Film4 Summer Screen, London’s most beautiful open-air cinema, returns to The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court at Somerset House for 2011. A highlight of the city’s summer calendar, the extended twelve-day series features everything from a UK premiere to cult action thrillers, romantic comedies to film classics – all showing on a state-of-the-art screen with full surround sound.
It's more than just the movies: arrive early, come and picnic in the magnificent Somerset House courtyard while DJs play, or attend one of the fascinating companion events in Behind the Screen with BAFTA. All this before the sun dips down, the stars come out and the projector starts rolling for the cinematic event of the summer.
As an e-newsletter subscriber, you have priority booking; tickets will go on sale to the general public on Thursday 9 June. |
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UK PREMIERE - THE SKIN I LIVE IN (Cert. TBC)
Wednesday 27 July
After gracing us with Broken Embraces in 2009, Spanish master Pedro Almodóvar returns to Somerset House with another sexy and subversive tale. This melodrama has more than a hint of danger - not to mention some flamboyantly creepy touches - as Antonio Banderas plays a plastic surgeon who hides some very dark secrets behind a seemingly perfect façade. |
THE SPY WHO LOVED ME (Cert. PG)
Thursday 28 July
Nobody does it better than Bond: Sir Roger Moore is 007 in one of the most entertaining adventures of the whole series. The Union Jack parachute, the toothsome threat of Jaws and the nifty Lotus Esprit are just some of the iconic elements of this giddy spectacle that offers some knowing laughs amidst the over-the-top action.
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THE BIG BLUE (Cert. 15)
Friday 29 July Immerse yourself in the mysterious and romantic world of stylish director Luc Besson's deep-sea drama, with its tale of rival divers, personal limits and lovers torn between dry land and the ocean. You'll be beneath the sea and under the stars as the beauty of the aquatic world washes over the courtyard, with the full Director's Cut giving you even more to experience. > book now |
DIE HARD / ATTACK THE BLOCK (Cert. 18/15)
Saturday 30 July
Somerset House comes under an all-action assault as some unlikely heroes defend their turf in this thrilling double-bill. Bruce Willis is one cop up against an army of hi-tech criminals in Die Hard, while a gang of South London teens are under siege from outer-space in Joe Cornish's debut Attack the Block. Yippe-kay-aye, bruv! > book now |
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THE APARTMENT (Cert. PG)
Sunday 31 July Romantic, witty and with a bittersweet twist, Billy Wilder's 1960 multi-Oscar-winner is as smart, sharp and entertaining as movies get. Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine are savvy but dissatisfied New Yorkers who work in the same office block - they'd be perfect for one another if their lives weren't so complicated! A sophisticated treat for a Sunday night. > book now |
THELMA & LOUISE (Cert. 15)
Monday 1 August The endless skies and wide roads open up liberating new vistas in the Somerset House courtyard, as Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis put pedal to the metal in pursuit of freedom. Director Ridley Scott's emotional road-trip is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and it looks as fresh as ever (as does Brad Pitt in his scene-stealing cameo!).
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CHINATOWN (Cert. 15)
Tuesday 2 August Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway are the classy stars of this classic private-eye thriller set in 1930’s Los Angeles that brought together some of Hollywood's finest filmmaking talents. The shimmering surface of Roman Polanski's film provides the seduction, but the story has a dark heart that holds its secrets - be captivated as the mystery unfolds under the night sky. > book now |
IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE (Cert. PG)
Wednesday 3 August For sheer sumptuous style, the films of acclaimed director Wong Kar-wai take some beating. This haunting love story - imagine Brief Encounter, set in 1960's Hong Kong - is his most ravishing and romantic vision, with music, colour scheme and even clothes to match the deep and complex emotions. One of the most beautiful films imaginable, in one of the most beautiful cinematic settings. > book now |
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SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD (Cert. 12A)
Thursday 4 August Get ready for an intense blast of movie energy from Edgar Wright, director of Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. The lovable Michael Cera is Scott Pilgrim and he's in love. Problem: his girlfriend Ramona's got baggage - seven evil ex-boyfriends who all want to stop Scott. Let battle(s) commence! With comedy, music, romance and fighting; it's everything you ever wanted from (at least) seven different films, all in one! > book now |
SERPICO / SHAFT (Cert. 18/15)
Friday 5 August The mean streets of 1970s New York attracted all types of bad guys, but the good guys had their own ways of getting the job done too. This tough and compelling cult double-bill creates an arresting partnership: Al Pacino is the cop you can't corrupt in Sidney Lumet's Serpico, while Richard Roundtree is the ultimate urban hero in one of the first 'blaxploitation' films - "the cat that won't cop out when there's danger all about...Shaft!" Can you dig it? > book now |
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GREMLINS / TROLL HUNTER / TREMORS
(Cert. 15/TBC/15)
Saturday 6 August Be warned! It's a long night of monster mayhem at Somerset House. We unleash a three-headed line-up of fun and scary creature features, with cute but deadly Gremlins, Kevin Bacon versus giant worms and a Special Preview of a new film from Norway that proves, once and for all, that trolls are very real indeed... > book now |
THE PRINCESS BRIDE (Cert. PG)
Sunday 7 August Enjoy a fairytale ending to this year's Film4 Summer Screen with a rare big-screen showing of this beloved comedy. Our heroes Wesley, Buttercup, Inigo Montoya, Fezzik and Vizzini embark on a great adventure that's desperately dangerous, perpetually perilous and, to be honest, exceedingly exhausting. Still, rescuing a princess is all in a day's work. > book now |
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BEHIND THE SCREEN WITH BAFTA Peek Behind the Screen for some special insights into film at Somerset House. This series of talks accompanies Film4 Summer Screen and is your chance to hear directors, actors and industry insiders from this year’s programme illuminate the films, in animated and interesting discussions. The talks last approximately one hour and guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary drink before hand in the Behind the Screen bar. > book now |
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