Moviedrome: Orlando (1992, PG)
After Queen Elizabeth I commands him not to grow old, a young nobleman struggles with love and his place in the world.
28 June
From £6
The McCarthy
1h 30m
About
Directors: Sally Potter | Stars: Tilda Swinton, Quentin Crisp, Billy Zane
Young nobleman Orlando, promises Queen Elizabeth I that he will not grow old, a promise he keeps throughout several centuries, including one day waking up a woman. Adapted from the novel by Viginia Woolf, Sally Potter’s film features a wealth of familiar faces and has been described as both period drama and lavish fantasy. Applauded by critics upon release and now regarded as a highly important film in British cinema.
“Tilda Swinton’s performance is luminous and thrilling” The Times
About Moviedrome
Our exclusive monthly Moviedrome screenings in the Mac bring you the chance to discover - or rediscover! - a choice cut of cinema that's cult, classic or somewhere in-between. Each screening has an extended intro from film expert George Cromack. Moviedrome aims to acknowledge some of the guilty pleasures you never tire of seeing, whilst also giving screen time to some overlooked gems you'll wonder why you've never seen...
Credits
Directors: Sally Potter
Stars: Tilda Swinton, Quentin Crisp, Billy Zane
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Dates
Friday
28th June
7:45pm
From £6
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