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CLC announces dates for international film screenings

Four international films will be presented for free Friday nights by the College of Lake County Center for International Education.

The films begin at 7 p.m. in Room A162 (Anderson lecture hall) on the CLC Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St.

The film titles and screening dates are: “Amour” on Feb. 7; “Rust and Bone” on March 7; “No” on April 4; and “The Act of Killing” on May 2.

타 “Amour” (France, 2012): According to film series organizer Chris Cooling, “This is perhaps the most acclaimed film we’ve ever shown in our series.”

The film won Palme d’Or at Cannes and an Oscar for best foreign film. It was nominated for Best Picture, Director, Actress and Screenplay Academy Awards.

“Amour” is also a wonderful introduction to contemporary master Michael Haneke (“Funny Games,” “The White Ribbon”). A deceptively simple premise — an elderly couple attempts home care after the wife has a stroke — becomes devastating through its unflinching attention to detail and commentary on the true, ultimate nature of romantic commitment.

타 “Rust and Bone” (France, 2012): A timeless premise — two damaged souls falling in love — becomes a primal celebration of life thanks to director Jacques Audiard (“A Prophet”). After a debilitating injury, Stephanie finds comfort and meaning with Sam, an unemployed underground boxer. Intensely physical style becomes philosophical content in a movie that was universally praised for Marion Cotillard’s frank performance.

타 “No” (Chile, 2012): In 1988, Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet offers his people the appearance of democracy by allowing them to vote for his re-election. A small committee for the “no” vote struggle against popular apathy, until they enlist a youthful advertising executive to stir up the electorate, with hilarious, fascinating results.

타 “The Act of Killing” (Denmark/Indonesia, 2013): Documentarian Joshua Oppenheimer invites Indonesia’s Anwar Congo to re-enact a murderous, anti-communist coup by his paramilitary group in the 1960s. Recipient of the 2013 PUMA Impact Award, the film was praised by the PUMA jury for its “brave brilliance” and for “almost single-handedly opening the powerful dialogue on Indonesia’s genocide.”

The films have subtitles when necessary, include adult content and are not suitable for children.

For information, contact Chris Cooling, CLC film instructor, at (847) 543-2623.

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