Toni Servillo brings us another extraordinary performance as one of the most audacious and slippery politicians of our age: former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi.
Sprawling and surreal, Paolo Sorrentino’s newest film is a scandalous journey through modern Italian society. Originally filmed in two parts for its Italian release, this international version combines both for an epic jaunt.
Along the way, we meet a scheming chancer (Riccardo Scamarcio), a smart and bored beauty queen (Kasia Smutniak) and a host of unscrupulous people in power. The parties are fabulous, the people are gorgeous, but ultimately, all roads lead to Berlusconi (Servillo): the central force of a depressing and shallow existence.
In typical fashion, Sorrentino shoots everything equally beautifully, from the endless ‘bunga bunga’ parties, to the devastating scene when Veronica Lario (Elena Sofia Ricci) – Berlusconi’s long-suffering wife – finally reaches her limit.
Italy 2018 Dir Paolo Sorrentino 151 min
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Cinema 2
Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue.
Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Access
Cinemas 2 & 3 are located at Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican Centre’s main Silk Street entrance. There are a couple of steep, dropped kerbs and an incline to negotiate between the two sites. Level access from Beech Street.
Mobility
Each auditorium has three permanent wheelchair spaces (two in the third row and one in the front row) and 153 fixed seats with capacity for a further three spaces in the front row. Access to each auditorium is up a ramp. There are also a number of seats with step-free access.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the cinema – please tell us when booking to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the foyer staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
An infrared system for hard of hearing customers is provided in each auditorium; headsets or neck loops can be collected from foyer staff. The ticket desk counter is fitted with an induction loop.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
