Artworks Cinema, 7:00pm, Wednesday, 27 December               372-3456 or 027-448-7262

 7:00

Chalk: Messages of hope can come to us in any number of ways, and in this film they show up in the form of chalk on a sidewalk.  A woman, lost in the blues of a bad breakup, finds reason to hope again in messages that mysteriously appear on a sidewalk each night.  This film reminds us how important a gentle nudge from our spiritual teachers can be, and how dependent we can become on their messages. Written/Directed by Matthew Johnson.  [17m]

 7:18

For Interieur: A beautifully filmed black-and-white short from France about an old man and his beloved grandson, to whom he bequeaths all of his best secrets.  One secret, though, he'll take to his grave.  A sweet, funny look at the relationships that matter most in our lives and how best to honor them.  Written by Charlotte Paillieux/Patrick Poubel. Directed by Patrick Poubel.  [11m; French w/subtitles]

 7:30

My Backyard Was a Mountain: Set in a small village in Puerto Rico in the 1950's, this is the simple story of a young boy named Adan who has one day to find a good home for his pet goat Chivo before his family moves to New York City.  In one magical day, Adan finds many things, including his first promise of love and a sense of self and home that will last a lifetime.  Written/directed by Adam Schlachter.  [24m; Spanish w/subtitles]

 8:00

The Secret: An incredibly important film mixing narrative stories and documentary interviews with renowned spiritual leaders; elucidating the most powerful secret of the ages: The Law of Attraction.  Every leader, successful artist, famous scholar and renowned politician has known The Secret—now you can, too. Written/directed by Rhonda Byrne. [75m]