6621 ST. Claude ave. arabi, la 70032
(504) 352-1150 rene@zeitgeistnola.org
"Something for and against everybody"
Zeitgeist is a non-profit, art house cinema that was founded in New Orleans in November 1986.
Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge is still open! Following the Governor's press conference returning the state to a Phase 3 the theatre as well as our bar are both still allowed to be open. We are currently operating at 50% capacity and 6 foot social distancing ( meaning we currently have 42 seats in our theatre and 20 seats in our lounge). Yes, we are available for private screenings and events.
We installed 3 UV air-scrubbers in our ventilation system for your safety. Masks are required. We are social distancing. Our theatre and lounge is professionally cleaned and sanitized by Jani-King of New Orleans. Check out our new Dolby sound system.
Zeitgeist is a non-profit, art house cinema that was founded in New Orleans in November 1986.
Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge is still open! Following the Governor's press conference returning the state to a Phase 3 the theatre as well as our bar are both still allowed to be open. We are currently operating at 50% capacity and 6 foot social distancing ( meaning we currently have 42 seats in our theatre and 20 seats in our lounge). Yes, we are available for private screenings and events.
We installed 3 UV air-scrubbers in our ventilation system for your safety. Masks are required. We are social distancing. Our theatre and lounge is professionally cleaned and sanitized by Jani-King of New Orleans. Check out our new Dolby sound system.
ZEITGEIST – NOUN, GERMAN. THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES; GENERAL TREND, MOOD OR FEELING CHARACTERISTIC OF A PARTICULAR PERIOD OF TIME, ESPECIALLY AS IT IS REFLECTED IN THE ARTS, LITERATURE, PHILOSOPHY, ETC. \ˈtsīt-ˌgīst, ˈzīt-\
Sunday, June 20th
in the Zeitgeist Theatre 6:00 pm - GEORGE A ROMERO’S THE AMUSEMENT PARK An elderly man goes for what he assumes will be an ordinary day at the amusement park, only to find himself in the middle of a hellish nightmare instead. This rarely seen 1973 film from the legendary director of the Night Of The Living Dead films is being re-released with a new 4K digital restoration and a Q & A, commissioned by the George A. Romero Foundation. 7:30 pm - TRUMAN AND TENNESSEE: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION The work, lives, and personal journeys of iconic American artists Truman Capote and Tennesee Williams coalesce with creative combustion in this innovative dual-portrait documentary. Filmmaker Lisa Immordino Vreeland distills the loves, fears, and artistic achievements of these masters via an array of archival materials, film clips, and vibrant voiceover work from Jim Parsons and Zachary Quinto as Capote and Williams, respectively. Packed with pearls of wisdoms and eloquent observations, the film celebrates the sometimes tumultuous friendship of the titular writers through the ages, while honoring the way their queer identity informed their world-renowned artistic achievements and relationships with their family, confidants, and — most significantly — each other. 
6:00 pm daily
GEORGE A ROMERO’S THE AMUSEMENT PARK An elderly man goes for what he assumes will be an ordinary day at the amusement park, only to find himself in the middle of a hellish, visually overwhelming nightmare instead. This rarely seen, thought to be lost 1973 masterpiece from the legendary director of the Night Of The Living Dead films is being re-released by Shudder with a new 4K digital restoration and a Q & A, commissioned by the George A. Romero Foundation. [TRAILER] 
7:30 pm nightly
TRUMAN AND TENNESSEE: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION The work, lives, and personal journeys of iconic American artists Truman Capote and Tennesee Williams coalesce with creative combustion in this innovative dual-portrait documentary. Filmmaker Lisa Immordino Vreeland distills the loves, fears, and artistic achievements of these masters via an array of archival materials, film clips, and vibrant voiceover work from Jim Parsons and Zachary Quinto as Capote and Williams, respectively. Packed with pearls of wisdoms and eloquent observations, the film celebrates the sometimes tumultuous friendship of the titular writers through the ages, while honoring the way their queer identity informed their world-renowned artistic achievements and relationships with their family, confidants, and — most significantly — each other. [TRAILER] "Beautifully constructed... captivating. A wonderfully evocative time capsule and a candid tribute to a pair of artistic legends." – Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times “Offers a vivid sketch… like hearing one author in stereo.” – Ben Kenigsberg, The New York Times “Fascinating… an absorbing documentary that makes intriguing connections between the two and mid-century queer life without being reductive.” – Glenn Sumi, Now Toronto “A compelling story of a deep and abiding friendship, warts and all… of two genius misfits who rocked the literary world at, in hindsight, just the right time.” – Marc Savlov, Austin Chronicle “An insightful window into the minds of two literary greats and queer icons… an intimate and immersive study of two men immortalised through words.” – Pat Mullen, POV Magazine Film Forum and the Center for Fiction are teaming up to host a virtual Q&A with Lisa Immordino Vreeland, Jim Parsons and Zachary Quinto on June 24 at 7:00pm. Here is the link to RSVP Watch this acclaimed shorts program for Free!
