Film 4 summer screen at somerset house full lineup announced. Returning this august, somerset house and film4 present two. Trainspotting is a 1996 british black comedydrama film directed by danny doyle and written by john hodge. Aug 23, 2017 film4 summer screen at somerset house, somerset house, strand, london, wc2 1la. Somerset house and print club london collaborate on the fifth edition of the summer screen prints exhibition, which brings limitededition film prints to somerset house throughout august. It went on to become the festivals one unqualified critical and popular hit. The story is about scottish friends mark renton ewan mcgregor, the narrator, spud ewen bremner, the geeky addict, sick boy jonny lee miller a sean connery fanatic, tommy kevin mckidd, the soccer player and only one not abusing some substance, and begbie robert carlyle. Film4 articles film4 summer screen at somerset house 2017 all 4. As summer approaches, so too does somerset houses annual film4 summer screen and the first four films showing as part of this years lineup have been announced.
Unlike any other openair cinema, film4 summer screen at somerset house unites film fans and filmmaking talent with a series of special guest appearances from superstars of the screen as the sun sets over the london skyline on a balmy summer evening, live djs spin a soundtrack inspired by the upcoming screening and a delectable selection of. It was released in the united kingdom on february 23, 1996. Film4 summer screen at somerset house, somerset house, strand, london, wc2 1la. Film4 also return with their annual film events, summer screen and frightfest, and ridelondon cycles into the queen elizabeth olympic park. Watch t2 trainspotting online stream full movie directv. Mar 15, 2017 ewan mcgregor doesnt know what a woke bae is, but hes happy to be one the actor spoke to vanity fair at a t2 trainspotting event in new york city. Yesterday was a big day for fans of the 1996 classic trainspotting, with sony pictures releasing a brief trailer to commemorate the start of principal photography. This august sees the 10year anniversary of the ever popular film4 summer screen at somerset house. Browse the independents complete collection of articles and commentary on film4 summer screen. The true beacon of summers arrival is the announcement of film 4s annual summer screen event at londons somerset house and this. Hosted in the majestic climes of londons somerset house courtyard, this annual series of outdoor movie screenings consistently sells out, with cinephiles clamouring for the chance to see stellar films in a stunning setting.
The story is about scottish friends mark renton ewan mcgregor, the narrator, spud ewen bremner, the geeky addict, sick boy jonny lee miller a sean connery fanatic, tommy kevin mckidd, the soccer player and only one not abusing some substance, and begbie robert carlyle the. Richard brody of the new yorker observed that for 2017, the most important event in the world of movies was the revelation, in the times and the new yorker, of sexual abuse by harvey weinstein, and the resulting liberation of the longstifled voices of the people who had been abused by him or other powerful figures in the movie business, and, for that matter, in. Its not just that its had a huge buildup over the past few months, its the fact that 21 years ago the original film was so fresh and vital that it really seemed to capture the zeitgeist. See more ideas about trainspotting 2, cinema and ewan mcgregor. Trainspotting is a 1996 british black comedy crime film directed by danny boyle and starring. Mahamatsaleh haroun, 2017 at regent street cinema 09 aug 18. There waiting for him are old buddies spud ewen bremner, sick boy jonny lee miller and begbie robert carlyle. Film4 summer screen at somerset house 08 to 21 aug. Thursday 15 august straight outta compton audio description available. Mar 12, 2012 film4 summer screensomerset house time out says watching a movie under the stars in somerset houses beautiful courtyard on a balmy summer evening is a nearperfect london experience. Porno was written in 2002, and takes place ten years after the events of the first novel. May 19, 2017 experience 14 nights of handpicked premieres, contemporary, cult and classic films presented with surround sound and stateoftheart projection onto londons largest outdoor screen.
Film4 summer screen 2012 in london time out london. Film4 summer screen is so much more than just a beautiful openair cinema. Aug 04, 2016 film4 summer screen at somerset house. Trainspotting was screened at the 1996 cannes film festival but was shown out of competition, according to the filmmakers, due to its subject. Diversity in media awards, 15 september 2017, movie of the year, t2 trainspotting, nominated. T one of the uk premieres includes the documentary 20,000 days on earth, being shown on wednesday, th august. This time, hodge is adapting welshs sequel to trainspotting, titled porno, while also using characters and elements from the first book. Film4 summer screen was on for a grand 14 days this year from august 821 at somerset houses the edmond j. In 2018, highlights included carol, inception, labyrinth and the wife. Every friday in august, enjoy a festival experience in the comfort of the cinema, with this season of concerts on film. Film4 summer screen at somerset house brings the best of cinema to one of the. Trainspotting will receive a 20thanniversary screening on 15 august which were.
