A double feature of classic fairytales NOT adapted by Disney. Just $4 for each film or $6 for the double feature.

You know The Little Mermaid and Bambi. They’re both stone-cold Disney classics, right? Sure, but they’re also timeless fairytales that belong to global culture, not one massive corporation. Indeed, halfway across the globe, in Czechoslovakia and Soviet Russia respectively, filmmakers took a more surreal, even psychedelic approach to these folk stories, producing works of great visual splendor and richer, more complex emotion than the Mouse allows.

Karel Kachyňa’s THE LITTLE MERMAID (1976, Czechoslovakia): 1:00 PM

“Calling this Czech adaptation of The Little Mermaid dreamy would be an understatement. I’m not even sure I’ve used that word correctly in the past after watching this hypnotic, slightly undercranked, slightly art-damaged fairytale. The costumes and make-up I can only describe as ‘drag queen Jodorowsky.‘ Wow!” -laird, Letterboxd

In Czech filmmaker Karel Kachyňa’s stunning adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story, the Little Mermaid is not your typical Disney princess. She’s a curious and courageous creature who longs to explore the world above the waves. When she rescues a handsome prince from a shipwreck, she falls in love with him and decides to trade her voice for legs. But will she be able to win his heart and break the sea witch’s curse? THE LITTLE MERMAID is a masterpiece of fantasy cinema, featuring breathtaking underwater scenes, enchanting music, and a captivating performance by Miroslava Safránková as the mermaid. It’s a film that will make you laugh, cry, and dream of a magical realm where anything is possible. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see this film on the big screen.

Natalya Bondarchuk’s BAMBI’S CHILDHOOD (1985, Soviet Union): 2:45 PM

“Rhapsodic Soviet verite psychedelia seamlessly interwoven with scenes of interpretive hiking, redolent of Picnic at Wicker Man… so earthy and magical, colors are absolute ambrosia, filmed in the most otherworldly countryside. Nothing but heart and feeling, gem of a film.” -John (no the other one), Letterboxd

From Natalya Bondarchuk—the star of Tarkovsky’s Solaris and daughter of War and Peace auteur Sergei Bondarchuk—comes this gloriously New Age-y adaptation of Felix Salten’s classic novel Bambi, a Life in the Woods. Combining wildlife photography with live actors engaged in a kind of al fresco interpretive dance, Bambi’s Childhood is a truly unique experience. The film follows the journey of a young deer named Bambi (Ivan Burlyaev), who learns to understand the mysterious and beautiful forest world he lives in. Along the way, he faces many dangers and challenges, but also finds friendship and love. Bambi’s Childhood is bursting with visual invention and a deep affection for Mother Nature.

THEATER POLICIES

All seats are first-come, first-served.

The theater opens 30 minutes prior to showtime, except for “Happy Hour” events and pre-shows when the theater opens at the listed start time.

All ages are welcome at Arkadin except for Drinkolas Cage events, which are restricted to 21+. We follow the MPAA rating guidelines for all other films.

Tickets can be purchased using the BUY TICKETS link above. Upon ordering, you will receive a confirmation email from Square. Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the show at the concession counter.

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When an event is sold out, we reserve the right to release open seats to customers on the waitlist. If you have a pre-purchased ticket and arrive late and there is no seat for you, your ticket will be refunded.

All screenings are held in our indoor theater unless indicated otherwise in the event description above.

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