Echoes of Césaire Film Presentation

Too Bright to See (Part I) by Madeleine Hunt-Ehrlich
This film blends archival materials and cinematic narrative scenes, portrayed by an unconventional cast. Drawing inspiration from Caribbean aesthetics and Surrealist art, the film highlights new aspects of Suzanne Roussi Césaire’s legacy that are undocumented in the public arena, while confronting the ongoing erasure of women from historical accounts.
22 minutes, 16mm film, 2023–24

An introductory video with Hunt-Ehrlich will play before the film.

Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger

“Martin Scorsese, who helped rescue the British filmmakers’ work from obscurity, is the perfect person to discuss their unique and now beloved work.” —Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

Martin Scorsese's personal journey through the films of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, the visionary British filmmakers behind classics like The Red Shoes and Black Narcissus, offers a captivating exploration of their genius and enduring influence on cinema.

131 minutes