Grand Illusion
Jean Renoir • 1937 • 114 mins • France • G
A funny, sad and deeply humane tale of French prisoners of war in WWI. Renoir's pacifist plea was released on the verge of a second World War and moved Orson Welles to declare: “If I could save only one film, it would be Grand Illusion.”
Open to the public in co-operation with Quakers Aotearoa New Zealand, with admission by donation / koha at the door.
Monday, April 22nd, 7:30pm OPEN
Taking you further into film
The Canterbury Film Society screens films on Monday nights from February through October at the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū.
Foyer doors open at 7.00pm with drinks and homemade food available at a cash bar. Screenings start at 7.30pm.
Full membership provides access to all our screenings - with over 30 films at less than $5 per film. We also offer a Flexi-Pass membership, so you can come to any three films we’re screening for $40.
Fabulous Films for your Monday nights
Canterbury Film Society is back with our regular Monday night screenings at the Christchurch Art Gallery.
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