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

2019 Series: Fate

Each film in this series delves into the concept of fate, exploring how destiny, chance, luck, karma, and serendipity shape our lives and choices.
Poster for Phoenix
Phoenix
2014Germany
Directed byChristian Petzold

After reconstructive surgery, a concentration camp survivor wonders if her husband betrayed her to the Nazis.


Screened onJan 13, 2019
Trailer
Poster for Girlhood
Girlhood
2014France
Directed byCéline Sciamma

Marieme joins an all-girl gang in the projects of Paris and begins making brave and foolish choices.

Mature content. Viewer discretion is advised.

Screened onJan 27, 2019
Trailer
Poster for The Cakemaker
The Cakemaker
2017Israel
Directed byOfir Raul Graizer

A German baker travels to Jerusalem after the death of his Israeli lover, Oren. In search of closure, Thomas begins working at a café run by Oren's widow, Anat, without revealing his past connection to her husband.


Screened onFeb 10, 2019
Trailer
Poster for The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki
The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki
2016Finland
Directed byJuho Kuosmanen

A Finnish boxer is swept into stardom as he trains for a once-in-a-lifetime fight. One problem: he’s fallen in love.


Screened onFeb 24, 2019
Trailer
Poster for Jauja
Jauja
2014Argentina
Directed byLisandro Alonso

A Danish settler journeys into the South American desert in a desperate, anachronistic search for his daughter.


Screened onMar 10, 2019
Trailer