The Bowers screens films from around the world. Some are in conjunction with current exhibitions while others reflect the Bowers' mission of enriching lives through the world's finest art and cultures.
Wednesday, July 1
1:30 pm
DESERT ODYSSEY
A camel caravan journeys across the blistering Sahara. 60 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Thursday, July 2
1:30 pm
MOUNTAINS OF FAITH
Two young men discover life amidst Ethiopia’s rugged beauty. 60 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Friday, July 3
1:30 pm
FIRST EMPEROR
This film portrays the sweeping conquests and reforms of Qin Shi Huang, first emperor of China.
42 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Tuesday, July 7
1:30 pm
VOICES OF THE FOREST
The intriguing Baka people fight for survival. 60 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Wednesday, July 8
1:30 pm
FIRST EMPEROR
This film portrays the sweeping conquests and reforms of Qin Shi Huang, first emperor of China. 42 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Thursday, July 9
1:30 pm
SAVANNAH HOMECOMING
Two women journey between village and city in the cradle of humankind. 60 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Friday, July 10
1:30 pm
KILIMANJARO
A band of trekkers struggle to scale Africa’s highest peak. 70 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Sunday, July 12
1:30 pm
REMBRANDT
This film is a commentary and analysis from leading authorities, art historians, and scholars on the genius of Rembrandt. It highlights studies of some of his greatest works with re-creations and reconstructions. 50 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Tuesday, July 14
1:30 pm
SAVANNAH HOMECOMING
Two women journey between village and city in the cradle of humankind. 60 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Wednesday, July 15
1:30 pm
REMBRANDT 400 YEARS
Take a journey through the private life, work style, and technique of the master artist and etcher.
75 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Thursday, July 16
1:30 pm
DESERT ODYSSEY
A camel caravan journeys across the blistering Sahara. 60 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Friday, July 17
1:30 pm
REMBRANDT
This film is a commentary and analysis from leading authorities, art historians, and scholars on the genius of Rembrandt. It highlights studies of some of his greatest works with re-creations and reconstructions. 50 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Tuesday, July 21
1:30 pm
MOUNTAINS OF FAITH
Two young men discover life amidst Ethiopia’s rugged beauty. 60 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Wednesday, July 22
1:30 pm
VOICES OF THE FOREST
The intriguing Baka people fight for survival. 60 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Sunday, July 26
1:30 pm
CINEMA ITALIANO
THE NIGHT BEFORE EXAMS (NOTTE PRIMA DEGLI ESAMI)
This film, an award-winning comedy, tells the story of Luca who blasts his hated lit teacher with a stream of insults only to later discover this professor will be sitting in on his oral exams. In the meantime, he falls in love with a young woman who is, unbeknownst to him, the professor’s daughter. Co-sponsored by the Italian Arts Council.
Admission: $10
Tuesday, July 28
1:30 pm
REMBRANDT 400 YEARS
Take a journey through the private life, work style, and technique of the master artist and etcher.
75 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Wednesday, July 29
1:30 pm
RESTLESS WATERS
Families win and lose on the shores of Lake Victoria. 60 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Friday, July 31
1:30 pm
REMBRANDT
This film is a commentary and analysis from leading authorities, art historians, and scholars on the genius of Rembrandt. It highlights studies of some of his greatest works with re-creations and reconstructions. 50 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Saturday, August 1
1:30 pm
MAYNARD DIXON: ART AND SPIRIT
Documentary filmmaker Jayne McKay presents her visually rich and emotionally intimate film about one of the American West’s great painters, Maynard Dixon. The film includes historical video footage, photographs, and interviews with Dixon’s two sons and granddaughter. The narrators, actor Diane Keaton and cowboy singer Don Edwards, provide a compelling overview of Dixon’s life with a vivid soundtrack by Grammy-winner John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Q & A will follow screening. For more information regarding the film, please visit www.maynarddixondoc.com.Co-sponsored by John Hazeltine and Bowers California Arts Council. 67 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Tuesday, August 4
1:30 pm
DESERT ODYSSEY
A camel caravan journeys across the blistering Sahara. 60 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Wednesday, August 5
1:30 pm
SAVANNAH HOMECOMING
Two women journey between village and city in the cradle of humankind. 60 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Thursday, August 6
1:30 pm
LEOPARDS OF ZANZIBAR
Footballers on Zanzibar use modern changes to help them reach their goals. 60 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Friday, August 7
1:30 pm
REMBRANDT
This film is a commentary and analysis from leading authorities, art historians, and scholars on the genius of Rembrandt. It highlights studies of some of his greatest works with re-creations and reconstructions. 50 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Tuesday, August 11
1:30 pm
REMBRANDT 400 YEARS
This film reveals the private life, work style, and technique of the master artist and etcher.
75 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Wednesday, August 12
1:30 pm
MOUNTAINS OF FAITH
Two young men discover life amidst Ethiopia’s rugged beauty. 60 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Friday, August 14
1:30 pm
LEOPARDS OF ZANZIBAR
Footballers on Zanzibar use modern changes to help them reach their goals. 60 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Saturday, August 15
1:30 pm
RESTLESS WATERS
Families win and lose on the shores of Lake Victoria. 60 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Sunday, August 16
1:30 pm (Fluor Gallery)
CINEMA ITALIANO
CIAO AMERICA
A young Italian-American man goes to Italy in search of his past. What he finds is his future. Lorenzo Primavera is a third generation Italian-American who feels he does not belong anywhere. In order to uncover his real calling, he decides to go back to Italy to find his roots. In Ferrara, he starts working as head coach of the local football team. He then finds the love of his life in Paola Angelini, a young music student, and finds himself having to make the same tough decision his grandfather had to make 70 before. Special appearances by Giancarlo Giannini and Paul Sorvino. Music by Andrea Morricone. The film was made in Hollywood but shot primarily in Italy. Sponsored by the Italian Arts Council. 100 minutes.
