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

2017 Series: Journeys

Each film in this series explores the idea of the journey—external, internal, metaphorical, and beyond.
Poster for Mustang
Mustang
2015France (+3)
Directed byDeniz Gamze Ergüven

In a remote Turkish village, five sisters face an oppressive environment when their playful antics with boys are misinterpreted as promiscuity.


Screened onJan 15, 2017
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Poster for Güeros
Güeros
2014Mexico
Directed byAlonso Ruizpalacios

Set in Mexico City during the 1999 student protests, this coming-of-age film follows a group of young friends navigating the challenges of adolescence and societal unrest.


Screened onJan 29, 2017
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Poster for Of Horses and Men
Of Horses and Men
2013Iceland (+2)
Directed byBenedikt Erlingsson

Set against the breathtaking landscapes of rural Iceland, this film intertwines the lives of locals and their horses, exploring the deep bond between humans and animals.


Screened onFeb 12, 2017
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Poster for Timbuktu
Timbuktu
2014Mauritania (+1)
Directed byAbderrahmane Sissako

As jihadist militants impose their strict interpretation of Sharia law, the local inhabitants face the loss of their freedoms, traditions, and way of life.


Screened onFeb 26, 2017
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Poster for About Elly
About Elly
2009Iran
Directed byAsghar Farhadi

This compelling drama unfolds during a seaside getaway for a group of friends in Iran, where the arrival of a mysterious young woman named Elly shifts the dynamics of their vacation.


Screened onMar 12, 2017
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