Pop Up Cinematheque: The Pearl

When and Where

Monday, November 25, 2024 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Media Commons Theatre, 3rd Floor
Robarts Library
130 St George St, Toronto, ON M5S 1A5

Speakers

Christina Stewart (University of Toronto)

Description

The Cinema Studies Institute and Media Commons Archives present Pop Up Cinematheque, a new 16mm screening series highlighting rare gems from the collections. Each screening features an introductory talk discussing the unique aspects of the film and its archival status. 

The Pearl (La perla) is a 1947 Mexican-American film directed by Emilio Fernández. It is based on the 1947 novella The Pearl by John Steinbeck, who also co-wrote the screenplay along with Fernández and Jack Wagner.

Assistant Media Archivist at Media Commons Archives, Christina Stewart will provide the introduction.

Admission is free but registration is required because Robarts Library is not open to the general public. Reserve your spot online. 

Contact Information

Sponsors

Cinema Studies Institute

Map

130 St George St, Toronto, ON M5S 1A5

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