Two young boys become men in the all-encompassing alpine mountains of Italy. This Cannes Jury Prize winner is a tale of roots – of home, of self, and of lifelong friendship.
The Eight Mountains follows the lives of two young boys as they grow up - and away from - their home in the isolated Italian Alps.
Pietro and Bruno are inseparable as boys, but as time goes on, life pulls them apart and brings them together again. Set over four decades, this is a tale of friendship, of the meaning of home, and the values of life.
Based on the best-selling novel by Paolo Cognetti, and co-directed by Felix van Groeningen and Charlotte Vandermeersch, The Eight Mountains is a patiently intimate film that will enrapture you in its surroundings, both through the landscape and the emotional hills the men navigate.
2022 Italy dir Felix van Groeningen, Charlotte Vandermeersch 147 min
Italian with English Subtitles
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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.
