The Hope College Knickerbocker Theatre will continue its spring film series with the Academy Award-winning film “I’m Still Here” and Academy Award-nominated film “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” from March 31 through April 12 at 7 p.m.
“I’m Still Here,” the Academy Award winner for Best International Feature, runs March 31–April 5 and depicts the true story of Eunice Paiva and her family’s struggle during Brazil’s military dictatorship, focusing on her unwavering quest to uncover the truth about the forced disappearance of her husband, Rubens Paiva. The film portrays the family’s resilience amidst political oppression, highlighting Eunice’s relentless fight for justice and the emotional toll taken by the regime’s actions. The film, which is in Portuguese with English subtitles, is rated PG-13 and has a run-time of 136 minutes.
“The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” also nominated for an Academy Award, shows on April 7–12 and follows the story of Iman, a devout lawyer, appointed as an investigating judge in Tehran’s Revolutionary Court, offering his family a better life. However, he soon realizes his role is to approve harsh sentences without question. As nationwide protests escalate, tensions rise within his household. When his gun goes missing, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing harsh measures that fray family ties. The film, which is in Persian with English subtitles, is rated PG-13 and has a run-time of 167 minutes.
“I’m Still Here” and “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” are the last two of four films throughout this spring’s series.
Tickets are $9 for regular admission, $7 for senior citizens and Hope faculty and staff, and free for Hope students. Tickets are available at the ticket office in the Events and Conferences Office located in downtown Holland in the Anderson-Werkman Financial Center (100 E. Eighth St.). The ticket office is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can be called at 616-395-7890. Tickets are also available online at hope.edu/tickets.
To inquire about accessibility or if you need accommodations to fully participate in the event, please email accommodations@hope.edu. Updates related to events are posted when available at hope.edu/calendar in the individual listings.
The Knickerbocker Theatre is located in downtown Holland at 86 E. Eighth St. between College and Columbia Avenues.