Sneak Preview of 'Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter' on Thursday

It’s an urban legend that allegedly took place in a rural area. Takako Konishi, an office worker from Tokyo, was found dead in a Minnesota field on November 15th, 2001. (That much is undisputed.) Her death was ruled a suicide, but an alternate theory has many believers: She died looking for money that was hidden in the 1996 movie Fargo, which she thought was based on a true story. This Thursday, independent filmmakers David and Nathan Zellner will be at the Museum of the Moving Image to participate in a preview screening and Q&A about their new feature film, Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter, which is based on this legend. More information and an additional photo are on the jump page.

The Zellner brothers, who hail from Austin, Texas, are distinct — and idiosyncratic — fixtures the in indy cinema world with their offbeat explorations of misfits and loners. They have written, produced, directed, and appeared in numerous award-winning shorts and feature films. Kumiko, which stars Rinko Kikuchi, premiered in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at Sundance in 2014. It will soon be released in the U.S.

Details: Preview Screening: Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter, Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Avenue, Kaufman Arts District, March 5th, 7 pm, $15.

Bonus details: Turkish Cooking Class, Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Boulevard, Douglaston, March 5th, 6:30 pm, $20. Sila Asa from the Turkish Cultural Center Queens teaches how to prepare ali nazik (roasted eggplant dish), carrot yogurt salad, and a dessert. Take home recipes after a sampling of dishes. Limited to 15 adults. Free babysitting for children ages 5 and up.

Top photo: Sean Porter; bottom photo: Chris Ohlson