Dive into the magic of cinema with the Enzian Film Club! Join us for an enriching experience where film enthusiasts and novices alike can explore classic films in a new light. Each session features a short presentation by esteemed professors from local colleges, followed by collaborative discussions that bring fresh insights and foster a deeper appreciation for the art of filmmaking. Part of our Saturday Matinee Classics series, the Enzian Film Club is your gateway to understanding and enjoying timeless cinematic masterpieces in a vibrant, community-focused setting.

Featuring an Enzian Film Club discussion on “Mise-en-scene” by Michael Furlong, Ed.D. from the University of Central Florida!

Alone at his fantastic estate known as Xanadu, 70-year-old Charles Foster Kane (Orson Wells) dies, uttering only the single word Rosebud. So ends the odyssey of a life … and begins a fabulous tale of the rise to wealth and power–and ultimate fall–of a complex man: A boy abandoned by his parents inherits a fortune, builds a global newspaper empire and aspires to become President of the United States, but he loses everything over an affair with an untalented nightclub singer. This fascinating story unfolds through the eyes of the people important to the tycoon–each showing a different aspect of Citizen Kane.

Frequently regarded as the best American film ever made; winner of the Academy Award® for Best Writing, Original Screenplay; and nominated for an additional eight Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor.

About the speaker: Michael Furlong, Ed.D., is an Associate Librarian at the University of Central Florida. A playwright and short fiction author, Michael’s scholarship focuses on literature, libraries, gaming and film. He is a proud cineaste and arts supporter. Alas, Babylon (Centipede Press, 2025) includes Michael’s afterword, illuminating the work of Florida native and science fiction author, Pat Frank.