Monday Night Film Series-FR

Event date(s): March 10, 2025
Time(s): 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Category: Fredericton
Location: Fredericton

The Monday Night Film Series presents “La Chimera” on Monday March 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Tilley 102, UNB.

La Chimera, directed by Alice Rohrwacher, follows Arthur, an English archaeologist just released from prison. He reconnects with his crew of graverobbers who loot Etruscan tombs. Set in 1980s Tuscany, Arthur, played by Josh O’Connor, seeks his lost love, Beniamina.

Arthur, gifted in locating antiquities with a dowsing rod, remains connected to Beniamina's mother, Flora (Isabella Rossellini). When Arthur and his crew unearth a priceless relic, they face the ethical dilemma of plundering history.

The film explores themes of redemption and lost love, blending reality and fantasy. It pays homage to Italy's rich cinematic heritage with nods to Pasolini, Fellini, and others. Rohrwacher's storytelling, paired with Hélène Louvart's cinematography, captivates viewers by weaving a dream-like journey through the intertwined destinies of Arthur and his companions. Arthur's quest for his Chimera leads him through a world of living and dead, seeking redemption and lost love.

“Enigmatic, absorbing and so much more alive than any pottery behind glass in a museum, this is an exquisitely crafted, grown-up Indiana Jones steeped in its own distinctive magic.”  Laura Venning, Empire Magazine

For further info, contact 455-1632 info@nbfilmcoop.com or visit our website.

Building: Tilley Hall

Room Number: Room 102