Now playing | One week only!
This documentary offers a first-hand perspective on life under siege in Gaza, captured through video calls between director Sepideh Farsi and 25-year-old Palestinian photojournalist and poet Fatma Hassona, whose generation is trapped in an endless cycle of war, famine and resistance. This essential document now stands as a memorial: Fatma and her family were tragically killed by an Israeli airstrike one day after the film was announced as a selection of the Cannes Film Festival.
Part of AFI Silver After Dark
Special advance screening | FREE tickets!
Tue, Nov. 18, 9:00 p.m.
This cinematic action event is a sequel to the original sleeper hit SISU. Returning to the house where his family was murdered during the war, “the man who refuses to die” dismantles it and loads it on a truck, determined to rebuild it somewhere safe in their honor. When the Red Army commander who killed his family comes back hellbent on finishing the job, a relentless chase ensues — a fight to the death, full of clever, unbelievable action set pieces.
Now playing | One week only!
In 1974, acclaimed photographer Peter Hujar describes the routines that define an artist’s life to his friend, the writer Linda Rosenkrantz — from interactions with cultural icons to the texture of downtown New York in its heyday. Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall star in the elegant and intimate new piece from filmmaker Ira Sachs (PASSAGES), a captivating film about the way art emerges from the intimate details of everyday life.
December 3–21
★ Full lineup just announced!
Now in its 38th year, the AFI European Union Film Showcase continues its tradition of bringing the best in European cinema to Washington, DC-area audiences. This year’s selection includes international film festival award winners, European box office hits and debut works by promising new talents, plus many countries’ official Oscar® submissions for Best International Feature Film.
October 17–December 3
One of the most influential filmmakers in the world, Akira Kurosawa wrote and directed some 30 feature films, all distinguished by an uncommon blend of artistic invention and significant entertainment value. This year, seven of his films — STRAY DOG, IKIRU, THRONE OF BLOOD, YOJIMBO, THE HIDDEN FORTRESS, SANJURO and HIGH AND LOW — have been restored in glorious 4K and are presented in this series alongside a new 2K restoration of RED BEARD, a 2K restoration of RASHOMON and last year’s 4K restoration of SEVEN SAMURAI.
This week:
✷ YOJIMBO — Nov. 14–16
✷ THE HIDDEN FORTRESS — Nov. 14, 16, 17 & 20
Final week!
🏆 Winner, Palme d’Or, 2025 Cannes Film Festival
Vahid, an unassuming mechanic, is suddenly reminded of his time in an Iranian prison when he has a chance encounter with Eghbal, a man he strongly suspects to be his sadistic jailhouse captor. Panicked, Vahid rounds up a few of his fellow ex-prisoners to try and confirm Eghbal’s identity. Master filmmaker Jafar Panahi creates a deeply felt moral thriller, where high-stakes tension combines with unexpected flurries of humor and thoughtful, sometimes devastating, questions regarding persecution and revenge.
Films for Feds Special Discount
Extended through Dec. 31
🎟️ $8 tickets for all current and recent federal employees in our community.
Show proof of either current or recent federal employment at the box office and receive one discount ticket per person to any regularly priced film, now through the end of the year.
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Become a member of the Silver Cinema Club today and unlock all of the exclusive benefits. From complimentary perks to exciting discounts, there’s something for every movie fan.
Gift cards may be used to buy tickets & concessions
at the theatre, or tickets online.
Gift cards may be used to buy tickets & concessions
at the theatre, or tickets online.
SERIES & EVENTS
Opening November 21
JAY KELLY
SENTIMENTAL VALUE
Opening December 5
KILL BILL: THE WHOLE BLOODY AFFAIR in 70mm
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