Falutin Films #44: The Talented Mr. Ripley

11 January 2025

-> This week's film:
We’ll be screening "The Talented Mr. Ripley" —a gripping psychological thriller that follows Tom Ripley, a man who weaves a web of lies and deceit to climb the social ladder. Set against the backdrop of affluent 1950s Italy, the film raises haunting questions about ambition, envy, and the lengths one will go to construct a new identity.

-> This week's accompanying talk:
Our speaker will dive into how the film explores the construction of identity—how it is shaped by personal experiences, societal values, and our connections to others. They’ll discuss the fragility of identity in an age of AI and social media, where deception and performance blur the lines of authenticity. Together, we’ll question the roles morality, community, and truth play in shaping who we are and who we choose to become.

-> First time attending Falutin? Paste this link into your broswer for more info: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BkbqB-vSFdXxjxdzdnfVk6OdzCZxlG4pTNHbEJn9vAM/edit?usp=sharing

-> Core Volunteers get free tickets!  Yes! We have a fantastic core volunteer team that puts on our events which comes with these benefits:
- Free ticket to any event you volunteer for
- Snazy Red “Falutin Film” T-shirt
- Transport to venue reimbursed up to 500Ksh

To become a core volunteer, you’ll need to complete 2 events as a “Volunteer in Training.” Here’s how:
* Select a “Volunteer in Training” ticket (limited to 5 per event).
* Arrive by 5:00 p.m. on event day (arriving later than 5:30 p.m. won’t count)
* Assist your assigned core volunteer with their tasks throughout the night.

Important Volunteer in Training Info:
* If you can’t attend after signing up, you must find a replacement (e.g., via WhatsApp or a friend). 
* Late or missing replacements will disqualify you from becoming a core volunteer.
* First-time attendees can’t sign up as a “Volunteer in Training”

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