“Five sequences to explain a masterpiece” is the starting point for this series of guided screenings. The speakers choose a film they regard as special and select five moments from the film. These excerpts are screened and analysed during the session. The cycle, merging the film forum and a talk, provides a chance to examine key works in the history of cinema and analyse them with the calm and detail they deserve.

In this session, the writer Eva Baltasar comments on five sequences Now voyager by Irving Rapper (United States, 1942) 117 minutes VOSE

Charlotte Vale suffers under the domination of her Boston matron mother until Dr. Jaquith gets her to visit his sanitarium where she is transformed from frump to elegant, independent lady. When she goes off on a South American cruise she falls in love with Jerry, already married. Back home she confronts her mother who dies of a heart attack. Charlotte, guilt-ridden, returns to the sanitarium where she finds Jerry's depressed daughter Tina. Tina achieves happiness through her attachment to Charlotte and the two move back to Boston. When Jerry sees how happy his daughter is, he leaves her with Charlotte. What about marriage for Charlotte and Jerry? "Don't ask for the moon when we have the stars.

*Foto by David Ruano

Prior registration required. Entrance: free. Organized by: Museum of Cinema