Joyeux Noel
Tuesday, November 25 • 2:00 & 7:00 p.m.
France. 2005. 116 minutes. Rated PG-13.
An unofficial Christmas truce in the midst of World War I allows French, German and British troops to experience a brief period of hope and goodwill. Based on a true story, this Oscar-nominated drama was written and directed by Christian Carion.
The Last Rifleman
UK. 2023. 99 minutes. Rated PG-13.
A World War II veteran decides to escape his nursing home in Northern Ireland and travel to France to pay his final respects on the anniversary of D-Day. Based on a true story, this uplifting comic drama stars Irish-American actor Pierce Brosnan.
All films are shown with captions.
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Join us at for a thought-provoking two-part documentary series exploring health, wellness, and the systems that shape them. Both films feature leading experts and voices offering unique perspectives on how we can nourish our mind and body, and take better care of ourselves and our children.
Pressure
UK—English—2026--101 minutes—PG-13—Historical Drama
In the hours before D-Day, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg face an impossible choice--launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether. Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott star in this WWII drama based on a play by David Haig.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Shown with English subtitles.
Pressure
UK—English—2026--101 minutes—PG-13—Historical Drama
In the hours before D-Day, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg face an impossible choice--launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether. Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott star in this WWII drama based on a play by David Haig.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Shown with English subtitles.
The 100-Year-Old Man
Sweden—Swedish—2015—115 minutes--R—Comedy
When Allan Karlsson, a 100-year-old explosives expert, escapes from his retirement home, he is chased by authorities and by the gangsters whose suitcase full of money he accidently picks up at the bus stop. Based on the best-selling novel by Jonas Jonasson.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Shown with English subtitles.
The 100-Year-Old Man
Sweden—Swedish—2015—115 minutes--R—Comedy
When Allan Karlsson, a 100-year-old explosives expert, escapes from his retirement home, he is chased by authorities and by the gangsters whose suitcase full of money he accidently picks up at the bus stop. Based on the best-selling novel by Jonas Jonasson.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Shown with English subtitles.
The Klezmer Project
Argentina—Spanish—2023—117 minutes—Not Rated—Docudrama
A Jewish wedding cameraman falls in love with a klezmer clarinetist and pretends to make a documentary in order to spend time with her. Winner of the Best First Feature Award at the Berlin Film Festival.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Shown with English subtitles.
The Klezmer Project
Argentina—Spanish—2023—117 minutes—Not Rated—Docudrama
A Jewish wedding cameraman falls in love with a klezmer clarinetist and pretends to make a documentary in order to spend time with her. Winner of the Best First Feature Award at the Berlin Film Festival.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Shown with English subtitles.