The documentary film Luxembourg in America (documentary, 40 mins, in EN with FR sub-titles) will have a limited release at Ciné Utopia with its Premier on Tuesday 11 February 2025 at 19:00.
In collaboration with Festival Events Asbl (producers and distributors of the film), the American Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg (AMCHAM) and the US Embassy in Luxembourg, this Premier will be a Special Screening, with an introduction by the Chargé d'Affaires at the US Embassy, Michael Konstantino, a Q&A with the director (Geoff Thompson) and a panel discussion on "Trade with America" led by AMCHAM, followed by a reception.
Timings:
19:00: Welcome/Introduction
19:10: Screening
19:50: Q&A
20:10: Round-table
20:45: Reception
Synopsis: A glimpse into Luxembourg's heritage in the US following emigration in the 19th century and how their descendants thrive today. Tens of thousands of Luxembourgers left Europe in the late 19th century for the New World, with many of them settling in and around Belgium, Wisconsin, USA. The short documentary film portrays the current Luxembourgish community networks in and around Wisconsin in America - on the one hand, through recording of live action and interviews during the 38th annual Luxembourg Fest; and on the other hand, with historical elements that explains the waves of emigration and the identity they brought with them. Together, the story paints a picture of the close bonds that tie the community together and links them to modern-day Grand Duchy.
Tickets: €8 / €11 from https://kinepolis.lu/en/movies/detail/35387/HO00007076/0000000027/opening-screening-luxembourg-in-america
This film was originally screened as part of Heritage Days 2024 and received very positive feedback; at that stage it just had EN sub-titles; this version has been re-edited to include FR subtitles for a wider audience, as well as a number of other edits.
For details, see https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33996768
