Enzian Theater

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).

Practical Magic
2025-10-01 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Stripped for Parts – American Journalism on the Brink
2025-09-21 11:00 - 14:00
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 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.

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 (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.

City on Fire (4K Restoration)
2025-09-20 - 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!
City on Fire:
Chow Yun-Fat (Hard Boiled, A Better Tomorrow) stars in this sizzling, highly influential crime drama from director Ringo Lam (Full Contact, Prison On Fire, Maximum Risk).
Ko Chow is an undercover cop torn between his duty as a police officer and his loyalty to his friends on the wrong side of the law. He wants out – and his commanding officer Inspector Lau reluctantly approves his resignation – but only after he completes one final assignment. Tasked with infiltrating a notorious gang of criminals, Chow bonds with their leader (Danny Lee, The Killer), building a relationship based on mutual trust and respect. But when a planned heist turns into a violent shootout with the law, the tension among the thieves heats up … and they begin to suspect there is an informant in their midst.

Bullet in the Head (4K Restoration)
2025-09-20 - 2025-09-30
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!
Bullet in the Head:
When three close friends escape from Hong Kong to war-time Saigon to start a criminal’s life, they all go through a harrowing experience which totally shatters their lives and their friendship forever.

A Chinese Ghost Story (4K Restoration)
2025-09-20 - 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:
In this beloved cult classic fantasy, a traveling tax collector (Leslie Cheung) short on funds opts to take shelter in a seemingly abandoned temple. He is surprised to discover a beautiful maiden (Joey Wang) there, and instantly falls for her beauty and grace. While every romance has its challenges, the tax collector gets more than he bargained for when he learns that the maiden is in fact a ghost forced into servitude by a demon. With the help of a brave warrior, the tax collector must brave the perils of a supernatural world in order to free his newfound love.

The Killer (4K Restoration)
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-30
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!
The Killer:
One vicious hitman. One fierce cop. Ten thousand bullets.
Mob assassin Jeffrey (Chow Yun-Fat) is no ordinary hired gun; the best in his business, he views his chosen profession as a calling rather than simply a job. So, when beautiful nightclub chanteuse Jennie (Sally Yeh) is blinded in the crossfire of his most recent hit, Jeffrey chooses to retire after one last job to pay for his unintended victim’s sight-restoring operation. But when Jeffrey is double-crossed, he reluctantly joins forces with a rogue policeman (Danny Lee) to make things right.

Peking Opera Blues (4K Restoration)
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-26
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!
Peking Opera Blues:
Brigitte Lin (Police Story), Cherie Chung (Once A Thief), and Sally Yeh (The Killer) light up the screen in this fast-paced and sparkling action-comedy from director Tsui Hark (Once Upon A Time In China, Twin Dragons, Double Team).
In the aftermath of China’s first democratic revolution, three high-spirited young women from very different backgrounds cross paths on a quest for liberation. Fate finds the three joining forces to discover their respective warriors within. Elegantly blending action, comedy, and social satire into a bright and colorful production (much like Peking Opera itself), Peking Opera Blues boasts Hark’s energetic filmmaking style at the height of his powers, along with the considerable charms of its three leads, and remains an acclaimed classic of Hong Kong cinema.

Hard Boiled (4K Restoration)
2025-09-19 - 2025-10-02
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!
Hard Boiled:
Violence as poetry, rendered by a master. Brilliant and passionate, John Woo’s Hard Boiled tells the story of jaded detective “Tequila” Yuen (played with controlled fury by Chow Yun-fat), who loses his partner in a shoot-out with gun smugglers and goes on a mission to catch them. Woo’s dizzying odyssey through the world of Hong Kong Triads, undercover agents, and frenzied police raids culminates unforgettably in the breathless hospital sequence. More than a cops-and-bad-guys story, Hard Boiled continually startles with its originality and dark humor.

The Brig
2025-09-18 18:00 - 19:30
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.

The Brig:
Jonas Mekas looked to the stage for his second feature, an adaptation of Kenneth H. Brown’s play of the same name, which had been produced off-Broadway at the Living Theatre by Judith Malina and Julian Beck. A harrowing, suffocating portrait of brutality and dehumanization within a Marine Corps prison, the film chronicles the abuses and indignities suffered by 10 prisoners at the hands of a few sadistic guards across a single day. At once a seminal adaptation of experimental theater and a fierce polemic against the conjoined carceral and military-industrial complexes, this searing film is marked by, per a Time magazine write-up at the time of its premiere, “a nightmare air that suggests Kafka with a Kodak.”

The Thing from Another World
2025-09-17 20:00 - 22:00
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 for your besties? We have a limited number of exclusive picnic baskets for sale! Grab one fast before they sell out.
The Thing from Another World:
When a U.S. Air Force crew investigates a mysterious crash in the Arctic, they uncover a spacecraft buried in the ice—and awaken its deadly occupant, a plant-based alien lifeform with a thirst for blood.
Marking the directorial debut of Oscar®-nominated editor Christian Nyby (Red River) and produced by the legendary Howard Hawks (His Girl Friday, Bringing Up Baby), this 1951 classic blends postwar paranoia with sharp dialogue, chills, and thrills. A cornerstone of Cold War-era science fiction, The Thing from Another World inspired generations of filmmakers and laid the groundwork for John Carpenter’s acclaimed 1982 reimagining, making it a must-see for fans of timeless genre cinema.

