Dalí Film Series Serves Up 'Las Doce Sillas'

The Dalí & Beyond Film Series will present Las Doce Sillas (The Twelve Chairs) on Thursday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m., at the Salvador Dalí Museum, 1000 Third St. S., St. Petersburg.

Before Mel Brook's adaptation of The Twelve Chairs, Tomas Gutierrez Alea directed this 1962 version of the classic story set during the aftermath of Cuba's revolution, a time when the property of the rich was being confiscated by the state. On her deathbed, a wealthy woman reveals to her son-in-law, Hipolito, that one of the 12 family chairs taken from her villa by the authorities hides her fortune in jewelry. Hipolito embarks on a hilarious journey to track down the treasure.

The film is in Spanish with English subtitles. Running time is 90 minutes. Admission is free with museum admission which is only $5 after 5 p.m. on Thursday.

Upcoming films to be presented as part of the series include:

• Who the Hell Is Juliette? - Thursday, Dec. 11, 6 p.m.
• Vampires in Havana - Thursday, Dec. 18, 6 p.m.