This screening is presented alongside University of East Anglia and UEA's Cine Club as part of their World Cinema Spotlights Series.
Experience SHOLAY as it was meant to be seen — on the big screen. Ramesh Sippy's legendary tale of Jai, Veeru, and Gabbar Singh returns now fully restored, bringing back the action, the drama, and the unforgettable dialogue that defined a generation.
One of the most beloved Hindi films of all time, SHOLAY is a cinematic landmark, don’t miss this rare screening!
This screening on the 30th December will feature an introduction from Prof. Rachel Dwyer. She is Professor Emerita and Professorial Research Associate in the SSAI (SOAS South Asia Institute) at SOAS University of London. She was formerly Professor of Indian Cultures and Cinema at SOAS, University of London.
The screenings on 2nd, 3rd and 4th January will feature an introduction from lecturer Dr Syed Haider. He is a Lecturer in World Cinemas, School of Media, Language and Communication at the University of East Anglia.
Original language: Hindi
Presented with English subtitles.
Celebrate the modern master of melodrama and his iconic collaborators.
Ahead of next year's release of his newest film: Amarga Navidad, The Lexi will be celebrating Pedro Almodóvar, the modern master of melodrama with a focus on the women he has directed. The activity will spotlight the performances of Victoria Abril, Marisa Paredes, Cecilia Roth and Penélope Cruz across four of their iconic collaborations with Pedro.
Join us throughout December for:
TIE ME UP! TIE ME DOWN! (1989) (Sun 30 Nov, Mon 1 & Wed 3 Dec)
THE FLOWER OF MY SECRET (1995) (Sun 7, Mon 8 & Wed 10 Dec)
ALL ABOUT MY MOTHER (1999) (Sun 14, Mon 15 & Wed 17 Dec)
VOLVER (2006) (Sun 21 & Mon 22 Dec)
All Sunday screenings will feature an introduction and tickets are only £10. Escape the winter blues with four trips to sunny Spain!
