French Film Noir Series

Date: November 4, 2016 - December 2, 2016
Release Date: September 7, 2016

Pasadena, CA— In conjunction with the exhibition States of Mind: Picasso Lithographs 1945–1960, the Museum presents essential French films noirs from the 1950s and 1960s. The featured films, made in postwar France, are contemporary to Picasso’s lithographs, made in Paris and on the French Riviera. All films are presented in French with English subtitles. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Films are free with admission; no reservations are needed. General public inquiries can be directed to [email protected].

Touchez Pas au Grisbi (1954), NR
Directed by Jacques Becker
Friday, November 4, 5:30–7:05 p.m.
After pulling off the heist of a lifetime, Max le Menteur (Jean Gabin) looks forward to spending his remaining days relaxing with his beautiful young girlfriend. But when Riton (René Dary), Max’s hapless partner and best friend, lets word of the loot slip to loose-lipped, two-timing Josy (Jeanne Moreau), Max is reluctantly drawn back into the underworld.

Rififi (1955), NR
Directed by Jules Dassin
Friday, November 11, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Out of prison after a five-year stretch, jewel thief Tony (Jean Servais) turns down a quick job offered to him by his friend Jo (Carl Möhner). Then he discovers that his ex-girlfriend has become the lover of a local gangster during his absence. Tony and Jo pick up a crew and turn the minor smash-and-grab job into a full-scale jewel heist. Will Tony and his crew pull off the heist unscathed?

Elevator to the Gallows (1958), NR
Directed by Louis Malle
Friday, November 18, 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Scheming lovers Julien (Maurice Ronet) and Florence (Jeanne Moreau) engineer the “perfect murder” of her husband. But when Julien becomes trapped in the elevator mere floors away from his recent victim, the perfect murder quickly becomes imperfect.

Shoot the Piano Player (1960), NR
Directed by François Truffaut
Friday, December 2, 5:30–6:40 p.m.
Part thriller, part comedy, part tragedy, Shoot the Piano Player relates the adventures of mild-mannered piano player Charlie (Charles Aznavour) as he stumbles into the criminal underworld and a whirlwind love affair.

ADMISSION: All screenings are free with Museum admission. Admission is $12.00 for adults; $9.00 for seniors; and free for Museum members, students with I.D., and everyone age 18 and under. For more information, call (626) 449-6840 or visit www.nortonsimon.org.

About the Norton Simon Museum

The Norton Simon Museum is known around the world as one of the most remarkable private art collections ever assembled. Over a 30-year period, industrialist Norton Simon (1907–1993) amassed an astonishing collection of European art from the Renaissance to the 20th century, and a stellar collection of South and Southeast Asian art spanning 2,000 years. Modern and Contemporary Art from Europe and the United States, acquired by the former Pasadena Art Museum, also occupies an important place in the Museum’s collections. The Museum houses more than 12,000 objects, roughly 1,000 of which are on view in the galleries and gardens.

Location: The Norton Simon Museum is located at 411 W. Colorado Blvd. at Orange Grove Boulevard in Pasadena, Calif., at the intersection of the Foothill (210) and Ventura (134) freeways. For general Museum information, please call (626) 449-6840 or visit nortonsimon.org. Hours: The Museum is open Thursday through Monday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Friday and Saturday to 7 p.m.). It is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Admission: General admission is $20 for adults and $15 for seniors. Members, students with I.D., and patrons age 18 and under are admitted free of charge. The first Friday of the month from 4 to 7 p.m. is free to all. The Museum is wheelchair accessible. Parking: Parking is free but limited, and no reservations are necessary. Public Transportation: Pasadena Transit stops directly in front of the Museum. Please visit http://pasadenatransit.net for schedules. The MTA bus line #180/181 stops in front of the Museum. The Memorial Park Station on the MTA Gold Line, the closest Metro Rail station to the Museum, is located at 125 E. Holly St. at Arroyo Parkway. Please visit www.metro.net for schedules. Planning your Visit: For up-to-date information on our guidelines and protocols, please visit nortonsimon.org/visit.

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