Name: My Dinner with Andre (1981)
Start: 2024-05-24T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-05-24T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Stray Cat Film Center

My Dinner with Andre (1981)

Stray Cat Film Center is an artist-run, non-profit  micro-cinema. Organized by volunteer programmers, We screen  everything from to documentaries to video art to cult films and is open to the entire range of moving image expressions – independent, activist, underground and bizarre. We are a space that supports all of KC’s  cinematic communities and celebrates diversity of expression, fun &  radical art.

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Two old friends meet for dinner; as one tells anecdotes detailing his experiences, the other notices their differing worldviews.

dir. Louis Malle // 1981 // 1 hr 50 min"My Dinner with Andre" is a groundbreaking film known for its influential and subversive approach to storytelling. Despite its apparent lack of action, the film captivates audiences through profound dialogue between two friends. Departing from traditional narratives, it explores existential themes with humor and energy, setting it apart as a unique cinematic experience. Widely referenced and celebrated, "My Dinner with Andre" continues to inspire discussions about the essence of cinema and human connection. Wallace Shawn and Andre Gregory, apparently playing themselves, share their lives over the course of an evening meal at a restaurant. Gregory, a theater director from New York, is the more talkative of the pair. He relates to Shawn his tales of dropping out, traveling around the world, and experiencing the variety of ways people live, such as a monk who could balance his entire weight on his fingertips. Shawn listens avidly, but questions the value of Gregory's seeming abandonment of the pragmatic aspects of life. <h4>About Mumblecore Madness</h4>"Mumblecore Madness" is a screening series that celebrates the authenticity of human communication often overlooked in mainstream cinema. While it includes traditional "mumblecore" films, it extends beyond genre, showcasing character-driven narratives, improvisation, and guerrilla-style filmmaking. These films explore the subtleties of personal relationships, capturing the nuances of everyday life through philosophical inquiry and non-verbal communication. With selections from various countries and eras, "Mumblecore Madness" invites audiences to embrace the beauty of imperfection and celebrate the richness of human connection.

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