Join us for two nights of French and Italian cinema! Both films will have English subtitles and refreshments provided! Sponsored by the French Center of Excellence, Department of French, Francophone & Italian Studies, KU Memorial Union, and the French & Italian Clubs at KU. 

Wed. 10/16 6pm The Shadow of the Day  (L’ombra del giorno, 2022) 125 minutes
Directed by Giuseppe Piccioni
Description: A love story against the backdrop of fascist Italy and racial laws.  Best Film, Italian Film Festival, USA (2022)

Wed. 10/30 6pm Faces Places (Visages villages, 2017) 94 minutes
Directed by Agnes Varda & JR
Description: Director Agnes Varda and photographer/muralist J.R. journey through rural France and form an unlikely friendship. Nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 2018 Academy Awards.