UW Cinematheque - Special Presentations
THE ITALIAN STRAW HAT | France | 1928 | DCP | 110 min. | French with English subtitles Director: René Clair
Event Details
Date
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Time
2 p.m.
Location
4070 Vilas Hall
Description
Cast: Albert Préjean, Olga Chekhova, Geymond Vital. On his wedding day, Fadinard’s horse eats a hat belonging to a woman who is secretly rendezvousing with a military officer. Searching for a replacement hat in order to help the woman cover her tracks, Fadinard juggles social chaos, escalating deceptions, and mounting pressure while trying not to derail his own marriage.
Cost
Free
Contact
Accessibility
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