May 15, 2026 3:15 pm
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“Thanks for Nothing”: Cinetopia International Film Festival

May 1317. This annual festival features narrative feature-length films and documentaries that recently premiered at international festivals such as Sundance and Berlin. Screenings are over 5 days at 2 local venues: Michigan Theater (Michigan) & State Theatre (State). Individual tickets, TBA; festival passes, $125–$150; in advance online at marquee-arts.org/cinetopia & at the Michigan Theater, and at the door.

“Thanks for Nothing” (Stella Marie Markert, 2025). Dark comedy about a group of Berlin teenagers living in a group foster home. German, subtitles. State (Fri. 3:15 p.m. & Sat. 11:45 a.m.).

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