Virtual access to ‘African Violet’ opens Aug. 28

Starting Friday, Aug. 28, the Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s Cinema Art Theater offers virtual cinema access to “African Violet,” a slice-of-life drama set in a working-class neighborhood in Tehran about a tumultuous love triangle that will change lives forever.

Middle-aged homemaker Shokoo finds out that her ex-husband, Fereydoun, has been placed in a nursing home by their children. She and second husband Reza decide to take care of him themselves, but in their own home. In doing so, the strained relationship between Shokoo and Fereydoun is significantly transformed. This new situation affects Reza and Shokoo’s daily life, and unexpected changes take place in the lives of all three characters.

To help keep the Cinema Art Theater’s screens lit, visit www.rehobothfilm.com for streaming links to watch one or several available films at home. The distributor sets the fee but if more than one person is watching, it is a bargain. 

The mission of the RBFS is promoting cinematic arts and providing education, cultural enrichment, and opportunities for engagement for our diverse communities and audiences. The Film Society sponsors ongoing screenings, special events, and the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival (November 5-15). Having met all the requirements for best practices in nonprofit management, the Rehoboth Beach Film Society is accredited by the Standards for Excellence Institute®. The Film Society is funded, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com. For more information on this series, other events, or to become a member, visit the Rehoboth Beach Film Society website at www.rehobothfilm.com or call 302-645-9095.