Sylvania / They Needed Soldiers

98 mins

The filmmaker will be present for a post-screening Q&A.

In this program

They Needed Soldiers

Directed by Martin Gonzalez Quintero

Sofya, a Soviet Army sniper fighting on the Eastern Front of the Second World War, trudges through unforgiving snowfall with one final bullet left. She discovers a ransacked campsite with remnants of its previous occupants, where a child’s doll breaks her guard down. Suddenly, two German soldiers stumble upon her, sending Sofya to find cover and wait for the perfect moment to strike.

Sylvania

Directed by Kyle Smith

Gracie and Stewart take their family on a Midwest road trip to convince Gracie’s stubborn, ailing father that he needs help.

Dates & Times

Chase Park Plaza Cinema

November 7, 2025
5:00 pm