Film and Conversation Series

Great Films. Meaningful Conversations. Together.

Dates: Sundays - April 12 / April 26 / May 3 / May 10 / May 24 / May 31, 2026

When: 2 - 5pm / Doors at 1:30pm, Show at 2pm

Venue: The Studio in the Brava Theater Center, 2781 24th Street, San Francisco, CA. 94110 Directions / Map

Free Admission; RSVP per screening required [see below]

Presented at Brava Studio

  • Film poster for 'Perfect Days' featuring Koji Yakusho sitting outdoors among trees, looking up, with text indicating film awards and reviews.

    Perfect Days

    Sunday, April 12th, 2026

    Director: Wim Wenders, 2023

    As a conscientious public toilet cleaner in Tokyo, Hirayama finds contentment in order, music and impressions of natural beauty. Unexpected encounters bring a new depth of feeling and an affirmation of the meaning to be found in each moment.

    Question: What gives my life meaning?

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  • A poster for the movie Blade Runner showing a man with a serious expression holding a gun to his head, and a woman with a cigarette, both set against a futuristic cityscape with tall buildings and flying cars, with the title "Blade Runner" in red at the bottom.

    Blade Runner

    Sunday, April 26th, 2026

    Director: Ridley Scott, 1982

    This mesmerizing thriller, set in a dystopian Los Angeles, is as relevant today as it was when it debuted. Harrison Ford, as a burnt-out police detective, is forced to question his beliefs about consciousness, identity and love.

    Question: What makes us human?

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  • A movie poster for "Judgment City," featuring a man and woman in white robes holding hands and smiling at each other, with a cityscape and streetcar in the background, and the text "Defending Your Life" at the bottom.

    Defending Your Life

    Sunday, May 3rd, 2026

    Director: Albert Brooks, 1991

    A  fantastical comedy that questions how we face the opportunities and challenges of life. When Daniel dies suddenly, he finds himself in the resort-like Judgement City, where love offers him a chance to finally feel alive.

    Question: What determines my life?

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  • Movie poster for 'Babette's Feast,' featuring a woman in a black dress walking in a grassy field during sunset, with the title and awards displayed.

    Babette's Feast

    Sunday, May 10th, 2026

    Director: Gabriel Axel, 1987

    Artistic, sensual and sacred passions unite in late 19th century Denmark.  A French housekeeper with a mysterious past brings a quiet revolution when she creates one exquisite meal for two spinster sisters and their circle of starkly pious villagers.

    Question: Where does help come from? 

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  • Movie poster for 'Red' featuring a woman with short dark hair in profile against a red background.

    Three Colors: Red

    Sunday, May 24th, 2026

    Director: Krzyslof Kieślowski, 1994

    Lives are changed when a chance collision between a cynical judge and a young model leads to an unexpected friendship. What develops explores how relationships can change us and the world around us.

    Question: Why do others matter?

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  • Movie poster for 'Meetings with Remarkable Men' featuring a man walking on a narrow wooden log across a rocky terrain, dressed in traditional attire.

    Meetings with Remarkable Men

    Sunday, May 31st, 2026

    Director: Peter Brook, 1979

    From the book of the same name, this semi-biographical film follows G. I. Gurdjieff from childhood to maturity in his quest for the meaning of life. As he travels through Central Asia and Egypt, each man and woman he encounters offers insight into the questions that compel his search. The film includes stunning footage of the sacred dances Gurdjieff brought to the West.

    Question: Is there more to life?

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