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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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Saturday, April 19, 2025

We Were Dangerous
83 mins Not Rated
Synopsis:
In 1954 New Zealand, three rebellious girls—Nellie, Daisy, and Lou—are sent to a remote island institution, where they form an unbreakable bond in defiance of their strict matron. But as cruel punishments escalate, their friendship is tested, forcing them to choose between resistance and survival.
Playing at:
Newhall,
Glendale,
Town Center 5,
Claremont 5,
Monica Film Center
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Wednesday, April 23, 2025

A Vanishing Fog
76 mins Not Rated
Synopsis:
In the middle of the staggering, surreal, and endangered Sumapaz Paramo ecosystem; F, a solitary explorer and guardian of the mountains, strives to protect the mystical and fragile land he inhabits. Facing the imminent return of violence, F has been preparing his escape, but before pursuing a new dimension he will have to endure a heartrending farewell.
Playing at:
Claremont 5,
Newhall,
Monica Film Center,
Town Center 5,
Glendale
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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:
Monica Film Center,
Claremont 5,
Newhall,
Town Center 5,
Glendale
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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:
Glendale,
Town Center 5,
Claremont 5,
Newhall,
Monica Film Center
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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:
Glendale,
Monica Film Center,
Claremont 5,
Newhall,
Town Center 5
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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:
Claremont 5,
Monica Film Center,
Newhall,
Glendale,
Town Center 5
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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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.
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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:
Newhall,
Town Center 5,
Glendale,
Monica Film Center,
Claremont 5
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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A Vanishing Fog
76 mins Not Rated
Synopsis:
In the middle of the staggering, surreal, and endangered Sumapaz Paramo ecosystem; F, a solitary explorer and guardian of the mountains, strives to protect the mystical and fragile land he inhabits. Facing the imminent return of violence, F has been preparing his escape, but before pursuing a new dimension he will have to endure a heartrending farewell.
Playing at:
Claremont 5,
Newhall,
Monica Film Center,
Town Center 5,
Glendale
Dates:
4.23.25,
Wed Apr 23, 2025,
4.26.25,
Sat Apr 26, 2025
4.27.25
and Sun Apr 27, 2025
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We Were Dangerous
83 mins Not Rated
Synopsis:
In 1954 New Zealand, three rebellious girls—Nellie, Daisy, and Lou—are sent to a remote island institution, where they form an unbreakable bond in defiance of their strict matron. But as cruel punishments escalate, their friendship is tested, forcing them to choose between resistance and survival.
Playing at:
Newhall,
Glendale,
Town Center 5,
Claremont 5,
Monica Film Center
Dates:
4.19.25,
Sat Apr 19, 2025
4.20.25
and Sun Apr 20, 2025
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