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In cooperation with the Friends of Modern Art, the FIA Theater presents quality independent, international, and classic films that otherwise would not be seen in the Flint area. Films are screened every weekend in the comfort of plush theater-style seating and a state-of-the-art sound system.
Martha Marcy May Marlene
February 24, 25, 26
(U.S., 2011) Directed by Sean Durkin, 102 min., rated R
Newcomer Elizabeth Olsen turns in an acclaimed performance as a woman struggling to reunite with her family after fleeing an abusive cult. With Sarah Paulson and John Hawkes (Winter's Bone).
February 24, 25, 26
(U.S., 2011) Directed by Sean Durkin, 102 min., rated R
Newcomer Elizabeth Olsen turns in an acclaimed performance as a woman struggling to reunite with her family after fleeing an abusive cult. With Sarah Paulson and John Hawkes (Winter's Bone).
A Dangerous Method
March 2, 3, 4
(U.K./Germany/Canada, 2011) Directed by David Cronenberg, 99 min., rated R
The famed Carl Jung (Michael Fassbender) and Sigmund Freud (Viggo Mortensen) give birth to psychoanalysis in a provocative thriller from David Cronenberg. Keira Knightley stars as Jung's colleague and lover.
March 2, 3, 4
(U.K./Germany/Canada, 2011) Directed by David Cronenberg, 99 min., rated R
The famed Carl Jung (Michael Fassbender) and Sigmund Freud (Viggo Mortensen) give birth to psychoanalysis in a provocative thriller from David Cronenberg. Keira Knightley stars as Jung's colleague and lover.
Shame
March 9, 10, 11
(U.K., 2011) Directed by Steve McQueen, 101 min., rated NC-17
A Dangerous Method co-star Michael Fassbender returns to the FOMA screen as a sex addict whose carefully hidden private life risks exposure when his sister (Carey Mulligan) re-enters his life. Note the adults-only NC-17 rating; this film contains explicit sexual content.
March 9, 10, 11
(U.K., 2011) Directed by Steve McQueen, 101 min., rated NC-17
A Dangerous Method co-star Michael Fassbender returns to the FOMA screen as a sex addict whose carefully hidden private life risks exposure when his sister (Carey Mulligan) re-enters his life. Note the adults-only NC-17 rating; this film contains explicit sexual content.
My Piece of the Pie
March 16, 17, 18
(France, 2011) Directed by Cédric Klapisch, 109 min., subtitled, not rated
In a timely comedy-drama from France, a single mother loses her factory job, then enrolls in a housekeeper training program. From that experience, she lands in the Paris apartment of a handsome but conceited financial broker.
March 16, 17, 18
(France, 2011) Directed by Cédric Klapisch, 109 min., subtitled, not rated
In a timely comedy-drama from France, a single mother loses her factory job, then enrolls in a housekeeper training program. From that experience, she lands in the Paris apartment of a handsome but conceited financial broker.
The Future
March 23, 24, 25
(U.S., 2011) Directed by Miranda July, 91 min., rated R
In what the New York Times has called "an ingeniously constructed wonder cabinet of a movie," writer/director/co-star Miranda July (best known for Me and You and Everyone We Know) explores how life changes for a bohemian couple after they decide to adopt a stray cat.
March 23, 24, 25
(U.S., 2011) Directed by Miranda July, 91 min., rated R
In what the New York Times has called "an ingeniously constructed wonder cabinet of a movie," writer/director/co-star Miranda July (best known for Me and You and Everyone We Know) explores how life changes for a bohemian couple after they decide to adopt a stray cat.
Pina
March 30, 31 & April 1
(Germany, 2011) Directed by Wim Winders, 106 min., subtitled, rated PG
This stirring, award-winning tribute to the great German choreographer-teacher Pina Bausch captures the spirit, artistry and power of modern dance under the distinctive direction of Wim Winders (Wings of Desire, Buena Vista Social Club).
March 30, 31 & April 1
(Germany, 2011) Directed by Wim Winders, 106 min., subtitled, rated PG
This stirring, award-winning tribute to the great German choreographer-teacher Pina Bausch captures the spirit, artistry and power of modern dance under the distinctive direction of Wim Winders (Wings of Desire, Buena Vista Social Club).
Once Upon A
Time in Andolia
April 5*, 6, 7
(Turkey, 2011) Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, 150 min., subtitled, not rated
A Grand Prix Award winner at Cannes, this somber, cerebral thriller concerns a search party seeking the body of a murder victim in the mountains of Turkey. "A deep and haunting work that lingers in the memory," praises the Hollywood Reporter.
April 5*, 6, 7
(Turkey, 2011) Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, 150 min., subtitled, not rated
A Grand Prix Award winner at Cannes, this somber, cerebral thriller concerns a search party seeking the body of a murder victim in the mountains of Turkey. "A deep and haunting work that lingers in the memory," praises the Hollywood Reporter.
The Heir Apparent: Largo Winch
April 13, 14, 15
(France-Belgium, 2008) Directed by Jerome Salle, 108 min., subtitled, not rated
The suspicious death of a powerful billionaire, the fight over his inheritance and the exposure of a crucial family secret are part of this exciting European adventure thriller. Kristin Scott Thomas heads the cast.
April 13, 14, 15
(France-Belgium, 2008) Directed by Jerome Salle, 108 min., subtitled, not rated
The suspicious death of a powerful billionaire, the fight over his inheritance and the exposure of a crucial family secret are part of this exciting European adventure thriller. Kristin Scott Thomas heads the cast.
Albert Nobbs
April 20, 21, 22
U.K./Ireland, 2011) Directed by Rodrigo Garcia, 113 min., rated R
Glenn Close brilliantly disappears into her challenging, Academy Award-nominated role as a woman masquerading as a man in order to work and survive in 19th century Ireland. As Albert's robust colleague, Janet McTeer was also nominated for an Oscar in this fascinating, character-driven drama.
April 20, 21, 22
U.K./Ireland, 2011) Directed by Rodrigo Garcia, 113 min., rated R
Glenn Close brilliantly disappears into her challenging, Academy Award-nominated role as a woman masquerading as a man in order to work and survive in 19th century Ireland. As Albert's robust colleague, Janet McTeer was also nominated for an Oscar in this fascinating, character-driven drama.
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
April 27, 28, 29
(U.S., 2012) Directed by David Gelb, 81 min., subtitled, not rated
This is a lovingly crafted documentary about 85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono, who works out of a basement in a Tokyo office building. Slant Magazine calls this "food porn par excellence."
April 27, 28, 29
(U.S., 2012) Directed by David Gelb, 81 min., subtitled, not rated
This is a lovingly crafted documentary about 85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono, who works out of a basement in a Tokyo office building. Slant Magazine calls this "food porn par excellence."
FOMA Films Dinner
April 28 • 5:30p
Before Saturday's screening, FOMA will present a sushi dinner. Cost per person is $50 for members, $60 for non-members, and includes the movie admission.
Reservations are required.
Please send a check by April 25, 2012 to:
FOMA Films Dinner
Flint Institute of Arts
1120 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503
April 28 • 5:30p
Before Saturday's screening, FOMA will present a sushi dinner. Cost per person is $50 for members, $60 for non-members, and includes the movie admission.
Reservations are required.
Please send a check by April 25, 2012 to:
FOMA Films Dinner
Flint Institute of Arts
1120 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503
