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Capture the Magic of Classic Cinema
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Be a part of the Retroback International Film Festival, a week of inexpensive classic film screenings.
Compiled by Amyna Dosani
There is no stronger epitome of retro glamour than the iconic red lips, blond hairdo and white dress of Marilyn Monroe, the star to which next week’s Retroback classic film festival is attributed. From 19 Feb. to 27 Feb., Granada will celebrate and honor some of the timeless classics of international 20th century film.
The screenings will be held at Teatro Isabel La Católica, Cinema 2000, Conde de Gabia Palace, the Andalucía Film Archives and, for the feature play, Marilyn is Not Monroe, the CajaGranada Cultural Center.
The cultural center will also host an exhibition featuring various items about Monroe, including personal items, outfits, photographs and magazine covers. Fundación Caja Rural will host an exhibition chronicling Monroe’s transformation from Norma Jeane Mortensen to the glamourous star of Hollywood.
The one exhibition not to miss is the “Constellation Marilyn” street exhibition on La Carrera del Genil (behind el Corte Ingles), which will be decked out in a red carpet for visitors to feel like stars. Guiding the way to the main venue at Isabel La Católica, visitors can witness a series of images of Monroe’s co-stars throughout her career. Make sure to bring a camera for some great red carpet photos!
Most of the screenings cost 3-4,50 €, and you can purchase tickets in the venue’s box office. For Cinema 2000 screenings, you can also go to www.entradas.com. The feature play tickets can be purchased at the CajaGranada’s box office for 7 €. Andalcía Film Archives screenings and all exhibitions are free of charge. An opening and closing gala will kick off and wrap up the week at Teatro Isabel La Católica and Manuel de Falla Auditorium for 10 €.
With the endless and overwhelming list of screenings, it’s difficult to choose which ones to see. Luckily, here’s a list of must-see movies to make the decision easier.
Sunday 20 Feb.: The Seven Year Itch at 22:00 at Isabel La Católica
Monday 21 Feb: Teatro “Marilyn no es Monroe” at 20:00 at CajaGranada Theatre; if you can, also catch a great comedy, Dr. Strangelove, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, at 22:00 at Cinema 2000.
Tuesday 22 Feb.: The Man Who Knew Too Much at 20:30 at Andalucía Film Archives; For sci-fi lovers, check out The Quatermass Experiment at 19:30 at Cinema 2000.
Wednesday 23 Feb.: Le Feu Follet at 17:00 at Condes de Gabia Palace.
Thursday 24 Feb.: Ascenseur pour l´echafaud at 18:00 at Condes de Gabia Palace; for sci-fi fans, The Forbidden Planet at 21:45 at Cinema 2000; for the child in you or for those with children, a must-see is the fantastic classic Dumbo at 11:00 at CajaGranada.
Friday 25 Feb.: Catch Monroe in her final years in The Misfits at 18:30 at Isabel La Católica; for children or the child in you, watch The Jungle Book at 11:00 at CajaGranada.
Saturday 26 Feb.: It’s a tough tie between The Beatles’ A Hard Day’s Night at 21:45 and The Rocky Horror Picture Show at 22:00, both at Cinema 2000.
Sunday 27 Feb.: Highly-acclaimed The Band Wagon at 19:15 at Cinema 2000.
For a map of theatres, complete list of screenings and more information, visit http://www.retroback.info.