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‘Beanpole’ opens at Cinema Art Theater Feb. 21

February 20, 2020

Starting on Friday, Feb 21, the Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s Cinema Art Theater will present “Beanpole,” a Russian historical drama that follows two young women who search for meaning and hope during their struggle to rebuild their lives amongst the ruins of war.

1945, Leningrad. World War II has devastated the city, demolishing its buildings and leaving its citizens in tatters, physically and mentally. Featured are two astonishing newcomers Viktoria Miroschnichenko (Iya) and Vasilisa Perelygina (Masha). As the film begins, Iya, long and slender and towering over everyone - hence the film’s title - works as a nurse in a shell-shocked hospital, presiding over traumatized soldiers and taking care of Masha’s young son until she returns from war.

Although the siege - one of the worst in history - is finally over, life and death continue their battle in the wreckage that remains. Iya and Masha, attempt to readjust to a haunted world. A shocking accident brings them closer and also seals their fates. The 28-year-old Russian director Kantemir Balagov won Un Certain Regard’s Best Director prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival for this richly burnished, occasionally harrowing rendering of the persistent scars of war. 

Screening times are 3 and 6 p.m., Feb 21; 3 and 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb 22;  2 p.m., Sunday, Feb 23; 1:30 p.m., Monday, Feb 24; 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb 25; 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26; and 3 and 6 pm., Thursday, Feb 27. Admission is $8 for members and $11 for future members. Customers are encouraged to purchase tickets online. If seats are available, tickets can be purchased at the theater starting 30 minutes prior to each screening.

For more information on this series, other events, or to become a member, go to www.rehobothfilm.com or call 302-645-9095.

 

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