Dr Paul March-Russell from the Department of Comparative Literature will be providing an introduction to a celebratory showing of Jean Luc-Goddard’s science-fiction film Alphaville (1965) at the Gulbenkian, our on-campus cinema, at 19.00 on Wednesday 23 September.

Alphaville is Godard’s stunning, disturbing combination of dystopian science fiction and film noir. Unlike Barbarella, there are no special props or futuristic sets; instead, the film was shot in real locations in Paris, the streets of the capital becoming the streets of Alphaville. Eddie Constantine and Anna Karina co-star in this glowing, downbeat milestone in Godard’s career.

The film is being shown as the final part of the Film65 series at the University of Kent, part of the University’s 50th anniversary celebrations, showcasing films from the University’s inaugural year.

Tickets costs £8.30 full price, or £5.30 for students. Further discounts are available. For more details, and how to book, please see the Gulbenkian website.