A Better Tomorrow (4K Restoration)
2025-09-21 - 2025-09-27
4K Restoration! Screening as part of Hong Kong Cinema Classics.
Bullet Ballet Badge ($99.99) – Lock, load, and leap into the kinetic heart of Hong Kong cinema with this all-access badge. The Bullet Ballet Badge lets you choose when you want to see all 11 high-caliber action classics, each packed with blistering shootouts, white-knuckle stunts, and the slow-motion chaos that redefined 80’s and 90’s Asian cinema.
5 Doves Pass ($50) – The flutter of white doves through clouds of gun smoke heralds your arrival into the land of neon-soaked crime sagas with physics-defying gunplay. Pick your 5 favorites, 5 first-time flights of fancy, or perhaps a game of Russian Roulette to decide!
A Better Tomorrow:
Brothers by blood. Enemies by chance. Killers by nature.
Two brothers, one a successful counterfeiter (Lung Ti) and the younger a fledgling graduate of the HK police academy (Leslie Cheung), find their worlds colliding and their loyalties tested when their father is murdered. Chow Yun-Fat costars in this epic story of renegade gangsters and crooked cops who discover that, in a world bound by honor, vengeance hits with the speed of a bullet.

A Better Tomorrow II (4K Restoration)
2025-09-21 - 2025-09-29
4K Restoration! Screening as part of Hong Kong Cinema Classics.
Bullet Ballet Badge ($99.99) – Lock, load, and leap into the kinetic heart of Hong Kong cinema with this all-access badge. The Bullet Ballet Badge lets you choose when you want to see all 11 high-caliber action classics, each packed with blistering shootouts, white-knuckle stunts, and the slow-motion chaos that redefined 80’s and 90’s Asian cinema.
5 Doves Pass ($50) – The flutter of white doves through clouds of gun smoke heralds your arrival into the land of neon-soaked crime sagas with physics-defying gunplay. Pick your 5 favorites, 5 first-time flights of fancy, or perhaps a game of Russian Roulette to decide!
A Better Tomorrow II:
Lung Ti, Leslie Cheung, and Chow Yun-Fat return with the explosive sequel that out-guns the original! The action blasts its way from New York City to Hong Kong as a restaurateur teams up with a police officer and his ex-con brother to avenge the death of a friend’s daughter in a jaw-dropping showdown of brotherhood, loyalty, and bullet-riddled revenge.

A Better Tomorrow III: Love & Death in Saigon (4K Restoration)
2025-09-21 - 2025-10-01
4K Restoration! Screening as part of Hong Kong Cinema Classics.
Bullet Ballet Badge ($99.99) – Lock, load, and leap into the kinetic heart of Hong Kong cinema with this all-access badge. The Bullet Ballet Badge lets you choose when you want to see all 11 high-caliber action classics, each packed with blistering shootouts, white-knuckle stunts, and the slow-motion chaos that redefined 80’s and 90’s Asian cinema.
5 Doves Pass ($50) – The flutter of white doves through clouds of gun smoke heralds your arrival into the land of neon-soaked crime sagas with physics-defying gunplay. Pick your 5 favorites, 5 first-time flights of fancy, or perhaps a game of Russian Roulette to decide!
A Better Tomorrow III: Love & Death in Saigon:
In 1974, a man (Chow Yun-Fat) travels from China to Vietnam, on the brink of war with America, to retrieve his uncle and cousin. There, he finds complications when he meets and falls for a mysterious femme fatale (Anita Mui Yim-Fong) with a dangerous ex and ties to the criminal underworld.

Stripped for Parts – American Journalism on the Brink
2025-09-21 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for this special screening with two-time Academy Award® nominee filmmaker Rick Goldsmith (The Most Dangerous Man in America (2010) and Tell the Truth and Run (1997)). Following the film, Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell will moderate a Q&A conversation with Judith Smelser, President and General Manager of Central Florida Public Media, and the filmmaker.
Stripped for Parts is the story of a secretive hedge fund that is plundering what is left of America’s newspapers, and the journalists who are fighting back.
Hedge fund Alden Global Capital is quietly gobbling up newspapers across the country and gutting them, but no one knows why– until journalist Julie Reynolds begins to investigate. Her findings trigger rebellions across the country by journalists working at Alden-owned newspapers. Backed by the NewsGuild union, the newsmen and women go toe-to-toe with their “vulture capitalist” owners in a battle to save and rebuild local journalism in America. Who will control the future of America’s news ecosystem: Wall Street billionaires concerned only with profit, or those who see journalism as an essential public service, the lifeblood of our democracy?
This presentation is made possible by the generous support of the Orlando Sentinel Guild.

A Chinese Ghost Story II (4K Restoration)
2025-09-22 - 2025-09-28
4K Restoration! Screening as part of Hong Kong Cinema Classics.
Bullet Ballet Badge ($99.99) – Lock, load, and leap into the kinetic heart of Hong Kong cinema with this all-access badge. The Bullet Ballet Badge lets you choose when you want to see all 11 high-caliber action classics, each packed with blistering shootouts, white-knuckle stunts, and the slow-motion chaos that redefined 80’s and 90’s Asian cinema.
5 Doves Pass ($50) – The flutter of white doves through clouds of gun smoke heralds your arrival into the land of neon-soaked crime sagas with physics-defying gunplay. Pick your 5 favorites, 5 first-time flights of fancy, or perhaps a game of Russian Roulette to decide!
A Chinese Ghost Story II:
This vibrant sequel to the 1987 original A Chinese Ghost Story finds our innocent tax collector hero (Leslie Cheung) falsely imprisoned. Upon escaping, he crosses paths with a pair of rebellious women (Joey Wang and Michelle Reis). Though mourning the loss of his ghostly love, his broken heart must heal in a hurry in order to face a new series of paranormal encounters and adventures.

