BYU International Cinema

04/13/2026

04/07/2026

All good things must come to an end… but at least we have one more week! It’s our final week here at International Cinema and you’re not going to want to miss these films! IC is going out with a bang as we show the Oscar winning Parasite, Om Shanti Om, and The Making of a Japanese

Join us on Wednesday at 5:00 pm for our faculty lecture with Michael Easterling and his lecture entitled, “Cinema, Rebirth, and Memory in Om Shanti Om”

And on Friday join us for our 5PM screening of Om Shanti Om for a surprise!

Thank you for joining us at International Cinema this semester! Good luck with finals and come join us in the fall for more films!

Parasite (2019): This Palme d’Or winning social thriller has taken the cinema world by storm with its representation of the social strata in South Korean society. The Kim family infiltrates the wealthy Parks’ home by systematically taking each household job until their ruse erupts into shocking violence along class lines.

Om Shanti Om (2007): In 1970s Bollywood, aspiring actor Om is murdered while trying to save superstar Shanti Priya, the woman he loves. Decades later, Om is reincarnated as a modern-day superstar and begins to piece together the fragments of his past life, setting out on a quest for justice and revenge.

The Making of a Japanese (2023): Intimately picturing one school year from the perspective of 1st and 6th graders, The Making of a Japanese captures the magic of childhood with precious moments of joy, tears, and discovery as the students learn the traits necessary to become part of Japanese society.

03/31/2026

It’s the 2nd to last week at International Cinema and we’re showing the incredible films The Red Shoes, Tiny Lights, and Prime Minister!

Join us on Wednesday at 5:00 pm for our faculty lecture with Jessica Preece and her lecture entitled, “What is Representation? Does it Matter?”

The Red Shoes (1948): A visually stunning masterpiece, The Red Shoes is a cinematic fairy tale that plunges viewers into the passionate, competitive world of a prestigious ballet company. Based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale.

Tiny Lights (2024): A sensitive and visually striking character study, Tiny Lights is a powerful meditation on the things children see and hear long before they can name the ache of a world shifting around them. 

Prime Minister (2025): This documentary provides unprecedented access to New-Zealand leader Jacinda Ardern’s seven transformative years in power, capturing her meteoric rise, shocking 2023 resignation, and ongoing fight against fear and falsehood in politics.

03/25/2026

We are excited to have Ligiah Villalobos for an Introduction and Post Screening Q&A following our screening of Under The Same Moon at 5PM TODAY

Ligiah Villalobos is a Writer, Producer, Consultant, Educator and Lecturer. She is best known for the independent feature film Under the Same Moon, (La Misma Luna), which she wrote and executive produced. She currently teaches at Cal State LA.

03/24/2026

We are nearing the end of our semester schedule at International Cinema, but with only 3 weeks of films left to see you wont want to miss any of them! This week we’re showing Under the Same Moon, Summer Interlude, and Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk!

Join us on Wednesday after our 5:00 pm screening of Under the Same Moon for a Post-Screening Q&A With Writer and Producer, Ligiah Villalobos!

Under the Same Moon (2007): Carlitos embarks on a perilous journey across the U.S.-Mexico border to find his mother, an undocumented worker in Los Angeles. Under the Same Moon is a heartwarming and poignant story of love, courage, and the unwavering hope of a family striving to reunite against all odds.

Summer Interlude (1951): Marie, an emotionally distant prima ballerina, prepares for Swan Lake when a mysterious diary arrives, forcing her to confront a long-suppressed past in Ingmar Bergman’s poignant early masterpiece, a powerful and poetic reflection on love, loss of innocence, and the past.

Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk (2025): Created through a year of video calls between filmmaker Sepideh Farsi and photojournalist Fatma Hassona, Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk offers a personal, intimate account of life under siege in Gaza.

03/18/2026

This week at International Cinema we have the privilege of screening the Award Winning film Sentimental Value!

Directed by acclaimed Norwegian auteur Joachim Trier, Sentimental Value is a magnetic comedy-drama about legacy, art, and complex family dynamics.

Come see this amazing film and attend our faculty lecture TODAY at 5pm to learn about the architecture of memory and repair as depicted in Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value

For a full list of showtimes please refer to our weekly schedule post or our website at byu.ic.edu (link also in bio)

03/17/2026

It’s Week 11 at International Cinema which just so happens to be the week after the Oscars and we’re excited to say we’ll be screening the Academy Award Winner for Best International Feature Film: Sentimental Value, as well as Polina and Cría Cuervos this week!

