Drink, dance and laugh the night away at somerset house as it returns with the annual film 4 summer screen series. They were screening the films as part of film4s summer screen event at somerset house. More premiere tickets to film4 summer screen competition. Arguably kick starting the trend for outdoor cinema, film4 have once again selected a roster of cult classics and uk premieres for our viewing. Its not every day that somerset house opens its humongous gates for the start of the film4 summer screen. The building is incredible to see before the film started and had plenty of room to get comfy. Outdoor film at somerset house dont forget your cushion.
This years lineup features something for everyone, with some of the most critically acclaimed releases of the last 18 months on offer, as well as classics guaranteed to be loved by the whole family. Film4 summer screen at somerset house 2017 event london. The open competition of the sony world photography awards showcases the best single images from around the world. The most famous of all the open air film events in london, film4 summer screen returns to somerset house to bring cinema lovers a truly eclectic mix of outdoor movies. There is food inside somerset house, but its a bit on the pricey side.
Somerset house on a warm sunny evening has to be one of londonists favourite places to be. Read more on visit somerset news whats going on in. Film4 summer screen at somerset house at somerset house. Film4 summer screen at somerset house 2019 pop up cinema. It was further extended with victorian outer wings to the east and west in. Somerset house is not responsible for any ticket that is lost, stolen or destroyed. Two tickets to film4 summer screen at somerset house. This year, they even screened the premiere of pedro almodovars latest film, julieta 2016. For a strictly limited season in august, the ultimate openair cinema experience film4 summer screen at somerset house returns, bringing film fans and filmmaking talent together inside a reallife movie set. As well as the evenings feature film, there are dj sets inspired. If you want to watch a film under the stars, then film4 summer screen at somerset house is the place to be. I recently visited somerset house for a film4 screening of the royal tenenbaums, while the film itself was great it was the experience that was simply amazing and one that will stay with me forever, whether you go in a couple or with your best friends its the atmosphere that takes your breath away, i can guarantee you will not leave disappointed.
Londons most beautiful openair cinema returns on 10th august with a fortnight of exciting premieres, beloved classics, cult favourites and popular recent releases all shown on a giant screen with immersive surround sound. The citys largest outdoor screen will see 2,000 attendees gather for. The full lineup has been announced for this years film 4 summer screen at somerset house, with three premiers among the films which will be aired. Their behind the screen talks continue with a great line up more info here. This years lineup includes the oscarnominated black panther, 90s comedy clueless, love story gods own country and shane meadows this is england. Unlike any other openair cinema, film4 summer screen at somerset house unites film fans and film making talent with a series of special guest appearances from superstars of the screen. Aug 04, 2016 film4 summer screen at somerset house. Returning this august, somerset house and film4 present two weeks of classic, cult and contemporary films, plus new premieres in londons most beautiful openair cinema.
Plus an overnight stay with breakfast at the bloomsbury hotel. Film4 summer screen essential information somerset house. Film4 summer screen at somerset house is back this august for 14 nights of bold, beloved and blockbuster films, plus new premieres. Inception, labyrinth, call me by your name and blue velvet film4 summer screen at somerset house returns for two weeks in august, with a carefullycurated and distinctive selection of classic films, contemporary hits, cult favourites and redcarpet premieres, presented under the night sky. Film4s summer screen is coming back to the somerset house courtyard this august with another cracking programme. Somerset house s film4 summer screen is unlike other popup screens or outdoor screenings in london, in part because of the sheer scale of the venue and screen, the high profile location, as well. Safra fountain court provides the setting to londons largest screen set against somerset house, which itself has provided the backdrop to many movies. May 15, 2012 of londons most famous open air cinemas, the film4 screen at somerset house is back this summer with a pretty impressive programme of events. Watch modern and classic movies under starry summer skies with film4 summer screen openair film festival at somerset house the stunning edmond j. As a regular attendee of film4 summer screen at somerset house here are some of my tips for a better film4 summer screen at somerset house. Set in the rather eyecatching courtyard of somerset house, film4 summer screen is one of londons more successful annual pop up cinemas. Watching a movie under the stars in somerset houses beautiful courtyard on a balmy summer evening is a nearperfect london experience. Aug 10, 2017 somerset house welcomes 2,000 people per night to share in the laughs, suspense, emotion and excitement of the cinematic selection, within the gorgeous grandeur of its central courtyard. This year, all films in the festival lineup take on the theme of dreams.
