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Laemmle Theatres' weekly series of fresh international films, Worldwide Wednesdays! Most are newer obscure films that we want to bring to a broader L.A. audience, screening in multiple venues all over L.A. County so cinephiles will not have to schlep to a single location. The films, however, come from many thousands of miles away!
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Bauryna Salu
113 mins
Synopsis:
In Kazakhstan, the ancient nomadic tradition of "bauryna salu" dictates that first-born children are given to their grandparents to be raised, far from their biological parents. Following this custom, Yersultan is sent to live with his grandmother from...MORE
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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Love Hotel
88 mins Not Rated
Synopsis:
A tale of two broken souls. A call-girl named Yumi, “night-blooming flower,” and Tetsuro, a married man with a debt to the yakuza, have a violent rendezvous in a cheap love hotel. Years later, haunted by the memory of that night, they reconnect and begin a strange love affair. Determined to finish what they started, they return to the scene of their first macabre passion.
Playing at:
Claremont 5,
Newhall,
Town Center 5,
Glendale,
Monica Film Center
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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

The Art of Nothing
110 mins Not Rated
Synopsis:
Jean-Yves Machond (Benoît Poelvoorde), a once-promising conceptual painter whose career was derailed by a series of setbacks, leaves Brussels and his teaching job in search of a fresh start. He settles in Étretat, the heart of French Impressionism, determined to create his magnum opus—one that will finally bring him the recognition and eternal glory he craves. The only problem? He has no idea what to paint.
Playing at:
Claremont 5,
Monica Film Center,
Newhall,
Glendale,
Town Center 5
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

All to Play For
112 mins Not Rated
Synopsis:
Single mother Sylvie (César Award-winner Virginie Efira) lives with her two young sons, Sofiane and Jean-Jacques. One night, Sofiane is injured while alone, and child services removes him from their home. Sylvie is determined to regain custody of her son, against the full weight of the French legal system in this searing Cannes official selection. “Virginie Efira excels [in this] gripping debut.” - Hollywood Reporter
Playing at:
Newhall,
Town Center 5,
Glendale,
Monica Film Center,
Claremont 5
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Desert of Namibia
135 mins
Synopsis:
Yôko Yamanaka’s second feature follows a 21-year-old Japanese woman with erratic humor as she ghosts one boyfriend after another. A beautician with little commitment to her work and no real desire to achieve anything, she burns every bridge, accumulating broken hearts in her wake. With its dry editing and zooms, DESERT OF NAMIBIA conveys the disarray and destructiveness of a young woman pushing against a rigid and patriarchal Tokyo with few paths of resonance to offer her.
Playing at:
Newhall,
Monica Film Center,
Town Center 5,
Claremont 5,
Glendale
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All to Play For
112 mins Not Rated
Synopsis:
Single mother Sylvie (César Award-winner Virginie Efira) lives with her two young sons, Sofiane and Jean-Jacques. One night, Sofiane is injured while alone, and child services removes him from their home. Sylvie is determined to regain custody of her son, against the full weight of the French legal system in this searing Cannes official selection. “Virginie Efira excels [in this] gripping debut.” - Hollywood Reporter
Playing at:
Newhall,
Town Center 5,
Glendale,
Monica Film Center,
Claremont 5
Dates:
5.14.25,
Wed May 14, 2025,
5.17.25,
Sat May 17, 2025
5.18.25
and Sun May 18, 2025
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The Art of Nothing
110 mins Not Rated
Synopsis:
Jean-Yves Machond (Benoît Poelvoorde), a once-promising conceptual painter whose career was derailed by a series of setbacks, leaves Brussels and his teaching job in search of a fresh start. He settles in Étretat, the heart of French Impressionism, determined to create his magnum opus—one that will finally bring him the recognition and eternal glory he craves. The only problem? He has no idea what to paint.
