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Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s SERPENT’S PATH: Take One
The following notes on Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Serpent’s Path (1998) were written by Josh Martin, the Cinematheque’s project assistant and a PhD candidate in the Department of Communication Arts at UW-Madison. The 1998 version of Serpent’s Path …
September 3, 2026
Cinematheque Summer Screenings Cancelled
The UW-Madison campus is experiencing cooling and air conditioning limitations due to a broken chilled water line. While repairs are made, Vilas Hall has been closed to the public. All Cinematheque summer screenings announced between …
July 1, 2026THE HOLE and TESTAMENT Screenings Are Cancelled.
The UW-Madison campus and the Cinematheque space at 4070 Vilas Hall are experiencing cooling and air conditioning limitations due to a broken chilled water line. In consideration of the safety of Cinematheque viewers, the screenings …
June 29, 2026- More News
