Repertory Film

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ABINGTON ART CENTER 515 Meetinghouse Rd., Jenkintown, 215-887-4882, www.abingtonartcenter.org. Lust for Life (1956, U.S., 122 min.) Kirk Douglas stars as genius/nutso Vincent Van Gogh. Thu., Dec. 14, 2 p.m., $5-$10.

AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM OF PHILADELPHIA 701 Arch St., 215-574-0380, www.aampmuseum.org. Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela (2005, U.S./South Africa, 75 min.) Thomas Allen Harris' portrait of his late stepfather doubles as a chronicle of the African National Congress' years in exile. Followed by a Q&A with Harris. Sat., Dec. 9, 3:30 p.m., free.

AMBLER THEATER 108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, 215-345-7855, www.amblertheater.org. Broken Flowers (2005, U.S./France, 106 min.) A graying bachelor (Bill Murray) hits the road in search of old lovers and a mystery son. Thu., Dec. 7, 7 p.m., $4.50-$8. Madagascar (2005, U.S., 86 min.) Zoo animals escape to the jungle and suffer from culture shock in a kid film CP's Sam Adams called "an instantly painful experience that never improves." Sat., Dec. 9, 11:45 a.m., $3.50-$4.50.

ANDREW'S VIDEO VAULT The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St., www.armcinema25.com. Jolly Fellows (1934, Soviet Union, 96 min.) A Soviet musical comedy of mistaken identities. Shown with 1988: The Remake (1978, U.S., 97 min.) Richard R. Schidt's mock-doc of a dying librarian's mission to direct a production of Showboat. Thu., Dec. 14, 8 p.m., free.

THE BALCONY 1003 Arch St., 215-922-LIVE, www.thetroc.com. Beerfest (2006, U.S., 110 min.) The tagline of the week: Prepare for the ultimate chug of war. Mon., Dec. 11, 8 p.m., $3.

THE BRIDGE 40th and Walnut sts., 215-386-3300, www.thebridgecinema.com. State Fair (1945, U.S., 100 min.) Country folk find romance at the fair in this gentle, corny musical. Tue., Dec. 12, 1 p.m., $1 includes popcorn and soda.

BRYN MAWR FILM INSTITUTE 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-527-9898, www.brynmawrfilm.org. Cellar (2005, U.S., 89 min.) In Ben Hickernell's thriller, two former pals wake up together in a locked basement, with only a can of tuna, water and a loaded gun. Fri., Dec. 8, mid., $4.50-$8.75. Nanny McPhee (2005, U.S./U.K., 97 min.) Emma Thompson uses magic to housebreak Colin Firth's children. Sat., Dec. 9, 11 a.m., $3.50-$4.50. Broken Flowers (2005, U.S./France, 106 min.) Sat., Dec. 9, mid., $4.50-$8.75.

COUNTY THEATER 20 E. State St., Doylestown, 215-345-6789, www.countytheater.org. Corpse Bride (2005, U.S./U.K., 76 min.) Practicing wedding vows in the forest, Johnny Depp unwittingly weds a dead woman (Helena Bonham Carter) when he mistakes her gnarled ring finger for a twig. Sat., Dec. 9, 11:45 a.m., $3.50-$4.50. Broken Flowers (2005, U.S./France, 106 min.) Followed by discussion with Temple film professor Eugene Martin. Mon., Dec. 11, 7 p.m., $4.50-$8.

GERMAN SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA 611 Spring Garden St., 215-627-2332, www.germansociety.org. Dance on the Volcano (1938, Germany, 81 min.) A beloved thespian (Gustaf Grundgens) is sentenced to death for bad-mouthing royalty onstage. In German with no English subtitles. Fri., Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m., $10-$15 includes a light meal.

GERSHMAN Y 401 S. Broad St., 215-446-3033, www.gershmany.org. Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival presents Hineini: Coming Out in a Jewish High School (2005, U.S., 60 min.) Irena Fayngold's doc follows one student's attempt to start an LGBT alliance at her Boston high school. Mon., Dec. 11, 7 p.m., $10.

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE 3701 Chestnut St., 215-387, 5125, www.ihousephilly.org. The Pact (2006, U.S., 85 min.) This doc spotlights three inner-city black men who become doctors. Thu., Dec. 7, 7 p.m., $5-$7. (See Screenpicks on p. 45.) Lunacy (2006, Czech Republic/Slovakia, 118 min.) Jan Svankmajer's philosophical horror film draws from Edgar Allan Poe and Marquis de Sade. Sat., Dec. 9, 6 and 8:30 p.m., $5-$7. (See Sam Adams' review on p. 46.)

JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA The Bellevue, seventh floor, Broad and Walnut sts., www.jasgp.org. Throne of Blood (1957, Japan, 105 min.) Akira Kurosawa's visually stunning samurai-style take on Macbeth. Thu., Dec. 14, 6:30 p.m., $5.

MUGSHOTS COFFEEHOUSE AND JUICEBAR 2100 Fairmount Ave., 267-514-7145, www.mugshotscoffeehouse.com. Dr. No (1962, U.K., 110 min.) Sean Connery makes his debut as 007. Mon., Dec. 11, 7 p.m., free.

PHILADELPHIA CITY INSTITUTE LIBRARY 1905 Locust St., 215-685-6621. The Great Dictator (1940, U.S., 124 min.) Charlie Chaplin's satire on Nazi Germany and first all-talking picture. Mon., Dec. 11, 2 p.m., free.

SCRIBE VIDEO CENTER 4212 Chestnut St., 215-222-4201, www.scribe.org. The World According to Sesame Street (2005, U.S., 107 min.) This doc explores how the kiddie show is marketed for audiences abroad. Fri., Dec. 8, 7 p.m., $5.

THE SECRET CINEMA Moore College of Art & Design, 20th and Race sts., 215-965-4099, www.thesecretcinema.com. The Secret Cinema Holiday Spectacular presents short films and a screening of The Greenwich Village Story (1963, U.S., 95 min.) An inside look at life among the Beats, shot on location in NYC. Fri., Dec. 8, 8 p.m., $6.

WILLIAM WAY LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER 1315 Spruce St., 215-732-2220, www.waygay.org. Trembling Before G-D (2001, Israel/France/U.S., 84 min.) This groundbreaking doc reveals the secret lives of gay and lesbian Orthodox Jews. Fri., Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m., free.