A second stage and film presentation of Too Much Johnson was added for Thursday, February 5, after the February 2 performance quickly sold out.
Now, another showing of Chimes at Midnight will take place on Saturday, February 7, after earlier screenings sold out.
The mega Wellesian film series, which marks the 100th anniversary of the late filmmaker’s birth on May 6, kicked off its run on New Year’s Day. Special guests have included film historian and Welles scholar Joseph McBride, director William Friedkin and Welles’ eldest daughter, Chris Welles Feder. Youngest daughter Beatrice Welles took part in a screening via Skype.
Remaining showings include:
Feb. 2 – Too Much Johnson with a live reading of the play [sold out]
Feb. 3 – A Man For All Seasons
Feb. 3 – Someone to Love
Feb. 5 – Too Much Johnson with a live reading of the play
Feb. 7 – Chimes at Midnight (DCP restoration courtesy Filmoteca Española)
The Film Forum is located in the West Village near Soho at 209 West Houston Street. Visit the Film Forum website for times, ticket prices.
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