FEBRUARY COMING ATTRACTION:
Direct from the Palm Springs Film Festival, a true life docu-drama!

Synopsis: As Russia launches its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, primary schools across Russia are transformed into recruitment stages for the war. Facing the ethical dilemma of working in a system of propaganda and violence, a brave teacher films what’s really happening in his own school; leading him to become an international whistleblower forced to flee Russia. Documentary- from Denmark - Non-rated - 90 min. -English subtitles TRAILER

Friday, Feb. 6th - 4:30 PM
Saturday, Feb. 7th - 4:30 PM & 7:30 PM

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$14.00 GENERAL ADMISSION
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OUR ONLINE PRE-THEATRICAL RELEASE:
sATURDAY, Nov. 14th, 4:30 PM, AND
SATURDAY, nov. 21st, 7:30 PM

An audience favorite at the Mill Valley Film Festival comes this yet-to-be-released new film by Mongolian filmmaker, Byambasuren Davaa. Synopsis: In a province in the middle of the Mongolian steppe, 11-year old Amra lives a traditional nomad life tending sheep with his family; until their peaceful routine is threatened by the encroachment of international mining companies, digging for gold and devastating the natural habitat. The boy’s father is the leader of the last nomads until he dies; and Amra is compelled to carry on his father's David vs. Goliath fight with his own cleverness and the tools of an 11-year-old boy. NR- Drama • Mongolia, with English • 97 min. TRAILER

MONTHLY FILMS ARE FREE FOR MEMBERS. IF YOU ARE NOT YET A MEMBER: YOU CAN PURCHASE A $12.50 GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET FOR OUR ONLINE SCREENINGS. HERE’S HOW:

1. Email Mountain Shadow: info@mountainshadow.org
2. Tell us which screening you'd like to "attend."
3. Provide a phone number and we'll call you for credit card charge information.
4. You'll receive a confirmation of your purchase by email.  5. The LINK will be emailed to you the day prior to the screening.

You will also receive a regular PLAYBILL to view and/or print at home!  As usual, we'll even have a Raffle Drawing!

















































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































Film Review & Commentary

Film Reviews
Trifole
Trifole

Our December film that concluded our 12 Season in 2025 was the pre-theatrical release from italy, ‘Trifole.” Click on the image above to read the filmmaker’s statement.

Streetwise, and Homeward Bound
Streetwise, and Homeward Bound

Mountain Shadow’s November selection in 2025 was “Calle Malaga.” The film was voted as “Audience Favorite” in the World Cinema category at the Mill Valley Film Festival in October, 2025. You can read a brief Mountain Shadow commentary and the Director’s Statement by clicking on the image above.

  

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