Because it’s October 30th, this Russian Movie Night will be a costume gathering.
The theme is Slavic Mythological Creatures (or whatever the spirit move you to be). Doors open at 7:30 pm.
A collection of Russian animated films on the subject of Halloween will play in the main stage while folks are gatherin g.
Also on display will be Luba Gonina’s newly finished large painting: “Ukrainian Fairy Tales”.
At 9:30 Dennis Nyback will introduce the NOT TO BE MISSED screening of Fétiche Mascotte (aka The Mascot, aka The Devil’s Ball) (1934) by Ladislas Starevich. Our feature for the evening, “Viy” or Spirit of Evil (1967) PG, Directed by Georgy Kropachyov and Konstantin Yershov. Based on a story by Nikolai Gogol. It is one of the first soviet horror films ever made and will start at 10 pm. But be warned: the occasion and social nature of our patrons may, on this night, transform the atmosphere of our screening chamber from it’s normal calm! After “Viy” there will be music.
For insights to Slavic Mythology see this wiki link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Slavic_deities#Creatures
General admission $5.
As usual we’ll offer Russian tea and pastries and you can bring your own drink.
Look forward to seeing you Here!
Thanks!
Dan