Hal Hartley Retrospective
THE UNBELIEVABLE TRUTH
With director Hal Hartley in-person
Friday, August 25th at 7:30 PM
Hosted by David Schwartz
One of the most original voices to emerge from the American Independent scene
of the 1990s, Hal Hartley's first feature and one of his most beloved comedies
follows Audry (Adrienne Shelly) a teenager who is disturbingly
preoccupied with the threat of nuclear destruction. She falls in love with Josh
(Robert Burke) , a handsome ex-con who is rumored to have murdered the
father of his high school sweetheart. A warm-hearted satire about idealistic
young love, capitalist moralizing in the home, and the need for work one loves.
(USA, 1989, 90 mins, R, English | Dir.
Hal Hartley)
Hal Hartley's witty and extremely winning film is full of
vitality and charm. All the Hartley trademarks are present: elliptical, sassy
dialogue, inventive use of film form, and a whole batch of endearing
performances from a cast with whom Hartley was to work on a regular basis.” (David Wood, BBC)
Additional
Screenings in the Hal Hartley Retrospective:
TRUST
Sunday,
August 27th at 2:15 PM
SIMPLE MEN
Wednesday,
August 30th at 7:30 PM
HENRY FOOL
35mm
Screening!
Thursday,
August 31st at 7:30 PM
