Cycle

From 22.10. To 31.10.2012.

Program of films by Olivier Assayas

Program of films by Olivier Assayas

 

Films in cycle

Summer Hours

(L'heure d'été, 2008.)

Directed by: Olivier Assayas
PHOTOGRAPHY: Eric Gautier
Synopsis:

Before her 75th birthday, Hélène is expecting her children and grandchildren to visit in the relaxing atmosphere of her family home. With her health turning for the worse, she wants to resolve the issue of the future of their family estate and the art she inherited as the niece of a famous painter. Her son Frédéric who lives nearby wants to keep the collection together as it is. His brother Jérémie and sister Adrienne have other ideas, but they both live...

color, digital, 103 min
PROJECTION:
Tuesday 23.10.2012 AT 21:00
Monday 22.10.2012 AT 19:00

Irma Vep

(1996.)

Directed by: Olivier Assayas
PHOTOGRAPHY: Eric Gautier
Synopsis:

Maggie Cheung plays herself as the main actress in the role of Irma Vep in a remake of the classic, silent series Vampires by Louisa Feuillade. Wanting to bring his career back to life, a fictitious director René Vidal gives Maggie Cheung the role of the fatal jewel thief, originally played by Musadora. Maggie is preparing for her new role, dressed in a latex cat suit, as she defends the director from a hostile film crew and reporters.

35 mm, color, 99 min
PROJECTION:
Tuesday 23.10.2012 AT 19:00
Monday 22.10.2012 AT 21:00

Sentimental Destinies

(Les destinées sentimentales, 2000.)

Directed by: Olivier Assayas
PHOTOGRAPHY: Eric Gautier
Synopsis:

The film, which takes place from the beginning of the Twentieth Century to the end of World War I, follows the life of Jean Barnery, a young Protestant preacher and the heir to a porcelain factory. Discovering his wife’s infidelity, he decides to divorce her, which gives rise to gossip in their community. He leaves his wife and daughter a significant amount of money to ensure they have a comfortable life, abandoning his clerical duties as well. At the same time he is drawn to Pauline…

35 mm, color, 180 min
PROJECTION:
Wednesday 31.10.2012 AT 19:00
Wednesday 24.10.2012 AT 19:00

Demonlover

(2002.)

Directed by: Olivier Assayas
PHOTOGRAPHY: Denis Lenoir
Synopsis:

A French company, the Volf Corporation, plans to buy a Japanese animation studio whose next project is a 3D animated adult film (hentai). Diane is the head negotiator, after she got rid of her superior, Karen. Although her assistant Elise is doing everything she can to make her job difficult, they manage to reach an agreement. During later distribution negotiations with the American company Demonlover, Diane finds out that they are the ones behind the Hellfire Club, an interactive website stream...

35 mm, color, 129 min
PROJECTION:
Tuesday 30.10.2012 AT 21:00
Monday 29.10.2012 AT 19:00

Clean

(2004.)

Directed by: Olivier Assayas
PHOTOGRAPHY: Eric Gautier
Synopsis:

Emily Wang is in a turbulent long term relationship with the once famous musician Lee Hauser. When he accidentally overdoses on heroin, Emily is locked up for drug possession. The custody of their son Jay goes to Lee’s parents, Albrecht and Rosemary Hauser. While Rosemary blames Emily for her son’s death, Albrecht realises that it is important for Jay to develop a good relationship with his mother. After she is released from prison Albrecht has one condition: she can see her son after two years,...

35 mm, color, 110 min
PROJECTION:
Tuesday 30.10.2012 AT 19:00
Monday 29.10.2012 AT 21:00
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