Join us on Wednesday at 5:00 pm for our faculty lecture with Nate Kramer and his lecture entitled, “Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value and the Architecture of Memory and Repair”

Sentimental Value (2025): Sentimental Value is a magnetic comedy-drama from acclaimed Norwegian auteur Joachim Trier about legacy, art, and complex family dynamics. Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged director father, Gustav, who offers Nora a role in his comeback film.

Polina (2016): Polina is a captivating coming-of-age drama about a gifted Russian ballerina who abandons the rigid world of the Bolshoi Ballet for the expressive freedom of modern dance in France. The film follows her struggle to find her own artistic voice and place in the world.

Cría Cuervos (1976): During the twilight of Franco’s dictatorship in Spain, eight-year-old Ana is convinced she can control life and death. Cría Cuervos is an exploration of childhood trauma, memory, and the political climate of the era, blending fantasy with stark reality.

03/03/2026

It’s Week 9 at International Cinema, and we’re screening the fantastic films The Young Girls Of Rochefort, Manas, and Werckmeister Harmonies!

Join us on Wednesday at 5:00 pm for our faculty lecture with Marc Olivier and his lecture entitled, “Jacques Demy’s Cinematic Universe”

The Young Girls Of Rochefort (1967): A vibrant, candy-colored celebration of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Jacques Demy’s The Young Girls of Rochefort follows twin sisters Delphine and Solange (played by real-life sisters Catherine Deneuve and Françoise Dorléac) as they search for love and opportunity.

Manas (2024): In a riverside Amazon community, 13-year-old Tielle idealizes her sister’s escape via marriage to a wealthy man. Her illusions shatter when she matures, becomes trapped in abusive environments, and then confronts the oppressive system she now recognizes.

Werckmeister Harmonies (2000): The quiet life of naive Janos is disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious circus featuring a giant stuffed whale and a shadowy figure known as “The Prince”. This film is an allegorical vision of humanity’s destructive potential, exploring themes of order, chaos, and the rise of totalitarianism.

02/23/2026

Week 8 brings us a special live event as well as 3 classic films here at IC!

Join us on Wednesday at 5:35 pm for a live Benshi performance! During Japan’s silent film era, benshi artists regularly thrilled audiences with their dramatic and engaging narratives that accompanied film screenings. We will be screening the cult favorite A Page of Madness (Kurutta ichipeiji, 1926)— and two short films, Liberty (Leo McCarey, 1929), and the rare Japanese animated film, Chongire hebi— A Snipped Snake (Jun’ichi Kōuchi, 1932, 16 min.) This event is part of a mini tour that includes screenings in Santa Barbara and San Francisco.

The rest of the week IC will be showing Blood Wedding, Valley of Peace, and Round Midnight!

Blood Wedding (1981): A flamenco troupe prepares to perform Federico García Lorca’s tragedy, Blood Wedding. The film masterfully blurs the lines between art and reality as the dancers embody a timeless tale of forbidden love, ingrained family honor, and violent revenge.

Valley of Peace (1956): During the height of World War II in Nazi-occupied Slovenia, two orphaned children flee their bombed town in search of a mythical “Valley of Peace” where war supposedly does not exist.

Round Midnight (1986): In 1950s Paris, a gifted but troubled jazz saxophonist struggles with alcoholism and a fading career. This film is a sensitive, atmospheric portrait of the jazz life, celebrated for Dexter Gordon’s Oscar-nominated performance and an evocative soundtrack.

02/17/2026

We are halfway through the semester as we enter Week 7 at International Cinema! As we flip our posters you’ll find that this week IC is showing the moving films of Souleymane’s Story, Vermiglio, and Freedom Fields!

Join us on Wednesday at 5:00 pm for our faculty lecture with Marie Orton and her lecture entitled, “The Many Shades of Vermiglio”

Souleymane’s Story (2024): An urgent portrait of a Guinean immigrant’s struggle for asylum in Paris, this film follows Souleymane as he works illegally as a food delivery cyclist while preparing for a critical interview to determine his legal status.

Vermiglio (2024): Set in the mountainous village of Vermiglio during the waning days of WWII, this film follows a series of dramatic, consequential events after the arrival of a taciturn Sicilian soldier, who hides out in town after deserting the army.

Freedom Fields (2018): Filmed over five years, Freedom Fields follows three women and their soccer team in post-revolution Libya, as the country descends into civil war. An intimate film about hope, struggle, and sacrifice in a land where dreams seem a luxury. A love letter to sisterhood and teamwork.