04/10/2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Norfolk Library will present a “Resilience in Cinema: Innocence and optimism as an act of defiance.” Filmmaker Diego Ongaro will present a selection of three contemporary films by prominent European directors, each exploring the power of innocence and unyielding hope in the face of adversity.
Join the Norfolk Library for the second film in their “Resilience in Cinema” series, “Declaration of War” (2011) on Thursday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m. Tender, raw, and emotionally charged, “Declaration of War” explores the tumultuous journey of a couple navigating the challenges of their child’s illness, with an intimate, almost documentary-like realism. A powerful, heartfelt drama that blends personal tragedy with moments of poetic resilience. Directed by Valerie Donzelli.
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The third film in the series, “Happy Go Lucky” (2008) will be shown April 17 at 7:00 p.m.
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Norfolk Library
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