Foreign Film Friday: “The Magic Flute”

(1975, 137m, Sweden, Musical/Fantasy/Comedy by Ingmar Bergman)

Classic movies from around the world every Friday at 7!

A joyous film adaptation of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s opera. Prince Tamino is tasked with rescuing Princess Pamina, aided by the bird-catcher Papageno and a magical flute. A celebration of love and forgiveness that exhibits a profound appreciation for the artifice and spectacle of the theater, The Magic Flute is among the most exquisite opera films ever made.

Donation-based admission. Light refreshments available.

Centrally located just off I-240 Exit 8; River Ridge Business Center, Suite 1200, 802 Fairview Rd, Asheville 28803 (behind Hamrick’s and Sun Soo Martial Arts, next to Hot Yoga Asheville and Asheville Dance Theater)

Foreign Film Friday: “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” by Oplev

(2009, 2h 33m, Sweden, Thriller/Crime by Niels Arden Oplev)

Classic movies from around the world every Friday!
Donation-based admission. Light refreshments available.

Swedish thriller based on Stieg Larsson’s novel about disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Michael Nyqvist) and genius hacker Lisbeth Salander (Noomi Rapace) who investigate the 40-year-old disappearance of Harriet Vanger from her wealthy, dysfunctional family. They uncover a dark history of serial murders, neo-Nazism, and sexual violence, ultimately solving the cold case while Salander seeks vengeance against her own abusive guardian.

BAFTA Awards: Won Best Film Not in the English Language.
Empire Awards: Won Best Actress (Noomi Rapace) and Best Thriller.
Satellite Awards: Won Best Motion Picture, Foreign Language Film.