The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., offers a vast selection of the very best in foreign films. Join fellow film enthusiasts to preview some of this collection as JavaVino, 424 Main St. hosts free screenings on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 5-7 p.m.
The next film in the series, Day Break, will be shown on March 8. Directed by Hamid Rhamanian, this Iranian film is based on a compilation of true stories and was shot inside Tehran's century-old prison. In Iran, capital punishment is carried out according to Islamic law, which gives the family of the victim ownership of the offender's life. This film revolves around the imminent execution of Mansour, a man found guilty of murder. When the family of the victim repeatedly fails to show up on the appointed day, Mansour's execution is postponed many times. Stuck inside the purgatory of his own mind, he waits as time passes on without him, caught between life and death, retribution and forgiveness. The International Herald Tribune calls this film, "A hard-hitting, thought provoking drama that gives a new dimension to a hot topic: the death sentence." Being an unrated film, the screening is not recommended for those under the age of 17. The movie is free and no registration is necessary.
For more information about the Racine Public Library's upcoming programs please contact the reference desks at 262.636.9217 or 262.636.9245. Information may also be found on the library's website at racinelibrary.info.
The next film in the series, Day Break, will be shown on March 8. Directed by Hamid Rhamanian, this Iranian film is based on a compilation of true stories and was shot inside Tehran's century-old prison. In Iran, capital punishment is carried out according to Islamic law, which gives the family of the victim ownership of the offender's life. This film revolves around the imminent execution of Mansour, a man found guilty of murder. When the family of the victim repeatedly fails to show up on the appointed day, Mansour's execution is postponed many times. Stuck inside the purgatory of his own mind, he waits as time passes on without him, caught between life and death, retribution and forgiveness. The International Herald Tribune calls this film, "A hard-hitting, thought provoking drama that gives a new dimension to a hot topic: the death sentence." Being an unrated film, the screening is not recommended for those under the age of 17. The movie is free and no registration is necessary.
For more information about the Racine Public Library's upcoming programs please contact the reference desks at 262.636.9217 or 262.636.9245. Information may also be found on the library's website at racinelibrary.info.
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