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 IN 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

THE POLISH WOMEN  (Brazil)

THE POLISH WOMEN (Brazil)

Apr 4, 2026 ::: THE POLISH WOMEN – A Jewish mother fleeing war-torn Poland seeking a better life, finds herself trapped in a brutal prostitution ring in 1917 Rio de Janeiro

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1:00 PM – LOVE ME TENDER (134 min)  Cinema Francais

1:00 PM – LOVE ME TENDER (134 min) Cinema Francais

At the end of summer, Clémence tells her ex-husband that she’s had relationships with women. Her life is turned upside down when he files to strip her of their son’s custody. Then begins a struggle of several years for Clémence to defend her right to be a mother and a woman – free to make her own choices  Vicky Krieps gives a towering performance as a passionate, caring...

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