The first American Screenings of the award winning short film,

“En Passant”

May 26th 6:30 to 8:30pm, at Blank Spaces DTLA

Reception, Film Screening, and Panel Discussion

Tickets: $20

Sometimes the stake of the game goes beyond victory. 

The Three Tomatoes in association with the Los Angeles Creative Pro User Group (LACPUG) are delighted to present the first American screenings of the award-winning Hungarian Short Film “En Passant” written, directed and edited by Kata Olah  starring Hungarian film star Dorka Gryllus  and Marton Csukas .  This beautifully conceived and moving film reveals the often hidden terror of domestic violence. (The film will be screened in NYC on May 18.)

Andor is 13 years old. He has an exceptionally close relationship with his beautiful mum, whose eyes always hold secrets and hint of sadness. To flee from his unstable home and aggressive father, Andor chooses the objective and predictable world of chess. Then suddenly comes the jingle of his mother’s mobile and Andor must face a big decision. Within the shortest period of time the young boy becomes an adult.

The shocking statistics in the U.S., are that 1 out of 3 women have been victims of domestic violence. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with the filmmaker, Kata Olah, and experts in domestic violence.

Join us for a powerful evening.

Tickets are $20 (includes wine/light food reception, screening, and panel discussion.)

Reception starts at 6:30 pm, the film screening at 7:15pm (film is 20 minutes), followed by a panel discussion

Location: 529 S. Broadway (@ Pershing Square) Los Angeles. (Click here for directions.)

Parking is available at parking lots a short distance from the venue.

Panelists:  Filmmaker, Kata Olah, writer, director, and producer of “En Passant”; Judy Gordon, Director of Education, “Rainbow Services” which provides shelter, education, legal and emotional support, case management, counseling and medical services to victims of domestic violence; and Avigal Horrow, Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator, “1736 Family Crisis Center” shelter and outpatient services for domestic violence survivors, runaway and homeless youth, low-income people, persons in crisis.

Moderators:  The event will be co-moderated by the Three Tomatoes, Debbie Zipp and Ann Voorhees Baker, founder and producer of Women At Woodstock an online community of women 50 +.

Special Guest: Laszlo Kalman, The Hungarian Consul General

About The Three Tomatoes Film Series: Our goal is to celebrate women with films featuring, written, produced, and/or directed by women over 40 that entertain, enlighten, and help close the gender gap that now exists in films.