Conversation Piece
Thursday, March 5 and Sunday, March 8 at Cinematheque
A retired professor and art lover leads a solitary life in his abode in Rome. Countess Bianca Brumonti insists on renting a floor of his mansion. He agrees in exchange for a unique painting that he wants for his collection. The arrival of the countess’ eccentric family turns his quiet life upside down. Silvana Mangano and Helmut Berger star alongside Burt Lancaster. “Visconti’s penultimate film will remain a testament to his talent. 

Sirāt
Friday, March 6-Sunday, March 8 at Cinematheque
Luis (Sergi López) and his son Esteban arrive at an illegal rave deep in the mountains of southern Morocco. They are searching for Mar — daughter and sister — who vanished months ago at one of these endless, sleepless parties. Surrounded by electronic music and a raw, unfamiliar sense of freedom, they hand out her photo again and again. A group of soldiers break up the rave, and Luis and Esteban follow another van to another party, and along the route have to cope with the challenges posed by the Sahara on a journey that forces them to confront their own limits.

Silver, Gold, and Gems: A Spotlight on Jewelry Across Africa
Until Sunday, December 6, 2026 at the Cleveland Museum of Art
For the first time, view a permanent display of gold and silver jewelry from across the African continent on view in the collection galleries of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Admire a selection of glittering ornaments from the Akan states of West Africa, shimmering gemstones from the Maghreb region, hair accessories from ancient Egypt in Northern Africa, and the bold silver of five recently gifted Ethiopian necklaces from East Africa. Spanning thousands of years, these works testify to the depth of African creativity, the skill of jewelers on the continent, and the eternal human desire for adornment.