Kent MOMI is pleased to announce a new eight-week programme of screenings at the museum. The screenings, collectively entitled CINEMA OF DESIRE will run every Friday evening from 16th August to 4th October.  See below for the intoxicating details!

WEEK EIGHT Friday 4th October

Pandora's Box / Die Büchse der Pandora (G.W.Pabst, Germany, 1929)

Introduced by Natasha. Running time: 133 minutes.

A season of films about desire cannot do without Louise Brooks. Her iconic black bob and dancer's body epitomized the ideal of a modern woman and a style icon in the 1920s like no one else.  As part of our eight weeks of screenings, we are showcasing Pandora's Box, a masterpiece of German silent cinema and the first of two films that the German director G.W.Pabst and Louise Brooks would make together.

Pabst's film was based on very popular at that time plays by Frank Wedekind, about a seductive young woman named Lulu, who is both immoral and waif-like innocent, and whose uninhibited nature brings ruin to herself and her many lovers. For this role, Pabst wanted an actress who was not acting but – the most challenging task! - could just be herself before the camera. He dreamt of casting Brooks – herself a free spirit and a real jazz girl - from the moment he saw her in Howard Hawks's A Girl in Every Port (1928).

The film faced wide criticism and censorship upon its initial release due to its bold exploration of sexuality and female desire. Despite this, Louise Brooks's subtle yet sexually charged portrayal remains one of the most modern performances of the silent era..

To reserve places, please hit the button, below, or email info@kentmomi.org

First come, first served with a limited capacity of 30 places.

Doors open 5.30, for drinks, nibbles & classic cocktails by Dr. Natasha.

Films commence 6.30pm sharp.

Screenings are FREE to Kent MOMI yearly ticket holders, but a £5 donation is suggested, to help us keep the lights on. Museum tickets can be bought at the door, and are valid for a year.