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Thursday Afternoon Films “Castle Keep” (1969)

Published: March 26, 2025; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa

When: April 3, 2025
Where: 96th Street Library

Address: 112 East, 96th Street, New York, NY, 10128

Phone: +1 212-289-0908

Directed by Sydney Pollack, “Castle Keep” is a surreal World War II drama set during the Battle of the Bulge. A group of American soldiers, led by Major Falconer (Burt Lancaster), takes refuge in a medieval Belgian castle owned by the eccentric Count Maldorais (Jean-Pierre Aumont). As the Germans advance, the soldiers — each with their quirks and obsessions — clash over whether to defend the castle, which houses priceless art and history, or abandon it to war’s destruction. Blending dark humor, existential musings, and dreamlike visuals, the film explores themes of futility, heritage, and the absurdity of war.

Time: 2:00-4:00 pm EST

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