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Every Wednesday in August 2025, Lamakaan will echo with cinematic reverence as it hosts “Remembering John Huston”—a tribute to one of Hollywood’s most daring and enduring auteurs. Born on August 5, 1906, in Nevada, Missouri, and passing away on August 28, 1987, Huston’s life spanned eight decades of artistic rebellion, storytelling mastery, and global wanderlust. His legacy includes 37 directed films, most of which he also wrote, and many are now considered timeless classics. About the Director: From redefining noir with The Maltese Falcon to capturing the raw human spirit in The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, Huston’s work was marked by philosophical depth, visual elegance, and a fascination with flawed characters on existential quests. He directed his father, Walter Huston, to an Oscar, and decades later, his daughter, Anjelica Huston, to hers, making cinema a family affair. At Lamakaan, these Wednesdays will not just screen his films—they’ll celebrate a man who turned literature into living images and made imperfection beautiful.

Film Title: THE TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE | 1948 | 126 Mins | USA | English with English Subtitles

About the film: Set in 1920s Mexico, it follows two down-on-their-luck Americans—Fred C. Dobbs (Humphrey Bogart) and Bob Curtin (Tim Holt)—who team up with a seasoned prospector, Howard (Walter Huston), to search for gold in the remote Sierra Madre mountains. Their expedition succeeds, but as the gold piles up, paranoia and mistrust begin to fracture their bond. The film explores how the lust for wealth can corrode even the strongest of friendships and lead to tragic consequences.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is Free & Open to all!