QUEEN OF THE DESERT Special Screenings

Nicole Kidman stars in the true story of British explorer, cartographer and archaeologist Gertrude Bell, who, after the fall of the Ottoman Empire, worked with Winston Churchill to draw and define the modern borders of the Middle East. Legendary director Werner Herzog’s epic odyssey recounts Bell’s extraordinary tale with style and aplomb.  Bell’s life — which until now had been lost to history — is full of romance, intrigue and courage. Alongside an incredible supporting cast, Kidman disappears into the role of Bell to deliver a performance of quiet conviction. —Lane Kneedler