The 2019 International Film Festival, sponsored by the Department of Modern and Classical Languages, continues tonight with “A Fantastic Woman” from Chile.
The show begins at 7:00 pm at the Movies at Meadville, 11155 Highline Drive, Meadville PA 16335.
All films are free and open to the public, and free round-trip shuttles for the Allegheny community depart from Brooks Walk at N. Main St. at 6:00 and 6:35.
FEBRUARY 27
A Fantastic Woman
(Chile, 2017)
Sebastián Lelio
R – 104 mins.
Somewhere in Santiago at a dimly-lit nightclub, Orlando, the kindly and well-off owner of a textile company, locks eyes with Marina, a hopeful singer and the roughly half-his-age love of his life. But, unfortunately, after Marina’s birthday celebration and a night of passion, Orlando falls gravely ill–and by the following morning–he dies in hospital. In the wake of her companion’s untimely death, Marina will soon realize that, from now on, everything is brought into question: her involvement in Orlando’s death, their unconventional relationship; and above all, her right to mourn her beloved deceased. In the end, what was Marina’s crime; a deed so hideous that would rob a fantastic woman of her respect, her dignity, and ultimately, her identity? – Nick Riganas, IMDB