Hilma presented by Mountain Shadow Film Society

Mountain Shadow Film Society presents Hilma, straight from the Palm Springs Film Festival, before its theatrical release. Join us for any of the following identical shows:

Friday, March 17th - 4:30 PM (more seats available)
Friday, March 17th - 7:30 PM (more seats available)
Saturday, March 18th - 4:30 PM (fewer seats available)
Saturday, March 18th - 7:30 PM (more seats available)

SYNOPSIS:

Mountain Shadow brings the story of Hilma af Klint, a Swedish woman who revolutionized the art world when her work was exhibited at the Guggenheim Museum in 2019. Unknown and unrecognized as the woman who invented abstract painting, filmmaker Lasse Hallström brings to the big screen the life story of a woman who defied late nineteenth century conventions, when women were not allowed to attend art school with their male peers. The film reveals the impetus behind her work; from the sudden death of her younger sister, to the writings of Rudolph Steiner, and the strong influence of the Theosophic Movement and her belief in mystical philosophy. From Sweden / Bio-Pic – in English, with CC – 120 min.

Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway
Oak View Room

GENERAL ADMISSION: $13
Ticket sales at the door, beginning 30 minutes before showtimes.

* NOTE: All health and safety protocols will include all attendees provide ID and proof of full vaccination, and booster. At this time, masks will also be required; subject to change in the future. We will also have four portable air purifiers in the room to enhance ventilation.