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Wealthy Theatre1130 Wealthy St. SEGrand Rapids, MI 49506
Chiaroscuro International Film Series is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

2016 Series: Then and Now

Each film in this series reflects on the passage of time, exploring how the past and present shape our understanding of the world.
Poster for Tracks
Tracks
2013Australia
Directed byJohn Curran

Set in the vast Australian desert, this captivating film follows the true story of Robyn Davidson, a young woman who embarks on a remarkable journey across the outback with her four camels and a dog.


Screened onJan 17, 2016
Trailer
Poster for Remembrance
Remembrance
2011Germany
Directed byAnna Justice

Set during World War II, this gripping drama tells the story of a young Polish prisoner, Tomasz, and a Jewish woman, Hannah, who fall in love while confined in a concentration camp.


Screened onJan 31, 2016
Trailer
Poster for Wild Tales
Wild Tales
2014Argentina (+3)
Directed byDamián Szifron

From a road-rage duel to a wedding reception gone wrong, this dark comedy anthology dives into six separate lives as they cross the line from civility to total chaos.

Mature content. Viewer discretion is advised.

Screened onFeb 14, 2016
Trailer
Poster for Tangerines
Tangerines
2013Estonia (+1)
Directed byZaza Urushadze

During the 1990's era war in Georgia, an older Estonian carpenter stays behind to harvest crops and nurses two wounded soldiers from opposing sides back to health.


Screened onFeb 28, 2016
Trailer
Poster for The Past
The Past
2013France
Directed byAsghar Farhadi

In this emotional drama, an Iranian man returns to France to finalize his divorce and finds himself entangled in the complicated lives of his soon-to-be ex-wife and her children.


Screened onMar 13, 2016
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