Chronovisor

media release: USA | DCP | 2026 | 100 min. | French, English, German, and Italian with English subtitles

Director: Kevin Walker, Jack Auen

Cast: Anne-Laure Sellier

In the 1960s, an Italian Benedictine monk claimed to have invented a machine that allowed users to see into the past, as though on a TV set. While doing research, present-day academic Béatrice becomes fascinated by this “Chronovisor,” and plunges headlong into uncovering the truth about this mysterious device. This unusual and beguiling indie perfectly captures the sensation of going down a rabbit hole of dubious arcana. 

Admission is free, seating limited. No admission 15 minutes after scheduled start times.

The Premieres series continues with more early and exclusive looks at the very best in current arthouse cinema—on the big screen where they belong! This spring kicks off with the anticipated return of a leading light of 21st century independent cinema—director Joe Swanberg, who will join us in person for his new film, The Sun Never Sets. In October, director J.M. Harper and journalist Jesse Lewis will appear to discuss the fascinating new documentary Soul Patrol. Additional highlights include the winner of the2026 Palme d’Or (Fjord), a documentary 50 years in the making (Once Upon a Time in Harlem), and two daring new indies screening on 35mm film (Rose of Nevada and The Misconceived). This series was made possible by a generous donation from an anonymous cinephile.