American Hardcore
2025-09-23 21:30 - 23:30
35mm Screening!
The History of American Punk Rock 1980 – 1986
Iconic. Raw. High-Octane. American Hardcore stage dives headfirst into the explosive underground punk scene of the early 1980s. Directed by Paul Rachman and based on Steven Blush’s book, the film chronicles the birth and rise of hardcore punk in America—capturing the rage, rebellion, and DIY spirit that ignited a cultural revolution. Featuring rare footage and interviews with members of legendary bands like Black Flag, Minor Threat, D.O.A. and Bad Brains, American Hardcore is both a history lesson and a visceral experience, offering a front-row seat to one of music’s most ferocious movements.

A Chinese Ghost Story III (4K Restoration)
2025-09-24 - 2025-09-28
4K Restoration! Screening as part of Hong Kong Cinema Classics.
Bullet Ballet Badge ($99.99) – Lock, load, and leap into the kinetic heart of Hong Kong cinema with this all-access badge. The Bullet Ballet Badge lets you choose when you want to see all 11 high-caliber action classics, each packed with blistering shootouts, white-knuckle stunts, and the slow-motion chaos that redefined 80’s and 90’s Asian cinema.
5 Doves Pass ($50) – The flutter of white doves through clouds of gun smoke heralds your arrival into the land of neon-soaked crime sagas with physics-defying gunplay. Pick your 5 favorites, 5 first-time flights of fancy, or perhaps a game of Russian Roulette to decide!
A Chinese Ghost Story III:
The “A Chinese Ghost Story” Trilogy concludes with this third installment. In many ways a retelling of the original film’s story, A Chinese Ghost Story III sees Joey Wang reprising her role from the 1987 classic as a stunning and supernatural spirit. Set 100 years after the events of A Chinese Ghost Story, Buddhist Bai Yun and his disciple Fong (Tony Leung) journey through a small town to transport a golden idol of Buddha. However, local thieves thwart their journey, sending them to take shelter at the ghostly Orchid Temple.

Selena
2025-09-24 18:15 - 21:00
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, this special screening—in honor of the 30th anniversary of Selena’s passing—will be presented with Spanish subtitles.
Golden Globe-nominee Jennifer Lopez stars as Selena, in a breakout performance as the beloved singer, tracing her journey from a childhood band formed by her father Abraham (Edward James Olmos), through her groundbreaking success in the male-dominated Tejano music scene, to her dream of crossing over into the English-language pop market. This the heartfelt biographical drama captures key moments in Selena’s life—her family’s unwavering support, her passionate romance with guitarist Chris Pérez (Jon Seda), and the devastating betrayal that led to her untimely death at just 23.
Born in Lake Jackson, Texas in 1971, Selena has been heralded as the “Queen of Tejano Music”. Known for her charisma, powerhouse voice, and deep connection with fans, she was a trailblazer who opened doors for future generations of Latinx performers. Her influence extended far beyond music, making her a beloved figure in both Latin American and mainstream American culture. This month in honor of her legacy, we hope that this film continues to inspire new audiences with its message of perseverance and the enduring power of music.

The Room with Greg Sestero
2025-09-25 21:00 - 23:00
Enzian favorite Greg Sestero returns with an evening of laughs, color commentary, and a whole lot more!
Johnny is a successful banker who lives happily in a San Francisco townhouse with his fiancé, Lisa. One day, inexplicably, she gets bored with him and decides to seduce his best friend, Mark. From there, nothing will be the same again.
All Sales are Final. No Refunds or Exchanges.
No Member Discounts or Reservations.

D.A.R.Y.L.
2025-09-28 12:00 - 14:00
40th Anniversary Screening!
Celebrating 40-years of Enzian Theater, each month we will highlight a classic film from 1985 to illustrate the lasting impact of the films of the era and the legacy of Central Florida’s only non-profit arthouse movie theater. Thank you for being part of our 4-decade contribution to arts culture in Orlando.
FREE for kids 12 & under!
What if the perfect child was actually a top secret government experiment?
D.A.R.Y.L. (Data-Analyzing Robot Youth Lifeform) is a thrilling and heartfelt 1985 sci-fi adventure about a seemingly normal boy (The NeverEnding Story’s Barret Oliver) with extraordinary abilities—and a mysterious past. When he’s taken in by a caring foster family (Michael McKean and Mary Beth Hurt), Daryl begins to experience real emotions for the first time. But before the truth behind his creation is discovered, powerful forces race to find him. Filmed in Downtown Orlando and at Disney’s EPCOT Center and packed with action, and a timeless message about humanity, D.A.R.Y.L. is a nostalgic favorite for fans of family-friendly science fiction from the director of Free Willy.

Manhattan Short Film Festival 2025
2025-09-29 18:00 - 20:30
MANHATTAN SHORT 2025…You Be the Judge!
Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the 28th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. You’ll join film lovers in over 500 venues across the globe gathering to see the Ten Finalist in this year’s event. With past finalists garnering Oscar nominations and short films continuing to move into the Hollywood mainstream, come see this entertaining program featuring the best short films in the world today!
The Ten MANHATTAN SHORT Finalists hail from eight countries, with films from Spain, Israel, United Kingdom, Norway, The Netherlands, Belgium, Mexico, and the USA.

