About us
Film-Forum is a friendly and casual group of people who enjoy film, animation, and videos as a springboard for discussions. Selections are suggested by members and are generally not restricted: art house to mainstream, silent film era to present day, almost all genres. In general, our Meetup events are for discussion only. Think of us as a book club style meetup for film. We try to get suggestions for screenings at least a month in advance and post them to provide as much time as possible to view the selections.
Which films have been discussed in the past:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UKuKObY0pSYEeJIMJOxx_xVewiHyUiVZdcpWopAAIJo/edit#gid=0
Guidelines for Hosting a meetup:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10zDeQ7N18ekFNHzbfr9isJ8Yicpg0-ygEfD1fqUWw04/edit?usp=sharing
Note: The Meetup App for Apple iOS and Android does not seem to be as functional as the website when accessed via a web browser.
Notification Settings: Once you log in to the Meetup website and go to the group, "My profile" -> "Email and Notifications" -- Ian, Organizer v1.2
Upcoming events
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The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024)
·OnlineOnlineAn Iranian judge grapples with paranoia amid political unrest. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain family ties as societal rules crumble.
2024 Cannes Film Festival:
Nominee Palme d'Or, Winner Jury Special Prize
2025 Oscar Nominee:
Best International Feature FilmA parable-thriller in which the paranoia, misogyny and rage of the Iranian state are mapped seamlessly onto an ordinary family unit.
- The TelegraphA vivid portrait of the dilemmas of today’s Iran, where the power of faith suggests one kind of observation but the power of the iPhone suggests another.
- Wall Street JournalThe director was a victim of a politically motivated jail sentence for supporting the 2022 hijab protests. The government’s rejection of its citizens’ efforts for change is personal to him—as devastating and painful as having a father turn against his own flesh and blood.
- The Playlist, The Atlantictrailer
warning: 2 h 48 minavailable on kanopy, Hulu, Amazion, Apple tv, Fandango at home
*** NOTE TO NEW MEMBERS ***
Please watch the movie before the meetup. Information to help find the films will generally be posted in the description or in the comments on the webpage. During the meetup itself, we discuss the movie, but we don't watch it. It's a book club style movie group.3 attendees
Past events
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