In the early 1930s, painter Leonora Carrington, a rebel against social expectations, joins the surrealist movement and its iconic figures like André Breton and Salvador Dali in Paris. While she has a whirlwind love affair with Max Ernst, she encounters her inner demons she needs to battle with. During the war, Leonora flees to Mexico and finally empowers herself – finding her artistic voice by blending European surrealism with Mesoamerican cultures, reclaiming a long-lost female spirituality. Today, Leonora Carrington is one of the highest selling female painters worldwide.
Leonora in the Morning Light
Leonora in the Morning Light
Q&A with filmmakers Thor Klein and Lena Vurma
Tickets: $15 (members), $20 (nonmembers)
"This is a flawless film surrounded by superb direction, excellent performances, and breathtaking visuals."
“A sharp, attentive curio that explores creativity as a form of therapy and emotional catharsis in challenging times.”
SPECIAL EVENTS
Q&A with filmmakers Thor Klein and Lena Vurma
Thursday, Sep. 17 2026, 7:00
- Thor Klein grew up in Germany and studied at the prestigious German Film and Television Academy Berlin (dffb). His debut feature film was science based mystery-thriller Lost Place, followed by Award-winning German-British-Polish co-production Adventures of a Mathematician. Leonora in the Morning Light is his third feature film.
- Lena Vurma is originally from Switzerland, now based between Germany and Scotland. Since studying at the German Film and Television Academy Berlin, Thor Klein and Lena Vurma work as a duo. Lena has produced four award winning feature films (Lost Place, In the Shadows, Adventures of a Mathematician, Leonora in the Morning Light). Leonora in the Morning Light is her first feature film as a director.
Tickets: $15 (members), $20 (nonmembers)
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This film is part of the Beyond the Frame series.
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