudal Japan in this weekend of "Cowboy and Samurai" double features including such classics as RASHOMON, THE SEARCHERS, SEVEN SAMURAI and UNFORGIVEN.


CLASSIC MOVIE CLOWNS
Thu, Apr 18, 2019 - Thu, Apr 25, 2019

Slapstick and visual humor have universal appeal that transcends generations; our tribute to classic movie clowns includes such legends as Charlie Chaplin (THE GREAT DICTATOR), Harold Lloyd (SAFETY LAST!), Laurel & Hardy (SONS OF THE DESERT) and the Marx Brothers (A NIGHT AT THE OPERA) to keep you in stitches.


SALT, SWEAT AND SUNSHINE: THE CINEMA OF CLAIRE DENIS
Fri, Apr 12, 2019 - Sun, Apr 14, 2019

French filmmaker Claire Denis has created a distinct cinematic language over the past 30 years. On the eve of the release of her latest work, we present a weekend survey of her career, including such acclaimed films as CHOCOLAT, BEAU TRAVAIL, TROUBLE EVERY DAY and NÉNETTE AND BONI, with Denis appearing in person for two programs.


BLEAK, BUT NEVER BORING: LIFE ACCORDING TO MIKE LEIGH
Mon, Apr 1, 2019 - Sun, Apr 7, 2019

Mike Leigh has made an indelible mark on cinema with his committed realism and mastery of improvisation. Join us for a weekend tribute to the British director including such favorites as LIFE IS SWEET, NAKED and SECRETS & LIES. With Leigh appearing in person with the new PETERLOO!


In Person Guests!

CANADA NOW 2019: NEW FILMS FROM CANADA
Thu, Mar 21, 2019 - Sun, Mar 24, 2019

Canada Now 2019 is a diverse, engaging, decidedly entertaining selection of the best in contemporary Canadian cinema. From family drama to mystery to character study to documentary, you’ll find impressive new work by veteran and rookie directors alike. Filmmakers in person each night!