SCREENING IN THE BERNARD OSHER FOUNDATION AUDITORIUM
“The funniest epic vision of America ever to reach the screen.”
160 minutes. Rated R. Directed by Robert Altman. In English. DCP.
Screening as part of “Fall of ‘75,” a celebration of some of the greatest films from one of cinema’s greatest years.
This cornerstone of 1970s American moviemaking from Robert Altman is a panoramic view of the country’s political and cultural landscapes, set in the nation’s music capital. Nashville weaves the stories of twenty-four characters—from country star to wannabe to reporter to waitress—into a cinematic tapestry that is equal parts comedy, tragedy, and musical. Many members of the astonishing cast wrote their own songs and performed them live on location, which lends another layer to the film’s quirky authenticity. Altman’s ability to get to the heart of American life via its eccentric byways was never put to better use than in this grand, rollicking triumph, which barrels forward to an unforgettable conclusion. – Criterion Collection
ADDITIONAL SCREENINGS in this series:
Mirror: Saturday, October 4 at 3 p.m.
Mirror: Sunday, October 5 at 12 p.m.
Picnic at Hanging Rock: Saturday, October 11 at 3 p.m.
Salò, or The 120 Days of Sodom: Saturday, November 1 at 3 p.m.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest: Saturday, November 29 at 3 p.m.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest: Sunday, November 30 at 12 p.m.
Manila in the Claws of Light: Saturday, December 6 at 3 p.m.
India Song: Saturday, December 13 at 3 p.m.