Church of Film is a weekly film series dedicated to the strange, lost and overlooked treasures of cinema past. Researched, compiled, and curated by Muriel. Screenings most Wednesday nights at the Clinton Street Theater.
Upcoming Church of Film Screenings
Events
MALOMBRA (1942) (Church of Film)
Marina (Isa Miranda, Italy’s answer to Dietrich and Garbo) is relegated to the secluded castle of her uncle. Passionate and deeply troubled, she becomes convinced that she is the reincarnated spirit of her great uncle’s wife, Cecilia, who died a tragic death.
SALOME (1972) (Church of Film)
King Herod is in love with his daughter, Salome. After she fails to seduce John the Baptist, she dances for the King in order to secure the execution of John. At least, that seems to be the plot of this bewildering, sustained psychedelic free-for-all, a blizzard of gem colored lights, feathers, spankings and esoteric rituals.
ARCANA (1972) (Church of Film)
A widow in Milan makes a living as a clairvoyant, taking advantage of the superstitions of her wealthy clients. Her son, however, possesses real powers, and is wandering deep into forbidden corners of witchcraft.
NIGHT VOICES (1995) Episodes 1 & 2 (Church of Film)
Known as the Italian Twin Peaks! The mutilated body of a student is found beneath Rome's oldest bridge, the Ponte Sublicio. Detective Morlisi is put on the case, which at first seems to be connected to organized crime. Soon, however, he is drawn deep into a conspiracy that involves ancient rituals and modern cults, the phantoms of an obscure history, and the secrets of existence beyond death.
NIGHT VOICES (1995) Episodes 3 & 4 (Church of Film)
Known as the Italian Twin Peaks! The mutilated body of a student is found beneath Rome's oldest bridge, the Ponte Sublicio. Detective Morlisi is put on the case, which at first seems to be connected to organized crime. Soon, however, he is drawn deep into a conspiracy that involves ancient rituals and modern cults, the phantoms of an obscure history, and the secrets of existence beyond death.
NIGHT VOICES (1995) Episode 5 (Church of Film)
Known as the Italian Twin Peaks! The mutilated body of a student is found beneath Rome's oldest bridge, the Ponte Sublicio. Detective Morlisi is put on the case, which at first seems to be connected to organized crime. Soon, however, he is drawn deep into a conspiracy that involves ancient rituals and modern cults, the phantoms of an obscure history, and the secrets of existence beyond death.