Anja Breien's 1973 answer to Cassavetes' Husbands turns three Oslo women loose for one long night after a school reunion, and lets them talk their way through everything waiting for them at home. Metrograph opens its Breien retrospective with this 2K restoration from the National Library of Norway. Jane Gaines, who founded Columbia's Women Film Pioneers Project, joins for a post-film conversation.
What to expect
An 83-minute Norwegian film in a 2K restoration, with English subtitles, in Metrograph's assigned-seat house on Ludlow Street. The Q&A with Jane Gaines follows the screening rather than preceding it. Arrive with time to spare, because Metrograph does not seat anyone more than fifteen minutes after the posted start.
Good to know
- Opening night of Breaking Free: The Films of Anja Breien, which runs at Metrograph from September 11.
- Assigned seating, so book online if you want a specific seat.
- Metrograph will not admit anyone more than 15 minutes after the scheduled start time.
- Wives screens again on Sunday, September 20 at 3:00 pm if Friday sells out.
- Seniors 65+ and guests with disabilities pay $12, purchasable at the box office only.
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Common questions
Is there really a Q&A?
Yes. Metrograph's listing specifies a Q&A with Jane Gaines, founder of Columbia University's Women Film Pioneers Project, on Friday, September 11.
What version is screening?
A 2K restoration by the National Library of Norway, listed as DCP with an 83-minute running time.
How much are tickets?
General admission is $18 and member tickets are $11. Seniors and guests with disabilities pay $12 in person at the box office.
Is it subtitled?
Yes. Metrograph states that all foreign-language films screen with English subtitles.
