Catch Suddenly, Last Summer at NFSA on Saturday 13 December. Photo: Suddenly, Last Summer.
M | 114 Mins | Tennessee Williams Spotlight | 1959 | DCP | USA | D: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Socialite Catherine Holly (Elizabeth Taylor) has a shocking secret related to the death of her cousin. His mother, Violet Venable (Katherine Hepburn), believing Catherine’s revelations will impact the family inheritance, arranges for her to have a lobotomy to erase her memories.
Tennessee Williams’ harrowing and provocative drama reveals the seething animal tensions beneath the surface of polite society.
‘Superbly adapted with blistering performances from Taylor and Hepburn.’ – Empire
Available as a 4-film Tennessee Williams Spotlight pass with Cat On a Hot Tin Roof, A Streetcar Named Desire, and The Night of the Iguana. Learn more.
The details
What: Screening of Suddenly, Last Summer
When: Sat 13 Dec 1 pm
Where: Arc Cinema, NFSA Acton
Cost: $16 Full / $12 Concession (+$1.50 booking fee). Tickets available via NFSA.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience film. We provide specialised equipment for a range of accessibility needs. Arc Cinema is fully wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 02 6248 2000 or email tickets@nfsa.gov.au
