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“Facing Mirrors,” at the LGBT Film Festival

“Facing Mirrors,” at the LGBT Film Festival

Iranian film "Facing Mirrors" is the nation's first narrative to feature a transgender main character. The film screens on Saturday at the UWM Union Theatre.

“The Sapphires,” at the Milwaukee Film Festival

“The Sapphires,” at the Milwaukee Film Festival

Milwaukee Film Festival Spotlight Presentation film "The Sapphires" features a great '60s soul soundtrack and does so with its heart in the right place.

“No God No Master,” at the Milwaukee Film Festival

“No God No Master,” at the Milwaukee Film Festival

Shot in Milwaukee, the look of the city is transformed to a different time, but "No God No Master" spends too much time on the political soapbox.

“Oslo, August 31st” makes its Milwaukee premiere at UWM

“Oslo, August 31st” makes its Milwaukee premiere at UWM

Norwegian director Joachim Trier's film "Oslo, August 31st" makes its local premiere at the UWM Union Theatre this weekend.

“WaterWalk” re-opens the Rosebud

“WaterWalk” re-opens the Rosebud

Reopening the Rosebud this weekend, "WaterWalk" is an ambitious film featuring the talents of many Milwaukee locals, but its problems are too numerous to ignore.

Review: “The Turin Horse,” at UWM Union Theatre
Review

“The Turin Horse,” at UWM Union Theatre

Bela Tarr's "The Turin Horse" makes its Milwaukee premiere this weekend at the UWM Union Theatre.

Review: “Once Upon a Time in Anatolia”
Review

“Once Upon a Time in Anatolia”

"Once Upon a Time in Anatolia" makes its Milwaukee premiere this weekend at the UWM Union Theatre.

Review: “Alps” at UWM Union Theatre
Review

“Alps” at UWM Union Theatre

"Alps," by Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos screens this weekend at the UWM Union Theatre.