GIGI (1958)

November 5, 11, 16, 2023
Gigi
Introduced by Olympia Film Society’s Aimee Hughes on 11/5
Weary of the conventions of Parisian society, a rich playboy and a youthful courtesan-in-training enjoy a platonic friendship that may not stay platonic for long. Winner of nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Dir: Vincente Minnelli / 1958 / US / 116 min

“Captivating, delightful, charming, touching, exhilarating.” – Philip K. Scheuer, Los Angeles Times

“Gigi had me enchanted by its fleetness, its charm, its discretion, its airborne aura of delight.” – Claudia Cassidy, Chicago Tribune

“Vincente Minnelli directed, in a confident, confectionery style.” – Pauline Kael, New Yorker

SCREENING: SUN 11/5 7PM; SAT 11/11 4PM; THU 11/16 7PM

Tickets are available at the box office 30 minutes before showtimes.