Gladiator (2000) – a 35mm presentation
In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus is one of the Roman army’s most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus’ devious son Commodus ascends to the throne, Maximus is set to be executed. He escapes, but is captured by slave traders. Renamed Spaniard and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle to the death with other men for the amusement of paying audiences.
- Kijkwijzer 16
- Eng
- Geweld
- Groftaalgebruik
Specials
Asian Movie Night: Cat Got Your Tongue
A film program by Asian Movie Night with two stories about people staying with difficulties and troubles in their lives while making kinship with stray cats. Guest curator this evening is Hyeisoo Kim.
Mean Girls (2004) – 20th anniversary
A special screening of this classic, with a glass of pink bubbles and a very fetch pink ‘choux au craquelin’ (tijgersoes) from pastry shop Winket to get you in the mood for this anniversary!
Un prophète (2009)
Jacques Audiard's international breakthrough. Tahar Rahim delivers a tour de force performance as the young start-up recruited by a Corsican crime lord only ending up having to challenge even him.