Bob Huber Memorial Screening: RED DESERT (1964) - Free Screening!

Join us in celebrating the incredible legacy of Bob Huber, a trailblazer in Toronto's repertory cinema scene who passed away at the age of 94. 🌟 In 1966, Huber introduced Toronto's first commercial repertory cinema at the Elektra Theatre with Michelangelo Antonioni’s visually stunning film, Red Desert, a masterpiece of postwar European cinema.

Before the rise of TIFF, home video, and commercial repertory cinemas, Huber championed the idea that film deserves the same reverence as opera, theatre, or ballet. Through the Elektra, Cinema Lumière, the Revue, and the Fine Arts, he laid the groundwork for a vibrant movie culture in Toronto. As filmmaker Ron Mann beautifully stated, “My film school was the Cinema Lumière, the Revue, the Fine Arts, and Bob Huber was the Dean.”

This special memorial screening pays tribute to Huber's life and contributions, with the film returning to the screen at the Revue, where he worked alongside Paul Ennis from 1972 to 1984. The event will also feature heartfelt tributes from Bob’s friends and family. 🎉

Don't miss the chance to experience the 4K restoration of Red Desert, graciously provided by Janus Films.

📍 Location: 400 Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada M6R 2M9

🎟️ Get your free ticket here!