La Cinémathèque Film Club
Explore the origins of modern film, discover influential filmmakers, and discuss the artistic styles and philosophical messages when you become a Film Club Member. La Cinémathèque Film Club screenings feature classic films by renowned foreign filmmakers.
Mission
La Cinémathèque Film Club exists to explore the filmic medium, its history, and its impact on our global society. Through series of educational and interactive events, La Cinémathèque aims to realize its mission:
to expose members to films they would not otherwise encounter.
to educate members about important people and moments in film history.
to explore art and culture from around the world.
to engage in critical discussion with a diverse group of passionate individuals.
Film is an art form, akin to literature, music, and painting. The potential of film to educate and inspire, however, can only be realized by a dedicated community of individuals, organizations, and schools. New Waves challenges the mediocrity and mass-marketed entertainment of the large studios with classic foreign and independent films through its unique seminar-style approach called La Cinémathèque. Since 2011, La Cinémathèque participants have viewed and analyzed great cinema from around the world in a collaborative setting. La Cinémathèque will continue to host series of films which celebrate the diversity of directors and actors across place and time.
About
No one can deny film’s incredible importance on our contemporary culture. It informs and drives our interpersonal interactions and brings people together on a global level. As with any art form, film has a rich and intriguing history and studying that history can illuminate cultures and common themes of humanity across the globe and across time, and provide insight into the contemporary media we consume today.
Now in its ninth year, La Cinémathèque Film Club has grown from a handful of curious individuals in 2011 to a substantial film club and mainstay of the South Orange cultural scene, bringing in more members with each subsequent event. Ever growing, La Cinémathèque membership is comprised of a diverse array of film enthusiasts from the northern New Jersey area. The club hosts monthly meetings where film lovers can congregate to learn about, watch, and discuss some of the most important films from world cinemas. Supplementary to these main series, La Cinémathèque hosts events in conjunction with a wide array of cultural and educational groups in the South Orange area. Previous collaborations have included the South Orange Public Library, Livingston’s Temple Beth Shalom, and the West Orange Film Society.
La Cinémathèque is hosted by Gerard Amsellem, artist, educator, and filmmaker local to the area. He brings to the club his filmmaking expertise, extensive artistic education, and experience as a teacher in order to achieve La Cinémathèque’s mission.
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La Cinémathèque currently meets once a month on Sundays at 2pm in the Loft of the South Orange Performing Arts Center. For directions, see the map below.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Are you curious about how to support La Cinémathèque Film Club? Are you a business or organization interested in fostering community relations? Please download our informational sponsorship packet for more information!