Rear Window - Enzian Theater

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.

70^th Anniversary Screening!

Featuring an Enzian Film Club discussion on “Composition and Framing” by Nichole Richter from Rollins College.

Professional photographer L.B. “Jeff” Jefferies (James Stewart) breaks his leg while getting an action shot at an auto race. Confined to his New York apartment, he spends his time looking out of the rear window observing the neighbors. When he begins to suspect that a man across the courtyard may have murdered his wife, Jeff enlists the help of his high society fashion-consultant girlfriend Lisa Fremont (Grace Kelly) and his visiting nurse Stella (Thelma Ritter) to investigate.

About the speaker: Nicole Richter, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Critical Media and Cultural Studies and Director of Film Studies at Rollins College. She is the author of The Moving Image: A Complete Introduction to Film.

1954, 112 minutes, USA, Rated PG, Directed by Alfred Hitchcock

“Rear Window shows the Master of Suspense at his most spare, sophisticated and sinisterly clever a movie that is essentially about watching movies.”
– John Monaghan, DETROIT FREE PRESS
“Told with tricks and intricate technique, but the mystery magician, Mr. Hitchcock, never forgets that what people want most is a spine-chilling climax!”
– Marjory Adams, BOSTON GLOBE
“In an impressive oeuvre, Rear Window is arguably the most exquisitely handcrafted feature, because Hitchcock mastered the spatial as well as behavioral coordinates of his chosen universe inch by inch.”
– Jonathan Rosenbaum, CHICAGO READER
“A masterpiece!”
– Mike Clark, USA TODAY