Welcome to October and the latest edition of DIFF Newsreel.

This month is packed with film events guaranteed to thrill and chill,

and we're sharing a few of our team's picks with you here.

Read on, and we'll see you at the movies!

MOVIES WITH THE MEADOWS

THE FILMS OF CARLOS SAURA:

"CRIA CUERVOS" (RAISE RAVENS)

Thursday, October 3, 2024 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Meadows Museum | 5900 Bishop Blvd, Dallas 75205

This fall the Meadows Museum and DIFF collaborate to present outstanding works by Carlos Saura (1932–2023), one of Spain’s most celebrated and prolific directors. He is known for films that offer social and political commentary and use allegory to explore Spanish identity.

Cría cuervos (Raise Ravens), 1976

Synopsis: Filmed while General Franco was on his deathbed, "Cría cuervos" melds the personal and the political in its portrait of a middle-class family dealing with the legacy of fascism; its title derives from the Spanish proverb, “Cría cuervos y te sacarán los ojos” (“Raise ravens and they’ll peck out your eyes.”) The film centers on an orphaned eight-year-old girl living in Madrid with her aunt and two sisters as she mourns the death of her mother, whom she conjures as a ghost. Seamlessly shifting between fantasy and reality, the film subtly evokes the complex feelings of childhood and the struggles of a nation emerging from the shadows. “Cría cuervos” received the Cannes Film Festival’s Grand Prix (Special Jury Prize) in 1976 and was selected as the Spanish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 49th Academy Awards.



Admission: $5; free for members at the Goya/Individual level and up and SMU students

Spanish with English subtitles | 105 minutes | Rated PG

"SEVEN SAMURAI" 70th ANNIVERSARY SCREENING

Friday, October 11, 2024 | 7:10 pm

Violet Crown Dallas | 3699 McKinney Ave, Dallas 75204

DIFF is pleased to be a promotional partner for a special 70th Anniversary screening of SEVEN SAMURAI directed by Akira Kurosawa. This epic adventure classic has an engrossing story, memorable characters, and stunning action sequences that make it one of the most influential films ever made.

DIFF MONTHLY MIXER

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Save the date and make plans to join us for the DIFF October Mixer. No program, no agenda — just a time to mingle with fellow film enthusiasts and the DIFF community for conversation, camaraderie, and connections.

The location will be announced soon. Watch for details on our social channels: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

MOVIE IN TURTLE CREEK PARK:

"LA LA LAND"

Friday, October 18, 2024 | 7:00 pm

Turtle Creek Park | 3333 Turtle Creek Blvd, Dallas 75219

Join Turtle Creek Conservancy for the annual free event, Movie in Turtle Creek Park. All are welcome! Bring your blanket and grab some free popcorn. A Member Mix and Mingle at the Allman Family Pavilion starts at 6 pm. The movie will begin at 7 pm.

Presented by Willow Bridge Property Company and in partnership with Dallas Park and Recreation Department and the Dallas International Film Festival.

OCTOBER 24 - 31, 2024

Austin Film Festival (AFF), a DIFF Community Partner, has announced the full schedule for the 31st annual event, happening Thursday, October 24 – Thursday, October 31.

Learn more and read the full schedule announcement for the 2024 Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference here: AFF31 Full Schedule.

"LOOKING FOR CHLOE" SCREENING AND Q&A

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | 6:00 - 8:15 pm

Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

300 N Houston St, Dallas, TX 75202

Experience the Texas premiere of LOOKING FOR CHLOE, a captivating documentary that chronicles the life and legacy of Gaby Aghion, the visionary Jewish Egyptian woman who founded the iconic fashion house Chloé.

This exclusive screening and Q&A with director Isabelle Cottenceau, presented by The Bolton Arts Foundation, offers a rare glimpse into the story of a trailblazing designer who revolutionized fashion with her innovative prêt-à-porter concept, making high fashion accessible to women everywhere.

Admission: $25

NOSFERATU X RADIOHEAD

Wednesday and Thursday, October 30 and 31, 2024 | 7:00 pm

Violet Crown Dallas | 3699 McKinney Ave, Dallas 75204

THE SILENT CLASSIC SET to THE MUSIC of RADIOHEAD

In 1924, German expressionist director F.W. Murnau created the silent film legend, Nosferatu. Based on the tale of Dracula, the film helped define cinematic rules that still stand today.

In 2000 and 2001, Radiohead created the invincible albums Kid A and Amnesiac. These two collections tore through every chart published, and cemented their place in rock history.

This Halloween, watch what happens when we play both at the same time.

DIFF is pleased to be a promotional partner for these screenings.

Calling All Filmmakers and Screenwriters . . .

Submit Your Film and Screenplay for

Dallas International Film Festival 2025

Join us for the 19th edition of the Dallas International Film Festival, April 25 - May 1, 2025, as we showcase the best narrative and documentary features and short films, as well as screenplays, from across the globe.

Submit your film or screenplay at FilmFreeway.com now!

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