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AFI FILM FEST: THE FINAL WEEK

T he following are capsule reviews of this week’s screenings at the AFI Film Festival of Los Angeles. Screenings take place at the Los Feliz Theater, 1822 N. Vermont Ave., Hollywood, except where noted. Tickets and information: (213) 520-2000 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. SUNDAY

“Mabou Mines’ Dead End Kids: A Story of Nuclear Power” (USA, 1986, 5:30 p.m.). A look at the key moments in the history of nuclear power: from medieval alchemy, to Madame Curie, to the Faust legend and Hiroshima. With music by David Byrne and Philip Glass. Directed by JoAnne Akalaitis. Not available for preview.

“Seven Women--Seven Sins” (U.S.A., 1986, 7:30 p.m.). Seven female directors--Ulrike Ottinger, Helke Sander, Chantal Akerman, Bette Gordon, Maxi Cohen, Laurence Gavron and Valie Export--handle one sin each in cinematic fashion. Not available for preview.

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