A 1970s film, "Days and Nights in the Forest," — now restored to 4K ultra high definition — opens at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center May 8.
Continuing is "Erupcja."
Adapted from Sunil Gangopadhyay’s celebrated 1968 novel, "Days and Nights in the Forest" is one of director Satyajit Ray’s greatest achievements, a modern search for connection that conjures the timeless resonance of a folktale. Desperate to flee Calcutta’s rat race, four friends drive to Palamu, one of India’s rural “tribal lands,” where they bribe a watchman into letting them stay at a sylvan guesthouse. Despite vowing to get away from it all, the crew soon mixes with the locals, including a woodland family: the soulful yet mischievous Aparna (Sharmila Tagore) takes to the overconfident Ashim, while her widowed sister-in-law Jaya (Kaberi Bose) grows closer to the bookish Sanjoy. At the same time, Hari, fresh off a break-up, woos a Santal girl named Duli (Simi Garewal); and Shekhar, despite his own penchant for gambling, tries to rein in his companions’ boozy hedonism. Filled with some of Ray’s most indelible characterizations and lavish images (shot by longtime cinematographer Soumendu Roy), Days and Nights in the Forest touches on masculine vulnerabilities and Indian class divisions with the graceful complexity of a master at his peak.
"Days and Nights in the Forest" is not rated and shows through May 14.
A romantic vacation goes awry when a volcanic eruption strands Bethany and her soon-to-be fiancé, Rob, in Warsaw, Poland. Bethany takes the explosive event as a sign to ditch her baggage, reunite with childhood friend Nel and traipse across lofts, clubs and back alleys, all the while becoming entangled in an emotional web that challenges her sense of self.
From American maverick Pete Ohs, who wrote, directed, edited, photographed and produced this dizzyingly charming European postcard, comes "Erupcja," a delightful anti-romantic comedy about the pains and pleasures of being in love.
"Erupcja" is not rated and shows through May 14.
For more information on films, including showtimes and ticket availability, visit the Ross' website.
