Special Notice:
Effective 04/10/2023
Covid Guidelines: Seating is socially distanced so please allow a two-seat buffer between parties and do not sit directly behind anyone.
Masks are no longer required, but recommended,
Free to DFS members. Guests pay $15 cash at the door. Movie begins promptly at 10:00 AM. Doors unlock at 9:30
ALL FILMS ARE PRESENTED AT THE HISTORIC CAMELOT THEATRE IIN THE PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER
2300 E. Baristo Road @ Farrell, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Our Mission
Desert Film Society
The Desert Film Society promotes the appreciation of film in the Coachella Valley by providing Society members an unique opportunity to view the latest in art, international & cutting-edge independent cinema and educating members by providing a platform for discussion of the art of film and film craft. Since 2002, Desert Film Society has presented one-time screenings of award winning films from global festivals.
Events
Upcoming Screenings
SEVEN WINTERS IN TEHRAN (Iran)
Apr 27, 2024 ::: SEVEN WINTERS IN TEHRAN Follows a female student in Tehran who acted in self-defense against a rapist To get a pardon after seven years in prison, she would have to retract her testimony.
JUST THE TWO OF US / L’amour et les forêts (France)
May 4, 2024 ::: JUST THE TWO OF US – Follows Blanche (Virginie Efira) , who meets Greg (Melvil Poupaud) and believes he is the one. However, she soon finds herself caught up in a toxic relationship with a possessive and dangerous man.
SLOW (Lithuania / Spain / Sweden)
There’s more than one way to love. This is the matter facing dancer Elena and sign language interpreter Dovydas, who meet and form a beautiful bond. As they dive into a new relationship, they must navigate how to build their own kind of intimacy & romance after he reveals he is asexual.
HOW TO COME ALIVE WITH NORMAN MAILER
June 1, 2024 ::: The life and times of an American icon, from his formative years in Brooklyn through his career as a preeminent cultural voice. featuring never before seen footage of Norman Mailer and interviews with his family