Films/Programs

Talking Pictures

In the Seattle International Film Festival’s tradition of offering opportunities to expand the film-going experience, each year we present Talking Pictures – special screenings that include smart, inquisitive and entertaining post-film conversations. This year we have added a new twist to the program and hope that you will join us in what we anticipate to be a very popular and exciting series.

What is this new twist? We have turned the programming reins over to some unique Seattle personalities and they chose their favorite films for you to see and will join us at the screenings to share their picks with you. They will introduce the film and stay for a special Q&A immediately following.

We hope that you will agree to join us in this exciting new foray into festival programming.

  • Anne of the Thousand Days
    Anne of the Thousand Days

    United Kingdom, 1969, 145 min.

    Desperate for a male heir, King Henry VIII of England discards his wife Katharine of Aragon in favor of the young and beautiful Anne Boleyn. In their thousand days together they play out one of the most passionate and shocking love stories in history. Introduced by renowned opera singer Jane Eaglen. …

  • Hello, Dolly!
    Hello, Dolly!

    USA, 1969, 146 min.

    With amazing dance sequences and some flat-out great show-tunes, Hello, Dolly! is an extravagant Hollywood production with a campy, feel-good attitude. Barbra Streisand stars as Dolly Levi, an 1890s Yonkers, NY matchmaker looking for a match herself. Presented by Seattle gourmand and …

  • Lonely Are The Brave
    Lonely Are The Brave

    USA, 1962, 107 min.

    Kirk Douglas plays an aging cowboy on the run from encroaching technological progress, and from sheriff Walter Matthau. A towering performance by Douglas anchors this still potent elegy for The West, written by Dalton Trumbo. Presented by internationally-renowned Seattle glass artist Dale Chihuly. …