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The Ibrahim Theater will screen more than 20 films over three days. (Photo courtesy International House)

In the 1960s, Andy Warhol’s iconic paintings of classic American products such as Campbell’s Soup cans and Marilyn Monroe sparked the U.S. craze over Pop Art, a British- and North American-born movement that interpreted the culture of mass consumption.

But Pop Art went beyond paintings and spilled into film — an exciting but little known fact explored by Pop Cinema, a first-of-its-kind program held at International House from April 28–30.

International House’s three-night cinema series prides itself on being the first to give Pop Film its due as a genre, showing an array of movies made by and about the artists who created Pop Art from the 1950s to the 1970s. Expect the kitsch and irony of Pop Art paintings, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the Pop Art movement during its development.

• April 28: The series kicks off with a focus on U.K. Pop Film, including the Ken Russell documentary “Pop Goes The Easel” and Lindsey Anderson’s “O, Dreamland.” 7pm. $8; $6 students and seniors.

• April 29: American films take the spotlight, including George and Mike Kuchar’s “I Was a Teenage Rumpot” and Stan VanDerBeek’s “Achoo Mr. Karrochev.” 7pm. $8; $6 students and seniors.

• April 30: Attend an expert-led panel discussion at 2 p.m. (free), followed by a showing of the feature-length film “Daddy” by Peter Whitehead and Niki de Saint Phalle at 7 p.m ($8; $6 students and seniors).

Insider tip: for modern-day Pop Art with local ties, also check out Philadelphia’s own John Stango. The artist’s paintings and specially priced silkscreen prints depicting icons such as Audrey Hepburn in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” are for sale at the Center City gallery Absolute Abstract.

Discounted tickets to all three film nights can also be purchased for $20; $15 students and seniors. All tickets are available online.

Pop Cinema: Art and Film in the UK and US, 1950s–1970s
When: April 28-30
Where: International House, 3701 Chestnut Street
More info: www.ihousephilly.org