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AMERIKATSI
AMERIKATSI
(117min. NR) 2023 Armenia Michael A. Goorjian, director
*CT Theatrical Premiere* (On Sep. 30 4pm-Post-film Q&A with Director Michael Goorjian) Sep 29 – Oct 5
In 1948, decades after fleeing Armenia to the US as a child, Charlie returns in the hope of finding a connection to his roots, but what he finds instead is a country crushed under Soviet rule. After being unjustly imprisoned, Charlie falls into despair, until he discovers that he can see into a nearby apartment from his cell window — the home of a prison guard. As his life unexpectedly becomes entwined with the man’s, he begins to see that the true spirit of his homeland is alive in its passionate people. Filled with warmth and humor, Amerikatsi celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the bonds that unite us all.

Friday, Sep 29 7:00 PM Saturday, Sep 30 1:00 PM Saturday, Sep 30 4:00 PM Saturday, Sep 30 7:00 PM Monday, Oct 2 7:00 PM Tuesday, Oct 3 7:00 PM Wednesday, Oct 4 7:00 PM Thursday, Oct 5 4:00 PM Thursday, Oct 5 7:00 PM
KNIVES OUT
KNIVES OUT
(130min. PG-13) Rian Johnson, director
One Night Only Sep 29
Thanks to writer/director Rian Johnson and his superb cast for proving that intricate, witty mysteries set among the super-rich are not the sole property of the U.K. Johnson, who directed the legendary “Fly” episode on Breaking Bad (as well as Star Wars: The Last Jedi), has a feel for both suspense and a tongue-in-cheek humor that skillfully tweaks the upper class. Daniel Craig stars as the detective assigned to getting the truth about the murder of Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer), a highly successful mystery author. So many plausible suspects, and so many fun performances, Jaimie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, Ana de Armas and more…Well-deserved Golden Globe nominations went to Knives Out (Best Film), Daniel Craig (Best Actor) and Ana de Armas (Best Actress). “one of the most purely entertaining films in years. It is the work of a cinematic magician!” Brian Tallerico, Rogerebert.com

Friday, Sep 29 9:30 PM
 

COMING UP

BACK TO THE FUTURE (1985)
BACK TO THE FUTURE (1985)
(116min. PG) 1985 Robert Zemeckis, director
2pm Free Screening - Post-show Q&A with Ronald L Mallett, PhD. A research professor of physics at UConn. Prof. Mallett has published papers on black holes and breakthrough research on time travel. Oct 1
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Lakota Nation v. United States
Lakota Nation v. United States
(118min. PG-13) Jesse Short Bull and Laura Tomaselli, director
Free Public Screening at 7pm Oct 16
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A COMPASSIONATE SPY
A COMPASSIONATE SPY
(104min.) 2023
Post-show Q&A with author and columnist David Lindorff. Oct 18
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Blow Up My Life
Blow Up My Life
(80min.) 2023 Ryan Dickie and Abigail Horton, director
CT Theatrical Premiere Oct 19
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THE WICKER MAN
THE WICKER MAN
(94min R) 1973 Robin Hardy, director
50TH ANNIVERSARY 4K RESTORATION Oct 20 - 26
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VAMPIRE DOLL
VAMPIRE DOLL
(85min.) 1970 Michio Yamamoto, director
One Night Only Oct 20
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LONG WEEKEND
LONG WEEKEND
(97min.) 1979 Colin Eggleston, director
One Night Only Oct 21
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EYES OF FIRE
EYES OF FIRE
(90min.) 1983 Avery Crounse, director
One Night Only Oct 27
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THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE
THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE
(98min.) 1979 Dario Argento, director
One Night Only Oct 28
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Titian. The Empire of Color
Titian. The Empire of Color
(88min. NR) Laura Chiossone, Giulio Boato, director
One Night Only Oct 29
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PASSAGES
PASSAGES
(90min.) 2023 Ira Sachs, director
Opens Nov 3
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PULP FICTION (1994)
PULP FICTION (1994)
(153min. R) 1994 Quentin Tarantino, director
Free Screening at 5pm Nov 5
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Parking At Cinestudio

-When using GPS, the closest parking lots are nearest the intersection of Summit St and College Terrace.

-During films at Cinestudio, you may park in any open spot. (Accessible parking spots require a State issued placard.)

-After parking, walk through the archway towards the Main Quad. Cinestudio is located along the Long Walk across the Main Quad from the Chapel. 

Look for our lighted sign above our doors.

Welcome to Cinestudio

Cinestudio is a not-for-profit independent film theater located at Summit Street and College Terrace on the campus of Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. The theater is a magnificent single-screen venue with over 450 seats, reconstructed as classic 1930’s-style movie house, including a much loved balcony and golden curtain. The building is a signature design by McKim, Mead and White, built in 1935.

Founded in 1970 by a group of students at Trinity, Cinestudio has become one of the most highly respected arthouse cinemas in the United States, with a long standing reputation for its wide diversity of programing, and for legendary projection and sound quality. Equipped with the highest quality 4K Digital Cinema systems, Cinestudio has also retained it’s top-of-the-line physical film 35mm and 70mm projectors for use in studio archive presentations. Cinestudio is a daily celebration of the Art of Cinema!
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