Aventura Foreign Film Series: Terraferma

"Involving, thematically rich … yet also quite timeless …." – Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times
"Terraferma is a nostalgic type of high-quality foreign drama that, in the old days, would have "stuck" on screens or become classic in some sense. " – Doris Toumarkine, Film Journal International
"Crialese is a sentimentalist at heart, but a fine one, and his compassion for the wretched of the earth is thrillingly amped by the movie's ecstatic imagery. ."- Ella Taylor, NPR

On Linosa, a minor island south of Sicily, far from the Italian mainland, which the locals call "solid land," or terraferma, a local fishing boat runs into a raft teeming with exhausted, dying Africans. Ernesto, the wizened captain of the fishing boat instinctively rescues six swimmers and runs afoul of the Coast Guard, beginning a compelling and emotional struggle amidst the changing tides of humanity.

Italian with English subtitles. Rated R.

Hosted by Shelly Isaacs who will introduce the film and lead a post-screening discussion.

All screenings are GENERAL ADMISSION and the auditorium opens for seating 30 minutes prior to the start time.