EM & SELMA GO GRIFFIN HUNTING
Directed by: Alexander Thompson
Principal Cast: Milly Shapiro. Pollyanna McIntosh
Country: USA
Running Time: 18 Minutes
Synopsis: A tale of mothers and daughters and the fantastical beasts they hunt. Love hurts.

AL FRESCO
Directed by: Ignacio Rodó
Principal Cast: Roc Esquius, Marc Pujol, Alexandra Agulló
Country: Spain
Running Time: 8 Minutes
Synopsis: Large space in a dream apartment. Unbeatable location. Ready to move in. Plenty of light..

CHASING THE PARTY
Directed by: Jessie Komitor
Principal Cast: Joe Swanberg, Lucia Ryan, Kitana Turnbull
Country: USA
Running Time: 14 Minutes
Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old suburbanites Melissa and Stephanie fantasize about becoming “IT” girls in the Lower East Side party scene circa 2007. Their dreams come crashing down when the photographer they idolize is the one to lift the veil.

PARADISE MAN
Directed by: Jordan Michael Blake
Principal Cast: Jordan Michael Blake, Derek Holguin
Country: USA
Running Time: 12 Minutes
Synopsis: Paradise Man’s obsession with golf is waylaid when his mother has an accident, causing him to look deeply within himself.

WE HAVE SINNED BEFORE YOU
Directed by: Ifat Nener Orgad
Principal Cast: Tali Sharon, Yiftach Klein, Ariel Schwartz, Amir Meyuhas, Roni Orgad
Country: Israel
Running Time: 19:18 Minutes
Synopsis: A game designed to pass the time on Yom Kippur brings up secrets and difficulties that could tear the Dagan family apart.

I HAVE MY REASONS
Directed by: Mikey Altoft
Principal Cast: Thomas Coumans, Laurence Côte, Eminé Meyrem
Country: France
Running Time: 17:00 Minutes
Synopsis: Pierre is diligently overseeing the completion of the tumultuous construction site under his responsibility, ensuring that progress doesn’t come at the cost of safety.

OVARY-ACTING
Directed by: Ida Melum
Principal Cast: Synnøve Karlsen, Sofia Oxenham
Country: Norway, UK, Sweden
Running Time: 12:24 Minutes
Synopsis: Stuck at her sister’s baby shower, Eva, a thirty-something woman, is forced to decide whether she wants to be a mother after unexpectedly giving birth to her reproductive organs, Ovy.

BEYOND SILENCE
Directed by: Marnie Blok
Principal Cast: Henrianne Jansen, Sigrid ten Napel, Tamar van den Dop
Country: The Netherlands
Running Time: 17:00 Minutes
Synopsis: Two women, two generations, one shared trauma. One has been silent for over thirty years, the other for ‘only’ a year and a half. Where one retreats further into silence after a confrontation, the other is finds the courage to break it.

ZODIAC
Directed by: Hans Buyse
Principal Cast: Titus De Voogdt, Bart Hollanders
Country: Belgium
Running Time: 14:50 Minutes
Synopsis: Two old friends on a fishing trip encounter drifting refugees in distress at sea.

PASSARINHO
Directed by: Natalia García Agraz
Principal Cast: Camila Robertson, Isabella Patrón, Naomy Romo, Anthony Mawena Kokou
Country: Mexico
Running Time: 12:00 Minutes
Synopsis: Two teenage girls try to meet their favorite soccer player but the plan is threatened when one of them gets her first period.

Help Enzian Bring Reel-to-Reel 35mm & 70mm Film to Central Florida
2025-10-01 - 2025-12-31
Be a Part of the Picture and Click Here to Give!
Enzian is launching a campaign to upgrade our film projection system and bring Central Florida the best in 35mm and 70mm film presentation!
Enzian’s cherished 35mm projector has served us for four decades. However, it operates on a platter system that studios rarely approve for screenings, meaning thousands of high-quality archival 35mm prints from major film archives and private collections are unavailable to screen. It’s also time to bring breathtaking 70mm film, embraced by current filmmakers such as Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Nolan, and Paul Thomas Anderson, to Central Florida!
We’re raising $150,000 to improve our current system by Summer 2026 and we need your help!
This upgrade will include:
– the installation of a dual reel-to-reel 35mm and 70mm projector
– an upgrade to Enzian’s current sound system
– a cutting-edge projection screen in the theater
These enhancements will make Enzian the only theater in the region, and one of only a few in the Southeast, with both reel-to-reel 35mm and 70mm capabilities. They will also further unlock the full capabilities of Enzian’s existing 4K laser projector, elevating image clarity and brightness, and enhancing color vibrancy. These improvements are a bold step toward preserving the art of cinema and expanding Central Florida’s access to the world’s most iconic, rare, and historically significant films. See the bottom of the page for our FAQ guide on platter vs reel-to-reel projection and more!
Enzian’s Governing Board, Advisory Council, and several dedicated Enzian supporters have already pledged $80,000 in support to Enzian’s $150,000 campaign. That means we only need to raise $70,000 more to reach the finish line!
Be a part of the picture: Click here to donate today!
Donations of all sizes are graciously appreciated. Want to make a larger gift? See the donation benefits below for gifts of $1,000 or more! (Click to enlarge) For questions, please email development@enzian.org

Be a part of the picture: Click here to donate today!
FAQ:

