From two-time Palme d’Or winner Cristian Mungiu, a Norwegian woman and her devout Romanian husband relocate with their five children to a remote, close-knit, coastal town. Their teenage children form a fast bond with a neighboring family as unease begins to simmer around their rigid beliefs. When allegations of abuse emerge, they are forced to confront a system of judgment that blurs the line between concern and prejudice.
Relased 2026
Directed by Cristian Mungiu
October 22, 2026 9:55 PM
Location: Theater 3 115 SE Main Street Minneapolis, MN 55414
Join the Twin Cites German Film Festival for a special presentation of “Faust”. In honor of its 100th anniversary, local musicians ten thousand lakes (xkl) create a live score for F.W. Murnau’s masterpiece.
The story is classic—a wager between an angel and a demon over the soul of an honorable man as the plague descends on all he loves. Considered a pinnacle of German Expressionist cinema, Murnau’s powerful, haunting, innovative visuals and special effects were far ahead of its time. ten thousand lakes is thrilled to be bringing this incredible German film to audiences in autumn, 2026.
Presented as part of the 5th annual Twin Cities German Film Festival, produced by the Germanic-American Institute in partnership with the Goethe-Institut.
Tickets: $17 at the door • $19 w/online fee
ABOUT THE TWIN CITIES GERMAN FILM FESTIVAL
The 5th annual Twin Cities German Film Festival (TCGFF), October 22-25 at The Main Cinema, is a celebration of contemporary German-language cinema inviting audiences to discover new stories and perspectives.
Produced by the Germanic-American Institute in partnership with the Goethe-Institut, the festival offers something for everyone, from family-friendly films and documentaries to compelling dramas. Films are presented in German with English subtitles at The Main Cinema in Minneapolis, a nonprofit neighborhood movie theater.
Relased 1926
Directed by F.W. Murnau
October 25, 2026 7:00 PM
Location: Theater 2 115 SE Main Street Minneapolis, MN 55414
Minnesota on Film, presented by In the Lab with Adam Bartley, is a celebration of Minnesota actors, filmmakers, and the incredible creative community that helped bring this project to life.
This screening features 14 original film scenes starring 28 Minnesota actors, filmed by an all-Minnesota crew. Each scene was created through the inaugural session of In the Lab, an on-camera acting experience designed to give actors the opportunity to do meaningful scene work while walking away with beautifully shot, professional-quality footage they can use for their acting reels.
Adam Bartley (Longmire, NCIS: Los Angeles, This Is Us, Annabelle: Creation) is a professional actor and director working in Hollywood who has been coaching and working with actors for more than 20 years. A Minnesota native, Adam created In the Lab as a way to bring his professional experience back home and help Minnesota actors explore, shape, and capture their work at a high level.
This is the very first iteration of In the Lab, and Adam is thrilled to share the remarkable work created by these actors and filmmakers with the broader Minnesota film community.
In the Lab returns this January. Actors interested in participating in the next session can learn more and join the list at InTheLab.org.
COMMUNITY SCREEN
MSP Film’s Community Screen initiative is a platform and creative space for public screening events at The Main Cinema organized by local artists, neighbors, partners, and local businesses.
Film and event descriptions provided by our partners.
Relased 2026
Directed by Adam Bartley
November 8, 2026 7:00 PM
Location: Theater 2 115 SE Main Street Minneapolis, MN 55414
Two young lovers sing their way through the everyday turmoil of midcentury France. Jacques Demy’s prismatic masterpiece of the French New Wave features the melancholic music of Michel Legrand; a star-making performance by Catherine Deneuve; and stunning cinematography, costumes, and production design that beg to be seen on a big screen. For fans of In The Mood for Love, Moulin Rouge, and the films of Damien Chazelle.
About Sloppy Discs Presents
Sloppy Discs Presents is a repertory series that brings the spirit of bonus features to the cinema space. Escape the scroll with selections by Twin Cities artists and creatives, along with introductions, post-screening conversations, and more. Programmed by local cinema booster and steadfast pop-up video rental clerk Emmet Kowler. Sloppy Discs Presents is a collaboration of Sloppy Discs, The Main Cinema, and Commutator Collective, made possible with taxpayer funding through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council.
Relased 1964
Directed by Jacques Demy
November 23, 2026 7:00 PM
Location: Theater 1 115 SE Main Street Minneapolis, MN 55414
Chaos reigns after a father brings home an adorable (but diabolical) new pet as a Christmas present for his teenage son. Director Joe Dante’s wicked sense of humor and special effects prowess are on full display in this loony demolition derby of American consumerism. A welcome dose of acid to complement the sweetness of the holiday season and a staple of Gen X cinema.
