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Bresson’s L’ARGENT: Following the Money
The following notes on L’Argent were written by Pate Duncan, PhD Student in the Communication Arts department at UW-Madison. The last of a three film series highlighting Bresson’s final works, a restored DCP of L’Argent …
December 5, 2024
Duality in Lee Chang-dong’s POETRY
The following notes on Poetry were written by Josh Martin, PhD Student in the Communication Arts department at UW-Madison. Poetry will screen in a new DCP on Saturday, November 9 at the Cinematheque’s regular venue, …
November 5, 2024
Just Added for December 5: METROPOLITAN – Whit Stillman in Person!
Just added to the UW Cinematheque’s current season, on December 5, Academy Award nominated filmmaker Whit Stillman will present his acclaimed, independently made contemporary classic, Metropolitan. METROPOLITAN USA | 1990 | DCP | 99 min. …
October 29, 2024- More News



