DAY FOR NIGHT - Film Screening
Join us for an immersive cinematic experience as we present a screening of DAY FOR NIGHT at the esteemed Blak Box Theater in Joshua Tree, California. Rated R, Comedic Drama.
Event Description
This screening is the third in the series of Sunday afternoon film screenings by the Cultural Center’s Hi-Desert Film Institute at the Blak Box Theater in Joshua Tree, CA. The screening is Sunday, Jan 19th 2025 at 4pm. This film is rated PG..
Summary: Day for Night ( French: La Nuit américaine,) Day for Night is a 1973 romantic comedy-drama film co-written and directed by François Truffaut. The metafictional and self-reflexive film chronicles the troubled production of a melodrama, and the various personal and professional challenges of the cast and crew. It stars Jacqueline Bisset, Valentina Cortese, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Dani, Alexandra Stewart, Jean-Pierre Léaud, and Truffaut himself.
Critical Acclaim: The film premiered out of competition at the 1973 Cannes Film Festival and won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film the following year. At the 1975 Oscars, the film was nominated for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress for Valentina Cortese. The film also won three BAFTA Awards, for Best Film, Best Direction, and Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Cortese.
Retrospective reviews have appraised Day for Night as one of Truffaut's best films, and one of the greatest films of all time.
About the Film Screenings: Our program of screenings is curated and presented by Matthew Caron, a film critic and reporter at the former Vice, and by Patricia Vernhes , the newly appointed programming director of the Hi-Desert Cultural Center. These Sunday 4pm film events are a part of the Institute’s upcoming film courses in our efforts to help preserve the history and art of filmmaking as well as technologies and skill sets that lay the foundation to its continuous evolution. The screening offers a perfect opportunity for film enthusiasts to come together and appreciate the art of filmmaking.
Venue: Blak Box Theater
The Blak Box Theater, situated amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Joshua Tree, California, adds an extra layer of charm to the screening experience. Known for its state-of-the-art audio-visual setup, the theater ensures an unmatched experience.
Cash/Credit bar serving wine, beer, bottles water, and non-alcoholic beverages. No outside beverages of any kind permitted.
Mark your calendars for a memorable evening of cinema and camaraderie. We look forward to welcoming you!
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