About Sloppy Discs Presents
Sloppy Discs Presents is a repertory series that brings the spirit of bonus features to the cinema space. Escape the scroll with selections by Twin Cities artists and creatives, along with introductions, post-screening conversations, and more. Programmed by local cinema booster and steadfast pop-up video rental clerk Emmet Kowler. Sloppy Discs Presents is a collaboration of Sloppy Discs, The Main Cinema, and Commutator Collective, made possible with taxpayer funding through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council.
Relased 1984
Rated PG
Directed by Joe Dante
December 21, 2026 7:00 PM
Location: Theater 3 115 SE Main Street Minneapolis, MN 55414
A group of scientists investigates a mysterious zone filled with bizarre, beautiful, continuously mutating plants and animals. Adapted from Jeff VanderMeer’s bestselling novel and taking cues from Tarkovsky and psychedelia, Alex Garland’s sophomore directorial effort explores the complementary horrors of transformation and replication in a mind-altering allegory about the nature of change. Starring Natalie Portman, with Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, and Oscar Isaac.
About Sloppy Discs Presents
Sloppy Discs Presents is a repertory series that brings the spirit of bonus features to the cinema space. Escape the scroll with selections by Twin Cities artists and creatives, along with introductions, post-screening conversations, and more. Programmed by local cinema booster and steadfast pop-up video rental clerk Emmet Kowler. Sloppy Discs Presents is a collaboration of Sloppy Discs, The Main Cinema, and Commutator Collective, made possible with taxpayer funding through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council.
Relased 2018
Rated R
Directed by Alex Garland
October 26, 2026 7:00 PM
Location: Theater 3 115 SE Main Street Minneapolis, MN 55414
In celebration of the Capri Theater’s 100th birthday – a film originally screened here.
ABOUT THE FILM
See the film with live musical accompaniment! Metropolis depicts a futuristic city split between a privileged elite in towering skyscrapers and workers laboring underground. The story follows Freder, the ruler’s son, and Maria, a workers’ advocate, as they seek to bridge the class divide. Notable for groundbreaking special effects, massive sets, and German Expressionist style, it has deeply influenced sci-fi classics like Blade Runner. Initially a box-office failure with mixed reviews, it has since been restored, acclaimed, and hailed as one of cinema’s most important works.
FIRST THURSDAY FILMS AT THE CAPRI
First Thursday Films brings generations and cultures together to experience brilliant movies the way they were meant to be seen, followed by vibrant, post-credit discussions led by knowledgeable moderators. It is more than just a movie night on West Broadway; it is a welcoming space for sharp cinematic debate, rich culture, and real community dialogue. Programmed in partnership with The Capri with support from the Minnesota Historical Society.
Relased 1927
Directed by Fritz Lang
April 1, 2027 7:00 PM
Location: Capri Theater 2027 W Broadway Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411
Thirty-four days before she’s sent to prison, notorious Silicon Valley founder Elizabeth Holmes invites a skeptical film crew to document her every move. What begins as an intimate portrait of an enigmatic felon becomes a mind-bending three-year journey into the abyss. From boundary-pushing directors Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim comes You Can See Everything.
Relased 2026
Rated R
Directed by Nathan Fielder, Lance Oppenheim
October 20, 2026 12:00 PM
Location: Theater 1 115 SE Main Street Minneapolis, MN 55414
An enduring masterpiece of cinema starring Academy Award®- winner Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed, Ken Russell’s The Devils is a prescient epic of obsession and corruption – and a defining work of art from seminal filmmaker Ken Russell.
Assembled from the original camera negative, this new 4K restoration presents Ken Russell’s definitive vision of The Devils by referencing the edit he privately constructed in 2004. Ken Russell’s The Devils is the uncut and unfiltered theatrical experience that Russell always envisioned.
Relased 1971
Rated NC-17
Directed by Ken Russell
October 20, 2026 1:10 PM
Location: Theater 3 115 SE Main Street Minneapolis, MN 55414
From Cannes-winning directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi — popularly known as Los Javis — La Bola Negra follows three generations of men across pivotal moments in Spanish history, bound by pain, desire, and love. Carlos (Milo Quifes) longs to belong in a fractured Spain. Sebastián (Guitarricadelafuente) finds connection across enemy lines. And Alberto (Carlos González) uncovers a long-buried family secret — one that finally gives voice to truths the past tried to erase.
Co-written by Calvo, Ambrossi, and Alberto Conejero, and adapted from Conejero’s play La Piedra Oscura and La bola negra, and other texts by Federico García Lorca. The film also stars Miguel Bernardeau (Rafael), Goya winner Lola Dueñas (Teresa), Academy Award winner Penélope Cruz (Nené), Golden Globe winner Glenn Close (Isabelle), and Emmy-nominated Julio Torres (Juan Pablo).
Relased 2026
Rated R
Directed by Javier Calvo, Javier Ambrossi
November 5, 2026 3:30 PM
Location: Theater 3 115 SE Main Street Minneapolis, MN 55414
