Film4 Summer Screen 2009 At Somerset House

30 July to 8 August 2009

London's most beautiful open-air cinema is back for 2009, as Film4 Summer Screen returns to the glorious Edmond J Safra Fountain Court at Somerset House. A cornerstone of the city's cinematic calendar, the 10-day series takes in everything from recent blockbusters to cult classics, joyful musicals to chilling thrillers - all delivered on a state-of-the-art screening set-up with full surround sound. There will also be DJs and companion events in Behind The Screen. Arrive early for a courtyard picnic before the projector starts rolling on the outdoor film event of the summer.

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Opening night: Thursday 30 July
Broken Embraces
Penélope Cruz stars in the latest film from the legendary Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar. To celebrate the launch of Summer Screen at Somerset House, we've got a pair of tickets to give away to the premiere - including travel from anywhere in the UK and one night's accommodation in a central London hotel, plus an invitation to the exclusive pre-film party on the River Terrace. To find out how to enter the competition and win this great prize, click here.

Friday 31 July
Alien/Poltergeist double bill (18)
From Ridley Scott and Steven Spielberg come a pair of fright-filled chillers that take you from the depths of outer-space to an everyday suburban home, proving that nowhere is safe. Not even Somerset House on a Friday night.
More: 50 Horror Movies To See Before They Kill You

Saturday 1 August
West Side Story (PG)
Winner of 10 Oscars, this film is a huge spectacle that really benefits from the Somerset House screen. Blazing images and Leonard Bernstein's rousing score create a classic song-and-dance romance that'll send you home singing.
More: 100 Greatest Musicals

Sunday 2 August
Slumdog Millionaire (15)
Let this year's Oscar-winning favourite move you, thrill you and uplift you once again, as director Danny Boyle turns a remarkable rags-to-riches tale into a dazzling display of filmmaking fireworks.
More: Slumdog Millionaire clips, trailers, pictures and interviews
Best Feelgood Films

Monday 3 August
The Shawshank Redemption (15)
Share the full emotional and dramatic power of one of the most popular films ever made with 2000 fellow fans. Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins may be locked up in a formidable prison, but this is one of cinema's great acts of escapism.
More: Film4's 50 Films To See Before You Die

Tuesday 4 August
Wings Of Desire (15)
There are angels above Berlin, and they've come to Somerset House in Wim Wenders' soaring classic about a celestial being finding earthly love. The words, images and ideas are pure visual poetry.

Wednesday 5 August
Don't Look Now (18)
The eerie atmosphere of misty Venice creeps across the courtyard of Somerset House as Nicolas Roeg's 1975 masterpiece casts its sinister spell. Grieving couple Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie discover dark secrets waiting for them down the ancient city's narrow streets.
More: Nicolas Roeg on Don't Look Now

Raiders Of The Lost Ark at Summer Screen

Thursday 6 August
Strangers On A Train (PG)
A fiendishly entertaining thriller from the master of suspense himself, Alfred Hitchcock. Two men meet on a train and 'swap' murders, although only one intends to carry out the criss-cross killings. It's all the fun of the fair as Hitch puts his perverse plot into meticulous motion.

Friday 7 August
Cool Hand Luke/Road House (18)
Two cool movies about American mavericks. Paul Newman is the blue-eyed anti-hero working on a chain gang in Cool Hand Luke. Brainy bouncer Patrick Swayze dispenses old school action in Road House.

Saturday 8 August
Raiders Of The Lost Ark (PG)
Harrison Ford is heroic archaeologist Indiana Jones in Steven Spielberg's essential action adventure.

Behind The Screen
Go Behind The Screen to find out more about film at Somerset House, with this series of talks, screenings and other special events accompanying Film4 Summer Screen. Actors, directors and other industry insiders will be discussing the features playing during the series, offering fresh perspectives on the art of moviemaking and bringing you closer to your favourite films. Be sure to book ahead - all events have limited capacity.
More on Behind The Screen

Tickets
Tickets: £12.95/Friday Double Bills & Premiere: £16
Ticketmaster: 0844 847 1715
Book on-line: www.ticketmaster.co.uk
Doors: 6.30pm, DJs from 7.30pm, Film 9.15pm

INFORMATION
What should I bring?
There is no fixed seating in the courtyard. You are welcome to bring your own rugs, blankets and cushions to sit on (sorry no chairs, or portable furniture - inflatable or otherwise). Rugs will also be available to buy at a cost of £15.

A range of delicious, seasonal food is available to buy on site from 6.30pm, and there is also a fully-licensed bar and coffee point. You are also welcome to bring your own picnic but we regret that no bottles, glass or cans are allowed into the courtyard.

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It's an outdoor cinema in the middle of August - that might just be the reason why it starts at 9.15...

