Upcoming free film: “Artemisia”
Join Guildess and In Tandem Theatre/10th Street Gallery on February 14 for a film about art and love in the 17th century. Bring your sweetie or treat yourself to a FREE film.
“Artemisia” is an historical drama based on the true story of Artemisia Gentileschi, the first woman to achieve success as a painter. Her father forbids her to draw male nudes, but curious, she persuades local men to model for her. In time, her attention is drawn to Agostino Tassi, a friend of her father is also a well-known painter. He is impressed by both her and her art, but as their love affair begins, Tassi finds himself on trial for rape.
Details:
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 / 7pm
10th Street Gallery/In Tandem Theatre (628 N. 10th St. Milwaukee, WI 53233)
Theatre seating, cash bar
For more information about this film series that celebrates women in the arts, click here.
