We are thrilled to introduce our Passport to the Movies: International Film Series, a celebration of world cinema that invites audiences to experience remarkable films from around the globe--right here at the Cranford Theater. We are kicking off the series with a curated selection of French classics, each followed by a thoughtful discussion about the film's themes, history, and lasting impact.

Cleo from 5 to 7

Sunday June 21, 2026
Start Time: 2:00pm
Rating: Not Rated
Ticket Price: $17
Directed by: Agnès Varda

The third film in the series is Cleo from 5 to 7 (1962), the celebrated French New Wave masterpiece directed by Agnès Varda. The film follows Cléo, a young Parisian singer, as she anxiously awaits the results of a medical test while wandering through the streets of Paris over the course of two transformative hours. Told almost entirely in real time, the film offers a beautiful and intimate portrait of self-reflection, fear, and personal awakening.

With its innovative storytelling and vivid glimpse into Parisian life, Cleo from 5 to 7 remains one of the most influential films of the French New Wave and a landmark in world cinema.

Join us for the film and stay afterward for an engaging discussion exploring its artistry, historical context, and influence on modern filmmaking.

About the Curator- Gerard Amsellem Artist, educator, and filmmaker Gerard Amsellem is a dual American and French citizen with a deep passion for classic, foreign, and independent cinema from around the world. Born and raised in Paris, he spent his first 25 years in France, where he studied painting at the University of Paris and earned a master's degree in French Literature and Art History. He later continued his education at the New York University Tisch School of the Arts.

Gerard has directed several short films and is currently developing two independent film projects. His short film Bartleby (2013) received a Director's Citation from the Black Maria Film Festival and was an official selection at both the Garden State Film Festival and the Twin Rivers Film Festival. Through his production company, New Waves Productions, his last film Creation Until The End: Bernard Requichot, just finished and is entering European festivals. Gerard is dedicated to promoting film as an art form and expanding public access to high-quality cinema.



Passport to the Movies Card:

As part of the experience, guests will receive a Passport to the Movies card. Each time you attend a film in the series, we'll stamp your passport. Collect stamps from all three films in the French series, and you'll receive a special prize from the Cranford Theater. It's a fun way to celebrate world cinema and encourage guests to complete the full cinematic journey.

DIRECTOR: Agnès Varda

RUN TIME: 90 min

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