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ENZIAN’S CURRENT PLATTER PROJECTOR AND A REEL-TO-REEL PROJECTOR?
A reel-to-reel system consists of two separate projectors working together to project the film. Each reel holds about 20 minutes of footage, and at a designated moment (indicated by a ‘cue’ mark), the second projector switches on as the next reel unspools. This switching between projectors is why the setup is often called a “changeover” system in the industry. It keeps each reel of the film separate and therefore intact.
A platter system, on the other hand, can hold an entire film spliced together into a single giant roll. The film runs continuously through one projector, then rewinds onto another platter in real time. These systems were designed for multiplexes that did not want to employ dozens of trained projectionists to manage their equipment during showtimes. The challenge, however, lies in splicing reels together, which cuts out frames at the “tails” (the beginning and end of each reel). With 35mm and 70mm prints in short supply—and the high costs of creating new ones—studios generally do not allow the vast majority of their films to be altered in this way.
WHAT MAKES FILM PROJECTION SPECIAL?
When a movie is shot on film, each frame is a photo taken of the scene: a direct representation of what the camera, or the eye, would have seen. With digital recording, each frame is a computer’s interpretation: thousands of pixels coming together to create a replication of the image. Film offers greater depth of color, which is often noticeable in productions with dark or low-light cinematography. But, what separates film projection even more from digital is the tactile nature of the experience. Film is a format full of life and authenticity that cannot be simply replicated with a digital presentation. Watching movies on film allows you to a view a piece of history, where even the imperfections give you a glimpse into the print’s life.
HOW WILL THIS UPGRADE BENEFIT ENZIAN’S DIGITAL PROJECTION?
In addition to reel-to-reel 35mm & 70mm projectors, we are installing a cutting-edge screen to upgrade the theater, along with enhancements to the audio system. Enzian’s 4K laser projector is already the industry standard, but screen technology has advanced alongside it. To unlock the full potential and brightness of the 4K projector—and to showcase the incredible images of 70mm film—this new screen will be a tremendous benefit to our audiences.
WHEN WILL THIS PROJECT BE COMPLETED?
From the time the funds have been received, it takes approximately 6 months to manufacture and install the new projection system. This campaign has been designed with the goal of having the new system fully in place for Summer of 2026.
Be a part of the picture: Click here to donate today!
For questions, please email development@enzian.org

Practical Magic
2025-10-01 20:00 - 22:00
Screening as part of the 13+ Films of Halloween.
Free movies on the Enzian lawn!
Wednesday Night Pitcher Shows are FREE and open to the public. Keep an eye on our Facebook for information about rescheduled shows due to weather. Free overflow parking is available at Park Maitland School and Peach Valley across the street. Outside food & beverage is not permitted.
Want a reserved spot on the lawn with a bucket of beer and popcorn? We have a limited number of exclusive picnic baskets for sale! Grab one fast before they sell out.
Practical Magic:
A spellbinding blend of romance, drama, and supernatural charm. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are the Owens sisters—two women born into a family of witches burdened by a generations-old curse: any man they fall in love with is doomed to die. Raised by their eccentric aunts (Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest) in a whimsical New England town, Sally and Gillian grow up trying to escape their magical legacy—only to find that fate, love, and sisterhood are far more powerful than any spell.
Directed by Griffin Dunne (An American Werewolf in London) and based on the novel by Alice Hoffman, Practical Magic weaves together themes of empowerment, grief, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds of family. With its blend of heartfelt emotion and unforgettable performances, the film has continued to enchant audiences for decades.

The Smashing Machine
2025-10-02 - 2025-10-16
The story of legendary mixed martial arts & UFC fighter Mark Kerr. Starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. Directed by Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems, Good Time).

A Nice Indian Boy
2025-10-04 11:00 - 14:00
Screening as part of the 2025 South Asian Film Festival.
Purchase a Series Pass to receive discounted admission to all 5 South Asian Film Festival programs, plus priority seating!
While worshiping at a temple, soft-spoken doctor Naveen Gavaskar (Karan Soni, Deadpool) meets Jay (Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff), a white man adopted by Indian parents. When Naveen finally brings Jay home to meet his traditional Indian family as his fiancé, they must contend with accepting his white-orphan-artist boyfriend and help the couple plan the Indian wedding of their dreams.
Through comic misunderstandings, frank fights, and emotional revelations, director Roshan Sethi (7 Days, 2021 SAFF) creates a sweetly hilarious and moving portrait of an unexpected couple finding each other and a family attempting to reconcile their expectations and beliefs with the love they have for one another. This latest comedy from Roshan Sethi is a jubilant rom-com that delights in defying expectations and will leave a smile on your face.
Please note, there are no Enzian Film Society Member discounts or table reservations for South Asian Film Festival films.

