575. THREE CHEERS FOR THE BIKE ON FILM: THE KID WITH A BIKE

This first in our trilogy of tributes to the bike on film is one of the best films by Belgian filmmakers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne. Set in their favorite cinema neighborhood, the Seraing district of Liège in Belgium, this 2011 classic focuses on Cyril, a troubled 12-year-old in a children’s home, his absentee father, the stranger who becomes his foster mother, a local gang leader, and, of course, Cyril’s beloved bike. The film was nominated for a Golden Globe, and it won the cherished Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival. A lively discussion will follow the screening.

IN FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES.

Details:
Three Cheers for the Bike on Film: The Kid with a Bike
Professor Peter Josyph
1 session: Thursday, July 9
12:30 – 3:00 pm* 
Fee: $50

*Please be aware that this is a time change due to the Museum’s requirement for access to certain galleries for docent-led tours. We do apologize for any inconvenience.