Secret Season Cinema 2026: A Foreign Film Festival

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The ES Carnegie Public Library presents Secret Season Cinema 2026: A Foreign Film Festival, a four-week celebration of powerful international storytelling.

Join us each Friday in February at 6:00 PM in the Library Boulevard Bookend for free screenings of acclaimed films from around the world. This year’s lineup explores themes of political unrest, family secrets, resilience, and reconciliation across Iran, Brazil, Zambia, and Norway.

Film Schedule:

• February 6 – Seed of the Sacred Fig (Iran, PG-13)
A judge’s paranoia spirals when his gun goes missing amid Tehran’s political unrest, straining his family as society destabilizes.

• February 13 – I’m Still Here (Brazil, PG-13)
A mother and activist confronts the forced disappearance of her husband during Brazil’s military dictatorship.

• February 20 – On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (Zambia, PG-13)
After discovering her uncle’s body on a deserted road, a young woman and her cousins uncover long-buried family secrets.

• February 27 – Sentimental Value (Norway, Rated R)
Two sisters reconnect with their estranged father, navigating complicated family dynamics and unexpected Hollywood disruption.

Admission is free and open to the public. Experience global cinema, diverse cultures, and compelling stories—all right here in Eureka Springs.