Outside the Box [Office] and Film Movement invite you to attend
 

A Special Theatrical Screening of

MOTHER, COUCH

Written & Directed by Niclas Larsson
Produced by Ella Bishop, Pau Suris, Alex Black, and Sara Murphy

Followed by a Q&A with Niclas Larsson

7:00 P.M. on Monday, July 15th, 2024

The Ray Stark Family Theatre, SCA 108
George Lucas Building, USC School of Cinematic Arts Complex
900 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

FREE ADMISSION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVP REQUIRED.
RSVPs ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.
 

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Opens at the Landmark Nuart Theatre
on July 12th, 2024

USC’s University Park Campus has limited entry points. If arriving by car, via public transit or on foot, entry is available at: McCarthy Way and Figueroa Street (24/7); McClintock Street and Jefferson Boulevard (24/7); and Watt Way and Exposition Boulevard (6 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekdays). Additionally, pedestrians and vehicles with reserved parking on Childs Way can enter at Exposition Boulevard and Pardee Way (6 a.m. - 7 p.m. weekdays).
 

About Mother, Couch

The members of a dysfunctional family find themselves mysteriously trapped in an antiquated furniture store when their elderly matriarch (Ellen Burstyn) suddenly refuses to get up from one of the display couches. Reluctantly assembled, her three estranged children – David (Ewan McGregor), Gruffudd (Rhys Ifans), and Linda (Lara Flynn Boyle) – must figure out how to escape this bizarre predicament. With the help of the store managers, Marco & Marcus (F. Murray Abraham), and their daughter Bella (Taylor Russell) the siblings embark on a mind-bending odyssey that forces them to face life-altering truths about their own lives and upbringing.

Provided courtesy of Film Movement. Rated R. Running time: 96 minutes.

About the Guest

NICLAS LARSSON (Writer, Director)

Niclas Larsson (b. 1990, Malmo, Sweden) began his creative journey as an actor before venturing into directing short films and music videos. Awarded globally for his creative endeavors, he gained worldwide attention for his short film series Magic Diner (2015, 2018) starring Alicia Vikander, and his commercial work which earned him top honor at the DGA Award, Cannes Lions, and Clios amongst others. Mother, Couch is his first feature-length film.

About Outside the Box [Office]

Outside the Box [Office] is a weekly showcase for upcoming releases highlighting world cinema, documentary and independent film titles. The series draws from around the globe to present movies that may challenge, inspire or simply entertain.

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Check-In & Reservations

This screening is free of charge and open to the public. A reservation confirmation will automatically be sent to your e-mail account upon successfully making an RSVP through this website. Doors will open at 6:30 P.M.

All SCA screenings are OVERBOOKED to ensure seating capacity in the theater, therefore seating is not guaranteed based on RSVPs. The RSVP list will be checked in on a first-come, first-served basis until the theater is full. Once the theater has reached capacity, we will no longer be able to admit guests, regardless of RSVP status.

Accessibility Needs

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact Alessandro Ago, Director of Programming and Special Projects, at aago@cinema.usc.edu or 213-740-2330. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least seven days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

Parking

On-campus parking at the University of Southern California is limited. We recommend buying a day pass for the Royal Street Structure, located at the intersection of Royal Street and W. Jefferson Blvd. Parking passes are $20/car. For more information about parking at USC, please visit USC Transportation Website:

https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/daily-and-hourly-parking/
https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/about-us/entrance-hours/

Contact Information

Name: Alessandro Ago
Email: aago@cinema.usc.edu