SECRET CINEMA Launches Bumper Line-up for December!
Secret Cinema have released an exciting and ambition schedule of over three weeks’ worth of live cinema, participatory theatre, and cultural exploration before curious audiences and curated surroundings which will create the longest Secret Cinema run to date.
as they did today). Throughout the month leading up to the showing more clues are released and the identity of the film becomes clear closer to the date. Once it is clear people prepare their costumes and rock up in attire suited to the film to the specified location which is dressed as a set from the movie. To say that it is awesome would be a huge understatement! Since launching in December 2007, Secret Cinema, which is run by Future Shorts, has been blurring the boundaries between audience and spectator.
With Secret Cinema the audience don't just passively inhabit the world of a film - the carefully crafted world puts them at its heart, allowing them to determine their level of involvement. It generously offers an opportunity to inhabit the film, to play, and to emote with the actors in a seemingly unrestricted environmentIn December 2007 over 400 people gathered under London Bridge for their inaugural event, a screening of Gus Van Sants Paranoid Park; since then they have continued to grow rapidly, showing some of the all-time classics of cinema in style. Last November they showed One Flew over the Cuckoos Nest at Princess Louise hospital! People went dressed as mental patients; they were met by actors dressed as orderlies and doctors and escorted to the hospital that looked just like the Oregon asylum featured in the film. Other previous outings saw Wood Wharf turned into the dystopian Los Angeles of 2019 for the screening of Ridley Scotts sci-fi masterwork Blade Runner. And most recently the Old Vic Tunnels at Waterloo were turned into an Algerian battleground for the screening of Battle of Algiers, which over 14 000 people attended. The clue below is the only information that has been released regarding the screening on December 6th.
Lieutenant Lawrence P. Williams Department 426 Dear all, Following the disturbing events of recent times, we are setting up an inquiry in order to uncover the truth. We are inviting all of you to aid us in this investigation and keep us informed of anything that may be pertinent to the case. This inquiry will officially begin on the 6th of December and run through until the 31st. It will be held in the heart of the city at a location known only to those with an official summons. The registration for persons wishing to aid the investigation will begin at 1300 hours sharp this coming Thursday 27th October at this location. You will be issued with a summons and a travel permit. Our last case was documented in film here and photos here. A journalist filed this report. We will continue our work to rebuild social relations and trust in this city. We will understand what peace is, what normality is, even what happiness is. Yours, Lawrence P. Williams, Provost P.S. If you are an angel and looking for adventure, send us a note here.So what do you think, WhatCulture!, what is the secret movie going to be? To find out more go to http://www.secretcinema.org/ and to book tickets - And to pontificate about what films will be playing be sure to go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Secret-Cinema/46896241052 or http://twitter.com/#!/secretcinema