International Film Series Event Info:

We are thrilled to introduce our new International Film Series, a celebration of world cinema that invites audiences to experience remarkable films from around the globe—right here at the Cranford Theater.

The series kicks off with the iconic French New Wave classic Jules and Jim, directed by François Truffaut. This groundbreaking and emotionally rich film set the tone for a movement that forever changed cinema.

We are especially excited to collaborate with artist, educator, and filmmaker Gerard Amsellem, who will lead a thoughtful post-screening discussion. Guests will enjoy the film followed by an engaging conversation exploring its themes, historical context, and lasting impact—creating a shared experience that goes beyond the screen.

Join us as we kick off this new series and celebrate the power of international storytelling at the Cranford Theater—where cinema connects cultures, sparks conversation, and brings our community together.

TICKET PRICE: $17

About the Curator- Gerard Amsellem

Artist, educator, and filmmaker Gerard Amsellem is a dual American and French citizen with a deep passion for classic, foreign, and independent cinema from around the world. Born and raised in Paris, he spent his first 25 years in France, where he studied painting at the University of Paris and earned a master’s degree in French Literature and Art History. He later continued his education at the New York University Tisch School of the Arts.

Gerard has directed several short films and is currently developing two independent film projects. His short film Bartleby (2013) received a Director’s Citation from the Black Maria Film Festival and was an official selection at both the Garden State Film Festival and the Twin Rivers Film Festival. Through his production company, New Waves Productions, his last film Creation Until The End: Bernard Requichot, just finished and is entering European festivals. Gerard is dedicated to promoting film as an art form and expanding public access to high-quality cinema.

CAST: Henri Serre, Oskar Werner, Jeanne Moreau, Marie Dubois, Sabine Haudepin, Vanna Urbino

DIRECTOR: François Truffaut

RUN TIME: 150 min

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