Film Appreciation
Katie Muldoon founded the New York City
based direct marketing agency, The Muldoon
Agency, and, after building it to a 50-staff
business servicing a host of Fortune 500
companies, sold it to a joint venture of the
then largest agencies on three continents:
Dentsu (Asia), Young & Rubicam (North
American) and Havas (Europe). Author of four books (translated
into two languages), a columnist for 20 years, international
speaker, creative judge, and adjunct professor at New York
University. Ms. Muldoon also taught award-winning educational
seminars for two decades. Known primarily for her contributions
to marketing and creative endeavors, she has actively followed
contemporary international film for three decades.
Dare You Solve These Cunning Mysteries!
Award-Winning Films Dashed with International Intrigue
1. “About Elly” (Iran, 2009, 119 min.) Written and directed by Academy Award winner Asghar Farhadi (“The Separation”), this riveting film explores Farhadi’s favorite theme: the repercussions of even “innocent” deception. A compelling, edgy mystery that entices with multi layers of morality, underlying politics and friendship. 20 wins, 13 nominations.
2. “The Secret in Their Eyes”/El Secreto de Sus Ojos (Argentina, 2009, 129 min, Rated R) Intricately plotted and superbly acted, the answer to the secret, due to the brilliant writing and directing, is so cleverly hidden you will find the solution to the mystery anything but simple. Winner of the 2010 Best Foreign Oscar, 53 wins and 43 nominations total.
3. “Three Colors: Red”/”Trois Coleurs: Rouge” (Switzerland/France/Poland, 1994, 99 min., Rated-R) Mystery upon mystery unspool themselves in this, the third and best of Kieszlowski’s trilogy. A cynic who spies, misplaced love, multiple puzzles. It’s a meditation in breathtaking imagery. Nominated for three Oscars and one César, with another 18 wins and 20 nominations.
4. “No Man’s Land”/”Nicija zmija” (France, 2001, 106 min., Rated-R) A triplet of men from opposing sides are trapped in a momentarily combat-free, but explosive-surrounded, trench. The pointed, effective, stressful mystery is how to get out of the trench alive. Won an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film and a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Film, 26 other wins and 20 nominations.
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Course # F4W3 — Full 4 Weeks
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Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
Dates: | Wednesdays, October 19, 26; November 2, 30 2022 |
Time: | 2:30 - 5 PM |
Fee: | $60 / member; $80 / non-member |
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