What Would Wes Watch?

As Wes Anderson graces us with his latest monster-ensemble-cast comedy, Asteroid City, it seems like a sensible idea to not only celebrate his own work, but also explore the cinema that inspired and influenced his films, now spanning almost three decades. So this summer KINO is proud to present eight films the Texan maverick openly marveled at or paid homage to, during his illustrious career. French New Wave, American indie, Mediterranean satire, stylized docu-drama and even some ultra-violence… It’s going to be a glorious movie summer as we ask ourselves: What Would Wes Watch? The answers might delight you. We’re screening the Complete Filmography of Wes Anderson as well again this summer, be sure to check those out as well!

A Clockwork Orange (1971)
Special Wes Anderson

A Clockwork Orange (1971)

In a near-future Britain, young Alexander DeLarge and his pals get their kicks beating and raping anyone they please. When not destroying the lives of others, Alex swoons to the music of Beethoven. The state, eager to crack down on juvenile crime, gives an incarcerated Alex the option to undergo an invasive procedure that’ll rob him of all personal agency. In a time when conscience is a commodity, can Alex change his tune?

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  • Eng
  • Geweld
  • Groftaalgebruik
Les quatre cents coups / The 400 Blows (1959)
Special Wes Anderson

Les quatre cents coups / The 400 Blows (1959)

For young Parisian boy Antoine Doinel, life is one difficult situation after another. Surrounded by inconsiderate adults, including his neglectful parents, Antoine spends his days with his best friend, Rene, trying to plan for a better life. When one of their schemes goes awry, Antoine ends up in trouble with the law, leading to even more conflicts with unsympathetic authority figures.

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  • Groftaalgebruik
Amarcord (1973) – a 35mm presentation
a 35mm presentation Special Wes Anderson

Amarcord (1973) – a 35mm presentation

In an Italian seaside town, young Titta gets into trouble with his friends and watches various local eccentrics as they engage in often absurd behavior. Frequently clashing with his stern father and defended by his doting mother, Titta witnesses the actions of a wide range of characters, from his extended family to Fascist loyalists to sensual women, with certain moments shifting into fantastical scenarios.

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  • Seks
The French (1982)
Special Wes Anderson

The French (1982)

Roland-Garros in 1981 : For the very first time, a documentary team is allowed to shoot sequences in the backstage of the French Open of tennis of Roland Garros. William Klein’s camera takes us on the heels of the greatest players of the time: Björn Borg, Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl, Chris Evert-Lloyd, John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Yannick Noah, Guillermo Vilas… Miles of film. Historical pictures, a thousand and one details, a thousand and one unusual scenes. A declaration of love from a tennis lover.

Harold and Maude (1971)
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Harold and Maude (1971)

The young Harold lives in his own world of suicide-attempts and funeral visits to avoid the misery of his current family and home environment. Harold meets an 80-year-old woman named Maude who also lives in her own world yet one in which she is having the time of her life. When the two opposites meet they realize that their differences don’t matter and they become best friends and love each other.

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  • Geweld
Moonstruck (1987)
Special Wes Anderson

Moonstruck (1987)

No sooner does Italian-American widow Loretta accept a marriage proposal from her doltish boyfriend, Johnny, than she finds herself falling for his younger brother, Ronny. She tries to resist, but Ronny lost his hand in an accident he blames on his brother, and has no scruples about aggressively pursuing her while Johnny is out of the country. As Loretta falls deeper in love, she comes to learn that she’s not the only one in her family with a secret romance.

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Specials

City of God (2002) + Kitchen takeover by Canutos do Brasil
Classic Food Special

City of God (2002) + Kitchen takeover by Canutos do Brasil

We're inviting Canuto's Kitchen for a takeover! They will provide Brazilian food & caipirinhas in our restaurant between 17:30-21:00. After that, we're screening City of God on our biggest screen.

Cult Status: Belladonna of Sadness (1973)

Cult Status: Belladonna of Sadness (1973)

In an animation style very much of its time, director Eiichi Yamamoto drew inspiration from such diverse sources as Jeanne d'Arc lore, European witch stories and the work of Gustav Klimt.

Cry-Baby Cinema
Cry-Baby Cinema

Cry-Baby Cinema

Je bent weer welkom om met je baby naar de film te gaan tijdens Cry-Baby Cinema in KINO! Nu hoef je geen film meer te missen én kan de filmopvoeding van je zoontje of dochter ook al beginnen.