Filmhouse in October

FILMHOUSE. In October Copenhagen Filmhouse is filled with old-fashioned Hollywood glamour, showing some of the best films with Marilyn Monroe and James Cagney. You can also enjoy the first Danish Film&Music festival and a series of modern Indonesian films.

Marilyn Monroe

There's only one Marilyn Monroe. Her special combination of innocence and sensuality continues to charm audiences everywhere. Copenhagen Filmhouse has put together a programme with some of her best work.

Bus Stop
(Joshua Logan, 1956) 96 min + 15 min intro – TUE 12/10 at 16.30 (with intro) and SAT 16/10 at 19.15
Clash by Night
(Fritz Lang, 1952) 100 min – SAT 02/10 at 21.15 + SUN 31/10 at 19.15
Niagara
(Henry Hathaway, 1952) 89 min – SAT 02/10 at 16.45 + SUN 17/10 at 14.00
Some Like it Hot
(Billy Wilder, 1959) 199 min – SAT 02/10 at 21.30 + SAT 30/10 at 16.30
The Misfits
(John Huston, 1961) 124 min – SUN 03/10 at 21.30 + FRE 29/10 at 16.45
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
(Howard Hawks, 1953) 91 min + 15 min intro – SUN 03/10 at 19.15 (with intro) + TUE 05/10 at 21.30

No wave – New York 1976-84

In the 1970s, East Village in New York was a crime-filled slum. It was also home to a group of young directors who were inspired by punk/rock music, French new wave and American film noir and created the No Wave movement.

Blank City
(Cèline Danhier, 2009) 124 min incl. intro – TUE 12/10 at 19.15 (with intro)
The Blank Generation
(Amos Poe, Ivan Kral, 1976) 90 min – SAT 02/10 16.30 + WED 13/10 at 21.45
Rome '78
(James Nares, 1978) 90 min – SUN 03/10 at 21.45 + WED 13/10 at 16.30
Unmade Beds
(Amos Poe, 1980) 90 min – TUE 05/10 at 19.00 + SAT 16/10 at 21.45
Permanent Vacation
(Jim Jarmusch, 1980) 85 min – SUN 03/10 at 16.45 + SUN 17/10 at 21.45
Underground USA
(Eric Mitchell, 1980) 89 min – SUN 03/10 at 19.30 + FRI 15/10 at 16.00
Vortex
(Scott B, Beth B, 1982) 90 min – SAT 02/10 at 14.15 + FRI 15/10 at 16.00
Variety
(Beth Gordon, 1983) 100 min – TUE 05/10 16.45 + SUN 17/10 at 21.30
King Blank
(Michael Oblowitz, 1983) 73 min – SUN 03/10 at 14.45 + TUE 12/10 at 21.45

Factbox

September 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.

Indonesian film

Crazy humour, melodrama, horror, action, romantic comedy and art film. Experience the new Indonesian film wave 6-21 October.

Laskar Pelangi – The Rainbow Troops
(Riri Riza, 2008) 124 min + 30 min intro – TUE 12/10 at 21.30 (with intro) + WED 13/10 at 18.30
Quickie Express
(Dimas Djayadiningrat, 2007) 117 min – WED 06/10 21.30
Cin(T)a
(Sammaria Simanjuntak, 2009) 79 min – SUN 17/10 at 16.45
The Forbidden Door
(Joko Anwar, 2009) 115 min – WED 20/10 at 18.45
Joni's Promise / Janji Joni
( Joko Anwar, 2005) 83 min – SUN 17/10 at 19.15
Under the Tree / Dibawah pohon
(Garin Nugriho, 2008) 104 min – TUE 19/10 at 21.30
The Blue Generation / Generasi biru
(John de Rantau /Garin Nugroho, 2009) 90 min – WED 13/10 at 21.30
The Gathering / Arisan!
(Nia Di Nata, 2003) 129 min – TUE 12/10 at 19.00
Chants of Lotus
(Upi Avianto, 2007) 83 min – SAT 16/10 at 16.45

Film&Music Festival

From 7 to 10 October, Copenhagen is home to the first ever festival dedicated to films about music and musicians. Read more at www.filmandmusic.dk.   

