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The Farewell (15*) + Introduction by curator Alex Davidson

Free Senior Community Screening

A woman tried to comfort another

A gay woman struggles to cope in the repressive home of her haute bourgeois father on the eve of WWII in Helsinki, with an introduction from film curator Alex Davidson. 

In this beautiful, poignant Swedish-language drama by Finnish director Tuija-Maija Niskanen, a gay woman struggles to cope in the repressive home of her haute bourgeois father on the eve of WWII in Helsinki. 

Released in 1982, it is infused with the spirit of Ingmar Bergman’s period dramas and stars Pirkko Nurmi and Stina Ekblad (Fanny and Alexander) as her lover.

Showing as part of Queer 80s, a season of cinema at the Barbican in June. Details of the full series to follow.

Sweden-Finland 1982 dir Tuija-Maija Niskanen 90 min 

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.