Three new films open Jan. 19 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center.
The films — “Anselm,” “Freud’s Last Session” and “Poor Things” — will close out the month at the campus theater.
Directed by Win Wenders, “Anselm” is a documentary that explores the work of Anselm Kiefer, a contemporary painter and sculptor. Filmed over a two-year period, the 3D film traces Kiefer’s career path from his native Germany to his current home in France. The journey connects stages of Kiefer’s life to essential places in his 50-year career, revealing the artist’s inspiration and creative process.
A movie talk led by H. Peter Reinkordt, professor emeritus of German at Doane College, will follow the 1 p.m. Jan. 21 screening.
“Anselm,” which is not rated, shows through Jan. 31.
Starring Anthony Hopkins and Michael Goode in the lead roles, “Freud’s Last Session” features a meeting of Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis. Coming together on the eve of World War II, Freud and Lewis converge to battle over their personal views on the existence of God.
Showing through Feb. 1, “Freud’s Last Session” is rated PG-13 for thematic material, some bloody/violent images, sexual material and smoking.
Also showing is director Yorgos Lanthimos’ fantasy/comedy “Poor Things.” The story follows an incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (played by Emma Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Goodwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe).
Eager to learn more about the world, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo), a slick and debauched lawyer, on a whirlwind adventure. Along the way, Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.
“Poor Things,” which shows through Feb. 1, is rated R for strong and pervasive sexual content, graphic nudity, disturbing material, gore and language.
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