Preámbulo is pleased to announce the “Forms: Melodrama” series, a selection of films that explore the depths of the melodramatic genre. Join us this Thursday, May 30, Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1 on this emotional journey that takes us into the complexities of human relationships, passions and family conflicts.

Thursday, May 30 – 7:00 PM.

The Invisible Life of Eurydice Gusmão by Karim Aïnouz .

Fiction, 2019.

Winner of the Un Certain Regard award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, the latest feature from prolific Brazilian auteur Karim Aïnouz (Madame Satã), set in mid-century Rio de Janeiro, is a sprawling melodrama about feminine resilience. As they struggle to realize their dreams, their bond is tested by the test of time, keeping alive the hope of being reunited again. Though they struggle to realize their dreams, their bond is tested by the test of time, keeping alive the hope of reuniting again. Rating: 15+

Preámbulo Presents the Series “Forms: Melodrama”

Friday, May 31 – 7:00 PM

The Macaluso Sisters by Emma Dante.

Preámbulo presents the “Forms: The Mélodramatic” cycle
Fiction, 2020

Five sisters in bustling Palermo share a home marked by the passage of time and the experiences they have lived through. Through the different stages of their lives, these women face challenges and celebrate unbreakable family bonds. Rating: Ages 12 and up.

Saturday June 1st – 4:00 PM

Imitation of Life de Douglas Sirk

Preámbulo presents the “Forms: The Mélodramatic” cycle
Fiction, 1959

Lora Meredith, a widowed actress, and her teenage daughter strike up an unexpected friendship with Annie, a black woman hired as a maid. As these women’s lives intertwine, love, loss and identity are woven into a thrilling melodrama. Rating: For all audiences.

Saturday, June 1st – 7:00 PM

All that Heaven Allows de Douglas Sirk

Preámbulo presents the “Forms: The Mélodramatic” cycle
Fiction, 2023

A high-society widow finds love in an unexpected place: the arms of her handsome gardener. However, their romance faces the scrutiny of society and the resistance of her family, defying social conventions and ingrained prejudices. Rating: For all audiences.

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