Irma Vep (Star rating unavailable)

A Parisian film-maker, on the verge of a nervous breakdown, struggles to portray the infamous Irma Vep with a temperamental leading lady. At 1 p.m. June 26; Academy Theater; $5. (Unrated)

A Passage To India

A headstrong British woman goes to India for the first time, accompanied by her soon-to-be mother-in-law. At 8 p.m. June 26-28, and 2 and 5 p.m. June 28; Movie Museum; $5. Reservations at 735-8771. (PG)

Citizen Ruth (Star rating unavailable)

Satire about an irresponsible woman thrust into the abortion controversy. Laura Dern won best actress accolades at the Montreal Film Festival last year. At 7:30 p.m. June 26-28 and 4 p.m. June 29; Academy Theater; $5. (Unrated)

Thieves (Les Voleurs) (Star rating unavailable)

Psychological thriller revolving around a philosophy professor; a bitter, lonely police officer; and a beautiful, suicidal woman adored by both men. At 7:30 p.m. June 27-28; University of Hawaii-Manoa, Art Auditorium; $4; information at 956-7866. (Unrated)

A Handful of Dust

Ironic story about a doomed marriage among England's smart set and the unexpected results for the stiflingly traditional husband and nonchalantly selfish wife. At 2 and 5 p.m. June 29, and 5:30 and 8 p.m. June 30; Movie Museum; $5. Reservations at 735-8771. (PG)

Floating Life (Star rating unavailable)

Comedy about a Hong Kong Chinese family "coming apart at the seams" after moving to Australia. At 7:30 p.m. June 30 and July 1-2 and 1 p.m. July 3; Academy Theater; $5. (Unrated)

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MISCELLANEOUS

"Making the Documentary: An Advanced Workshop" with Andrew Kolker dissects some successful documentaries to see what makes them tick and why they have an effect on viewers. From 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. June 30-July 3, University of Hawaii-Manoa, Kuykendall 207. Cost: $175. Information at 956-7221.