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Indian Cinema in the Hamptons!
Indian Cinema in the Hamptons!
Celebrate The Magic of Bollywood in the Hamptons!
A Fundraiser to Benefit the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center is proud to present an afternoon honoring the history and tradition of Indian Cinema and its impact on the film world with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Flamboyant Punjabi Rocky and intellectual Bengali journalist Rani fall in love despite their differences. After facing family opposition, they decide to live with each other's families for three months before getting married.
Join us at a stunning private residence for a spread of Indian delicacies followed by a film screening at the theatre.
Generously Sponsored by: Madhu Powar Garg | Asmita and Arun Bhatia | Akbar and Sabina Himani | Kirtna Pai and Asheet Mehta | Indian Network of Eastern Long Island | Parul & Ujjaval Desai | Stephanie Claro & John Cannistraci
Please note: as this is a special fundraiser for WHBPAC, the 25th Anniversary Film Card pricing will not be applicable.
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Before, Now & Then
Before, Now & Then
Set amid the political violence of late-1960s Indonesia, Kamila Andini's intoxicating film BEFORE, NOW & THEN follows Nana, the beautiful wife of a wealthy plantation owner whose inner life remains with her deceased first husband, murdered in the civil war a decade prior. A survivor, Nana values her safety and material comforts, but carries out a haunted existence, dreaming of her lost love. Forced to confront her husband's blatant infidelity, Nana makes an unusual connection with his younger mistress, Ino. The two women, sharing their secrets and desires, discover a newfound freedom and intimacy withheld from them both by the strictures of patriarchal society. Framed by elegant cinematography and a lush score, BEFORE, NOW & THEN is a lyrical, transporting character study in the lineage of Wong Kar-wai and Apichatpong Weerasethakul, "wreathed in poetic melancholy and never less than beautiful" (Deadline).
Indonesian | 1 hr 43 mins | NR
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Before, Now & Then
Before, Now & Then
Set amid the political violence of late-1960s Indonesia, Kamila Andini's intoxicating film BEFORE, NOW & THEN follows Nana, the beautiful wife of a wealthy plantation owner whose inner life remains with her deceased first husband, murdered in the civil war a decade prior. A survivor, Nana values her safety and material comforts, but carries out a haunted existence, dreaming of her lost love. Forced to confront her husband's blatant infidelity, Nana makes an unusual connection with his younger mistress, Ino. The two women, sharing their secrets and desires, discover a newfound freedom and intimacy withheld from them both by the strictures of patriarchal society. Framed by elegant cinematography and a lush score, BEFORE, NOW & THEN is a lyrical, transporting character study in the lineage of Wong Kar-wai and Apichatpong Weerasethakul, "wreathed in poetic melancholy and never less than beautiful" (Deadline).
Indonesian | 1 hr 43 mins | NR
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The Cow Who Sang A Song Into the Future
The Cow Who Sang A Song Into the Future
When thousands of fish die in a polluted river in southern Chile, Magdalena, a woman long-deceased, emerges amongst their lifeless bodies. Magdalena encounters her widowed husband, sending him into a state of shock and prompting the return of their daughter, Cecilia. Magdalena's presence and her effect on the environment stirs curiosity and fear among her family. As the past comes into focus, mother and daughter are met with the opportunity to change the future.
Spanish | 1 hr 33 min
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The Cow Who Sang A Song Into the Future
The Cow Who Sang A Song Into the Future
When thousands of fish die in a polluted river in southern Chile, Magdalena, a woman long-deceased, emerges amongst their lifeless bodies. Magdalena encounters her widowed husband, sending him into a state of shock and prompting the return of their daughter, Cecilia. Magdalena's presence and her effect on the environment stirs curiosity and fear among her family. As the past comes into focus, mother and daughter are met with the opportunity to change the future.
