The Film Society

Koyaanisqatsi (1982) - 𝚑𝚢𝚙𝚗𝚘𝚝𝚒𝚌. Described as an "essay in images and sound on the state of American civilization", the film is a wordless journey through vast landscapes, crowded cities, factories, and highways. It is a montage of stock footage, slow motion, and time-lapse visuals set Philip Glass’s exceptional score. Directed by Godfrey Reggio Runtime: 86 min Languages: No dialogue Letterboxd link Trailer link ⏰ August 21st, 20:00 📍Cinema Hall (D8)

The Assassin (2015) - 𝚍𝚒𝚕𝚎𝚖𝚖𝚊 In medieval China, Nie Yinniang returns home after years of training under a nun who has made her into a skilled assassin. Her next target is Tian Ji’an, the governor of Weibo, the man she was once promised to marry. Directed by Hou Hsiao-Hsien Runtime: 105 min Languages: Mandarin w/ Eng subs Letterboxd link Trailer link ⏰ August 21, 18:00 📍Cinema Hall (D8)

When Marnie Was There (2014) - 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐 An overlooked Studio Ghibli gem 🌟 that delivers the studio's signature sense of imagination while telling a deeply moving story. This time, prepare to dive into the inner world of our protagonist, Anna, who is sent to the countryside because of her illness. There, she discovers an abandoned mansion. 🧐 Directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi Runtime: 103 min Languages: Japanese w/ Eng subs Letterboxd link Trailer link ⏰ August 13th, 20:00 📍Cinema Hall (D8)

Kuolleet lehdet/Fallen Leaves (2023) - 𝚕𝚘𝚗𝚎𝚕𝚢. In a Helsinki of old films, jukebox songs, and late-night karaoke, Ansa works at a supermarket while Holappa keeps losing jobs because of his drinking. After they meet by chance and decide to go on a date, Ansa’s phone number gets lost, and neither knows where to look for the other 🍂 This film is the fourth and final part of Aki Kaurismäki’s four-decade-long Proletariat tetralogy. Directed by Aki Kaurismäki Runtime: 81 min Languages: Finnish w/ Eng subs Letterboxd link Trailer link ⏰ August 13th, 18:00 📍Cinema Hall (D8)

Get Out (2017) - 𝚖𝚘𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚗 Chris 👨🏿‍🦱 and his girlfriend Rose 👩🏻 go upstate to meet her racist parents for the weekend. Suddenly, the family's behaviour seems accommodating to him. African‑American comedian Jordan Peele shows what a movie about racial tolerance can be like. Directed by Jordan Peele Runtime: 104 min Languages: English Letterboxd link ⏰ August 11th, 20:00 📍Cinema Hall (D8)

Lola rennt/Run Lola Run (1998) - 𝚊𝚍𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 We are back! Lola has to find 100,000 Deutsche Marks to save her boyfriend, Manni. While she has only 20 minutes until something horrible happens, she has 4 chances to change how the rest of her life goes... Every run begins with the same call, but a few moments late, a stranger on the street, or one wrong turn can send the couple somewhere completely different. 🇩🇪 Directed by Tom Tykwer Runtime: 81 min Languages: German w/ Eng subs Letterboxd link Trailer link ⏰ August 11th, 18:00 📍Cinema Hall (D8)

Have a great summer!

Hey cinephiles! 👋🏻 How is your summer so far? Are you enjoying your summer break, or already bored and unsure what to watch during these hot days? 🌡 We're here to share some recommendations that will take you to the beautiful Italian coastline, including Naples ⛰, a lively Brooklyn neighborhood🗽, the calm and charming Catalan countryside🌳, the nostalgic seaside landscapes of Japan🌊, a colorful port town in southwestern France⚓️, the green rural fields of Taiwan 🌾, a bustling Greek resort town 🥤, the quiet suburban neighborhoods of Leningrad 🚲, and the cozy, nostalgic atmosphere of a Kazakh village 🏠. We hope these films will let you experience adventure, love, and joy while leaving you with warm memories ✨ Also, we'd like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all of our graduates! 🎓 We wish you success, happiness, and all the best in the exciting journey ahead! One last note: don't forget to spend time with family and friends, and make sure to cherish the moments you share together 🌟

Time to share a recap of the screenings we held this spring 🎬✨ Take a look and get the energy flowing for your upcoming exams and projects 💪📚 Good luck, and thank you for attending our movie screenings 🥰 Take care, enjoy your summer break ☀️🍿, and see you next semester 💫