Jerry and Brenda Bengis, internationally recognized collectors and authorities on Salvador Dali will make a special appearance at Sunrise Cinemas Gateway 4 on Friday, June 5, opening night of the new film LITTLE ASHES.  Starring Robert Pattinson (Twightlight) as artist Salvador Dali, and Javier Beltran as poet and play write Federico Garcia Lorca, LITTLE ASHES tells the story of the relationship between two of our most treasured artists during the repression and political unrest of pre-Spanish Civil War

The evening begins at 6:00pm. Original works on paper, by Dali, will be displayed in the theatre lobby. Movie goers will have the opportunity to talk with Jerry and Brenda about the art and will have the opportunity to purchase a piece through a silent auction with a percentage of the purchase to be donated to the buyer’s charity of choice.  In addition, a private dinner with the Bengis’ and tour of one of the finest Dali collections of graphics in the country will also be auctioned. 
 
Additionally, Jerry will be on hand after the 7:30 p.m. showing of LITTLE ASHES to discuss the artist, and his personal knowledge of Dali and of the film with the audience.

In the midst of the repression and political unrest of pre-Spanish Civil War, eccentric artist Salvador Dalí and renowned poet and revolutionary Federico García Lorca find their artistic and sexual freedom in each other. The two form a bond challenged by their fierce ambitions, they struggle between a love for Spain and a love for each other.

Sunrise Cinema Gateway 4 is located at 1820 East Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale.  For directions and show times please visit www.sunrisecinemas.com