Our 15-year anniversary
Films that have left their mark on the history of the Lumière film festival
Relive the screenings that have thrilled audiences during the festival's fifteen-year history. From Novecento to Heaven’s Gate, it is a wonderful chance to rediscover the stupendous films that are a must-see on the big screen.
Thanks to Park Circus, Warner Bros.
Screenings
Scarecrow by Jerry Schatzberg (1973, 1h52, Prohib. ages -12)
Max the thug and Lion the idealist form an unbreakable friendship. The two vagabonds embark on a journey in search of their origins and a second chance... Winner of the Palme d'Or in 1973, a magnificent story of friendship with an outstanding Al Pacino in his debut role, and an extraordinary Gene Hackman.
Institut Lumière (Villa) Sat 14 9:15pm & Institut Lumière (Villa) Sat 14 9:30pm | Pathé Bellecour Sun 15 7pm | UGC Confluence Fri 20 10:45am
The Exorcist (director's cut) by William Friedkin (1973, 2h13, Prohib. ages -12)
Thirteen-year-old Regan's condition is worsening. Only Father Damien Karras seems able to save her from the Evil that is consuming her... A huge worldwide success, this intrusion into the world of horror cinema is one of the most thrilling films of the 7th art.
Institut Lumière (Hangar) Sat 14 10:15pm | Lumière Terreaux Mon 16 9:45am | Pathé Bellecour Sat 21 8:15pm | UGC Ciné Internationale Sun 22 3pm
Novecento by Bernardo Bertolucci (1976, 5h17 – Part One 2h43, Part Two 2h34, Prohib. ages -16)
The story of contrasting destinies of two men born on the same day on a large Italian estate, one the son of the owners, the other the son of peasants... An immense lyrical and political epic film served by a stellar cast: Robert De Niro, Gérard Depardieu, Sterling Hayden, Laura Betti, Burt Lancaster, Dominique Sanda.
UGC Confluence Tue 17 6:15pm | Pathé Bellecour Sun 22 3:30pm
Heaven's Gate by Michael Cimino (1980, 3h36)
A sheriff's opposition to the bloody repression orchestrated by the landowners against migrants from Eastern Europe... An epic, sprawling western from the late Michael Cimino starring Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken and Isabelle Huppert.
Pathé Vaise Sun 15 3pm | Pathé Bellecour Thu 19 7:15pm | UGC Confluence Sun 22 4pm
Reds by Warren Beatty (1981, 3h15)
Activists John Reed and Louise Bryant have a passionate but ambiguous relationship... Winner of three Oscars, this intimate film and historical saga features the formidable star-couple of Warren Beatty and Diane Keaton.
Pathé Bellecour Mon 16 8pm | UGC Confluence Fri 20 8:15pm
