Wednesday Signature Series
Our special Wednesday night Signature Series has returned!!
Held only at the Avalon, the Wednesday Signature Series is a group of rotating programs that showcase unique films from around the world. Screenings are held on Wednesday evenings at 8:00pm in our historic downstairs theater.
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Upcoming Films
85 min
in Czech with English subtitles
Lions of Czech Film
A young couple, Jirka and Aneta, are enjoying the routine of their quiet relationship until one night Jirka’s mother Valerie, a glamorous and energetic woman in her sixties shows up unexpectedly. An initially short visit turns into a never-ending stay.
Wed, Jan 8 at 8PM
92 min
in French with English subtitles
French Cinémathèque
One of the most revered and unorthodox movie musicals of all time, the film stars the angelically beautiful Catherine Deneuve, who was launched to stardom by this dazzling heart-tugger from Jacques Demy.
Wed, Jan 15 at 8PM
83 min
in English, Hebrew, Dutch and Yiddish with English subtitles
Reel Israel DC
Winner of the Best Documentary Award at the Jerusalem Film Festival, RETURN FROM THE OTHER PLANET is an enthralling film that delves into the life of an author who initially wrote using a pseudonym, only to later unveil his true and complex identity.
Thu, Jan 23 at 8PM