White Wall Cinema Presents: THE SWIMMER(1968)

White Wall Cinema’s discussion group returns! Join us for a screening of this restored celebrated 60s classic with an optional chance to stay on and discuss the film in a relaxed informal post film group chat. Contribute or just listen in, it’s a fun and interesting way to understand the myriad meanings of this unique piece of cinema.

Perhaps the most subversive film ever released by a major studio, Burt Lancaster stars as Ned Merril, a well off ad exec who one day notices a line of swimming pools running across the affluent stretch of Connecticut he calls home, leading all the way to his house. Seemingly on a whim Ned decides to swim home across them, leading to a series of unusual encounters with his neighbours. A highly surrealist look at the American Dream, the film is a David Lynch-like exploration of material wealth, morality, and the nightmarish truth behind the luxury playground of suburbia. Ahead of its time and still hauntingly powerful, currently being reappraised in the wider cinematic discourse, this one is ripe for a fascinating post film discussion. 

DOORS: 7.25pm*

START TIME: 7.55pm*

RUN TIME: 117 mins

CERT: PG (Under 15s Must Be Accompanied by an Adult)