Film Series, Round 2

The first film we showed at the World Language Club film series was a huge success, so this time around, I tried to choose options for films that NO ONE had seen before, and languages we do not offer at NHS. So, club members voted this week on the following 3 films:

• Solyaris, a Russian sci-fi thriller


• Kal Ho Naa Ho (Tomorrow May Not Come), a semi-mainstream Bollywood film from India


• Seven Samurai, the Japanese classic

It was very close, but Bollywood emerged victorious! I am interested to see the turnout and reaction next Tuesday from 4-8(ish) in the theater when we have our second event to watch this film. I am so encouraged about the positive response my idea has had, and the way the students have embraced and appreciated the spirit of the film series. We had almost 60 students the first time around to watch the Italian blockbuster Life is Beautiful!!!

Here is a clip of Kal Ho Naa Ho which features two of Bollywood's predominant characteristics: a musical number that is absolutely fraught with American influence and fanfare. I think it's a good snapshot of what the NHS students are in for with this movie, and a good taste of Bollywood cinema in general...

Stay tuned for more information about the World Language Club and the foreign film series!