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End of the Century (18) + ScreenTalk with writer Ryan Gilbey

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To mark the release of Ryan Gilbey’s book It Used to be Witches: Under the Spell of Queer Cinema, a screening of gay romance End of the Century will be followed by a discussion with the book’s author.

Playfully blending personal memoir, criticism and candid new interviews with filmmakers from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum, Ryan Gilbey’s new book It Used to be Witches is a non-chronological treasure-hunt through queer cinema past and present. It asks whether cinema can be an effective weapon of resistance and change, and celebrates an outlaw spirit which refuses to die.

Following a screening of one of the films discussed in the book, Lucio Castro’s sexy Barcelona-set romance End of the Century, which bounces back and forth across two decades, Barbican cinema curator Alex Davidson will discuss the film and the book and its themes with the author.

Tagged with: Cinema ScreenTalks

In Spanish with English subtitles

It Used to be Witches: Under the Spell of Queer Cinema will be available to buy in the cinema foyer after the screening.

Film information
  • Release year   2019
  • Country   Argentina
  • Director   Lucio Castro
  • Runtime   1hr 24mins

Cinema 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 1 is located within the main Barbican building on Level -2. Head to Level G and walk towards the Lakeside Terrace where you’ll find stairs and lifts to take you down to the venue floor.   

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk 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.