Now serving in the
ZEITGEIST LOUNGE: 
Zeitgeist has received a "Performing Arts Exception" which means we can operate as an ALL-AGES venue and still serve alcohol. Children and minors may attend Zeitgeist films, concerts and events, but can not sit at or approach the bar. They may not also consume alcohol. To purchase and consume alcohol you must have a valid ID.
Zeitgeist is ALL- AGES & SMOKE-FREE
Zeitgeist is now 34 years old...
over a 1/3 of a Century! We have exhibited countless films, concerts, performances and events in those long years. We want to thank all of the artists, volunteers, organizations, members, donors and patrons who have kept us going. We've come a long way. Let's keep it going! |
ZEITGEIST'S VIRTUAL ARTHOUSE CINEMA
NOW SHOWING IN YOUR OWN HOME SUPPORTING ZEITGEIST Click in the Virtual Link to rent the film and stream it at your own schedule on your computer, tablet or other device. Your rental supports indie filmmakers, distributors and theaters...in this case Zeitgeist. Thanks!
HEARTWORN HIGHWAYS
Sometimes, a documentary maker is present at precisely the right moment to capture lightning in a bottle. It happened with essential punk doc The Decline of Western Civilization, it happened with Bob Dylan’s Don’t Look Back and Chet Baker’s Let’s Get Lost, and it happened with 1976’s Heartworn Highways. The iconic performance documentary saw filmmaker James Szalapski travel to Texas and Tennessee to capture the radical country artists reclaiming the genre via an appreciation for its heritage in folk and bluegrass and a rejection of the mainstream Nashville machine. Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, Steve Young, David Allan Coe, Steve Earle and many others. [TRAILER] [VIRTUAL]
Zeitgeist would also like to acknowledge the indigenous history of New Orleans, and more broadly, Louisiana, and recognize the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana, the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, the Jena Band of Choctaw Indians, and the Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe of Louisiana. We would also like to acknowledge the state-recognized tribes of Louisiana, which include the Addai Caddo Tribe, the Biloxi-Chitimacha Confederation of Muskogee, Choctaw-Apache Community of Ebarb, Clifton Choctaw, Four Winds Tribe Louisiana Cherokee Confederacy, Grand Caillou/Dulac Band, Isle de Jean Charles Band, Louisiana Choctaw Tribe, Pointe-Au-Chien Indian Tribe, and the United Houma Nation.
Special thanks to the Meraux Foundation, The Old Arabi Neighborhood Association, Councilman Gillis McCloskey, The St. Bernard Chamber Of Commerce, Shotgun Cinema, Ellis Fortinberry & Chalmette Movies, the people of St. Bernard Parish and those who have followed us from New Orleans for all of their support. We couldn't have dreamed of a better venue or neighbors.
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C O M I N G S O O N !
All films are in the Zeitgeist Theatre.
Opening June 25:
SWEET THING by Alexandre Rockwell
Winer of the Crystal Bear Award - Berlinale, the latest from indie auteur Alexandre Rockwell (IN THE SOUP, LITTLE FEET), SWEET THING follows Billie, a 15-year-old girl growing up in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Her fantasies of Billie Holiday as a sort of fairy godmother help her navigate the evolving challenges of her life while she plays mother to her 11-year-old brother, Nico. Wanting to escape their alcoholic father (Will Patton) and unstable mother (Karyn Parsons), the siblings pair up with another adolescent and run away from home. They discover freedom and enchantment among New Bedford’s boats and railway tracks. They dream about a life of luxury when they break into a posh home, and are able to carry the taste of affluence into their adventures. SWEET THING is a testament to the triumph of childhood hope and resilience. [TRAILER]
"Sweet Thing is one of the most powerful new films I’ve seen in years. The whole film has soul, but the fact that Rockwell didn’t go the easy way and shoot it on digital, but instead (like a real filmmaker) shot it on black and white 16mm film makes it a divine soul. But it’s the performance of his young leading lady Lana Rockwell that haunts you when the movie is over. Like the way she carries her dignity in her shoulders as she precariously maneuvers herself through the grueling tribulations that is her life, is how she carries both the film and the viewer through Rockwell’s terrain." - Quentin Tarantino
SWEET THING by Alexandre Rockwell
