SCREENING IN THE BERNARD OSHER FOUNDATION AUDITORIUM
“[R]emains the best drama ever made about the movies because it sees through the illusions, even if Norma doesn’t.”
110 minutes. Not Rated. Directed by Billy Wilder. In English.
This screening is part of a series of films benefiting artists and arts workers impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. Proceeds will be donated to the LA Arts Community Wildfire Relief Fund.
An aging silent film queen refuses to accept that her stardom has ended. She hires a young screenwriter to help set up her movie comeback. The screenwriter believes he can manipulate her, but he soon finds out he is wrong. The screenwriter’s ambivalence about their relationship and her unwillingness to let go leads to a situation of violence, madness, and death.
ADDITIONAL SCREENINGS in this series:
Mulholland Dr. (2001): Sunday, April 6 at 3 p.m.
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985): Friday, April 18 at 6 p.m.
Killer of Sheep (1977): Showtimes April 25-27
Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003): Saturday, April 26 at 3 p.m.