Moulin Rouge!
12A

Presented by Guilt-Free Pleasures

Mon 29 Dec · 19:00

Why watch?

“Firstly, I'm gobsmacked this film is 24 years old (omg). If you've seen any of Baz Luhrmann's work you'll know to prepare for a campy and gaudy time and boy, does Moulin Rouge literally have it!!! It's over the top, tongue in cheek, ridiculous, hedonistic, sexy, silly and IMO ahead of it's time (2001). You've got an incredible cast who perform a spectacular (SPECTACULAR) medley of songs amongst a whirlwind of colours, sparkles, CGI hearts and fast paced storytelling - blink and you'll miss something truly wonderful.”

Alice Duggan,
Venue Co-Ordinator & Guilt-Free Pleasures

For one night only Guilt-Free Pleasures are transporting the cinema to the streets of Paris and into the world-famous Moulin Rouge, with a little help from Christian and Satine.

Musical • Romantic • Beautiful

Part of Too Much: Melodrama on Film

When an idealistic poet (Ewan McGregor) is drawn into the dark, fantastical underworld of the Parisian nightclub the “Moulin Rouge,” he finds a seedy, glamorous haven of sex, drugs and electricity. He also finds himself plunged into a passionate love affair with the club's star, who is also the city's most famous courtesan (Nicole Kidman) in this tragic love story from filmmaker Baz Luhrmann.

Presented by Guilt-Free Pleasures and showing as part of our season Too Much: Melodrama on Film - supported by the BFI and Film Hub North.

Details

Duration

2hrs 8mins

Director

Baz Luhrmann

Distributor

Park Circus

Featuring

Nicole Kidman • Ewan McGregor • John Leguizamo

Year

2001

Country of origin

Australia • US

Language

English

Strobe lighting

Guidance unavailable

Content guidance

Rape/sexual assault/sexual abuse

“Baz Luhrmann’s glittery spectacle remains as captivating as it was in 2001 thanks to a magnetic star turn from Nicole Kidman and its relentless energy”
The Guardian

“A glorified (literally) arthouse musical, but a delightfully quirky, irresistibly intoxicating one at that [...] A breathtaking baroque film that marries the best of theatre, opera and cinematic technique. A triumphant, if unconventional, rewarding experience”
Empire