Humans in the Loop
2025-10-04 13:45 - 15:30
Screening as part of the 2025 South Asian Film Festival. Purchase a Series Pass to receive discounted admission to all 5 South Asian Film Festival programs, plus priority seating!
Featuring a pre-film Science on Screen presentation with Dr. Laura Brattain from the University of Central Florida’s Institute of Artificial Intelligence on biomedical artificial intelligence and the challenges of medical data annotation in AI applications.
Southeast Premiere!
Winner of the Grand Jury Award for Best Feature at the 2025 IFFLA, Aranya Sahay’s captivating debut focuses on Nehma, a tribal woman who returns to her Jharkhand village post-divorce with her children. To sustain her family, she becomes a data annotator, a role reflecting the real-life involvement of many Adivasi women in India’s burgeoning AI industry.
This unique film weaves a story about the significant yet often unrecognized contributions of women from rural backgrounds in India undertaking meticulous data labeling tasks foundational to the development of AI, while emphasizing the critical yet overlooked role these communities play in shaping technological futures. By empathetically exploring how the lived experiences of data annotators can influence AI biases, this timely and extraordinary drama offers a nuanced exploration of identity, technology, and empowerment, prompting viewers to reconsider AI’s ethical dimensions and its impact on marginalized communities.
Please note, there are no Enzian Film Society Member discounts or table reservations for South Asian Film Festival films.
About the speaker: Laura Brattain, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine, with secondary faculty appointments in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. She earned her Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, where her doctoral research focused on ultrasound-guided surgical robots designed for minimally invasive, beating-heart procedure. Dr. Brattain’s research blends biomedical artificial intelligence (AI), medical ultrasound and surgical robotics. Her work emphasizes the integration of real-time AI systems, from powerful cloud computing to lightweight edge AI embedded in smart devices. She is motivated by a passion for healthcare innovation, aiming to develop real-time diagnostic assistants and enhance minimally invasive procedures for better clinical decision support in diverse care environments. Dr. Brattain is a part of UCF’s newly announced Institute of Artificial Intelligence, a bold, university-wide initiative to unite renowned faculty experts who are advancing AI across disciplines and across multiple colleges — enhancing students’ educational experiences, as well as driving discovery that positively impacts industry, the economy and society.

Jennifer's Body
2025-10-04 23:59
Screening as part of the 13+ Films of Halloween.
From the twisted minds of Karyn Kusama (Girlfight, Yellowjackets) and Academy-Award winner Diablo Cody (Juno, Lisa Frankenstein) comes a wickedly funny, blood-soaked satire starring Megan Fox like you’ve never seen her before.
When high school queen Jennifer (Fox) is possessed by a demonic force, the boys in town start dropping dead. Soon, her shy best friend Needy (Amanda Seyfried, Mean Girls) is the only one who can stop her. With brilliant supporting roles from Adam Brody, Johnny Simmons, and J.K. Simmons, and packed with razor-sharp dialogue and a killer early-aughts soundtrack, Jennifer’s Body has clawed her way back from the grave to become a modern classic. Now firmly entrenched as a feminist horror touchstone and fan favorite, the film continues to resonate with a new generation of fans who recognize its biting wit and genre-defying power. Come for the blood, stay for the rage.
Try one of our 13 Cocktails of Halloween, available at Eden Bar starting October 1:

SNOWFLAKE QUEEN
Vodka, Elderflower, Strawberry, Almond, Lime, Lemon

Tango Malhar
2025-10-05 11:00 - 14:00
Screening as part of the 2025 South Asian Film Festival.
Purchase a Series Pass to receive discounted admission to all 5 South Asian Film Festival programs, plus priority seating!
Southeast Premiere!
In the bustling city of Pune, Malhar, a young rickshaw driver, shoulders the heavy burden of supporting his widowed mother and younger sister. Despite his unwavering dedication to family, Malhar feels like an outcast among his peers, his responsibilities isolating him from the carefree life of a typical young man. When he accidentally stumbles into the world of Argentine Tango, he suddenly finds himself torn between his conservative roots and an elite dance community that awakens something beyond his mundane existence.
Somewhat reminiscent of Masayuki Suo’s classic 1996 film, Shall We Dance?, this gem of a movie is similarly a deeply moving journey of transformation and a celebration of movement, connection, and the courage to embrace a new rhythm in life.
Please note, there are no Enzian Film Society Member discounts or table reservations for South Asian Film Festival films.

Between the Mountain and the Sky
2025-10-05 13:45 - 15:30
Screening as part of the 2025 South Asian Film Festival.
Purchase a Series Pass to receive discounted admission to all 5 South Asian Film Festival programs, plus priority seating!
Between the Mountain and the Sky:
After graduating high school in 2005, Maggie Doyne embarked on a gap year and met Tope, a now-grown Nepalese orphan caring for orphaned children. United in purpose, they pooled resources to establish a children’s home, women’s empowerment program, and school in Nepal.
Filmed over 20 years, this inspiring and remarkable true story explores resilience, love’s impact in loss, and a family’s enduring strength to find and rekindle hope in the darkest times. Winner of over 30 international film festival documentary awards including Telluride Mountainfilm and Sedona International.
2024, 94 minutes, Canada, Directed by Jeremy Power Regimbal, Not Rated

Preceded by “The Patel Motel Story”:
Southeast Premiere!
This compelling and poignant doc short reveals how South Asian immigrants, led by one undocumented man’s journey from Gujarat, built a hotel empire—transforming American hospitality through resilience, identity, and belonging.
2025, 13 minutes, USA, Directed by Amar Shah, Rahul Rohatgi, Not Rated
Please note, there are no Enzian Film Society Member discounts or table reservations for South Asian Film Festival films.