Winer of the Crystal Bear Award - Berlinale, the latest from indie auteur Alexandre Rockwell (IN THE SOUP, LITTLE FEET), SWEET THING follows Billie, a 15-year-old girl growing up in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Her fantasies of Billie Holiday as a sort of fairy godmother help her navigate the evolving challenges of her life while she plays mother to her 11-year-old brother, Nico. Wanting to escape their alcoholic father (Will Patton) and unstable mother (Karyn Parsons), the siblings pair up with another adolescent and run away from home. They discover freedom and enchantment among New Bedford’s boats and railway tracks. They dream about a life of luxury when they break into a posh home, and are able to carry the taste of affluence into their adventures. SWEET THING is a testament to the triumph of childhood hope and resilience. [TRAILER]
"Sweet Thing is one of the most powerful new films I’ve seen in years. The whole film has soul, but the fact that Rockwell didn’t go the easy way and shoot it on digital, but instead (like a real filmmaker) shot it on black and white 16mm film makes it a divine soul. But it’s the performance of his young leading lady Lana Rockwell that haunts you when the movie is over. Like the way she carries her dignity in her shoulders as she precariously maneuvers herself through the grueling tribulations that is her life, is how she carries both the film and the viewer through Rockwell’s terrain." - Quentin Tarantino
Opening June 25:
WEREWOLVES WITHIN
Based on the virtual reality video game by Ubisoft. After a proposed gas pipeline creates divisions within the small town of Beaverfield, and a snowstorm traps its residents together inside the local inn, newly arrived forest ranger FINN (Sam Richardson) and postal worker CECILY (Milana Vayntrub) must try to keep the peace and uncover the truth behind a mysterious creature that has begun terrorizing the community. Directed by Josh Ruben (SCARE ME) with an All-Star cast including Sam Richardson (VEEP, DETROITERS), Milana Vayntrub (THIS IS US), George Basil (CRASHING), Sarah Burns (BARRY), Michael Chernus (TOMMY/CBS), Catherine Curtin (ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK), Wayne Duvall (THE HUNT), Harvey Guillén (WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS), Rebecca Henderson (RUSSIAN DOLL), Cheyenne Jackson (30 ROCK), Michaela Watkins (BRITTANY RUNS A MARATHON), and Glenn Fleshler (TRUE DETECTIVE), etc. [TRAILER]
WEREWOLVES WITHIN
Based on the virtual reality video game by Ubisoft. After a proposed gas pipeline creates divisions within the small town of Beaverfield, and a snowstorm traps its residents together inside the local inn, newly arrived forest ranger FINN (Sam Richardson) and postal worker CECILY (Milana Vayntrub) must try to keep the peace and uncover the truth behind a mysterious creature that has begun terrorizing the community. Directed by Josh Ruben (SCARE ME) with an All-Star cast including Sam Richardson (VEEP, DETROITERS), Milana Vayntrub (THIS IS US), George Basil (CRASHING), Sarah Burns (BARRY), Michael Chernus (TOMMY/CBS), Catherine Curtin (ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK), Wayne Duvall (THE HUNT), Harvey Guillén (WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS), Rebecca Henderson (RUSSIAN DOLL), Cheyenne Jackson (30 ROCK), Michaela Watkins (BRITTANY RUNS A MARATHON), and Glenn Fleshler (TRUE DETECTIVE), etc. [TRAILER]
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HUMAN EXTINCTION COMEDY TOUR
in the Zeitgeist Lounge
Saturday, June 25 @ 9:00 pm
featuring WINSLOW DUMAINE & NICK KUNTZMAN. $10
Monday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm
featuring COOR COHEN, WINSLOW DUMAINE & NICK KUNTZMAN. $15
in the Zeitgeist Lounge
Saturday, June 25 @ 9:00 pm
featuring WINSLOW DUMAINE & NICK KUNTZMAN. $10
Monday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm
featuring COOR COHEN, WINSLOW DUMAINE & NICK KUNTZMAN. $15
Opening July 2:
SUN CHILDREN
Majid Majidi’s SUN CHILDREN is the story of 12-year-old ALI and his three friends. Together they work hard to survive and support their families, doing small jobs in a garage and committing petty crimes to make fast money. In a turn of events that seems miraculous, Ali is entrusted to find a hidden treasure underground. He recruits his gang, but first, to gain access to the tunnel, the children must enroll at the Sun School, a charitable institution that tries to educate street kids and child laborers, close to where the treasure is located. Iran’s Official Academy Award entry. [TRAILER]
SUN CHILDREN
Majid Majidi’s SUN CHILDREN is the story of 12-year-old ALI and his three friends. Together they work hard to survive and support their families, doing small jobs in a garage and committing petty crimes to make fast money. In a turn of events that seems miraculous, Ali is entrusted to find a hidden treasure underground. He recruits his gang, but first, to gain access to the tunnel, the children must enroll at the Sun School, a charitable institution that tries to educate street kids and child laborers, close to where the treasure is located. Iran’s Official Academy Award entry. [TRAILER]
Opening July 16
CHARLATAN by Agnieszka Holland
