Memento Films
Theatrical Poster
RFS’s Season continues with Robin Campillo’s drama on AIDS/HIV activism in early nineties Paris, focusing upon the ‘Act Up’ group, who lobbied for legislation, research and treatment to combat the global pandemic and the government’s perceived indifference. The film meshes the political with the personal to powerful effect, featuring a romance between two of the members, whilst also reflecting the tension and infighting within the group, with some advocating disruptive and angry protest and others a more conservative approach, fearing that radical action would undermine their message.
Summed up by The Guardian as a “modern classic”, ‘120 BPM’ won 47 awards worldwide, including six Césars and the ‘Grand Prix’ at Cannes.
Members go free. Non-member tickets are £5 (full-time students £3) and can be purchased in advance from The Exchange’s Box Office (in person or by telephone on 020 8240 2399) or online at http://exchangetwickenham.co.uk/events/. Tickets are also available on the night (cash only).