Foreign Flicks at the Library

The Quincy Public Library Foreign Film Series has assembled internationally acclaimed films from several different countries. The selections in the 2010 series have been recognized by critics as some of the best cinema the world has to offer, collecting prizes from international film festivals and award competitions such as the Cannes Film Festival, the César Awards, the National Society of Film Critics Awards, and the European Film Awards.

In May, we will be showing THE ITALIAN on Monday, May 10 at 1:00pm and 6:00pm.  Despite the title, THE ITALIAN is actually a Russian film set at a bleak orphanage in rural Russia.  For most Russian orphans, the chance to be adopted is a dream come true. But six-year-old Vanya Solntsev has other hopes. After discovering that his mother is still alive, the abandoned boy teaches himself to read so as to learn her address from his personal files. Before a wealthy Italian couple can claim him for their own, Vanya sets off on a perilous journey to find his only remaining family. Pursued by orphanage staff and the police, the determined runaway must now face the most difficult challenge of his young life in this incredible story inspired by true events.   This film is rated PG-13 for some violence, sexual content, language and thematic issues.

As with all of our foreign films, popcorn and soda are provided. This program is free and open to the public, but reservations are requested. Please call 223-1309, ext. 207 or go online at http://www.quincylibrary/ to make your reservation.