In partnership with the Norwich History Festival we are delighted to showcase THE ELEPHANT MAN in tribute to the late radical director David Lynch and our dearly-missed patron Sir John Hurt.
Dr. Frederic Treves (Anthony Hopkins) discovers Joseph (John) Merrick (John Hurt) in a sideshow. Born with a congenital disorder, Merrick uses his disfigurement to earn a living as the “Elephant Man.” Treves brings Merrick into his home, discovering that his rough exterior hides a refined soul, and that Merrick can teach the stodgy British upper class of the time a lesson about dignity. Merrick becomes the toast of London and charms a caring actress (Anne Bancroft) before his death at 27. Part of David Lynch’s Dream Theatre, a year-long tribute to an artist from another place. Our monthly screening of a Lynch masterpiece will also be paired with one film cited as an inspiration.
When: Monday 21st July at 5.45pm
Where: Cinema City Norwich, NR2 4AD
How much: Tickets are £8.50 (if you book online) or £5.50 for Members
Find out more about the Norwich History Festival here
