DelArt Film Society: 90s Festival Favorites

In the 90s, film festivals played a crucial role in the rise of the independent film by giving filmmakers a platform to share their work with larger audiences and industry professionals. Helping launch the careers of new directors and bringing attention to low-budget, creative films that might not have been supported by major studios, festivals like Sundance and Cannes became a powerful outlet.
Promoting international and independent cinema and showcasing a wide range of voices and storytelling styles, these festivals grew in popularity and influence leading to a glutton of powerful films around the world from filmmakers that are still leading voices in cinema today.
Although studio-owned “independent” divisions and the commercialization of the festival circuit would eventually limit the opportunities by the late 90s, festivals remain an essential outlet for independent films to this day and the boom of the early 90s has become a vital part of film history.
Museum and movie attendees can purchase their DelArt Film Society ticket ($5 per person) along with Museum General admission online or in person. General Admission is always free for members.
Movie-only attendees must purchase their DelArt Film Society movie ticket ($5 per person) at the Museum’s front desk no earlier than 15 minutes before the start of the film.
Outside food and drinks are not allowed, but feel free to bring a water bottle—there’s a refill station conveniently located near the auditorium.
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Le Haine (1995)
Saturday, June 13
1:30 - 3:30 pm
24 hours in the lives of three young men in the French suburbs the day after a violent riot. Winner of the 1995 Cannes Film Festival Palm d'Or and Best Director (Mathieu Kassovitz).
Before Sunrise (1995)
Sunday, June 14
1:30 -3:30 pm
A young man and woman meet on a train in Europe, and wind up spending one evening together in Vienna. Unfortunately, both know that this will probably be their only night together. Winner of the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival for Best Director (Richard Linklater). Nominated for the Golden Bear (Best Film).
Secrets & Lies (1996)
Saturday, June 27
1:30 -3:30 pm
Following the death of her adoptive parents, a successful young black optometrist establishes contact with her biological mother -- a lonely white factory worker living in poverty in East London. Winner of the 1996 Cannes Film Festival Palm d'Or.