Our Summer International Film Festival returns during the month of July. We are showing a differnet film every Tuesday, with screenings at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Make sure to bring a friend and snacks! The Summer International Film Festival is sponsored by the East Brunswick Friends of the Library.
Tuesday, July 1 2 pm and 7 pm
The Ballad of Wallis Island
UK/English. 2025. 100 minutes. Rated PG-13. Comedy/Drama.
An eccentric lottery winner living alone on a remote island off the coast of Wales invites his favorite folk duo to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. This comedy stars Tim Key, Tom Basden and Carey Mulligan.
Tuesday, July 8 2 pm and 7 pm
Minari
US/Korean. 2020. 115 minutes. Rated PG-13. Drama.
A Korean American family faces challenges when they move from California to a farm in Arkansas in search of the American dream. Loosely based on the 1980’s childhood of director Lee Isaac Chung, this drama was nominated for six Oscars.
Tuesday, July 15 2 pm and 7 pm
Karaoke
Israel/Hebrew. 2022. 100 minutes. Not rated. Comedy/Drama.
A married couple living in an upscale high-rise in Tel Aviv attend their glamorous new neighbor’s karaoke parties and become obsessed with him, competing with each other for his attention. Sasson Gabay, Rita Shukrun, and Lior Ashkenazi star.
Tuesday, July 22 2 pm and 7 pm
Inshallah a Boy
Jordan/Arabic. 2023. 113 minutes. Not Rated. Drama.
A widow pretends to be pregnant with a son to save her daughter and home from an in-law exploiting Jordan's patriarchal inheritance laws. This thriller premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and won acclaim for actress Mouna Hawa.
Tuesday, July 29 2 pm and 7 pm
The Penguin Lessons
UK/English/Spanish. 2024. 112 minutes. Rated PG-13. Comedy/Drama.
An itinerant English teacher takes a job at a private boy’s school in Argentina expecting it to be easy, only to discover a troubled country, entitled students and a stubborn penguin that changes his life. Inspired by a true story, this heartwarming comedy stars Steve Coogan and Jonathan Pryce.