Search and Destroy: Iggy & The Stooges' Raw Power
(Morgan Neville) 45 min – SUN 10/10 at 21.30
The Runaways
(Floria Sigismondi, 2010) 108 min – SAT 07/10 at 19:00 + SUN 10/10 at 21.45
I Am Trying to Break Your Heart – A Film About Wilco
(Sam Jones, 2002) 92 min – THU 07/10 at 19.15
Oil City Confidential
(Julien Temple, 2010) – 104 min – SAT 09/10 kl 19.15
Taqwacore - The Birth of Punk Islam
(Omar Majeed, 2009) 80 min – THU 07/10 at 21.30
Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus
(Andrew Douglas, 2003) 82 min – SUN 10/10 at 17.00
Johnny Cash's America
(Robert Gordon, 2008) 89 min – THU 07/10 at 16.45
Crazy Heart
(Scott Cooper, 2009) 112 min – FRI 08/10 at 19.00
Soulboy
(Shimmy Marcus, 2010) 82 min – FRI 08/10 at 16.30 + SUN 10/10 at 19.00
Kraftwerk and the Electronic Revolution
(Rob Johnstone, 2008) 180 min + 15 min introduction – SAT 09/10 at 19.00
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle
(Julien Temple, 1980) 103 min – FRI 08/10 at 16.45
Double Bill: Wattstax
(Mel Stuart, 1973) 98 min + 15 min intro – and Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story (Robert Gordon, 2007) 120 min + 15 min break – SAT 09/10 at 14.30
The Record Man
(John Coon, 2010) 90 min + 15 min intro – SAT 09/10 at 21.45
I Need that Record! The Death (or Possible Survival) of the Independent Record Store
(Brendan Tolle, 2008) 77 min – SUN 10/10 at 16.30
The Wrecking Crew
(Denny Tedesco, 2008) 95 min – THU 07/10 at 21.45
Bird on a Wire
(Tony Palmer, 1974) 106 min + 15 min intro – SAT 09/10 at 16. 45 + SUN 10/10 at 19.15
Dig!
(Ondi Timoner, 2003) 110 min – FRI 08/10 at 19.15
Until the Light Takes Us
(Aaron Aites, 2008) 93 min – FRI 08/10 at 21.30

Documentary of the Month / Cooking History

Everyone's got to eat. And this month's documentary introduces you to the people who cook the food. Among others: Vietnam war-chef veterans and a holocaust surviving Jewish baker, and the chef for Yugoslavian ex-dictator Tito.

Cooking History
(Péter Kerekes, 2009) 88 min + 30 min intro – TUE 19/10 at 16.45, WED 20/10 at 16.45 + THU 21/10 at 18.30 (intro and tasting af the film) + FRI 22/10 at 19.30 + SUN 24/10 at 14.15 + TUE at 21.30

Film of the Month / Bright Star

From the director of "The Piano" comes another beautiful film. "Bright Star" is a romantic drama and an homage to the great English poet John Keats.

Bright Star
(Jane Campion, 2009) 199 min – THU 14/10 (free entrance for members) + SAT 16/10 + SUN 17/10 + TUE 19/10 + THU 21/10 at 19.00

James Cagney

Copenhagen Filmhouse celebrates the unforgettable Jimmy Cagney. Not just for his famous film-noir tough guy persona, but also for his humour and his dancing abilities.

The Public Enemy
(William A. Wellman, 1931) 83 min + 15 min intro – SUN 03/10 at 14.00 (intro) + THU 21/10 at 17.00
Angles with Dirty Faces
(Michael Curtiz. 1938) 97 min + 15 min intro – SAT 16/10 at 16.30 + THU 21/10 at 21.30
The Strawberry Blonde
(Raoul Walsh, 1941) 97 min + 15 min intro – SAT 16/10 at 21.30 (intro) + THU 28/10 at 16.30
Yankee Doodle Dandy
(Michael Curtiz, 1943) 126 min + 15 min intro – SUN 03/10 at 16.30 + THU 28/10 at 16.30
White Heat
(Raoul Walsh, 1949) 114 min + 15 min intro – FRI 01/10 21.30 (intro) + WED 06/10 at 19.00
One, Two, Three
(Billy Wilder, 1961) 115 min + 15 min intro – SAT 09/10 at 14.00 (intro) + WED 20/10 at 21.45
Ragtime
(Miloš Forman, 1981) 155 min + 15 min intro – SAT 02/10 19.15 (intro) + SUN 10/10 at 14.00

Noon Screenings

Away from Her
(Sarah Polley, 2006) 110 min – THU 12/10 + WED 13/10 + THU 14/10 at 12.30

Festival Sneak Peek / Undertow

Undertow / Contracorriente
(Javier Fuentes-León, 2009) 117 min incl. intro – THU 21/10 at 21.45 (members only)

Festival Sneak Peek / Crazy Heart

Crazy Heart
(Scott Cooper, 2009) 112 min – WED 06/10 at 19.15 (members only)

Sneak Premiere / Broadwalk Empire (Tv-series)

Broadwalk Empire
(Martin Scorsese, 2010) 100 min incl. intro – WED 27/10 at 19.15

Psych-Out: Film from the underground

The Insatiables / Femmine insaziabili
(Alberto De Martino, 1968) 109 min incl. intro – THU 14/10 at 21.30

Danish Premiere / Chloe

Chloe
(Atom Egoyan, 2009) 96 min – SAT 02/10 at 19.00 + TUE 19/10 at 21.15

SUNDOC / Inside the Metaverse

Inside the Metaverse
(Steven Dhoedt, 2001) 128 min incl. intro and Q&A – SUN 17/10 at 14.15 (intro)

Experimental – Marie Menken

Visual Variations on Noguchi + Glimpse of the Garden + Arabesque for Kenneth Anger + Notebook + Go!Go!Go! + Andy Warhol
(Marie Menken, 1945-65) 57 min in total – WED 20/10 at 21.30