Film Societies

Among the Living
Intriguing film about a deranged man, one of twins, kept isolated for years, who escapes and stirs up trouble. Albert Dekker takes the dual role; cast includes Susan Hayward, Francis Farmer and Harry Carey. Part of "Noir Nights," a film series focusing on lesser known examples of the dark, fatalistic crime movies of the 1940s and '50s, Sundays in April at UH-Manoa's Krauss Hall. Discussion after the double feature. At 7 p.m. Sunday; $3 for single or double feature. (Unrated) Theater: Yukioshi Room

The Baker's Wife
Abandoned by his wife for a shepherd, Raimu is unable to continue baking. The villagers, who love his bread, conspire to bring her back. The French film, directed by Marcel Pagnol, also features Ginette Leclerc, Charles Moulin and Robert Vattier. At 3, 5:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday; $5. (Unrated) Theater: Movie Museum

Beyond the Reef
The South Seas Cinema Festival presents this old-fashioned romance, released in 1981, between young Hawaiians Dayton Ka'ne and Maren Jensen. Ka'ne's character has a pet shark. For more information on the festival's feature and documentary films and seminars Tuesday through April 14 at the Honolulu Academy of Arts, call 532-8700. At 8 p.m. Thursday; $4.50 adults, $2 children. (PG) Theater: Academy Theater

The Brothers McMullen
Comedy-drama about three immature Irish-American siblings who have to sort out their romantic dilemmas and identity crises during an unplanned stopover in the old family home. Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 1995 Sundance Film Festival. At 6 and 8 p.m. Wednesday through April 14; $3.50. (R) Theater: Hemenway Theatre

Cold Fever (Star rating unavailable)
Zany road movie follows the experiences of a young Japanese executive traveling to the most remote part of Iceland to perform a memorial service for his deceased parents. Director Fridrik Thor Fridriksson weaves the land's beauty and Icelandic pop music into a funny, poetic and at times surreal narrative. At 7:30 p.m. Friday and Monday; $4. (Unrated) Theater: Academy Theater

The Gospel According to St. Matthew
Austere, unconventional film follows the life of Christ, based on the writings of the apostle Matthew. Pier Paolo Pasolini directed a cast who, while amateur, is expressive; subtitles. Made in 1966. At 8 p.m. Friday and at 2, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday; $5. (Unrated) Theater: Movie Museum

The Little World of Don Camillo
Orson Welles narrates the English language version of this 1951 satire on religion and politics, based on a novel by Giovanni Guareschi. Fernandel plays a small-town priest who is outraged to find that Communists have been elected to office. At 5:30 and 8 p.m. Monday; $5. (Unrated) Theater: Movie Museum

Search for the Great Sharks (Star rating unavailable)
Part of the South Seas Cinema Festival, which offers feature and documentary films and seminars Tuesday through April 14 at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. At 1, 5 and 8 p.m. Thursday; special admission $5. (Unrated) Theater: Hawaii IMAX Theatre

Things to Come
Humanity survives years of war and pestilence to erect a metropolis during a renaissance in art and science in 2036. Raymond Massey is the leader of the new world, challenging Ralph Richardson, its wartime ruler. Rare 35mm archival print of H.G. Wells' vision of the future, directed by William Cameron Menzies in 1936. Part of the Classic Sci-Fi Fantasy Film Festival. At 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; $4. (Unrated) Theater: UH-Manoa Art Auditorium

The Woman in the Window
Mild-mannered professor Edward G. Robinson meets alluring Joan Bennett and becomes involved in blackmail and murder. Director Fritz Lang emphasizes the Freudian and doppelganger aspects of this classic thriller. Part of "Noir Nights," a double-feature film series Sundays in April at UH-Manoa's Krauss Hall. At 8:20 p.m. Sunday; $3. (Unrated) Theater: Yukioshi Room