Nina Menkes’ no-budget 1991 study of an alienated Las Vegas blackjack dealer (played by the filmmaker’s sister and muse Tinka Menkes) seems especially prescient now, considering subsequent trends in world cinema.
Made with a series of very long, contemplative takes, it envelops the viewer in the psyche of the protagonist, who haunts the streets and corridors of a city that sleeps all day.
Saturday, June 22 at 5:00pm general admission tickets are $9.00 with member discounts available.
Tuesday, June 25 at 8:30pm general admission tickets are $11.25 with member discounts available.
Phone: 5123220145
Email: afs@austinfilm.org
2019/06/22 - 2019/06/25
AFS Cinema
6406 N IH-35 Frontage Road, Suite 3100, Austin, TX 78752