Posted by Jole on 06/07/2009 08:02:44

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Quote; Very retor, very fab i love it !!!!! Posted by kris on 03/07/2009 22:51:04 'retor'...That's what Harold Oxley wrote on his cell. as for 'retro'? Well, that was somebody else... ...just thought I'd rectify that typo. But I think I get you Kris!

Posted by So Wah Mu Sashi on 05/07/2009 15:51:59

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Very retor, very fab i love it !!!!!

Posted by kris on 03/07/2009 22:51:04

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£1 booking fee per ticket rip off. Why do the films start at 9.15? Finish very late and many people will need to travel home to outer London and beyond

Posted by Alex G on 03/07/2009 20:54:05

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...least you could do with 'Raiders...'revisited is play ALL four Indiana Jones films back to back! and i've just read the tickets are all sold out too. ...I don't own a credit card either. Raiders is the only Indy film I haven't yet seen on the big screen. 'Shoo shoo tupid Shab bah sht ardsh' ...you could warn them if only you spoke Hovitos!

Posted by So Wah Musashi on 30/06/2009 23:08:54

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Maybe channel 4 could consider the millions of people who don't live in London , but would still like to view these films by sometimes moving the venue outside london for a change !!!

Posted by S. Jones on 28/06/2009 20:43:23

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I was wondering if anyone knew what the piece of music played on the advert is? I've searched everywhere and can't find it! Any suggestions?

Posted by akr on 28/06/2009 19:06:28

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hi, are there any plans for other open air screenings in the south west over the summer? either by yourselves or other people it would be cool but quite a way to visit london thanks

Posted by dan on 28/06/2009 14:15:21

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Re: music, it's actually the Aquarium movement from Suite of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saens, which has a heavy influence on the Beauty and the Beast soundtrack. It was driving me crazy too before I remembered!

Posted by Colleen on 27/06/2009 20:34:09

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Only jsut seen this avent advertised on t.v. Cant find tickets anywhere, are anymore due to be released?

Posted by s.p on 27/06/2009 20:24:08

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Hate to be the person to know this to anyone whos wondering what the music on the advert is, but its the music used throughout the disney film 'beauty and the beast' lol

Posted by Joe on 27/06/2009 17:10:44

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like teacake, I REALLY want to know what the music from the advert is...been searching for it for about 2 weeks now! and can't even find the adverts online anywhere! Its driving me INSANE and I (and teacake aswell, probably) would seriously appreciate if anyone could let me know!

Posted by warme on 26/06/2009 22:41:52

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Is the opening night sold out?! I can't get tickets on Ticketmaster.

Posted by i.paulmadden on 26/06/2009 09:59:29

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i would do the most unforgettable, unforgiving things for a ticket to Raiders. that is my all time favourite film, and nothing even comes close to it. i just bought tickets BY ACCIDENT to the behind the screen event - i thought it was to the film! GUTTED! and now its sold out...i want to cry....NO PUBLICITY FOR THIS EVENT!! ARGH!!

Posted by IndySmith on 26/06/2009 01:16:38

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yes.... keep trying nearer the time. The same happened last year and I managed to get tickets 2 weeks before the event.

Posted by justlikeacircus on 24/06/2009 11:34:14

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So i dont get it. How long have the tickets been on sale? Becuase nowhere is doing them and im trying to organise going to see shawshank.

Posted by frogtango on 23/06/2009 23:43:01

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I agree with LA. When I saw the advert for this I thought it would be great to go to this superb setting as a family (11 year old son).Only 3 films are available. Disappointing; will not be going.

Posted by kdm on 22/06/2009 21:15:50

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hey, can anyone tell me the piano music off the advert for this please? im desperate to know!

Posted by Teacake!!! on 22/06/2009 15:59:53

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Great lineup, great idea... but I concur it would be lovely to do something like this in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool or somewhere else in the north too.

Posted by suzloua on 22/06/2009 12:34:14

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I really wanted to come and see West Side Story, but I live in Hertfordshire, and with the film starting at 9:15pm, I'll never make the last train home. I'm annoyed - does it really have to be that late?

Posted by rchlngnt on 21/06/2009 14:26:18

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I would really like to see slumdog millionaire, when i rang ticket master they said to try ringing nearer the time incase more tickets are released.do you think you will release any more??

Posted by Laura on 21/06/2009 11:17:42

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I remember about 12 years ago 4film did a similar thing in parks (Clapham Common). It was free and was great fun (sponsored by Stella Artois) Any chance of having something similar. Sposored events for free in parks once again. (after all channel 4 is partly funded by licence fee money, most of us are already paying.)

Posted by anathema on 17/06/2009 22:28:40

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I personally think this is a really good idea. However i think you could improve the film choice by adding more family films e.g Shrek, ice age or more recent child friendly films

Posted by La on 17/06/2009 19:48:05

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This is fantastic but how come you can't do the same line up in the north. There's plenty of venues.

Posted by Juror no 8 on 15/06/2009 23:06:57

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