Film Showings
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
4:00 PM
Conference Room
,
Paseo Verde Library
Arlene Caruso
702-492-6580
Synopsis: France/U.S.A. | 2007 | Drama | French w/ English subtitles | Synopsis: Elle France editor Jean-Dominique Bauby in 1995 at the age of 43 suffered a stroke that paralyzed his entire body except his left eye. Using that eye to blink out his memoir, Bauby eloquently described the aspects of his interior world, from the psychological torment of being trapped inside his body to his imagined stories from lands he'd only visited in his mind.
Please Note: Films are unrated and are not recommended for children under the age of 18. All films will be screened in their original language, with English subtitles.
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
6:30 PM
Conference Room
,
Paseo Verde Library
Arlene Caruso
702-492-6580
Synopsis: France/U.S.A. | 2007 | Drama | French w/ English subtitles | Synopsis: Elle France editor Jean-Dominique Bauby in 1995 at the age of 43 suffered a stroke that paralyzed his entire body except his left eye. Using that eye to blink out his memoir, Bauby eloquently described the aspects of his interior world, from the psychological torment of being trapped inside his body to his imagined stories from lands he'd only visited in his mind.
Please Note: Films are unrated and are not recommended for children under the age of 18. All films will be screened in their original language, with English subtitles.
The Lives of Others
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
3:30 PM
Conference Room
,
Paseo Verde Library
Arlene Caruso
702-492-6580
Synopsis: Germany|2006|Drama|This critically-acclaimed, Oscar-winning film (Best Foreign Language Film, 2006) is the erotic, emotionally-charged experience Lisa Schwarzbaum (Entertainment Weekly) calls "a nail-biter of a thriller!" Synopsis: Before the collapse of the Berlin Wall, East Germany's population was closely monitored by the Secret Police or (Stasi). Only a few citizens above suspicion, like renowned pro-Socialist playwright Georg Dreyman, were permitted to lead private lives. But when a corrupt government official falls for Georg's stunning actress-girlfriend, Christa, an ambitious Stasi policeman is ordered to bug the writer's apartment to gain incriminating evidence against the rival. Now, what the officer discovers is about to dramatically change thei lives -- as well as his -- in this seductive political thriller Peter Travers (Rolling Stone) proclaims is "the best kind of movie: one you can't get out of your head."
Please Note: Film is Rated R-Restricted: Under 17 requires accompanying parent or guardian. All films will be screened in their original language, with English subtitles.
The Lives of Others
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
6:30 PM
Conference Room
,
Paseo Verde Library
Arlene Caruso
702-492-6580
Synopsis: Germany|2006|Drama|This critically-acclaimed, Oscar-winning film (Best Foreign Language Film, 2006) is the erotic, emotionally-charged experience Lisa Schwarzbaum (Entertainment Weekly) calls "a nail-biter of a thriller!" Synopsis: Before the collapse of the Berlin Wall, East Germany's population was closely monitored by the Secret Police or (Stasi). Only a few citizens above suspicion, like renowned pro-Socialist playwright Georg Dreyman, were permitted to lead private lives. But when a corrupt government official falls for Georg's stunning actress-girlfriend, Christa, an ambitious Stasi policeman is ordered to bug the writer's apartment to gain incriminating evidence against the rival. Now, what the officer discovers is about to dramatically change thei lives -- as well as his -- in this seductive political thriller Peter Travers (Rolling Stone) proclaims is "the best kind of movie: one you can't get out of your head."
Please Note: Film is Rated R-Restricted: Under 17 requires accompanying parent or guardian. All films will be screened in their original language, with English subtitles.
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