Margarethe von Trotta Revisited
Feminist pioneer of New German Cinema
On sale to Members and Members Plus: Wed 22 Aug, 10am
On general sale: Thu 23 Aug, 10am
The feminist pioneer of the New German Cinema movement, Margarethe von Trotta, joins us as we screen three of her recently restored trailblazing films.
The first female director to win the Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival, Margarethe von Trotta (1942-) has too often been overlooked as one of the key cinematic voices to come out of the New German Cinema movement, which counted Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Werner Herzog among its proponents.
Her wonderfully complex and outspoken female characters have inspired contemporary directors such as Jane Campion, Andrea Arnold, Lone Scherfig and Desiree Akhavan.
Often hailed as the world’s leading feminist filmmaker, she has never shied from engaging with social and political issues. The power of mass media, historical events, radicalisation and women’s rights have been central to her films since the politically turbulent 1970s.
Here we present three of her features in new digital restorations as Margarethe von Trotta joins us to discuss her work.
In association with the Independent Cinema Office, courtesy of Studiocanal and screening under the Vintage World Cinema banner. With thanks to the Goethe-Institute London.
‘The Personal is Political – Films by Margarethe von Trotta’ is a touring programme delivered by the ICO with the support of the BFI, awarding funds from The National Lottery. Find out more here.
Events
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3
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.
