Days of Heaven12A

Directed by Terrence Malick | USA | 1978 | 1h 34m | Starring Richard Gere, Brooke Adams, Sam Shepard, Linda Manz, Robert J. Wilke

In 1910 Chicago, a steelworker accidentally kills his supervisor. He flees to the Texas panhandle with his girlfriend and little sister, seeking refuge to work harvesting wheat in the fields of a stoic farmer. In this tragic period romance, renowned filmmaker-philosopher Terrence Malick (Badlands, The Tree of Life) creates a timeless American idyll, widely regarded as one of the most beautifully shot movies in American cinema history. Recently restored in glorious 4K.

Our screening on Sunday will feature an introductory talk by film teacher Dr Andrew Webber.

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Reviews

‘Visually and thematically, it’s still one of the most beautiful films ever made.’
★★★★★
David Jenkins, Time Out

‘A rich and rewarding experience, then as now celebrated for its intricacy and slowness.’
★★★★★
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

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We showed Days of Heaven between April 21, 2024 and April 23, 2024.

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