December 2, 2023, 18:00 – Wings of Desire
December 12, 2023, 18:15 – Alice in the Cities
December 13, 2023, 18:00 – The American Friend
December 14, 2023, 17:30 – Paris, Texas
December 15, 2023, 18:15 – Buena Vista Social Club
Forum cinema, 5 Legionowa Street
tickets: 13 PLN / movie – available at the Forum cinema’s box office (5 Legionowa Street), BCC/LZC’s box office (19 Warszawska Street) and on bilety.bok.bialystok.pl
Wings of Desire
Two angels, Damiel and Cassiel, glide through the streets of Berlin, observing the bustling population. When Damiel falls in love with lonely trapeze artist Marion, the angel longs to experience life in the physical world, and finds that it might be possible for him to take human form.
Alice in the Cities
Phillip is a roving German reporter who, after a chance encounter with an elusive American woman, reluctantly accepts temporary custody of little Alice. Their friendship grows while traveling through various European cities on a search for the girl’s grandmother.
The American Friend
Jonathan Zimmerman, a picture framer who suffers from a fatal disease, crosses paths with Tom Ripley, who trafficks forged artworks. Drawn into an underworld of shady gangsters, Zimmerman is tempted to commit murder for a sum of money that would ensure the welfare of his family after his death.
Paris, Texas
Travis walks out of the Texas desert after disappearing for four years. He is picked up by his brother Walt, who has been looking after Travis’ son Hunter. After slowly reconnecting with Hunter, Travis tries to bring his family back together by traveling to Houston in search of his estranged wife.
Buena Vista Social Club
Aging Cuban musicians whose talents had been virtually forgotten following Castro’s takeover are brought out of retirement by Ry Cooder, who traveled to Havana in order to bring the musicians together, resulting in triumphant performances of extraordinary music, and a resurrection of their careers.