NFT(National Film Theatre)

Painting with Light: John Alton = 4 A celebration of one of Hollywood's most consummate cinematographers best known for his work on the 1940s and '50s noir cycle. Fantasm '97 = 10 This year's horror-fantasy fest brings you the latest shockers from around the world, plus a special focus on the controversial work of David Cronenberg. laurie anderson's meltdown = 16 Part 2 of our collaboration with the Royal Festival Hall focussing on Bill T Jones, Lou Reed, the Brothers Quay and on Laurie Anderson herself. Driving Me Crazy: The Work of Nick Broomfield = 20 A retrospective of Britain's foremost documentarist whose idiosyncratic style and sense of irony sets him apart from his contemporaries. First Run: Remember Me? = 25 Terrific black comedy from the pen of Michael Frayn featuring Brenda Blethyn, Rik Mayall and Robert Lindsay. Re-View and Matinées = 26 The pick of recent releases. Avant Garde Showcase = 29 The London Film-Makers' Co-op delves into the work of experimental film-makers. First Run: Idiot Box = 30 Fast and furious Australian comedy about two amateur bank robbers. Desert Island Movies = 31 A chance to see your favourite film on the big screen. Friday Favourite: Alastair Sim = 32 This month we celebrate the work of one of British cinema's greatest comic actors. Junior NFT = 33 For the NFT's younger audience. TV on BFI South Bank: Out of the Archives VI = 34 TV on BFI South Bank takes its annual look at lesbian and gay television. Out-takes: Lesbian and Gay Cinema = 36 An appreciation of the contribution of lesbian and gay film-makers, actors and writers to cinema history or a gay-themed movie. Cult Movie A chance to see a great cult film. Short Cuts = 37 A programme of short films showing how much can be done within the constraints of the format. International Video Highlighting new forms of image-making made possible by the revolution in video technology. Education Events = 38 This month's selection of Movie Mondays, a Subtitled Screening and other educational events. Archive Presents = 40 From the vaults of the NFTVA. In Fact A programme of documentary and non-fiction work. Sunday Silents = 41 An example of one of the finest silent films. Museum Special Events A programme of presentations, debates and discussions associated with the moving image. NFT Special Events = 42 Special screenings, discussions and interviews on the subject of film-making. Treasures from the National Film and Television Archive = 43 The Archive's rota of great and classic movies. Booking Form = 48 To be used when applying for tickets to all programmes and events listed in this booklet. Programme Summary = 49 A day by day guide to this month's films and events. Newsreel = 57 News and great offers for NFT members.

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