The International Cinema Series presents critically acclaimed and important films from around the world (including independent and artistic American films) almost every week. We show restorations of honored classics as well as contemporary films that have captured the attention of critics at recent film festivals.
Eckerd College is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact the program coordinator Dr. Nathan Andersen at andersnt@eckerd.edu. Requests must be made at least 48 hours ahead of the screening. We will attempt to implement late requests, but cannot guarantee they will be met.
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Fall 2027 Film Schedule
Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, 7 p.m.
Blades of the Guardians – China
Directed by Yuen Woo-Ping (Chinese with English subtitles, 126m, 2026)
A bounty hunter agrees to escort a man through the desert, only to discover that his charge is a deadly outlaw, pursued by numerous other dangerous bounty hunters. Starring Jet Li and directed by legendary action choreographer and filmmaker Yuen Woo-Ping.
Sponsored by Letters Collegium, Film Studies, International Cinema.
Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, 7 p.m.
Resurrection – China
Directed by Bi Gan (Chinese with English subtitles, 160m, 2025)
In a society where people stop dreaming to extend their lifespan, some dangerous individuals still dream, warping the fabric of time. This remarkable film presents five dreams, for each of the senses, each chronologically representing distinct periods of cinema.
Part of the College Program Series. Sponsored by Letters Collegium, Film Studies, International Cinema.
Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, 7 p.m.
Mārama – New Zealand & England
Directed by Toa Stoppard (English and Māori with English subtitles, 89m, 2025)
A young Māori woman discovers her horrific colonial heritage after travelling to Victorian England in 1859. She soon becomes compelled to confront and destroy the titled Englishman who devastated her family.
Part of the College Program Series. Sponsored by Letters Collegium, Film Studies, International Cinema.
Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, 7 p.m.
Blue Heron – Canada
Directed by Sophy Romvari (English & Hungarian with English subtitles, 91m, 2025)
A family of six moves into a new home on Vancouver Island, but the eldest son’s disruptive behavior gradually throws their lives off balance.
Part of the College Program Series. Sponsored by Letters Collegium, Film Studies, International Cinema.
Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, 7 p.m.
Filipiñana – The Philippines
Directed by Rafael Manuel (Filipino, English, Ilocano with English subtitles, 100m, 2026)
Seventeen-year-old Isabel uncovers an undercurrent of violent truths while working at an exclusive country club in her native Philippines. A formally inventive, fascinating film.
Part of the College Program Series. Sponsored by Letters Collegium, Film Studies, International Cinema.
Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, 7 p.m.
Our Land – Argentina
Directed by Lucrecia Martel (Spanish with English subtitles, 123m, 2025)
This documentary film by Argentine filmmaker Lucrecia Martel follows the trial for the murder of indigenous leader Javier Chocobar, revealing the legacy of colonialism within Latin America.
Part of the College Program Series. Sponsored by Letters Collegium, Film Studies, International Cinema.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, 7 p.m.
Hope – Korea
Directed by Na Hong Jin (Korean with English subtitles, 160m, 2026)
A police chief, a policewoman and a group of hunters try to track down and kill a mysterious creature that’s laying waste to a Korean village. From the director of International Cinema hit The Wailing.
Part of the College Program Series. Sponsored by Letters Collegium, Film Studies, International Cinema.
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, 7 p.m.
The Currents – Argentina
Directed by Milagros Mumenthaler (Spanish with English subtitles, 104m, 2025)
On a trip to Geneva, Switzerland, a young and talented designer impulsively leaps into a freezing lake. Upon returning home to her husband and child in Argentina, she finds it nearly impossible to adapt to her former life. A haunting psychological drama.
Part of the College Program Series. Sponsored by Letters Collegium, Film Studies, International Cinema.
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, 7 p.m.
Barrio Triste – Colombia
Directed by Stillz (Spanish with English subtitles, 84m, 2025)
In an impoverished neighborhood of 1980s Medellín, a group of disaffected teens steals a TV reporter’s camera to document their lives. This experimental, found footage crime drama presents a hauntingly poetic portrait of violence and loneliness.
Part of the College Program Series. Sponsored by Letters Collegium, Film Studies, International Cinema.
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, 7 p.m.
The Samurai and the Prisoner – Japan
Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Japanese with English subtitles, 147m, 2026)
Set in 16th century Japan, this film follows Lord Murashige Araki who, besieged in his castle, confronts mysterious crimes and allies with imprisoned strategist Kanbei Kuroda to uncover the truth before his castle falls. Based on Honobu Yonezawa’s novel.
Part of the College Program Series. Sponsored by Letters Collegium, Film Studies, International Cinema.
Friday, Dec. 4, 2026, 7 p.m.
Fjord – Norway
Directed by Cristian Mungiu (English, Romanian, Norwegian, Swedish with English subtitles, 146m, 2026)
A devout immigrant Romanian family, living in Norway, become subject to an investigation when their child shows up at school with some bruises. The film received the Palme d’Or, the top prize at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
Part of the College Program Series. Sponsored by Letters Collegium, Film Studies, International Cinema.
