This Week at the Cinematheque

The U.S. Premiere!
Eréndira

Fri. Jan 2 - Thurs. Jan 8

A beautifully filmed, almost theatrical, recreation of the 16th century legend of Eréndira, a young Purépecha woman who became an icon of bravery during the destruction of indigenous Mexico by the Spanish conquistadors. Performed entirely in the original Purépecha language, this film is a unique historical account that was nominated for four Ariel awards.


Canary

Sat. Jan. 3 - Sun. Jan. 4

Based on the true events of the deadly gas attacks perpetrated by members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult on the Tokyo subway system, Canary tells the moving story of two children, each abandoned by their families, who come together in the wake of the scarring event.

"Leaves bruises in all the right places" (TimeOut Chicago)


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