The Annihilation of Fish

Wed, May 14 • 6:30 PM

Roxie Theater

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Experience the new restoration of 'The Annihilation of Fish,' a film that had been in limbo for years. Critically acclaimed, Martin Scorsese praises it as a beautiful, delicate picture now ready for discovery. This film follows Poinsettia, a former housewife with dreams of romance for the 19th-century composer Giacomo Puccini, and her relationship with Fish, a widower with challenges. Their journey shows how love can blossom in unexpected circumstances. The film showcases genuine independent filmmaking that transcends formulaic narratives, merging realism with emotional depth.

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