Chiaroscuro International Film Series

Connecting world cultures, promoting greater understanding of diverse peoples, and celebrating the universal human spirit through exceptional international cinema.

Everyone is welcome for Sunday afternoons of film, food, and cultural exchange. The series offers an engaging way to experience the world without leaving town.

Season 2019: Fate

Programs begin at 2:00PM - Free and Open to the Public

Phoenix
Jan 2019

Girlhood
Jan 2019

The Cakemaker
Feb 2019

The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki
Feb 2019

Jauja
Mar 2019

In partnership with the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) in their state of the art theatre in downtown Grand Rapids, 2 West Fulton.

Up Next: January 13, 2019

Phoenix

Phoenix (Germany) is a 2014 drama film directed by Christian Petzold. After undergoing reconstructive surgery, a concentration camp survivor tries to find out if her husband betrayed her to the Nazis.

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WHAT WE DO

The Chiaroscuro International Film Series is a non-profit cultural and educational organization that fosters a deeper understanding of world cultures through the medium of film. Chiaroscuro enriches the West Michigan cultural landscape by presenting films in a setting that encourages discussion and enjoyment through a shared social experience.

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[kee-ahr-uh-skyoo r-oh] n. Light and shadow - the beautiful interplay of shadow and light and serves as a metaphor for the way cinema creates meaningful interconnections across cultures.

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Chiaroscuro International Film Series
P.O. Box 68721
Grand Rapids, MI 49516

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