2001: A Space OdysseyU

Directed by Stanley Kubrick | UK/USA | 1968 | 2h 30m | Starring Gary Lockwood, Keir Dullea, William Sylvester, Daniel Richter, Leonard Rossiter

Scientists discover a mysterious monolith on the Moon which leads them to a mysterious mission to Jupiter. As the journey unfolds, a team of astronauts confront the enigmatic AI, HAL 9000, and grapple with cosmic encounters that push the boundaries of human understanding and the nature of existence itself. A groundbreaking and philosophical masterpiece, Stanley Kubrick’s iconic sci-fi goes on a thought-provoking journey from prehistoric times to a distant future, exploring the evolution of mankind and the mysteries of the universe.

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Reviews

‘It’s an overpowering experience, awe-inspiringly photographed by Geoffrey Unsworth, groundbreakingly enhanced by Douglas Trumbull.’
★★★★★
Mark Kermode, The Observer

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We showed 2001: A Space Odyssey between July 15, 2023 and July 17, 2023.

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