Screening of Nicolas Roeg's psychological horror 'Don't Look Now' on 35mm, followed by a live Q&A about the film's legacy.
Phoenix Picturehouse is screening Nicolas Roeg's Don't Look Now on Wednesday 28 October, as part of the NFF Presents series. It's a 150-minute session that pairs the film with a live discussion afterwards, so you'll be there for a good while.
For those who haven't seen it, Don't Look Now is a psychological horror that follows Laura and John Baxter, played by Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland, as they travel to a gloomy Venice after the tragic drowning of their daughter. It's widely known for its revolutionary editing, hypnotic atmosphere, and iconic score, and it's gone down as one of the most influential psychological horror films ever made. The film is rated 15.
What makes this particular screening worth noting is the format: it's being shown on 35mm, which preserves the grain and texture of Roeg's original cinematography. If you're into the technical side of film, that's a big part of the draw. Once the credits roll, the session continues with a live discussion that digs into the film's enduring legacy, its symbolism, and its technical brilliance.
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The venue is Phoenix Picturehouse, a century-old Oxford cinema with two screens and a friendly upstairs bar. It's also home to 'Phoenix Nights', a series of cult classics handpicked by the Phoenix team, and a 'Kids' Club' presented with UNICEF. The screening runs on 28 October, with the film and the Q&A together taking up 150 minutes.