Spanish | 1 hr 33 min
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Last Film Show
Last Film Show
Samay, a 9-year-old boy living with his family in a remote village in India discovers films for the first time and is absolutely mesmerized. Against his father's wishes, he returns to the cinema day after day to watch more films, and even befriends the projectionist, who, in exchange for his lunch box, lets him watch movies for free. He quickly figures out that stories become light, light becomes films, and films become dreams. Samay and his wild gang of friends move heaven and earth to catch and project light to achieve a 35mm film projection. Together, they use an innovative hack and jubilantly succeed in making a film projection apparatus. But following your dreams often means leaving things behind.
Gujarati | 1 hr 50 minutes
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Last Film Show
Last Film Show
Samay, a 9-year-old boy living with his family in a remote village in India discovers films for the first time and is absolutely mesmerized. Against his father's wishes, he returns to the cinema day after day to watch more films, and even befriends the projectionist, who, in exchange for his lunch box, lets him watch movies for free. He quickly figures out that stories become light, light becomes films, and films become dreams. Samay and his wild gang of friends move heaven and earth to catch and project light to achieve a 35mm film projection. Together, they use an innovative hack and jubilantly succeed in making a film projection apparatus. But following your dreams often means leaving things behind.
Gujarati | 1 hr 50 minutes
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La Laguna Rosa
La Laguna Rosa
The family friendly conclusion to the 20th Anniversary Latino Film Festival of the Hamptons, the full-feature Mexican film The Pink Lagoon (La laguna rosada) will be preceded by the US Premiere of Frida in the Sky (Frida en el cielo), an animated short by director Dani Sadun from Ecuador and Canada. The Pink Lagoon tells the story of Arturo, who is a superficial and vain young man, and Mariana who is a talented, creative girl with Down Syndrome. Everything changes when Mariana seeks Arturo’s help to go to a ballet event so she can achieve her dream of dancing. This leads to a journey of reconnection and learning. Both films are in Spanish with English subtitles for all ages on Sunday, Sept 17 at 2 pm at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. A Live Q+A will follow with The Pink Lagoon’s director Juan Arce and his sister, the film’s lead actress, Monica Arce.
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My Sailor, My Love
My Sailor, My Love
Howard (James Cosmo), a retired sailor and widower, lives in a house by the sea. His adult daughter Grace (Catherine Walker) hires a caretaker for her father, a lady in her mature years, Annie (Bríd Brennan). Recluse and stubborn, Howard rejects Annie's company, but eventually opens his heart and gives his final love a chance. Grace has her own crisis to unravel and finds her father's romance difficult. Her father's new love reminds her of the affection she missed, as a child and now again as an adult. Annie must face the complex father-daughter relationship, while Howard and Grace must realize their own imperfections.
English | 1 hr 43 min
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My Sailor, My Love
My Sailor, My Love
Howard (James Cosmo), a retired sailor and widower, lives in a house by the sea. His adult daughter Grace (Catherine Walker) hires a caretaker for her father, a lady in her mature years, Annie (Bríd Brennan). Recluse and stubborn, Howard rejects Annie's company, but eventually opens his heart and gives his final love a chance. Grace has her own crisis to unravel and finds her father's romance difficult. Her father's new love reminds her of the affection she missed, as a child and now again as an adult. Annie must face the complex father-daughter relationship, while Howard and Grace must realize their own imperfections.
English | 1 hr 43 min
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WHAT?
WHAT?
Filmed in the black-and-white, silent comedy style of Charlie Chaplin, but set in modern-day Los Angeles, WHAT? tells the story of a Deaf actor who is tired of the disrespect and discrimination he confronts in Hollywood. He decides -- through sign language, gestures, and whatever it takes -- to take matters into his own... hands.
ASL / English | 1 hr 40 min
Generously Sponsored by: SILO, INC.
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Love…Reconsidered
Love…Reconsidered
Based on a true story, LOVE...RECONSIDERED tells the story of Ruby: a thirty, flirty (but definitely not thriving) New Yorker whose life is suddenly transported to the Hamptons after a chance meeting with a wealthy consignment owner.
Join us afterward for a captivating panel discussion with the talented filmmakers. Engage in an enlightening conversation expertly moderated by Kate and Carinn, the voices behind the renowned podcast, Pop Fiction Women. Delve deeper into the creative process, inspirations, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes that brought LOVE...RECONSIDERED to life.