Paris Belongs to Us (1961)

Who Are We?We are a non-profit film society dedicated to presenting significant, challenging, and essential works of cinema art in Calgary.During our season, which runs from October to April, we screen films weekly, in curated programs which situate each film in a thematic and historical context.We do this because we believe cinema is an essential form of artistic, social, and political expression. Audiences should be able to engage with a wide range of cinematic expression, not only with what is commercially viable. We believe in the power of sharing these experiences with other people in a theatrical setting and we strive to cultivate a community around that experience.

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A young literature student befriends a loose-knit group of twentysomethings in Paris, united by the apparent suicide of an acquaintance.

Globe Cinema

Part of our <a href="http://calgarycinema.org/masters-jacques-rivette" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Masters: Jacques Rivette</a> series.Directed by Jacques Rivette | France | 141 minsParis Belongs to Us (1961), Rivette’s debut feature, begins with a key piece of puckish counterpoint in the form of an epigraph from Charles Péguy: “Paris belongs to no one.” A long and winding tale of theatre, conspiracy, and the Sphinx-like city of Paris herself, the story primarily follows Anne Goupil (Betty Schneider), a new arrival to the city who, having innocently attended a conspicuously solemn party, becomes involved with a vast network of people various degrees of shady who may or may not have something to do with what may or may not have been the suicide of somebody named Juan. Anne subsequently meets up with an old friend from the provinces (noted New Wave mainstay Jean-Claude Brialy) who conscripts her into a bare-bones experimental production of Shakespeare’s not-especially-popular Pericles, Prince of Tyre, sinister forces continuing their shadow show on the periphery. Is there an actual conspiracy? The body count would appear to be rising, but, in the words of critic and essayist Luc Sante, “you will not arrive at a decipherable code.” As for Anne: she at least appears to have a future.-Written by Jason WierbaPlease read our <a href="http://calgarycinema.org/covid-19-guidelines" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">COVID-19 Guidelines and Info</a> page before planning your visit!Looking to purchase a Five Film Punch Pass? <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/121106393483">Click here.</a>---Community Partner: <a href="https://www.uofcfilmsociety.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">University of Calgary Film Society</a>The University of Calgary Film Society holds weekly screenings every Friday throughout the fall and winter semester semesters. Screenings are free for members. This is a great opportunity to view and discuss some great movies, and to get acquainted with others who share an interest in film.---In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge that this screening takes place on Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory, as well as the oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations, Indigenous and non, who live, work and play, as well as help steward this land, honour and celebrate this territory.

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