JANUARY COMING ATTRACTION:
A new-release, award-winning docu-drama!
“THE TALE OF SILYAN” - From the Oscar-nominated director of ‘Honeyland’ presents a poignant and visually arresting story set in the heart of rural Macedonia. Nikola, a farmer grappling with the harsh realities of new government policies, finds himself unable to sell his land or crops. When his family leaves in search of a better life abroad, Nikola takes a job as a landfill attendant, where he encounters the injured white stork Silyan. As he nurses the bird back to health, an unlikely bond forms between man and animal. The result is a deeply moving film that touches on climate change, economic migration, resilience and the quiet power of connection. Docu-drama - North Macedonia - English sub-titles - 81 min. TRAILER BONUS: To start the show, we’ll have the top-rated short film from our 11th Annual Short Film Competition last September; which we were unable to screen at the time!
Friday, Jan. 9th - 4:30 PM
Saturday, Jan. 10th - 4:30 PM & 7:30 PM
WALNUT CREEK LIBRARY
1044 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
$14.00 GENERAL ADMISSION
Tickets available at the door FOR NON-MEMBERS on a first-come basis. NOTE: Some shows do sell out.
RESERVED TICKETS ARE RECOMMENDED AND MAY BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE BY CALLING: 925-787-6965
(Convenience service fee: 50c per ticket.)
OUR HEALTH SAFETY PROTOCOLS: WE NO LONGER REQUIRE PROOF OF VACCINATION, AND MASKS ARE OPTIONAL AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ATTENDEE.
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!
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