Dilli Dark
2025-10-06 18:30 - 20:30
Screening as part of the 2025 South Asian Film Festival.
Purchase a Series Pass to receive discounted admission to all 5 South Asian Film Festival programs, plus priority seating!
Southeast Premiere!
New Delhi is not as “new” as the name might suggest. It is an ancient, cosmopolitan city that has seen many rulers, invaders, and settlers over the centuries. It is a city that is multicultural, yet hostile—forever playing out the battle between insider and outsider. But though Delhi has seen many kings, one can say that the city is the only true monarch.
Michael Okeke, a Nigerian student now living there, wants to get his MBA and settle in India, but his part-time job as a small-time drug delivery guy gives him a dubious double life and jeopardizes his plans in a city notoriously difficult for outsiders. The first Hindi film with an African lead, DILLI DARK is an outrageous comedy that is equal parts satire and love letter to Delhi, and a journey into Indian society’s tricky relationship with race, color, and identity.
Please note, there are no Enzian Film Society Member discounts or table reservations for South Asian Film Festival films.

Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2
2025-10-07 21:30 - 23:30
Screening as part of the 13+ Films of Halloween.
25th Anniversary!
Join us for a rare 25th anniversary screening of Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2—the provocative and polarizing sequel that dared to follow up one of the most iconic and successful independent films of all time.
Directed by Oscar-nominated documentarian Joe Berlinger (Paradise Lost, Metallica: Some Kind of Monster), this psychological horror film trades found footage for a surreal, stylized descent into media-fueled hysteria. Set in the aftermath of The Blair Witch Project’s cultural explosion, a group of strangers come together to tour the infamous woods made famous by the original film. Among them is Jeff (Jeffrey Donovan, Burn Notice), a local obsessed with the Blair Witch mythos, who guides the group into the Black Hills Forest for an overnight stay at the ruins of Rustin Parr’s house. When they awaken with no memory of the previous night and find their video equipment has recorded something horrifying, the lines between reality, obsession, and delusion begin to unravel.
Pivoting sharply from the Vérité style of its predecessor, the film explores the media frenzy and cultural paranoia surrounding The Blair Witch Project, rather than continuing its found-footage format. Critically panned upon release, the film has since gained attention for its meta-narrative and subversive approach to sequel-making. Rather than simply retreading the original’s footsteps, it attempted something more provocative: a horror film about the impact of horror films.
Try one of our 13 Cocktails of Halloween, available at Eden Bar starting October 1:

BLACK BERRY HILLS
Blackberry Vodka, Amaretto, Lime, Lemon, Sprite

Night of the Living Dead (4k Restoration)
2025-10-11 11:00 - 13:30
4K Restoration!
Dive into the magic of cinema with the Enzian Film Club! Join us for an enriching experience where film enthusiasts and novices alike can explore classic films in a new light. Each session features a short presentation by esteemed professors from local colleges, followed by collaborative discussions that bring fresh insights and foster a deeper appreciation for the art of filmmaking. Part of our Saturday Matinee Classics series, the Enzian Film Club is your gateway to understanding and enjoying timeless cinematic masterpieces in a vibrant, community-focused setting.
Featuring an Enzian Film Club discussion by David T. Meyers from Full Sail University!
Shot outside of Pittsburgh at a fraction of the cost of a Hollywood feature, by a band of filmmakers determined to make their mark, George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead is one of the great stories of independent cinema: a midnight hit turned box-office smash that became one of the most influential films of all time. A deceptively simple tale of a group of strangers trapped in a farmhouse who find themselves fending off a horde of flesh-eating ghouls newly arisen from their graves, Romero’s claustrophobic vision of a late-sixties America (literally) tearing itself apart rewrote the rules of the horror genre, combined gruesome gore with acute social commentary, and quietly broke ground by casting a black actor (Duane Jones) in the lead role.
After decades of poor-quality prints and video transfers, Night of the Living Dead can finally be seen for the immaculately crafted film that it is thanks to a new 4K restoration, scanned from the original camera negative and supervised by Romero himself. Stark, haunting, and more relevant than ever, Night of the Living Dead is back.
About the speaker: David T. Meyers is the Film Department Chairman at Full Sail University, where he teaches the History of Motion Picture Arts. He began his film career working with legendary director George Romero on the feature film MONKEY SHINES.
Try one of our 13 Cocktails of Halloween, available at Eden Bar starting October 1:

THEY’RE COMING TO GET YOU, MIDORI
Gin, Midori, Honey, Lime, Mint, Absinthe Float

Day of the Dead
2025-10-11 23:59
Screening as part of the 13+ Films of Halloween.
40th Anniversary! Featuring an extended introduction with Barry Anderson, special effects makeup artist!
The third entry in George A. Romero’s legendary zombie saga plunges viewers into a bleak, claustrophobic world where the living may be more dangerous than the dead. Set in a fortified underground military bunker in South Florida, the film follows a dwindling group of scientists and soldiers trying to survive in the aftermath of a global zombie apocalypse. As tensions rise and the chain of command begins to break, Dr. Sarah Bowman finds herself caught between the brutal authority of Captain Rhodes and the radical experiments of Dr. Logan, aka “Frankenstein”, who believes the undead can be trained.
Though underappreciated upon release, the film has since gained recognition for its grisly realism and haunting atmosphere. It also gave horror fans one of the genre’s most memorable zombie characters: Bub (Sherman Howard), the first of Romero’s undead to show signs of emotion and memory—hinting that maybe the undead are evolving.
Shot on a tight budget but loaded with groundbreaking practical effects by special makeup maestro Tom Savini and a young Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead), Day of the Dead is arguably Romero’s darkest and most philosophical entry. While Night dealt with survival and Dawn with consumerism, Day explores the collapse of social order, the ethics of science, and the erosion of humanity in extreme isolation.

