NFT(National Film Theatre)

Once Upon a Time in Hong Kong = 4 In the month that will see the colony return to Chinese rule, we take a look at one of the world's most dynamic film cultures. Erich Wolfgang Korngold = 10 Hailed as a musical 'wunderkind' when he was just ten years old, Erich Wolfgang Korngold went on to have a successful career. Here we look at some of the films that made his work famous. Battles of the Century: 100 Years of Boxing Films = 12 Boxing was a vital component in the invention of cinema, and to mark the centenary of the first boxing film ever made, we bring together a knockout selection of ring-side movies. laurie anderson's meltdown = 16 Collaborating with the South Bank Centre, we extend the horizons of their performance programme to include film and video. This month the focus is on Spalding Gray. Murder Ink: Part Three = 19 For the final part of our look at the complex relationship between crime fiction and the movies, we welcome Evan Hunter, well known as crime writer Ed McBain. Re-View and Matinées = 20 The pick of the recent releases. Desert Island Movies = 22 A chance to see your favourite film on the big screen. Avant-garde Showcase = 24 The London Film-Makers' Co-op delves into the work of experimental film-makers. Friday Favourite: Joan Greenwood = 25 Our Friday matinée slot this month honours one of Britain's greatest actresses. TV on BFI South Bank = 26 This month's TV on BFI South Bank focuses on TV of the '50s and '60s. Out-takes: Lesbian and Gay Cinema = 30 An appreciation of the contribution of lesbian and gay film-makers, actors and writers to cinema history or a gay-themed movie. Cult Movie = 30 A chance to see a great cult film. Short Cuts = 31 A programme of short films showing how much can be done within the constraints of the format. International Video Film and Video Umbrella highlight new forms of image- making made possible by the revolution in video technology. Junior NFT = 32 For the NFT's younger audience. Education Events = 33 This month's selection of Movie Mondays, as well as a Subtitled Screening and First Tuesday lecture. Sunday Silents = 34 An example of one of the finest silent films. The Archive Presents = 35 From the vaults of the NFTVA. In Fact A programme of documentary and non-fiction works. Treasures from the National Film and Television Archive = 36 The Archive's rota of great and classic movies. NFT Special Events = 40 Special screenings, discussions and interviews with film-makers and those associated with film-making. Museum Special Events = 42 A programme of presentations, debates and discussions associated with the moving image. Booking form = 44 To be used when applying for tickets to all programmes and events listed in this booklet. Programme Summary = 45 A day-by-day guide to this month's films and events. Newsreel = 53 Don't miss out on these great members' offers.

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