Join us for a feature film screening taking place at America House Kyiv and participate in a discussion about privacy, paranoia, and the weight of conscience — exploring how surveillance, guilt, and emotional isolation can consume a person’s identity, fracture human connection, and expose the vulnerability of morality in a world obsessed with control — all portrayed with haunting precision in "The Conversation" (1974) from director Francis Ford Coppola.
Explore the language of cinema, watch movies in their original language, and practice your English-speaking skills through friendly moderated discussions at American Film Nights with America House Kyiv. Join us Tuesdays at 18:30 at America House Kyiv.
Participation is by pre-registration only. Learn more about our upcoming films and how to attend here.
Our next event will take place on June 3rd, at 18:30 at America House Kyiv (Mykoly Pymonenka Street 6.)
"The Conversation" (1974)
Harry Caul is a devout Catholic, jazz enthusiast, and San Francisco-based surveillance expert known for his custom-built equipment and unmatched skill. A fiercely private and solitary man, Harry avoids personal connections — even with his business associate, Stan — and takes extreme measures to guard his privacy. Their latest assignment involves recording a young couple’s conversation in a crowded Union Square, a job commissioned by a mysterious client known only as “the director.” As Harry analyzes the recording, he begins to suspect the couple may be in danger. Haunted by a past assignment that led to multiple deaths, Harry is torn between completing the job and preventing a possible tragedy. His pursuit of the truth soon spirals into a chilling confrontation with paranoia and guilt.
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 1h 53m
Rating: PG
All America House Kyiv events and activities are free. Please register yourself and anyone else planning to come with you by 12:00 PM on June 3rd so we can save you a seat.
Spots are limited, but if you can’t make it this time, we’ll be happy to see you at our other events.
Please familiarize yourself with the rules of admission before your visit. Remember to bring your passport or driver’s license to enter America House Kyiv.