College of Santa Fe Opens New Chapter for “The Screen” -- The Horse Boy, Rembrandt's J'Accuse Among Films Featured

The new season at The Screen is underway, and includes showings of The Horse Boy, the widely acclaimed documentary nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, and Rembrandt’s J’Accuse, an essayistic documentary in which criticism of today's visual illiteracy is argued by means of a forensic search of Rembrandt's Nightwatch. The Screen is located on the campus of the College of Santa Fe, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Santa Fe, NM (PRWEB) November 18, 2009 -- The new season at The Screen is underway, and includes showings of The Horse Boy, the widely acclaimed documentary nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, and Rembrandt’s J’Accuse, an essayistic documentary in which criticism of today's visual illiteracy is argued by means of a forensic search of Rembrandt's Nightwatch. The Screen is located on the campus of the College of Santa Fe, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The Screen showcases first-run independent, foreign and classic films. Founded at the College of Santa Fe and curated by Brent Kliewer, The Screen is open to both students and members of the Santa Fe community.

“The Screen is a comfortable and enriching place to see films, and patrons will be delighted to know that the Siringo entrance has been reopened,” said Kliewer. “This is a new chapter for The Screen. With the new ownership of the College of Santa Fe, we now have not only the financial stability we need to sustain operations at The Screen, we also have the confidence that we can grow and enhance the theatre well into the future.”    

The Screen will continue providing a rewarding experience to audiences through educational and interactive components. Filmmakers will be invited to present their work and The Screen will encourage post-show discussions between the filmmakers and the audience.    

“We are thrilled that The Screen is continuing its long tradition of serving the Santa Fe community and CSF students with access to outstanding films in a state-of-the-art theater,” said Larry Hinz, president of the College of Santa Fe. “The Screen’s latest lineup of films, including “The Horse Boy” and “Rembrandt's J'Accuse,” are wonderful examples of the quality films that Brent Kliewer and his team are able to secure. We look forward to the community’s continued support of The Screen.”

The Screen opens 30 minutes prior to each showing. Information on times and ticket prices can be found at www.thescreensf.com.

Fall/Winter 2009 highlights:

11/20 – “The Horse Boy”: How far would you travel to heal someone you love? An intensely personal yet epic spiritual journey, “The Horse Boy” follows one Texas couple and their autistic son as they trek on horseback through Outer Mongolia in an attempt to find healing for their son. When two-year-old Rowan was diagnosed with autism, Rupert Isaacson, a writer and former horse trainer, and his wife, psychology professor Kristin Neff, sought the best possible medical care but found that traditional therapies had little effect. Then Isaacson and Neff discovered that Rowan has a profound affinity for animals, particularly horses, and the family set off on a quest that would change their lives forever. The filmic companion to Isaacson’s best-selling book of the same name and a festival favorite, this ravishing documentary odyssey gives insight into how, in life’s darkest moments, one can find the gateway to joy and wonder.

12/18 – “Rembrandt's ‘J'Accuse’ ”: “Just because you have eyes does not mean you can see,” challenges the great director-contrarian Peter Greenaway in his new cine-essay, which reveals the mysteries hidden in plain sight in one of the most famous paintings of all time, Rembrandt’s “The Night Watch.” Where most see only a great work of art, Greenaway dissects the Dutch masterpiece to uncover an indictment, a conspiracy and a murder mystery sweeping across the ruling elites of Amsterdam’s Golden Age. Hosting the proceedings like a well-mannered 21st-century judge, Greenaway investigates each of the painting’s 34 characters and their poses and costumes as well as the picture’s setting and lighting to discover clues to Rembrandt’s fascinating take on, and indictment of, the power struggles of 17th-century Amsterdam. “Rembrandt’s ‘J’Accuse’ ” will change how you view both art and the world.

1/22 – “The Red Shoes”: Based on a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale about a pair of enchanted crimson ballet slippers, ”The Red Shoes” follows the story of beautiful Vicky Page (Moira Shearer), a young ballerina; the rising composer, Julian Craster (Marius Goring), whom she loves; and her dictatorial director, Boris Lermontov (Anton Walbrook). This version of the film is Martin Scorsese's immaculate 35mm restoration of the classic 1948 Powell and Pressburger musical.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF SANTA FE
The College of Santa Fe is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Programs at the 150-year old college combine practical experience with core theory, empowering students to develop a thorough understanding of their professional aspirations in creative writing, theater, art, graphic design, moving image arts (film making), photography, business and education. This approach, a key part of the college’s interdisciplinary curriculum, helps students become well-rounded, creative problem-solving professionals. The location of the college, in the city of Santa Fe, allows students to pursue their education in an environment where art is central to the community. The College of Santa Fe is a member of Laureate International Universities, a world-wide network of online and campus-based institutions that emphasize quality higher education that is innovative, international, and connected to the demands of a global marketplace. For more information about the College of Santa Fe, visit www.csf.edu.

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