Lives Remembered - Japanese Cinematic Masterpieces

New Series at The Clairidge, Montclair

Master of Japanese cinema
In partnership with Montclair Film

We are proud to launch a powerful new series highlighting personal, political, and poetic journeys in Iranian cinema. Each film will be introduced by Gerard Amsellem and Dr. Golbarg Rekabtalaei, Associate Professor at Seton Hall University and co-curator of the series.

Screening Schedule:

  • Feb 15 – Ikuru  dir. Kurosawa

  • March 22-  Tokyo Story  Ozu

  • April 12The Life of Oharu -Mizoguchi

  • May 03Empire of passion-Oshima

  • June 14 After Life-Kore-Eda

About the Series:
Master of Japanese Cinema will cover Japanese cinema from 1953 to 1998 

these directors made Japanese’s cinema known internationally and are at the base of world cinema. These series will l build for the first time viewer. A great experience to discover this great cinema and if it is the second time or more a different way of understand the complexity of this cinema  



The Foundations of European Cinema part 2 – Soma Adult School

The Foundations of European Cinema part 2 – Soma Adult School

Sundays: Institute of Cinema Studies – Riker Hill

This fall, join us for a four-week series exploring the roots of European cinema. Each screening will be paired with historical and cultural commentary, placing the films in their broader context within cinema history.

Dates: 

02/22/2026.  2 pm Wild strawberries Bergman 

03/29/2026 2 PM La Strada-Fellini

04/26/2-26 2 pm  L’Avventura  Antonioni

05/17/2026 2pm Contempt Godard

06-28-2026 2pm Death in Venice Visconti


Tickets: Available through the South Orange–Maplewood Adult School for the all 5 films 

Or by purchasing a single ticket for 25 dollars at the door 

We’re thrilled to present this program in our brand-new cinema space at Riker Hill—designed for watching, understanding, and discussing film. This intimate 25-seat venue will debut with this series and will continue to host curated screenings of international cinema.

Please note: Seating is limited. Priority will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

To support the development of this space, we’ve launched a GoFundMe campaign. Every contribution—large or small—helps us create a welcoming home for passionate cinephiles.

https://newwaveproductions.org/fundraiser
Thank you for your support

New German Cinema: Art and Rebellion 2024

Here is a list of events for our New German Cinema: Art and Rebellion series:

AGUIRRE, THE WRATH OF GOD (1972) - September 22, 2024

AGUIRRE, THE WRATH OF GOD (1972) - September 26, 2024

ALI: FEAR EATS THE SOUL (1974) - Sunday, October 6, 2024

THE LOST HONOUR OF KATHARINA BLUM (1975) - Sunday, November 10, 2024

WINGS OF DESIRE (1987) - Sunday, December 1, 2024

WINGS OF DESIRE (1987) - Thursday, December 5, 2024

THE TIN DRUM (1979) - Sunday, January 12, 2025

The New German Cinema movement was one of the most influential to emerge out of the late 1960s and 1970s. In response to the stagnation of the German film industry, filmmakers craving a more personal and experimental approach to the craft addressed societal issues to achieve artistic significance.

Join us as we explore this movement in our new series with special introductions and Q&As with Gerard Amsellem, local teacher, artist, and filmmaker from New Wave Productions.

Tickets are $20 ($16 for MF Members). Purchase tickets to all five films and use discount code GERMAN24 for $15 off the General Admission bundle.