Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970), directed by Jaromil Jireš, is a surreal Czech New Wave classic that blends gothic horror, dark fairy tale, and poetic coming-of-age. Set in a dreamlike village where time feels fluid and reality constantly slips into fantasy, the film follows thirteen-year-old Valerie during one transformative week marked by desire, fear, religion, and rebellion. Visually lush and symbol-heavy, the story unfolds through haunting imagery rather than conventional logic, touching on themes of female awakening, innocence, power, and the oppressive nature of authority. Both unsettling and mesmerizing, the film remains a cult favorite for viewers drawn to experimental cinema and bold, unconventional storytelling.

Time: 6:00-7:30 pm EST

Free!