Ron Delsener Presents
2025-09-15 18:30 - 20:30
Ron Delsener Presents is an all-access pass to New York’s greatest gigs-featuring some of the iconic artists who performed in them; and a portrait of the singular figure who brought these shows together, rock concert promoter and impresario Ron Delsener.
In a career spanning sixty years, Delsener was the name behind virtually every major contemporary music concert in New York City for generations. From promoting the Beatles at Forest Hills Tennis Stadium, to bringing David Bowie to Carnegie Hall, and Patti Smith to the Palladium, to somehow convincing Simon and Garfunkel to bury the hatchet and play the biggest concert of all time in Central Park, Ron Delsener was behind it all.
Ron Delsener Presents offers an intimate look into the life and legacy of legendary concert promoter Ron Delsener, showcasing never-before-seen archival footage and fresh interviews with Delsener himself and iconic artists who helped shape modern music. Featured voices include Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi, Verdine White, Bette Midler, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, Patti Smith, and more. The film’s soundtrack spans generations, with classic tracks by The Beatles, Count Basie, David Bowie, Ike & Tina Turner, KISS, and Simon & Garfunkel, and features an original score by Money Mark, renowned producer and keyboardist for the Beastie Boys.
Through a portrait of a mercurial and relentless showman, Ron Delsener Presents takes us behind-the-curtain through the last half century of the live music business, chronicling the tactics that drove live performance from disorganized, low-fi nightclubs to international tours, arenas, stadiums, and, eventually, into a global empire. A transformation that Delsener is in many ways responsible for. Working in a business he helped to create, Delsener now in the later stages of his life, still has his hand in the game. Sure, he could stop—maybe even he should—but Ron doesn’t know how.

Ran (4k Restoration)
2025-09-13 11:00 - 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.
Enzian Film Club:
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 with Milt Moise from Rollins College!
Akira Kurosawa’s Academy Award-winning adaptation of William Shakespeare’s King Lear, Ran considers the disastrous consequences of Lord Hidetora Ichimonji’s (Tatsuya Nakadai) decision to split his kingdom among his three sons.
About the Restoration:
Thirty years after its original release, Studiocanal decided to restore Ran in 4K in collaboration with the Japanese company Kadokawa. In 1985, the production of the original film was possible thanks to a French-Japanese collaboration and 30 years later, Studiocanal and Kadokawa replicated this partnership to restore the film. Ran has been restored in 4K by the French laboratory Éclair, under Studiocanal’s supervision. Based on an original negative, the majority of the restoration work was done manually, image by image. Color grading was approved by Masaharu Ueda, one of Ran‘s three cinematographers and a close associate of Kurosawa’s.

CatVideoFest 2025
2025-09-12 - 2025-09-14
The world’s #1 cat video festival is coming back to Enzian!
A portion of the proceeds from this event’s ticket sales will go to support Pet Rescue by Judy!
CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. CatVideoFest is a joyous communal experience, only available in theaters, and raises money for cats in need through partnerships with local cat charities, animal welfare organizations, and shelters to best serve cats in the area.
Please Note: Since this is a special engagement to raise money for a charity, there are no comps or discounts for this program. Members who are Contributor level or above can still make table reservations with a confirmed ticket purchase.

Encanto
2025-09-11 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.
Get ready to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with a magical evening for the whole family at our free outdoor screening of Disney’s Encanto!
Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Colombian mountains, Encanto tells the story of the Madrigal family—each blessed with a unique magical gift, from super strength to the power to heal. Everyone, that is, except Mirabel. But, when the family’s magic begins to fade and their enchanted home begins to crumble, Mirabel discovers that she might be their last hope.
With stunning animation, vibrant cultural detail, and an unforgettable soundtrack by Lin-Manuel Miranda (including the Oscar®-Nominated hit “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”), Encanto is a joyful celebration of Latin American heritage, family, and the idea that what makes us different is often what makes us special.
Pack your blankets, lawn chairs, and your singing voices, and join us for a heartwarming night under the stars. Whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth, Encanto is a film that brings all generations together through music, magic, and love.

The Raid 2
2025-09-09 21:00 - 23:30
35mm Screening!
Gareth Evans’ blistering sequel to The Raid: Redemption redefined modern action cinema. This 150 minute epic picks up moments after the original film ends, following undercover cop Rama (Iko Uwais) as he plunges into Jakarta’s brutal criminal underworld to protect his family and expose corruption within the police force.
Famed for its intricate choreography, visceral fight scenes, and bold cinematic style, The Raid 2 expanded the claustrophobic intensity of its predecessor into an epic crime saga. Its brutal martial arts sequences have earned it (along with The Raid: Redemption) a legendary place in mid-2010s action cinema, even cited by director Chad Stahelski as a primary influence on his John Wick series!

