Cycle

From 14.02. To 20.02.2012.

In memoriam….Ken Russell

In memoriam….Ken Russell

 

Films in cycle

The Devils

(1971.)

Directed by: Ken Russell
PHOTOGRAPHY: David Watkin
Synopsis:

In 17th century France, Cardinal Richelieu, wanting to become even more powerful, asks King Louis XIII to allow the destruction of all city walls in the country. The king agrees with the exception of Loudun, to whose governor he had already promised preservation of the city walls. After the governor passes away, Baron De Laubardemont tries to tear them down, but a respected and esteemed priest Urbain Grandier prevents him. While he is away on a visit to the King in order to protect the city, his...

35 mm, color, 111 min
PROJECTION:
Wednesday 15.02.2012 AT 19:00
Tuesday 14.02.2012 AT 21:00

Savage Messiah

(1972.)

Directed by: Ken Russell
PHOTOGRAPHY: Dick Bush
Synopsis:

This is a biography of the French sculptor Henri Gaudier-Brzeski, who died at the age of 23 during WW I. He was born in France but lived and worked in Bristol, Nürnberg, Munich, Paris and London where he significantly influenced artists of that time. The film focuses on his relationship with the much older Polish noblewoman Sophie Brzeska. Even though they never got married, as a token of his love he used her last name and she inherited his work.

35mm, color, 103 min
PROJECTION:
Thursday 16.02.2012 AT 19:00
Wednesday 15.02.2012 AT 21:00

Tommy

(1975.)

Directed by: Ken Russell
PHOTOGRAPHY: Dick Bush, Robin Lehman, Ronnie Taylor
Synopsis:

This is a rock musical starring the band The Who and their lead singer Roger Daltrey. Tommy Walker is Nora and Captain Walker’s son. His dad is a military pilot who disappeared during the war and is considered deceased. Nora later remarried to Frank Hobbs, but Tommy’s real father suddenly appears one night. A series of tragic circumstances leaves the boy in shock and he stops reacting to the world around him. While everybody considers him deaf, mute and blind, he develops a great talent for play...

35 mm, color, 111 min
PROJECTION:
Monday 20.02.2012 AT 19:00
Thursday 16.02.2012 AT 21:00
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