Pierrot le Fou ~ 7:30 PM (Introduced by Ericka Knudson, author of Nouvelles Femmes)

Wed, Feb 11 • 7:30 PM

Balboa Theatre

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Join us for a special screening of 'Pierrot le Fou', introduced by author Ericka Knudson, who will present her book 'Nouvelles Femmes: Modern Women of the French New Wave and Their Enduring Contribution to Cinema'. The film delves into the life of Ferdinand, who flees from his unhappy marriage to embrace a turbulent existence with the mysterious Marianne. Experience this cinematic classic featuring Jean-Paul Belmondo and Anna Karina, while learning about the significant contributions of women in the French New Wave through Knudson's insightful commentary.

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