Vortex
2025-09-07 11:00 - 14:00
Presented in split screen, VORTEX tells the story of an aging couple in a Paris apartment. As the mother (Françoise Lebrun) faces advancing dementia, the father (Dario Argento) tries to care for her while dealing with his own declining health, and their son (Alex Lutz) does his best in spite of his own significant personal problems. With this film, Director Gaspar Noé (Enter the Void, Climax, Irreversible) delivers a career best, finding a level of compassion and tenderness that sacrifices none of the visual excitement that has marked his best work.

Nashville
2025-09-06 11:00 - 14:00
One of the most distinctive voices in American cinema, Robert Altman (1925–2006) defied Hollywood conventions with a maverick spirit, crafting films known for their overlapping dialogue and large ensemble casts, and often using wide master shots to stage deeply intimate sagas. At 45, when he made his first successful studio film, Altman was far too old to be a ’60s counterculture icon, yet he stands as perhaps the most anti-establishment director of that era. From the satirical bite of M*A*S*H (1970) to the sprawling, multi-layered narratives of Nashville (1975) and Short Cuts (1993), Altman’s resume is a masterwork of subversion—spanning revisionist Westerns (McCabe & Mrs. Miller), film noir (The Long Goodbye), psychoanalytical family drama (3 Women), American politics (Tanner ’88), and later skewering Hollywood’s vapidity with his Oscar®-nominated 1992 film The Player.
As we celebrate 7-time Academy Award nominee Robert Altman’s 100th birthday, we honor a filmmaker who turned chaos into art and left an indelible mark on cinema as a medium of wickedly boundless possibilities.
Nashville:
50th Anniversary!
Nominated for 5 Academy Awards® and winner of Best Original Song (“I’m Easy”) maverick director Robert Altman’s ambitious, sprawling ensemble drama that paints a vibrant, satirical portrait of American life, fame, and politics through the intersecting lives of 24 characters over five days in the country music capital of the world. With a staggering 7 Golden Globe nominations just for acting, Altman’s assembled troupe includes iconic performances from the likes of Keith Carradine, Karen Black, Shelley Duvall, Ned Beatty, Geraldine Chaplin, Henry Gibson, Scott Glenn, Jeff Goldblum, Barbara Harris and Michael Murphy.
A biting satire of both music and politics, Nashville is considered one of Altman’s greatest masterpieces and a defining film of the 1970s, lauded for its layered storytelling, themes of ambition, identity, disillusionment, and the spectacle of American culture which converge in a final act that has to be seen to be believed.

Arrebato (Rapture)
2025-09-05 23:59 - 2025-09-06 01:30
4K restoration!
ARREBATO’s dimension-shattering blend of heroin, sex, and Super-8 is the final word in cinemania.
Horror movie director José (Eusebio Poncela, Matador) is adrift in a sea of doubt and drugs. As his belated second feature nears completion, his reclusive bubble is popped by two events: a sudden reappearance from an ex-girlfriend (Cecilia Roth, All About My Mother) and a package from past acquaintance Pedro: a reel of Super-8 film, an audiotape, and a door key. From there, the boundaries of time, space, and sexuality are erased as José is once more sucked into Pedro’s vampiric orbit. Together, they attempt the ultimate hallucinogenic catharsis through a moebius strip of filming and being filmed.
Long unavailable internationally, Arrebato has since been rediscovered as a cult masterpiece — a queer-coded, avant-garde horror tale often described as Spain’s answer to Videodrome or Eraserhead. Legendary director Pedro Almodóvar has cited it as a major influence, and its reputation has continued to grow for those drawn to the darker, drug-fueled edges of cinematic obsession.
Freaky Fridays ticket prices include a free popcorn and soda or lemonade for all attendees! Alcohol can be purchased at Eden Bar. Regular food service will not be available for Freaky Friday events. So, come early, and fuel up outside for the night ahead!

Forbidden Planet
2025-09-03 20:00 - 22:00
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 for your besties? We have a limited number of exclusive picnic baskets for sale! Grab one fast before they sell out.
Forbidden Planet:
Step aboard a starship bound for Altair IV as we celebrate the groundbreaking sci-fi classic Forbidden Planet! Released in 1956, this visually stunning film follows Commander Adams (Leslie Nielsen, The Naked Gun) and his crew as they investigate the silence of a distant colony—only to discover the mysterious Dr. Morbius, his daughter Altaira, and the remnants of a powerful alien civilization known as the Krell.
Featuring early electronic music, the iconic Robby the Robot (making his first of over 40 on-screen appearances!!!), and Oscar®-nominated special effects, Forbidden Planet was a trailblazer for the genre, influencing everything from Star Trek to Star Wars. Join us for this milestone screening of a film that proved science fiction could be both cerebral and spectacular.