Few true stories tread the thin line between good and evil as precariously as that of Jan Mikolášek, a 20th century Czech herbal healer whose great success masked the grimmest of secrets. Mikolášek won fame and fortune treating celebrities of the interwar, Nazi, and Communist eras with his uncanny knack for “urinary diagnosis”. But his passion for healing welled up form the same source as a lust for cruelty, sadism, and an incapacity for love that only one person could ever quell – his assistant, František. As a show trial threatens to pry open these secrets and undo him, Jan’s dichotomies are put to a final test, with the fate of his life’s only love in the balance. A personal tale as replete with twists as the century itself, and a reflection on the price one pays for single-mindedly following one’s calling. Official Academy Award entry from the Czech Republic. [TRAILER]
CHARLATAN by Agnieszka Holland
Few true stories tread the thin line between good and evil as precariously as that of Jan Mikolášek, a 20th century Czech herbal healer whose great success masked the grimmest of secrets. Mikolášek won fame and fortune treating celebrities of the interwar, Nazi, and Communist eras with his uncanny knack for “urinary diagnosis”. But his passion for healing welled up form the same source as a lust for cruelty, sadism, and an incapacity for love that only one person could ever quell – his assistant, František. As a show trial threatens to pry open these secrets and undo him, Jan’s dichotomies are put to a final test, with the fate of his life’s only love in the balance. A personal tale as replete with twists as the century itself, and a reflection on the price one pays for single-mindedly following one’s calling. Official Academy Award entry from the Czech Republic. [TRAILER]
V I S U A L A R T E X H I B I T I O N S
JOSEPH BEUYS: POSTERS AND PRINTS
on permanent loan and exhibition in the
BEUYS + BEYOND Gallery
(which connects Zeitgeist Theatre and the Lounge)
Joseph Beuys (12 May 1921 – 23 January 1986) was a German Fluxus, happening and performance artist as well as a painter, sculptor, medallist, installation artist, graphic artist,art theorist and pedagogue. His extensive work is grounded in concepts of humanism, anthroposophy and the “zeitgeist”. It culminates in his "extended definition of art" and the idea of social sculpture as a gesamtkunstwerk, for which he claimed a creative, participatory role in shaping society and politics. His career was characterized by open public debates on a very wide range of subjects including political, environmental, social and long term cultural trends. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of the second half of the 20th century.
on permanent loan and exhibition in the
BEUYS + BEYOND Gallery
(which connects Zeitgeist Theatre and the Lounge)
Joseph Beuys (12 May 1921 – 23 January 1986) was a German Fluxus, happening and performance artist as well as a painter, sculptor, medallist, installation artist, graphic artist,art theorist and pedagogue. His extensive work is grounded in concepts of humanism, anthroposophy and the “zeitgeist”. It culminates in his "extended definition of art" and the idea of social sculpture as a gesamtkunstwerk, for which he claimed a creative, participatory role in shaping society and politics. His career was characterized by open public debates on a very wide range of subjects including political, environmental, social and long term cultural trends. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of the second half of the 20th century.
Z E I T G E I S T ' S O N G O I N G F I L M S E R I E S :
BEUYS AND BEYOND
Contemporary Artists On Film
In 1989, Zeitgeist curated a city-wide film series BEUYS AND BEYOND: CONTEMPORARY GERMAN ARTISTS ON FILM which also featured artist talks and performances by area artists.
For the premiere of Zeitgeist's great new Theatre & Lounge, we have decided to resurrect the series monthly, but this time expand it to include artists beyond just Germany...
Contemporary Artists On Film
In 1989, Zeitgeist curated a city-wide film series BEUYS AND BEYOND: CONTEMPORARY GERMAN ARTISTS ON FILM which also featured artist talks and performances by area artists.
For the premiere of Zeitgeist's great new Theatre & Lounge, we have decided to resurrect the series monthly, but this time expand it to include artists beyond just Germany...
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CANADA IS BIGGER THAN THE U.S. Since 1993, Zeitgeist's ongoing SERIES OF FILMS, MUSIC, PERFORMANCES AND VISUAL ART celebrating the innovative, utterly bizarre and extremely vast body of work from our neighbors to the north. Their films may be smaller, but at least their country is bigger! Size does matter. |
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Schedule is subject to change as films are held over – please check the website for updates nightly.
Zeitgeist is a non-profit, artist run media arts center that celebrates its 33rd anniversary this November.
Zeitgeist is a non-profit, artist run media arts center that celebrates its 33rd anniversary this November.
