Films build community through shared experiences.

NOMA presents a series of films—selected by award-winning producer and filmmaker Meryl Poster—followed by insightful special guests. Don’t miss your chance to revisit or discover modern classics on the big screen and gain behind-the-scenes insight into the film industry from leading figures.

Discussions will draw connections to art more broadly and celebrate cinema as an essential art form.

NOMA will screen Cinema Paradiso (1989) for this program, starting with a conversation with Poster. Doors open at 6:30 pm, the talk begins at 7:00 pm, and the film screening starts at sunset around 7:45 pm. 

This screening will take place in the NOMA Besthoff Sculpture Garden Amphitheater. The entrance is on Enrique Alferez Drive.

Seating location is on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring your blankets and chairs. Popcorn, bites, beverages, and special cocktails by Café NOMA are available for purchase. No outside food or drinks are permitted. No pets. We recommend bringing bug spray. 

Tickets are $10 for NOMA members and $15 for general admission.

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About the Film

Cinema Paradiso (1989, 2h 35m)

A prominent movie director returns to his Sicilian home village for the first time in many years to attend the funeral of the town’s former film projectionist, who served as the filmmaker’s mentor when he was a young boy.

About Meryl Poster

Meryl Poster is an award-winning producer and filmmaker. Starting as the second ever female trainee in the William Morris Agency mailroom, she has since led and developed a slate of groundbreaking, critically acclaimed films, including the Oscar-winning Chicago, Chocolat, Cider House Rules, Cop Land, Beautiful Girls, Bounce, Kate and Leopold, and An Unfinished Life.