The Puppet Film Series is co-presented by Detroit Puppet Company and Cinema Lamont.

On August 15 we continue the series with Jan Švankmajer's 'Alice' (1988), a surrealist dark fantasy film written and directed by Jan Švankmajer. Its original Czech title is Něco z Alenky, which means "Something from Alice". It is a loose adaptation of Lewis Carroll's first Alice book, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865), about a girl who chases a white rabbit into a bizarre fantasy land. Alice is played by Kristýna Kohoutová. The film combines live-action with stop-motion animation, and is distinguished by its dark production design.

Outdoor film screenings are the first four Fridays in August starting at 8:45pm. Reservations strongly recommended, films are suggested $15.00 each, with 'pay-what-you-can' options, nobody turned away based on lack of funds. Further info, release dates, and ratings are below. All films will be screened at our outdoor amphitheater, 2221 Carpenter Ave, Detroit, 48212.

The series is a collection of puppet films with a range of historic and contemporary perspectives on the state of the medium today.

Headphones will be provided for outdoor screenings. All screenings are wheelchair accessible. Popcorn and beverages will also be available by donation. Audience members are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blanket for the outdoor screenings.

For more information on Cinema Lamont visit www.cinemalamont.com.

Film Series Includes:

August 1 - 'Memoir of a Snail'(2024, 1 hour and 34 minutes, R)

August 8 - 'Abruptio' (2023, 1 hour and 34 minutes, R)

August 15 - 'Alice' (1988, 1 hour and 26 minutes, UR)

August 22 - 'Legend of Ochi' (2025, 1 hour and 35 minutes, PG)

RAIN DATES: If it rains for an outdoor Friday evening screening the event will be rescheduled for the following day, Saturday at the same time/location, as follows: August 2, 9, 16, and 23. We will email ticket holders and post on our social media if there is a rescheduling.