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Der Fan (18)

My Twisted Valentine

,Barbican Cinema 3
Der Fan

Pop idols profess their undying love for us; serenade us from our screens; gaze seductively down at us from the posters on our walls. But the reality is all illusion; a glossy sham. 

Simone is the devoted fan of the film's title, eagerly devouring every scrap of publicity the Gary Numan-esque pop star R tosses to his teen followers. In school, she spends her classes dreamily writing R unanswered love letters; at home, she stalks the postman in desperate hopes of a reply. She is entranced by R's every television appearance; he seems to look directly through the TV screen at her, singing only to her. This must be love.

When they finally meet, their lives are forever changed. 

This West German film brilliantly maps the loneliness and confusion of adolescence, then goes further, exploring the terrifying depths of fanaticism and the looming shadow of Germany’s own dark past. Rivalling the grim intensity of that other German cult classic Christiane F, Der Fan is not a film you will easily leave behind in the cinema.

Tagged with: Cinema

West Germany 1982 Dir Eckhart Schmidt 88 min

Curated by Cigarette Burns Cinema
 

Proof of ID may be requested on entry to films, in compliance with BBFC ratings

Barbican Cinema 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.