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Plein Soleil (4K Restoration)

René Clement
Fri 18 Jul - Mon 21 Jul
  • Content rating: Watch out with children under 6
  • Content rating: Violence

To mark the 65th anniversary of the film and one year after the passing of Alain Delon, Plein Soleil returns in a stunning 4K restoration, once again proving why this stylish thriller is considered a classic of French cinema.

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Directed by René Clément, this 1960 adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s The Talented Mr. Ripley introduced audiences to Alain Delon in a career-defining role as the mysterious Tom Ripley, a man whose charm and cunning conceal a chilling amorality. Set against the sun-drenched landscapes of Italy, where sparkling blue waters and golden light mask an undercurrent of deceit, the film creates an atmosphere of both beauty and looming menace through its intriguing blend of psychological tension, elegant cinematography, and Nino Rota’s captivating score.

Plein Soleil is a profound study of deception and desire and remains a landmark work within the European thriller genre, with a lasting influence on generations of filmmakers through its stylized, simmering approach to suspense. More than sixty years later, the film’s hypnotic allure and moral ambiguity remain as powerful as ever.

Plein Soleil (4K Restoration)
Direction
René Clement
Cast
Alain Delon, Maurice Ronet, Marie Laforêt
Duration
113 min
RELEASE
Thu 10 Jul
Year
1960
Country
France
Language
French
Subtitles
Dutch
  • Content rating: Watch out with children under 6
  • Content rating: Violence

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