About Barry Anderson: Barry Anderson has been a creative force in the arts and entertainment industry since 1984. A veteran special makeup effects artist, his work has been featured in numerous feature films and television productions, including George Romero’s Day of the Dead, Jeepers Creepers, Hairspray, and Mr. Nanny. He has also contributed to acclaimed documentary and television projects, crafting lifelike recreations of human remains and mummies for productions such as PBS’s Secrets of the Dead and National Geographic’s The Mummy Road Show. Beyond the screen, Barry has collaborated with law enforcement agencies, creating forensic reconstructions and crime scene simulations for CSI training and forensic photography workshops. For 17 years, Barry worked with Ripley Entertainment, where he began as a lead artist designing and fabricating museum figures before rising to Director of the Art Department, overseeing staff, art direction, and department operations. Today, he continues to push the boundaries of his craft as the owner of Transmutation Designs, while also serving as Director of Special Effects Engineering at Simetri Inc., where he develops advanced combat medic training devices for the United States military.
Try one of our 13 Cocktails of Halloween, available at Eden Bar starting October 1:

THE SOUR BUB
Tequila, Absinthe, Pineapple, Lime, Cucumber

Central Florida Film Slam
2025-10-12 12:00 - 14:00
Free to submit; submissions accepted year-round! Submit here.
This event is open to the public, with FREE admission for Enzian Members!
Central Florida Film Slam is an unrated, independent film showcase and competition open to all regional filmmakers and students. Showcase your own work or come see the work of other local filmmakers on the big screen at Enzian Theater!
October 12 Showcase:

Two for Two
2025, 11 minutes
Directed by Abiesel A. Báez
Two beefing best friends go through extreme lengths to enact revenge on one another instead of talking it out like adults.

Courier 3
2024, 5.5 minutes
Directed by Ken Avidor
The Courier delivers a letter.

Horse on Set
2025, 9.5 minutes
Directed by Grace Caffera
A fascinating look into the world of model horse filmmaking through Poetry’s and Megan’s stories.

Dissonance
2025, 17 minutes
Directed by Juan Pablo Montagut
An estranged couple reunites after a year apart, quietly navigating the remnants of a lost love. They sift through memories searching for closure, or maybe just a reason to stay.

Implantability
2025, 9 minutes
Directed by Krystal Alexandria
While trying to find a missing USB, a mob boss interrogates a Deaf civilian. When her assistant comes up with creative ways to torture the deaf, the results are shocking.

Fantasma
2025, 11 minutes
Directed by Chris White
A Spanish speaking ghost attempts to help a stressed out student with his homework, but miscommunication turns their interaction into a comedic nightmare.

Submit your film for a chance to play the 2026 Florida Film Festival!
Audience members will select a film from each CFFS to win the Audience Award for that showcase. These fan favorite films will receive the opportunity to become a part of Enzian’s Brouhaha Film & Video Showcase or, for one lucky winner a year, direct acceptance into the Florida Film Festival’s New Florida Shorts program!
Filmmakers: CFFS is a showcase screening, with no laurels for acceptance or official awards. This preserves premiere status on your film for future festival screenings!
In addition to playing the Enzian big screen, CFFS filmmakers and attendees will have access to information sessions and workshops highlighting filmmaking and festival essentials, including must-know festival information from the official Florida Film Festival programming team. Information and dates for these sessions will be posted on Enzian’s website and the Central Florida Film Slam Facebook group as they are announced.
Filmmakers, join our Facebook Discussion Group here to connect with our team, as well as other Florida filmmakers!
Submit your film (for free!) to Central Florida Film Slam here!

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
2025-10-13 21:30 - 23:30
***This Music Monday screening is SOLD OUT. Click here to get tickets to encore shows on October 17 & 20!
Screening as part of the 13+ Films of Halloween.
50th Anniversary!
Why don’t you come up to the lab and see what’s on the slab, as we celebrate 50 years of giving yourself over to absolute pleasure. Dammit Janet, we’re shivering with anticipation as Enzian brings back The Rocky Horror Picture Show!
It’s the ultimate midnight movie experience that’s been thrilling audiences for 50 years as sweethearts Brad Majors and Janet Weiss’ car troubles lead them into the rose-tinted world of Dr. Frank-N-Furter—a corset-clad mad scientist unveiling his latest creation: the perfect man (Oh, Rocky!). With its infectious soundtrack, over-the-top performances, and deliciously campy energy, Rocky Horror is a celebration of queerness, rebellion, and the joy of letting your freak flag fly.
Costumes encouraged, callbacks welcome, and part-ici-pation highly recommended (It’s just a jump to the left…). Whether it’s your first time or your hundredth, this is the Transylvanian party you won’t wanna miss.
Try one of our 13 Cocktails of Halloween, available at Eden Bar starting October 1:

CREATURE OF THE NIGHTCAP
Rum, Green Chartreuse, Lime, Grapefruit, Cherry, Bitters

