Filmhouse in January

FILMHOUSE. Get a good start to the new year with Sam Peckinpah, Béla Tarr, Russian cinema, Michael Douglas and Martin Scorsese. We present some 50 films with English dialogue or subtitles every month.

Find the full list of films in English or with English subtitles below. The programme in Danish is available in print (see right).

Sam Peckinpah

"Bloody good, bloody original, and sometimes just bloody." Said about the American director who re-invented the Western and Action genres and who also signed a handful of the 70s' best dramas.

Factbox

December programme

THE FILMHOUSE

The Filmhouse is not only home to the Cinematheque, screening films Tuesdays through to Sundays, but also to an extensive film library, the educational film studio FILM-X, a videotheque with some 1.500 titles available for viewing, a video & bookshop, and the café and restaurant SULT. The Filmhouse is also home to the Danish Film Institute, the national agency responsible for supporting and encouraging film and cinema culture.

The Cinematheque's monthly programme usually includes some 20-50 films with English dialogue or with English subtitles.

BOOKING & BUYING TICKETS

TICKET OFFICE
Telephone +45 3374 3412

ADDRESS
Filmhouse
Danish Film Institute
Gothersgade 55
1123 Copenhagen K

OPENING HOURS
Tuesday-Friday 9:30–22:00
Saturday–Sunday: 12–22:00
Monday closed

TICKET PRICES

Normal ticket prices are 40 dkk for members and 65 dkk for non-members.

BECOME A MEMBER

You can join the Cinematheque: annual membership is 250 dkk (for two living in the same household 300 dkk). There is a 50% discount for students and retired citizens. Members also enjoy free entry to a number of films throughout the year.

HOW TO FIND US

LOCATION
The Filmhouse is located in central Copenhagen at Gothersgade 55, opposite the Kings Garden and Rosenborg Castle.

BY BUS
The Bus line 350S stops almost at the main entrance to the Filmhouse. The stop at Kronprinsessegade is closest.


BY TRAIN OR METRO
The Filmhouse in an 8-10 minute walk from City Hall, and Nørreport Station,centre for trains, the Metro, and buses.

Junior Bonner
USA, 1972 – THU 13 at 16:45 
Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid 
USA, 1973 – FRI 07 at 21:30 + SAT 08 at 19:00 + FRI 21 at 16:30
The Killer Elite
USA, 1975 – SAT 15 at 21:45
Cross of Iron
USA, 1977 – SUN 09 at 14:00 + SUN 23 at 21:45
The Osterman Weekend
USA, 1983 – SUN 09 at 21:45 + SAT 15 at 14:00
Mayor Dundee 
USA, 1965  – TUE 18 at 21:00
The Wild Bunch
USA, 1969 – SUN 09 at 19:30
Straw Dogs
UK, 1971 – FRI 14 at 17:00
The Ballad of Cable Hogue
USA, 1970 – SAT 08 at 16:30 + SAT 22 at 16:45

Béla Tarr

The ultra-realistic collides with the magical and bizarre. The Hungarian director visits the Filmhouse in January.

Family Nest 
Hungary, 1977 – WED 19 at 16:30 + SAT 22 at 21:45
Almanac of Fall
Hungary, 1984  – TUE 18 at 21:30 + THU 20 at 17:00
Damnation 
Hungary, 1987 – SAT 15 at 14:15 + WED 26 at 21:45
Satan's Tango + introduction by Béla Tarr
Hungary, 1994 – SUN 16 at 14:00
Werckmeister Harmonies + introduction by Béla Tarr
Hungary, 2000 – SAT 15 at 18:45
Werckmeister Harmonies
Hungary, 2000 – SUN 23 at 16:00

Russian Cinema

The series comprises eleven films, three of which are with English subtitles.

Uncle Vanya 
Andrei Konchalovskiy, Soviet Union, 1970 – SUN 09 at 14:15 + FRI 21 at 16:45
The Long Farewell
Kira Muratova, Soviet Union, 1971 – TUE 18 at 16:30
Alexandra
Alexandr Sokurov, Russia, 2007 – WED 12 at 22:00

Noon Screenings

Catch a film at midday and get a free cup of coffee – in the company of Oscar Wilde.

The Importance of Being Earnest
Anthony Asquith, UK, 1952 – TUE 11 at 12:30 + WED 12 at 12:30 + THU 13 at 12:30
The Importance of Being Earnest
Oliver Parker, UK, 2002 – TUE 18 at 12:30 + WED 19 at 12:30
An Ideal Husband 
Oliver Parker, UK, 1999 – THU 20 at 12:30 + THU 27 at 12:30

Michael Douglas

Three films showing the other side of the actor.

One Night at McCool's 
Harald Zwart , USA, 2001 – SAT 15 at 22:00 + TUE 25 at 16:45
Wonder Boys
Curtis Hanson, USA, 2000 – SAT 15 at 16:30
Falling Down 
Joel Schumacher, USA, 1993 – FRI 07 at 19:00 + THU 13 at 21:45

Martin Scorsese

Four films on the occasion of Danish Scorsese expert Annette Wernblad's new book "The Passion of Martin Scorsese: A Critical Study of the Films" (McFarland & Company).

Shutter Island
USA, 2010 – SAT 08 at 21:30 + FRI 21 at 21:00 + SUN 23 at 21:00
The Last Waltz
USA, 1978 – TUE 11 at 21:45 + FRI 14 at 20:00 + SAT 22 at 21:00
GoodFellas
USA, 1990 – WED 19 at 21:00 + SUN 23 at 14:15
The King of Comedy
USA, 1983 – SUN 16 at 16:30 

Copenhagen Jewish Film Festival 27-30 January

The festival opens with Yael Hersonski's documentary "A Film Unfinished" (THU 27 at 17:00). Discover more at www.cjff.dk.

Film of the Month: The Messenger

Oscar-nominated drama featuring Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Samantha Morton and Steve Buchemi.

The Messenger
Oren Moverman, USA, 2009 – 6-16 January (Monday closed) at 19:15  

Documentary of the Month: The Parking Lot Movie

Debut documentary by Meghan Eckman about life in a small parking lot.

The Parking Lot Movie 
Meghan Eckman, USA, 2010 – 18-23 January (Monday closed) at 19:00

... and more

Psych-out! with a vampyre double feature, Experimental with Norman McLaren, and Friday Late Night with drinks and DJ.