ABOUT THE FILM

Released in 1963, Vojtěch Jasný's sumptuous, surreal satire is one of the most lavish and uninhibited films of the entire Czechoslovak New Wave. A travelling circus and its magical feline mascot arrive in a provincial Czech town, and expose the virtues, vices and desires of its unruly inhabitants. Part modern fairy tale, part colourful political metaphor, THE CASSANDRA CAT (also known as When The Cat Comes) is a unique, glorious comic drama.

THE CASSANDRA CAT will be presented in its original language with English subtitles.

While this screening is curated for family audiences, it is open to all. Please note all children must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Our age recommendation for this film is 7+

ABOUT THE SEASON

‘Reverie Cineclub: Fairytales From Around The World’ is a family film season which takes place at the Rio Cinema in London from November 9th - 17th, 2024. The season features three World Cinema classics from the Czech Republic, Germany, and USSR that are enriched with colourful dream sequences, dazzling set design, and plenty of humour, romance, and whimsy abound.

Tickets and further information can be found via the Rio Cinema website.

This season is curated by Nathasha Orlando Kappler and programmed in partnership with the National Film and Television School.

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