Aug 04, 2017 the logans are a bluecollar family from the hills of west virginia, and their clan has been famous for its bad luck for nearly 90 years. Film4 summer screen at somerset house 2017 event london. Tickets will go on sale on 19 may and will be available from uk opens in a new window film4 summer screen runs from 10 23 august 2017. T2 trainspotting clipscinema lovers information program. Tickets will go on sale on 19 may and will be available from uk. Film4 summer screen 2019, somerset house culture whisper. All the latest breaking news on film4 summer screen. Film4 summer screen 2016 at somerset house announces first. Inception, labyrinth, call me by your name and blue velvet film4 summer screen at somerset house returns for two weeks in august, with a carefullycurated and distinctive selection of classic films, contemporary hits, cult favourites and redcarpet premieres, presented under the night sky.
A soundtrack that includes music from the clash, blondie, queen, wolf alice, the prodigy and more doesnt hurt. In november 2014, welsh said that mcgregor and boyle had resolved differences and. Armando iannuccis adaptation of the dickens classic, opening the london film festival in october. Begbie robert carlyle is supremely disappointed that his grown son does not want to go into crime like his dad. Directed by danny boyle 2017 with ewan mcgregor, ewen bremner, jonny lee miller, robert carlyle danny boyles longawaited sequel to the eradefining trainspotting is a vibrant and welcome reunion. Mar 24, 2017 a soundtrack that includes music from the clash, blondie, queen, wolf alice, the prodigy and more doesnt hurt. Baris azman, 2019 at arthouse crouch end 10 aug 15.
The fund sold true north productions limited to sky in january 2017, delivering a profit on sale. Jul, 2010 film4 summer screen is so much more than just a beautiful openair cinema. Plenty of sunshine is needed in london this august with a strong supply of al fresco events on the lineup from the vibrant notting hill carnival and sw4 to the family friendly lollibop festival. T2 trainspotting is a 2017 british black comedy drama film, set in and around edinburgh. It truly was as significant a part of british life in the 90s as blur vs. Its been more than two decades since we were introduced to the depraved junkies in trainspotting, and the world has become a much different place since then so while t2. It is based on irvine welshs novel of the same name. The screenplay for trainspotting was hodges adaptation of irvine welshs novel of the same name. Trainspotting offers a unique perspective compared to most bigscreen sequels, feels like a class reunion where everyone gathers for some nostalgic laughs about past transgressions and realizes theyve mellowed out. Tickets will go on sale on 19 may and will be available from. August 2017 film4 summer screen at somerset house is back this august for some special nights of classic, cult. Film4 summer screen prints archives print club london. Trainspotting would be something of an understatement. Ewan mcgregor doesnt know what a woke bae is, but hes happy to be one the actor spoke to vanity fair at a t2 trainspotting event in new york city.
Watch classic and blockbuster films on cobbles in a courtyard under the stars. T2 trainspotting is a 2017 british black comedy crime drama film directed by danny boyle and written by john hodge, based on characters created by irvine welsh in his novels trainspotting and its followup porno. Film4 summer screen at somerset house returns bringing the best of cinema to one of. From trainspotting to this is england talk by matt. Presented in the magnificent 18th century courtyard on a giant screen with full surround sound, film4 summer screen at somerset house features. Rentons narration confirms his hatred of the mundane existence britain offers and the films power lies in its ability to make us question the values we have been taught to hold dear materialism, career, marriage, children. Unlike any other openair cinema, film4 summer screen at somerset house unites film fans and filmmaking talent with a series of special guest appearances from superstars of the screen. Several scottish pals shoot heroin to escape the day to day drudgery of their lives. Earlier this week a teaser for the upcoming film arrived and although it contained no new footage, it did reveal that t2 would be released in the u. Hey, all 4 uses cookies on your device to help us deliver a more reliable service, show you relevant advertising and create more shows that you might like. First there was an opportunity, then there was a betrayal. About the film 1996 ewan mcgregor, robert carlyle, ewen bremner, jonny lee miller and kelly macdonald star in danny boyles audaciously innovative and darkly comedic film4. Trainspotting was nominated for the best adapted screenplay academy award in 1997.
