Film Details

A French western set in Civil War America? Yes! A family of French settlers in Missouri—father, mother, three grown daughters, and their Black maid—decide to return to Paris when fighting breaks out. They hire a mercenary to guide and protect them on their way back to New York, but his past makes him more of a liability than an asset. Cleveland premiere. Subtitles. 118 min.

Savage State, a Cinematheque streaming exclusive, can be viewed online from 1/8 thru at least 1/28 via the link below. Doing so supports the Cinematheque. Screening fee is $12, and you have 72 hours to watch it.