Brattle Theatre
About
The Brattle Theatre is a Harvard Square cinema that programs classic, international, cult and independent film. Its eclectic schedule runs from revivals and themed series to new releases that audiences can see there first, along with special events built around screenings. The programming aims to intrigue, entertain and educate, and the theatre publishes a calendar of events every two months that visitors can pick up at the theatre or check online.
The theatre is operated by the Brattle Film Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to celebrating the art of film, which marked 25 years with an anniversary poster contest and a podcast episode looking back on its history. Programming often involves partners, such as a Narrative Bookshop event that paired a screening of Edward Yang’s 1985 film Taipei Story with a discussion and book signing by novelist R. F. Kuang.
What to Know
- The City of Cambridge named the Brattle a 2025 Legacy Awardee.
- A Friday afternoon screening series is co-presented with ScreenBoston.
- Some partner events require separate tickets, and Brattle passes are not accepted for them.
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