Cannibal Holocaust
2025-10-14 21:30 - 23:30
Screening as part of the 13+ Films of Halloween.
45th Anniversary! 35mm Screening!
Few films have ignited as much outrage—or cemented such a place in cinematic history—as Cannibal Holocaust. Directed by Ruggero Deodato, this harrowing exploitation shocker pushed boundaries with its blend of cinéma vérité realism, graphic violence, and commentary on media sensationalism. Banned in multiple countries and famously mistaken for a snuff film upon release (leading to Deodato’s arrest), it remains one of the most controversial films ever made (not the least of which is due to the death of several animals on film). But beneath the gore lies a biting critique of Western imperialism and media ethics. The film rests on the mordant observation that zombies or no zombies, chances are the living will tear each other apart, cementing Cannibal Holocaust as not just a provocation, but a pivotal—if deeply disturbing—milestone in horror history.
The film’s true intentions belie its deceptively simple concept; a university professor (Robert Kerman), is sent to the Amazon to determine the fate of a group of documentary filmmakers who were there to study remote cannibal tribes in an area known as The Green Inferno. What professor Monroe discovers is incomprehensible. The documentary crew—in an effort to capture more salacious footage—resorted to the rape, torture and murder of their subjects, only to subsequently meet that same fate themselves.
Deodato’s film was not the first to wreak havoc on the international scene and it has surely proven to not be the last. Nevertheless, unlike so many other films defined as controversial in their day that have later proven to be tame—or even innocuous—as time wears on, Cannibal Holocaust is still as unredeemable and unrelenting a spectacle as ever committed to celluloid.
Due to graphic content, including extreme violence and animal cruelty, no one under 18 will be permitted. For more information, please see the IMDB Parents Guide for this film.
Try one of our 13 Cocktails of Halloween, available at Eden Bar starting October 1:

THE INFERNO
Bloody Mary with Jalapeño-infused Mezcal

Halloweentown
2025-10-15 20:00 - 22:00
Screening as part of the 13+ Films of Halloween.
Free movies on the Enzian lawn!
Wednesday Night Pitcher Shows are FREE and open to the public. Keep an eye on our Facebook for information about rescheduled shows due to weather. Free overflow parking is available at Park Maitland School and Peach Valley across the street. Outside food & beverage is not permitted.
Want a reserved spot on the lawn with a bucket of beer and popcorn? We have a limited number of exclusive picnic baskets for sale! Grab one fast before they sell out.
Halloweentown:
13-year-old Marnie Piper (Kimberly J. Brown) learns on Halloween night that she comes from a powerful family of witches. When her whimsical grandmother Aggie (the legendary Debbie Reynolds) appears with warnings of strange happenings in a place called Halloweentown, Marnie and her siblings secretly follow her—only to discover a magical world hidden from the mortal one, filled with ghosts, goblins, and endless surprises. But, danger is brewing, and Marnie will have to learn how to use her broomstick if she hopes to stop an evil force from taking over Halloweentown.
A perennial favorite, spawning three sequels and earning a devoted fanbase since its Disney Channel premiere almost 30 years ago, join us for a spooktacular evening on the Enzian lawn.

Zorns Lemma
2025-10-16 18:00 - 20:00
All free La CinOMAthéque screenings will take place in the Truist Auditorium at the Orlando Museum of Art.
ACCESS FOR ALL AT OMA presents:
La CinOMAthéque: A collaboration between OMA and Enzian, with generous support provided by the Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
The Orlando Museum of Art is thrilled to announce the launch of La CinOMAthéque in partnership with the Enzian Theater, as part of its “Access for All at OMA,” an all-new program offering FREE admission to the museum!
Access for All at OMA is a monthly free day dedicated to the community. La CinOMAthéque will be a series of 6 bimonthly free screenings of experimental, avant-garde, art films in the Truist auditorium at OMA on Access for All day.
Each screening will be introduced by a UCF film professor and include a talkback with OMA Chief Curator Coralie Claeysen-Gleyzon and Enzian Programming Manager Tim Anderson.

Zorns Lemma:
A rhythmically edited alphabet composed of street and shop signs shot in New York City and other elements is gradually replaced by repeated seemingly abstract shots in this influential structuralist film. Zorns Lemma is named after mathematician Max Zorn’s “lemma,” an axiom which states that given a set of sets, there must be a further set containing a representative item from each individual set.

Hocus Pocus
2025-10-16 20:00 - 22:00
This film is a part of our Popcorn Flicks in the Park series, which takes place in Central Park, Winter Park once a month and is FREE and open to the public! These films are presented with open captions.
After moving to Salem, Mass., teenager Max Dennison (Omri Katz) explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani (Thora Birch) and their new friend, Allison (Vinessa Shaw). After dismissing a story Allison tells as superstitious, Max accidentally frees a coven of evil witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy) who used to live in the house. Now, with the help of a magical cat, the kids must steal the witches’ book of spells to stop them from becoming immortal.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Encore Screenings)
2025-10-17 - 2025-10-20
Screening as part of the 13+ Films of Halloween.
50th Anniversary!
Why don’t you come up to the lab and see what’s on the slab, as we celebrate 50 years of giving yourself over to absolute pleasure. Dammit Janet, we’re shivering with anticipation as Enzian brings back The Rocky Horror Picture Show!
It’s the ultimate midnight movie experience that’s been thrilling audiences for 50 years as sweethearts Brad Majors and Janet Weiss’ car troubles lead them into the rose-tinted world of Dr. Frank-N-Furter—a corset-clad mad scientist unveiling his latest creation: the perfect man (Oh, Rocky!). With its infectious soundtrack, over-the-top performances, and deliciously campy energy, Rocky Horror is a celebration of queerness, rebellion, and the joy of letting your freak flag fly.
Costumes encouraged, callbacks welcome, and part-ici-pation highly recommended (It’s just a jump to the left…). Whether it’s your first time or your hundredth, this is the Transylvanian party you won’t wanna miss.
Try one of our 13 Cocktails of Halloween, available at Eden Bar starting October 1:

CREATURE OF THE NIGHTCAP
Rum, Green Chartreuse, Lime, Grapefruit, Cherry, Bitters
