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Cinema series to present ‘Empire of Light’

“Empire of Light” starring Olivia Colman will be showing Saturday and Tuesday at the Opera House.

The next film in the Cinema Series at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center is “Empire of Light,” starring Olivia Colman and Colin Firth. It will be screened Saturday and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Oscar-nominated for Best Cinematography, “Empire of Light” is about the power of human connection during turbulent times. Hilary (Colman) is a cinema manager struggling with her mental health, and Stephen (Micheal Ward) is a new employee longing to escape the provincial town where he faces daily adversity. Together they find a sense of belonging and experience the healing power of music, cinema, and community.

The Washington Post calls the film “a tender, tear-soaked valentine to the ineffable joys of movie-going.” The London Evening Standard calls it “a heartwarming reminder of the joy, comfort and necessity of the big screen experience.” Vanity Fair calls it “an achingly lovely film … something humane and nourishing, a picture of rare thoughtfulness and decency.” ScreenDaily says the film’s “message of love, tolerance and finding family wherever you can should make an impact in darkened rooms wherever it plays.” Rated R for sexual content, language, and brief violence, “Empire of Light” runs one hour, 59 minutes.

Tickets are available at the door for $7 (adults), $6.50 (seniors & Opera House members) and $5 (students) the night of each screening. A book of 10 movie passes is available for $60 at the door or online at www.fredopera.org. For more information, call the Opera House Box Office at 716-679-1891.

The Opera House is equipped with assistive listening headsets for the hearing-impaired. Simply request one from any usher or staff member.

The Opera House Cinema Series is sponsored by Lake Shore Savings Bank. In addition, Opera House programming is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center is a member-supported not-for-profit performing arts center with a mission to “present the performing arts for the benefit of our community and region … providing access to artistic diversity … and high quality programming at an affordable price.” It is located in Village Hall in downtown Fredonia. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.fredopera.org.

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