Chiaroscuro International Film Series

03/17/2026

WOW! What an incredible way to end the season with Flow this past Sunday. 🌊

A massive thank you to everyone who came out to watch and support us. We also want to send a special thank you to the Grand Rapids Latvian Association for providing the delicious food for our reception. It was the perfect way to wrap up the day!

03/14/2026

Tomorrow is the big day! 🎬

Join us at Wealthy Theatre at 2 PM for a free screening of the award-winning animated film 'Flow,' featuring a special introductory video from producer Matīss Kaža.

03/13/2026

Only a couple of days left until Flow! 🌊

Our final screening is this Sunday at 2 PM. Come for the film, stay for the discussion, and enjoy a special reception featuring delicious bites from the Grand Rapids Latvian Association. 😋

03/10/2026

This Sunday 🎬 Have you watched the trailer for our final screening yet?

Yes, it is animated, and yes, there is absolutely no dialogue throughout the film. But trust us, this is a breathtaking cinematic experience that will stay with you long after the credits roll.

3/15 | 2 PM
Wealthy Theatre | Always free

Watch Trailer | 2:16

03/08/2026

One more week until our final screening!

Come experience Flow (2024), a breathtaking Latvian animated film that has taken the world by storm. Remarkedly made using only free, open-source Blender software, director Gints Zilbalodis handled directing, writing, producing, and co-scoring this visual triumph. You don't want to miss this!

03/05/2026

Ope, what’s going on here? Our next film is the breathtaking animated adventure Flow! 🌊

Follow a courageous cat forced to leave its home after a massive flood, teaming up with other animals to survive on a boat.

Free admission | Sunday, 3/15 | 2 PM | Wealthy Theatre

03/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Sunday for Evil Does Not Exist.

There’s something really special about spending a winter afternoon together — settling in, watching closely, and then letting the conversation unfold afterward. We always appreciate the care you bring into the room.

Here are a few moments from the day. The conversation carried on long after the credits rolled.

02/28/2026

Tomorrow 🎬

Join us at 2 PM at Wealthy Theatre for a free screening of the Japanese film Evil Does Not Exist. Set in a quiet rural village, the film unfolds with subtle tension and moral complexity, inviting us to sit with questions rather than easy answers. As always, we’ll gather for a guided discussion after the screening, followed by a casual reception with bites and conversation.

Only one more film after this before we see you again next year.

Remaining 2026 Film
3/15 – Flow (Latvia)

02/26/2026

Sometimes our post-film conversations are light. Sometimes they’re a little more contemplative. We know many of you come to the theatre for a bit of escape and we love that too, but we also believe in leaning into the deeper questions our films bring to the surface. Our last screening was one of those. We’re curious to see where this Sunday’s conversation will lead us.

02/24/2026

A small village. A still winter landscape. In Evil Does Not Exist, harmony feels steady until the first ripple begins.

Sunday, 3/1 | Wealthy Theatre | 2 PM | Always free

03/19/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our closing screening of The Zone of Interest!

We enjoyed a meaningful afternoon of film, discussion, and community. That’s a wrap on this season of the Chiaroscuro International Film Series — we’re grateful for your support and can’t wait to see you next year! 🌍