Week of November 12, 2009
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FILM Thursday 11/12 EUROPEAN DREAMThe first in a series of five films to be screened at the Miami Beach Cinematheque by Danish filmmaker Lars Von Trier, "Europa" is described as an edgy, dreamlike account of an American who travels to post-war Germany to work as a railroad conductor rather than serve in the military. Love comes his way as he falls for the daughter of the railroad owner and becomes locked into ties with a subversive terrorist group. 8 p.m. Miami Beach Cinematheque, 512 Española Way, Miami Beach. $7-$10. Details: (305) 673-4567 or www.mbcinema.com. Friday 11/13 SHALOM, PARISIn collaboration with the National Center for Jewish Film, the Miami Beach Cinematheque shows "Being Jewish in France," a three-hour documentary detailing the history of Jews in France from the Dreyfus Affair to the presence of anti-Semitism in modern France. Winner of the "Jewish Experience Award" at the Jerusalem Film Festival. 7 p.m. Additional showings on Nov. 15 and 16. Miami Beach Cinematheque, 512 Española Way, Miami Beach. $7-$10. Details: (305) 673-4567 or www.mbcinema.com. Tuesday 11/17 SPANISH SHORTSSpanish cultural organization Casa de Madrid hosts "Madrid de Cine en Corto," a multi-day event showcasing Spanish-language short films like "Dime Que Yo" by Mateo Gil and "La Tama" by Martín Costa. 7 and 9 p.m. Ends Nov. 18. The Tower Theatre, 1508 SW 8th St., Miami. $6. Details: www.casademadrid.org. RISING TIDE In the second in a series of five films to be screened at the Miami Beach Cinematheque by Danish filmmaker Lars Von Trier, "Making Waves" follows a shy, religious woman's mental breakdown and bouts of infidelity after her husband is paralyzed from the neck down. Winner of the Cannes Film Festival Grand Jury Prize. 8 p.m. Miami Beach Cinematheque, 512 Española Way, Miami Beach. $7-$10. Details: (305) 673-4567 or www.mbcinema.com. Thursday 11/19 DANCER IN THE DARKThe third in a series of films by Danish filmmaker Lars Von Trier being shown at Miami Beach Cinematheque, "Dancer in the Dark" is the story of a Czech immigrant who finds meaning in her life through classic Hollywood musicals despite the fact that she is losing her sight. Features singer Björk, who vowed never to act again after working on this film. Miami Beach Cinematheque, 512 Española Way, Miami Beach. 8 p.m. $7-$10. Details: (305) 673-4567 or www.mbcinema.com.
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