Film Screening: On The Silver Globe (1988)

About this event

Doors & Pre-show: 7pm

Film: 8pm

“A small group of cosmic explorers leave Earth to start a new civilization. They do not realize that within themselves they carry the end of their own dream. They die one by one, while their children revert to a primitive native culture, creating new myths and a new god.”

Based on a trilogy of books written in 1901 by director Andrzej Żuławski’s own grand-uncle, On the Silver Globe is a marvel of filmmaking and media preservation. A year into its production, filming was shut down by the Polish government and all footage, props, and costumes were ordered to be destroyed. Cast and crew hid them in secret and the film was finished ten years later. For the missing footage, the director did his own narration, voiced over shots of modern Poland. Come see a science-fiction film like no other.

Arrive early to grab popcorn and drinks, and to enjoy our one-hour pre show. We will also lead a discussion after the film for any that want to stay and participate.

Year: 1988

Runtime: 165 min

Director: Andrzej Żuławski

Writer: Andrzej Żuławski

Cast: Andrzej Seweryn, Jerzy Trela, Grażyna Dyląg, Waldemar Kownacki, Iwona Bielska

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBFRiSlcBAg