Introduced by Dorrance Dean Alain-Philippe Durand

Monday, June 8, 2026

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Set out on a delightfully unpredictable journey through French comedy with La Chèvre, guided by Dorrance Dean Alain-Philippe Durand. This offbeat classic pairs philosophical wit with pure absurdity, inviting you to consider how chance, character, and culture collide. Beneath its humor lies a playful meditation on fate and human folly, offering a rich and surprising lens into French cinematic tradition and the enduring art of making meaning from misadventure.

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French with English subtitles

Introduced by Professor Christie Kerr

Monday, July 6, 2026

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Enter the glittering, subversive world of Chicago, with insight from Professor Christie Kerr. Beneath its dazzling musical numbers lies a sharp exploration of ambition, spectacle, and the machinery of fame. This iconic film invites you to look beyond the stage lights and into the cultural forces that shape celebrity and storytelling. Bold, ironic, and irresistibly stylish, it offers a compelling lens on performance as both art and illusion.

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Introduced by Professor Peter Medine

Monday, August 10, 2026

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Journey into the layered histories of Southeast Asia with Indochine, illuminated by Professor Peter Medine. Set against the waning years of French colonial rule, this sweeping film intertwines personal and political transformation with striking visual depth. It invites you to explore questions of identity, belonging, and power through a richly textured narrative. Expansive and reflective, it offers a profound cinematic encounter with history, memory, and the complexities of cultural change.

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French with English subtitles