Olivier Assayas electrified the Cannes Film Festival with Carlos, his epic and definitive portrait of the notorious international terrorist known as Carlos the Jackal, who masterminded a wave of terror attacks in Europe and the Middle East in the ’70s and ’80s. Venezuelan actor Édgar Ramírez stars in the title role. Co-written by Assayas and Dan Franck, Carlos illustrates the evolution of contemporary terrorism as it examines the life of its title character, a Venezuelan whose real name is Ilich Ramírez Sánchez. Tracing the arc of Carlos’ criminal activities across two decades and several nations, the film features a dynamic cast of international talent and was shot in numerous countries, including Austria, France, Germany, Hungary, Lebanon, and Morocco.

This film will be shown in two different versions. The uncut version (325 minutes with intermission) will be shown December 17 to 19. The theatrical version (165 minutes) will be shown December 20 to 23. The uncut version screens on Friday, December 17 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, December 18 at 5 p.m.; and Sunday, December 19 at 3 p.m. The theatrical version screens at 8 p.m. on the following dates: Monday, December 20; Tuesday, December 21; Wednesday, December 22; and Thursday, December 23.

Ticket prices for the uncut version will be $12 general admission and $10 for seniors, UM employees, UM alumni, and non-UM students. Ticket prices for the theatrical version will be $8 general admission and $6 for seniors, UM employees, UM alumni, and non-UM students. Cash only. Free for UM students. For more information, visit www.cosfordcinema.com or call 305-284-4861.