The openair film festival returns with a mixed programme of uk premieres, old favourites and cannes awardwinning films, including comedies, romcoms, musicals, scifis and more. Film4 summer screen at somerset house 2017 press release. Film 4 summer screen prints film poster exhibition print club london somerset house. Film 4 summer screen somerset house tickets stubhub uk. The logans are a bluecollar family from the hills of west virginia, and their clan has been famous for its bad luck for nearly 90 years. Heres the full programme of the 2019 film4 summer screen series. Istanbul film festival to screen 15 titles online including berlin alexanderplatz, martin eden 20200514t. Aug 10, 2017 film4 summer screen at somerset house 2017 in london, somerset house, thursday, 10. Mar 17, 2017 its been more than two decades since we were introduced to the depraved junkies in trainspotting, and the world has become a much different place since then so while t2. In 2017 the fund has announced two new investments. Experience 14 nights of handpicked premieres, contemporary, cult and classic films presented with surround sound and stateoftheart projection onto londons largest outdoor screen.
But then, large parts of the original trainspottings ideasbeing young is a beautiful messwere considerably less audacious in content than was the cinematic energy and ingenuity of their realization on screen. Film4 summer screensomerset house time out says watching a movie under the stars in somerset houses beautiful courtyard on a balmy summer evening is a. As a revealing and edgy sequel, t2 trainspotting is right on track. Running from the 7 th20 th august, they are set to be the showcasing of premieres, as well as showings of cult classics and muchloved movies, such as annie hall, ghostbusters and e. Film4 summer screen at somerset house 2017 in london, somerset house, thursday, 10. T2 trainspotting clipscinema lovers information program site. Twenty years later, mark renton ewan mcgregor returns to the only place that he can ever call home. We provide 2017 movie release dates, cast, posters, trailers and ratings. Film 4 summer screen somerset house tickets film 4 summer screen somerset house a cinephiles dream setting. This article lists featurelength british films and fulllength documentaries that have their. Sorrow, loss, joy, vengeance, hatred, love, fear, regret, selfdestruction and mortal danger are also all lined up and. Trainspotting does not glamorise drug abuse, but still manages to force us to look at the reasons behind it.
Pickups, jamie thraves, 18 february 2017 dublin film festival. Danny boyle celebrates his 63rd birthday on october 20, 2019. This movie earns its r rating for drug use, language, strong sexual content, graphic nudity and some violence. Featuring world premieres, double bills, and triple. This years display will be the most extensive to date, with 20 original, screenprinted film poster artworks inspired by the film4 summer screen programme. As the sun sets over the london skyline on a balmy summer evening, live djs spin a soundtrack inspired by the upcoming screening and a delectable selection of. August 2017 film4 summer screen at somerset house is.
Apr 19, 2016 as summer approaches, so too does somerset houses annual film4 summer screen and the first four films showing as part of this years lineup have been announced. Trainspotting offers a unique perspective compared to most bigscreen sequels, feels like a class reunion where everyone gathers for some nostalgic laughs about past transgressions and realizes theyve mellowed. Fire, danny boyles t2 trainspotting, andrea arnolds american honey, ang lees billy. Safra fountain court provides the setting to londons largest screen set against somerset house, which itself has provided the backdrop to many movies.
From trainspotting to ex machina, somerset houses film4 lineup gets the graphic treatment. Film4 summer screen at somerset house 2019 youtube. The oscarwinning director has brought his boundless energy, visual aplomb and wicked sense of humor to a number of genres, excelling at science fiction, horror, romance and comedy. Ewan mcgregor stars as mark renton, the most reflective member of a group that also includes the compulsive womaniser, sick boy jonny lee miller, and the hapless spud ewen bremner. Damascene, freddy syborn, 15 october 2017 new orleans film festival. T2 trainspotting is a 2017 british black comedy crime drama film directed by danny boyle and written by john hodge, based on characters created by irvine welsh in. This link opens in a new window and i am 18 years of age or older. Film4 summer screen at somerset house 9 22 august 2018. For over 35 years, film4 has been at the forefront of groundbreaking. A sequel t2 trainspotting was released on january 27, 2017. Similarly, t2s discourse on the unpleasant facts of a later life stage resonates because of the frequent style with which it. Returning to somerset house in august for 14 magical nights of outdoor cinema under the stars. Faqs film4 productions site accessibility find film4 on.
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