Playing at:
Glendale,
Town Center 5,
Claremont 5,
Monica Film Center,
Newhall
Dates:
5.7.25,
Wed May 07, 2025,
5.10.25,
Sat May 10, 2025
5.11.25
and Sun May 11, 2025
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Bauryna Salu
113 mins
Synopsis:
In Kazakhstan, the ancient nomadic tradition of "bauryna salu" dictates that first-born children are given to their grandparents to be raised, far from their biological parents. Following this custom, Yersultan is sent to live with his grandmother from...MORE
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Block Pass
104 mins
Synopsis:
A queer motocross coming-of-age drama—sensitive, deeply felt, and quietly profound—that establishes Antoine Chevrollier as a filmmaker to watch.
Reminiscent of Rebel Without a Cause, but with dirt bikes as the vehicle for defiance, the film follows blood...MORE
Reminiscent of Rebel Without a Cause, but with dirt bikes as the vehicle for defiance, the film follows blood...MORE
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Desert of Namibia
135 mins
Synopsis:
Yôko Yamanaka’s second feature follows a 21-year-old Japanese woman with erratic humor as she ghosts one boyfriend after another. A beautician with little commitment to her work and no real desire to achieve anything, she burns every bridge, accumulating broken hearts in her wake. With its dry editing and zooms, DESERT OF NAMIBIA conveys the disarray and destructiveness of a young woman pushing against a rigid and patriarchal Tokyo with few paths of resonance to offer her.
Playing at:
Claremont 5,
Glendale,
Newhall,
Monica Film Center,
Town Center 5
Dates:
5.21.25,
Wed May 21, 2025,
5.24.25,
Sat May 24, 2025
5.25.25,
Sun May 25, 2025
5.26.25
and Mon May 26, 2025
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Love Hotel
88 mins Not Rated
Synopsis:
A tale of two broken souls. A call-girl named Yumi, “night-blooming flower,” and Tetsuro, a married man with a debt to the yakuza, have a violent rendezvous in a cheap love hotel. Years later, haunted by the memory of that night, they reconnect and begin a strange love affair. Determined to finish what they started, they return to the scene of their first macabre passion.
Playing at:
Claremont 5,
Newhall,
Town Center 5,
Glendale,
Monica Film Center
Dates:
4.30.25,
Wed Apr 30, 2025,
5.3.25,
Sat May 03, 2025
5.4.25
and Sun May 04, 2025
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Niki
98 mins
Synopsis:
Actor-turned-director Céline Sallette makes an impressive debut with this vibrant portrait of French-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle, brought to life by Charlotte Le Bon (The White Lotus). Paris, 1952. Niki has recently moved from the U.S. with her husband and daughter. Despite this newfound distance from a family and country that were suffocating her, disturbing flashbacks of her childhood continue to invade her thoughts. From the hell she is about to discover, Niki will find in her art a weapon to free herself.
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The Polish Woman
125 mins
Synopsis:
Rio de Janeiro, early 20th century. After a long journey from Poland, fleeing hunger and misery, Rebeca arrives in Rio de Janeiro with her seven-year-old son, Joseph. Eager to reunite with her husband, she immediately faced immigration difficulties. If not...MORE
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Shanghai Blues
103 mins
Synopsis:
In 1937, after the Second Sino-Japanese War breaks out, a soldier and a young woman have an awkward meet-cute in darkness under a bridge as they seek refuge during a bombing raid. Although they can’t see each other’s faces, they promise to meet again after...MORE
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The Survival of Kindness
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In a cage on a trailer in the middle of the desert, BlackWoman is abandoned, left to die. But BlackWoman seems not ready. She escapes, journeying through pestilence and persecution, from desert to mountain and finally to city, on a quest for an unknown...MORE
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The Time It Takes
110 mins
Synopsis:
A devoted father shares a special bond with his young daughter, but as she grows, the enchantment begins to fade. Adolescence brings distance and disillusionment; she spirals into drug use, concealing her struggles from her father. Refusing to turn away, he takes a decisive step — bringing her to Paris in a final attempt to rekindle their connection and guide her back to herself.
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A World Apart
112 mins
Synopsis:
In a village nearly forgotten, a school becomes a lifeline — and a teacher finds his purpose.
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