Monty Python Week, biopic of skier Doug Coombs, Coppola and 'Persepolis'

April showers film lovers with inspired works, phenomenal subjects and the hilarious comedy of Monty Python. See Big Mountain skier Doug Coombs in an adventure documentary; do a Q&A with director George Gallo; see Coppola's genius and view an award-winning animated coming of age story. Get your tickets now for the best movies in town.

Local Color
George Gallo
7 p.m. Wednesday, April 2

A successful artist looks back on the summer of his defining year, when, as a troubled art student, he befriended an elderly, alcoholic genius painter who had turned his back on life. The two developed a tenuous relationship and gave one another the priceless gift of seeing art and experience through each other's eyes. This screening will be followed by a question and answer session with the director, George Gallo.

Steep
Mark Obenhaus
7 p.m. Tuesday, April 8
1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12

The late Doug Coombs is often described as the greatest big mountain skier of his time and he is the central figure of Steep, a documentary about adventure, athleticism and the pursuit of a perfect moment on skis. Just days after being filmed for Steep, Coombs died in a skiing accident. His rich life and tragic death reveal the essential questions at the heart of big mountain skiing.

Youth Without Youth
Francis Ford Coppola
7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15
1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19

The film stars Tim Roth as Dominic Matei, an aging linguistics professor who finds his youth restored after surviving a cataclysmic event. Dominic's physical rejuvenation, evolved intellect, and apparent immortality attracts the attention of Nazi scientists, and forces him into exile. Ultimately, Dominic is forced to choose between his life's work and his lost love, Laura.

Persepolis
Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud
7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22
1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26

This award-winning animated feature tells the story of a young girl coming-of-age in Iran during the Islamic Revolution of 1979. Through the eyes of outspoken 9-year-old Marjane, we see hopes dashed as fundamentalists take power-forcing the veil on women and imprisoning thousands. Clever and fearless, Marjane outsmarts the "social guardians" and discovers punk, ABBA and Iron Maiden.

Monty Python Week
Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones
April 29 and April 30

The NMA will screen two classics which some consider among the funniest movies ever made. Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a satirical spin on the Arthurian legend, comprised of sketches about the quest for the Holy Grail. Life of Brian is one of Monty Python's funniest achievements, and the group's sharpest and smartest sustained satire. Please see the online film calendar for dates and times.