Wednesday Signature Series
Our special Wednesday night Signature Series has returned!!
Held only at the Avalon, the Wednesday Signature Series is a group of rotating programs that showcase unique films from around the world. Screenings are held on Wednesday evenings at 8:00pm in our historic downstairs theater.
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Upcoming Films
102 min
in French with English subtitles
French Cinémathèque
Struggling actress Madeleine and her best friend Pauline live in a cramped flat and owe five months’ rent. Opportunity knocks after a lascivious theatrical producer who made an inappropriate advance towards Madeleine turns up dead.
Wed, Mar 20 at 8PM
103 min
in Japanese with English subtitles
Programmer's Choice
In late 2022, as a parting gift, Ryuichi Sakamoto mustered all of his energy to leave us with one final performance: a concert film featuring just him and his piano.
Wed, Apr 3 at 8PM
94 min
in English
Avalon Docs
FOOD, INC. 2, the sequel to the 2008 Oscar-nominated and Emmy-award winning documentary, FOOD. INC, takes a fresh look innovative farmers, future-thinking food producers, workers’ rights activists and prominent legislators who are facing multinational companies head-on to inspire change and build a healthier, more sustainable future.
Tue, Apr 9 at 8PM
109 min
in French with English subtitles
French Cinémathèque
Winner of the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, this affecting, enlightening film from nonfiction master Nicolas Philibert (TO BE AND TO HAVE) invites viewers to come aboard the Adamant and witness the transformational power of art and community.
Wed, Apr 17 at 8PM