Admission: $10
Tuesday, August 18
1:30 pm
REMBRANDT
This film is a commentary and analysis from leading authorities, art historians, and scholars on the genius of Rembrandt. It highlights studies of some of his greatest works with re-creations and reconstructions. 50 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Wednesday, August 19
1:30 pm
REMBRANDT 400 YEARS
Take a journey through the private life, work style, and technique of the master artist and etcher.
75 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Friday, August 21
1:30 pm
REMBRANDT
This film is a commentary and analysis from leading authorities, art historians, and scholars on the genius of Rembrandt. It highlights studies of some of his greatest works with re-creations and reconstructions. 50 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Tuesday, August 25
1:30 pm
MAYA – LORDS OF THE JUNGLE
Explore giant temples and monuments and the theories behind the sudden fall of the Maya.
60 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Wednesday, August 26
1:30 pm
FIRST EMPEROR
This film portrays the sweeping conquests and reforms of Qin Shi Huang, first emperor of China. 42 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Thursday, August 27
1:30 pm
IMPRESSIONS OF CALIFORNIA I – AWAKENING IN THE NORTH
Survey 70 paintings, a feast for the eyes, from statehood (1850) through the Depression (1929).
30 minutes for each program.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Friday, August 28
1:30 pm
TOURING CHINA
Visit Beijing, Suzhou, the Great Wall, Guangzhou, Xi’an, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. 68 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Sunday, August 30
1:30 pm
MAYA – LORDS OF THE JUNGLE
Explore giant temples and monuments and the theories behind the sudden fall of the Maya.
60 minutes
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Wednesday, September 2
1:30 pm
TOURING CHINA
Visit Beijing, Suzhou, the Great Wall, Guangzhou, Xi’an, Shanghai, and Hong Kong.
68 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Thursday, September 3
1:30 pm
MAYA – LORDS OF THE JUNGLE
Explore giant temples and monuments and the theories behind the sudden fall of the Maya.
60 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Friday, September 4
1:30 pm
FIRST EMPEROR
This film portrays the sweeping conquests and reforms of Qin Shi Huang, first emperor of China. 42 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Saturday, September 5
1:30 pm
FROM MAO TO MOZART – ISAAC STERN IN CHINA
The cultures of East and West are brought together by music in this Academy-Award winning film. 84 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Tuesday, September 8
1:30 pm
TOURING CHINA
Visit Beijing, Suzhou, the Great Wall, Guangzhou, Xi’an, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. 68 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Thursday, September 10
1:30 pm
MAYA – LORDS OF THE JUNGLE
Explore giant temples and monuments and the theories behind the sudden fall of the Maya.
60 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Friday, September 11
1:30 pm
IMPRESSIONS OF CALIFORNIA II – THE RISE OF IMPRESSIONSIM IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Survey 70 paintings, a feast for the eyes, from statehood (1850) through the Depression (1929).
30 minutes for each program.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Tuesday, September 15
1:30 pm
THE ART OF MEXICO
Trace the rich history of Mexican painting from early Christian art to 20th century Modernism.
50 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Thursday, September 17
1:30 pm
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF FRIDA KAHLO
This film reveals the relationship between Kahlo’s art and the historical and cultural experiences that influenced it. 90 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Friday, September 18
1:30 pm
GREAT MURALISTS OF MEXICO
The spellbinding lives, times, and magnificent murals are revealed by Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros. 90 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Saturday, September 19
1:30 pm
ESHFAHAN, PEARL OF IRAN
Director/producer Jahanger Golestan-Parast presents his film about one of Iran’s most spectacular cities, filled with architectural wonders dating from the 11th century. Sponsored by the Persian Cultural Arts Council. 45 minutes.
Admission: General $8; Members and Students $6
Sunday, September 20
1:30 pm
CINEMA ITALIANO
SALTY AIR (L’ARIA SALATA)
Fabio, a 30-year-old social assistant in Rome’s largest prison, is known as “the professor.” One day a new prisoner arrives, Sparti, a man convicted of murder who Fabio realizes is his long lost father. At first, Sparti does not recognize Fabio, but when the drug dealing father tries to blackmail Fabio into getting him a one-day release from prison, Fabio reveals his identity and there is a dramatic confrontation. Sparti tries to regain his son’s love, telling him that he has missed his family terribly. The newfound relationship between the two men will bind them together again, for a while. Sponsored by the Italian Arts Council. 87 minutes.
Admission: $10.
Tuesday, September 22
1:30 pm
FIRST EMPEROR
This film portrays the sweeping conquests and reforms of Qin Shi Huang, first emperor of China. 42 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Friday, September 25
1:30 pm
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF FRIDA KAHLO
This film reveals the relationship between Kahlo’s art and the historical and cultural experiences that influenced it. 90 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Sunday, September 27
1:30 pm
THE ART OF MEXICO
Trace the rich history of Mexican painting from early Christian art to 20th century Modernism.
50 minutes.
Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to members
Tuesday, September 29
1:30 pm
GREAT MURALISTS OF MEXICO
The spellbinding lives, times, and magnificent murals are revealed by Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros. 90 minutes. Admission: Free with paid museum admission and to member
