Elements Of Cinema

Elements Of Cinema is a monthly series of classic film screenings with audience discussion. Free and open to the public, the program presents an ongoing series of historically and culturally significant films, arguably the best in world cinema. From the European masters such as Ingmar Bergman and Andrei Tarkovsky to American popular and cult filmmakers such as Alfred Hitchcock and James Whale, Elements of Cinema gives the community a rare opportunity to see these films in a theater with a large audience—the way they were intended to be seen.

Each screening is followed by a moderated discussion by scholars and subject experts to give audiences historic and aesthetic context for the film. In 2007 over 1,000 members of the community shared in this unique opportunity, and we hope to double that amount in 2008!

This program is made possible by donors like you. Visit our Support page to learn about other ways you can help. We are also looking for businesses interested in underwriting this series - contact Ned Hinkle at 617 876-8021 to learn more, or visit the Contact page to send an inquiry by email.

"There is no way to overstate the case: the Brattle's free Elements of Cinema series is one of the best things about living in Boston, if you like movies." - Bostonist



Previous Screenings 2008
La Strada August
Gun Crazy July
Jaws June
The Gold Rush May
Black Girl April
Harlan County, USA March
Double Indemnity February
Psycho January

2007
Il Posto December
Nostalghia November
The Bride Of Frankenstein October
The Silence September
The 400 Blows August
The Rules Of The Game July