Juliette Binoche and Guillaume Canet reunite with director Olivier Assayas for “Non-Fiction,” a wry, slyly seductive film about sex, lies and literature, which opens May 31 at Nebraska’s Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center.
Continuing to show is “The White Crow,” a film about the life and defection of Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev.
Set in the bohemian intelligentsia of the Parisian publishing world, “Non-Fiction” follows the romantic and emotional fallout that results when a controversial writer (played by Vincent Macaigne) begins blurring the line between fact and fiction. He begins to use his real-life love affairs — including a passionate fling with an actress (Juliette Binoche), who happens to be married to his editor (Guillaume Canet) — as fodder for an explosive new novel.
“Non-Fiction,” rated R for some language and sexuality/nudity, is scheduled to show through June 6 at the Ross.
Directed by Ralph Finnes, “The White Crow” tells the true story of how Nureyev — a legendary Russian ballet dancer — contemplates defection on his first trip outside of the Soviet Union.
Set in 1961, a 21-year-old Nureyev is traveling with the Kirov Ballet Company from St. Petersburg to Paris. Not yet the imperious figure of legend, Nureyev (played by Oleg Ivenko) is delighted by Parisian life and wants to consume all the culture, art and music the city has to offer.
His every moment is documented by KGB officers who become increasingly suspicious of the dancer’s behavior and — especially — a friendship with Clara Saint, a young Parisienne.
When the officers confront Nureyev, they force him to make a heart-breaking decision that may change the course of his life forever and put his family and friends in danger.
“The White Crow,” also rated R for some sexuality, graphic nudity and language, is scheduled to show through June 6.
For more information, including showtimes, call 402-472-5353 or visit the Ross website.
