directed by Billy Wilder, starring Ray Milland, Jane Wyman, Phillip Terry, USA 1945, 101 min., b/w, DCP, original version with Italian subtitles

A tormented writer sinks his frustration in alcohol, eventually plummeting into an endless abyss. Wilder’s most dramatic movie reflects his pessimistic view of the human condition and still shocks us today with its crudely realistic details, the way it explores tormented obsession with no holds barred, and its memorable scenes of frenzied delirium. The film won the Palme d’Or and best actor award at the first edition of the Cannes Film Festival and fully four Oscars for best film, director, leading actor and screenplay.

Image: The Lost Weekend - Courtesy of Park Circus/Universal.

Informazioni

Admission free while places last. Reservations are required

Sala Cinema - Palazzo Esposizioni Roma

Admission via steps in via Milano 9a

Reservations may be made on the Italian version of this page from 9:00 am on the day before the film is due to be screened until one hour before the performance begins. If for any reason you are unable to come, please remember to cancel the reservation in your basket so that someone else can book the place.