September 17 - 7:00pm
Lindsay Anderson (1968) 111 mins M

A highly original modern classic, 1st conceived in 1958 & openly resembling Jean Vigo’s Zero de conduite, it nevertheless captured the late ‘60s radical Zeitgeist. A cause célèbre on its initial release for its delirious images of brutality, including scenes of students machine-gunning teachers, this vivid satire constructs a metaphor for society from the organisation & rituals of an English public school. Anderson’s ‘60s landmark, with its structural use of colour was influenced by Brecht’s epic theatre. With Malcolm McDowell.
Imported 35mm print.* Followed by The Witchfinder General at 9.00pm.
* Screens as part of the Cinema '68 Season.