Professor Pfinklepfunder's $1 Sunday FilmsWhite Mane (1953)Directed by Albert LamorisseWith Alain Emery, Pierre Bestieux, Denys Colomb de DaunantRated G, 39 minutes, DVDIn French with English subtitlesIn the south of France, in a vast plain region called the Camargue, lives White Mane, a magnificent stallion and the leader of a herd of wild horses too proud to let themselves be broken by humans. Only Folco, a young fisherman, manages to tame him. A strong friendship grows between the boy and the horse, as the two go looking for the freedom that the world of men won't allow them. Long unavailable in the U.S., this extraordinarily shot wonder from Albert Lamorisse is a work of technical sophistication and immense natural beauty.The Red Balloon (1956)Directed by Albert LamorisseWith Pascal Lamorisse, Sabine LamorisseNot Rated, 34 minutes, Blu-rayIn French with English subtitlesAlbert Lamorisse's exquisite The Red Balloon remains one of the most beloved children's films of all time. In this deceptively simple, nearly wordless tale, a young boy discovers a stray balloon, which seems to have a mind of its own, on the streets of Paris. The two become inseparable, yet the world's harsh realities finally interfere. With its glorious palette and allegorical purity, the Academy Award-winning The Red Balloon has enchanted movie lovers, young and old, for generations. GET TICKETS

Discover the fresh, captivating sound of the Cerus Quartet, a dynamic wind ensemble redefining chamber music for modern audiences. With precision, passion, and a forward-thinking approach, they explore classic repertoire and new works that challenge tradition and spark conversation. Their performances are known for their emotional clarity and intellectual depth.The 2025 Fischoff Competition Senior Wind Division Gold Medalists bring a boldly searching energy to the stage. Expect a matinee performance of mixed repertoire that is technically superb and emotionally fulfilling by an emerging quartet setting music for saxophone in unexpected musical territory that challenges, inspires, and moves you. GET TICKETS

Films to Talk About Directed by François TruffautWith Oskar Werner, Julie Christie, Cyril Cusack Not Rated, 112 minutesIn English and Russian, Japanese, and French with English subtitles Panel discussion to follow! Adapted from Ray Bradbury's dystopian novel in which books are outlawed and subsequently burned in order to quell thinking, Fahrenheit 451 is the only English-language film by director and superstar of the French New Wave François Truffaut. Like the novel, the film follows the "fireman" Guy Montag (Oskar Werner), who is part of the totalitarian regime's effort to destroy all literature. Turned on to books' power by a neighbor who teaches school (Julie Christie), Montag begins to delve into the world of literature and also begins to question his government and his work. GET TICKETS *Sponsored by the Meg and John P. Brogan Endowment for Classic Cinema.