HATE

LATE SHOWING 9PM Thursday, 4/17/25

Warning: Language, racial profiling, violence

La Haine (1995), directed by Mathieu Kassovitz, is a stark and powerful portrayal of life in the Parisian suburbs through the eyes of three young men over the course of 24 tense hours. Set in the aftermath of a police riot, the film explores themes of systemic injustice, identity, and the cycle of violence. Shot in striking black and white, La Haine remains a searing critique of social inequality and urban alienation.

ELEVATOR TO THE GALLOWS

Friday, 4/18/25 6:30PM INTRO BY RICHARD ST.OFLE FOLLOWED BY FILM SCREENING

Elevator to the Gallows (1958), directed by Louis Malle, is a gripping French noir that blends suspense, romance, and existential tension. When a calculated murder plot unravels due to a stalled elevator, a chain of unexpected events spirals into chaos. With a haunting jazz score by Miles Davis, the film captures the moody elegance of postwar Paris and the moral ambiguity of its characters.

COURTS-MÉTRAGES
STARTING 2PM Saturday 4/19/25

Our short film screening showcases diverse shorts spanning genres, styles, and perspectives from across the Francophone world. From animation and documentary to experimental and narrative fiction, these films highlight emerging voices.

See below for the lineup!