The Congress

October 4 – October 9
The Congress
Sat 10/4 4:00 & 9:00; Sun 10/5 5:00; Mon 10/6 6:30; Tue 10/7 6:30; Wed 10/8 4:00 & 9:00; Thu 10/9 6:30
Dir: Ari Folman / 2013 / Israel, Germany, Belgium, France, US / 122 min / DCP

From the director of Waltz with Bashir, The Congress is a stunning live action / animation science fiction drama revolving around an actor (Robin Wright) playing a fictionalized version of herself. During the curious first hour, she struggles with her waning career, eventually agreeing to a digital experiment that will prolong her vitality indefinitely; during the nearly indescribable second half, which takes place 20 years in the future, she is subjected to a kaleidoscopic makeover. The Congress is a wholly original and thoroughly surprising fusion of sensory overload and liberal philosophy bound to confuse and provoke in equal measures. Featuring Harvey Keitel, Jon Hamm, Paul Giamatti and Robin Wright.