The first of two powerful screenings, Adaptation will show at THE FRIDA CINEMA, Orange County’s only non-profit art house movie theater.
Charlie Kaufman is a confused L.A. screenwriter overwhelmed by feelings of inadequacy, sexual frustration, self-loathing, and by the screenwriting ambitions of his freeloading twin brother Donald. While struggling to adapt “The Orchid Thief,” by Susan Orlean, Kaufman’s life spins from pathetic to bizarre. The lives of Kaufman, Orlean’s book, become strangely intertwined as each one’s search for passion collides with the others’.
A modern classic of postmodern cinema, Adaptation fuses Jonze’s inventive direction with Kaufman’s whip-smart script and self-referential chaos.
Stick around after the screening for a very special Q&A with the film’s Production Designer – K.K. Barrett (Her, Marie Antoinette).
Attendees will be invited to an informal reception following the second screening (Eddington).
About the Organizer:
The Frida Cinema - opened its doors on February 21st, 2014, in the heart of Downtown Santa Ana’s buzzing arts and culture district.
Serving as a cultural hub for film and arts lovers of all ages, The Frida houses two 200-seat auditoriums, both of which feature state-of-the-art 4K Laser projection. The Frida offers a diverse range of film and event programming, with a focus on classic, cult, international, independent, documentary, LGBTQ+, and anime films. Beyond film screenings, The Frida Cinema actively engages with its community by hosting art shows, discussion panels and Q&A’s, student film showcases, live events, film festivals, and the monthly DTSA First Saturday ArtWalk. The Frida has collaborated with over 200 partners, including dozens of schools and community organizations, further providing a platform for diverse voices and stories.
