Buddhism Goes to the Movies
Rich emanations of Buddhist teachings and practices inspired cinematic expressions beyond those traditionally labeled as “films about Buddhism.” This three-film series delves into the lively expressions of being Buddhist, “doing Buddhism,” or just thinking along Buddhist lines across the cinematic world. Curated and co-hosted by Jue Liang, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Severance Professor in the History of Religion at Case Western Reserve University.

Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives
- Fri, Apr 11
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Director: Apichatpong Weerasethakul Run Time: 114 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 2010 Language: Thai
Starring: Geerasak Kulhong, Jenjira Pongpas, Natthakarn Aphaiwonk, Sakda Kaewbuadee, Thanapat Saisaymar
Suffering from acute kidney failure, Boonmee has chosen to spend his final days surrounded by his loved ones...

Little Buddha
- Thu, Apr 17
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Director: Bernardo Bertolucci Run Time: 141 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 1993
Starring: Alex Wiesendanger, Bridget Fonda, Chris Isaak, Keanu Reeves, Ruocheng Ying
A magical journey to a place where the past and present meet

The Monk and the Gun
- Fri, Apr 25
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Fri, Apr 25 @ 7:00 pm: Post-screening Q&A with filmmaker Pawo Choyning Dorji
Director: Pawo Choyning Dorji Run Time: 107 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 2023 Language: Dzongkha
Starring: Choeying Jatsho, Deki Lhamo, Pema Zangmo Sherpa, Tandin Sonam, Tandin Wangchuk
Once upon a time in Bhutan...