The citys largest outdoor screen will see 2,000 attendees gather for both new and classic releases. Somerset house welcomes 2,000 people per night to share in the laughs, suspense, emotion and excitement of the cinematic selection, within the gorgeous grandeur of its central courtyard. Happily, the folk at somerset house supplied us with free plastic macs complete with a film4 logo on the back, so everyone knew wed spent. Good facilities for food and drink and also can bring own. Film4 summer screen 2019 somerset house hosts film4 summer screen at somerset house from 8 to 21 august 2019, with an eclectic mix of movies being shown at one of the capitals most famous summer open air film events. Returning this august, somerset house and film4 present two weeks of classic, cult and contemporary films, plus new premieres in. An experimental workspace for artists, makers and thinkers. The film tells the story of julieta, a 55yearold teacher who is abandoned by her teenage daughter and left to live with a secret that shes harboured for thirty years. Film4 summer screen at somerset house will also present two highly anticipated uk premieres. From august 417, somerset houses popular openair film festival returns with a program of contemporary classics, popular favorites, and premieres. Certificate 12a duration 99 mins film starts approximately 21. Londons largest, most beautiful openair cinema returns to the courtyard at somerset house from 8th to 21st august, with an exciting programme of uk premieres, bigscreen classics, cult favourites and recent releases all shown under the stars with perfect projection on a giant screen and immersive surround sound. Somerset is a great place to live and the house is a wonderful building in a beautiful and convenient location. Four of us went to see ghostbusters at film 4 somerset house.
Enjoy in the spectacular neoclassical setting of somerset houses iconic courtyard on londons largest outdoor screen with full, cinemaquality surround sound. Film4 summer screen 2017, somerset house culture whisper. Film 4 summer screen at somerset house full lineup announced. Somerset house is londons working arts centre built on historic foundations around one of the most beautiful courtyards in europe. One of the very first outdoor cinemas in the uk, film4 summer screen celebrates its 200th screening this year. Somerset house is londons working arts centre and home to the uks largest creative community. Film4s summer screenings at somerset house, london. As the sun sets over the london skyline on a balmy summer evening, live djs spin a soundtrack inspired by the upcoming screening and a delectable selection of. Film4 summer screen returns to the beautiful somerset house courtyard in august, with a mix of exciting and popular films including labyrinth, total recall, inception and oscarwinner 20 feet from stardom. Situated at the very heart of the capital, we are home to the. I recently went to somerset house for one of the outdoor film screenings, my friend had been before and had some great tips that we found really useful.
Unlike any other openair cinema, film4 summer screen at somerset house unites film fans and filmmaking talent with a series of special guest appearances. Julieta is an enthralling new drama from director pedro almodovar that marks the master filmmakers third uk premiere at somerset house. Established in 1920, it is one of the oldest airfields in the country. Win 1x pair of tickets to attend film4 summer screen david lynch. Film4 screens films over two weeks right in the centre of london in somerset houses beautiful, huge courtyard every year. Film 4 summer screen at somerset house full lineup. The true beacon of summers arrival is the announcement of film 4s annual summer screen event at londons somerset house and this years lineup promises three premieres and a. Somerset house summer series is an concert series that takes place at somerset house, london, in july. Win premiere tickets to film4 summer screen at somerset house. The 10th annual music festival wysing polyphonic will this year be curated by somerset house studios. Culture film news all the films being shown on film4 summer screen at somerset house. Film4 summer screen 2012 in london time out london. No glass is allowed, so go for a two litre cocktail of fun.
This year theres an expanded range of seating options including beanbags and directors chairs that can be booked when you purchase your film tickets. Competing for the palme dor at this years cannes film festival, the movie is a fictional exploration of the directors career, starring his longtime. The stateoftheart projection onto londons largest outdoor screen and surround sound ensure that every line and every look of every film can be fully. Somerset house, print club london and film4s summer screen posted by louie zeegen august 4, 2014 now into their second year, print club london and somerset house will be curating a series of screen printed film posters for the 10th anniversary season of film4 summer screen at somerset house. All the films being shown on film4 summer screen at. Aug 09, 2018 drink, dance and laugh the night away at somerset house as it returns with the annual film 4 summer screen series. Somerset house is home to over 400 resident organisations.
Unlike any other openair cinema, film4 summer screen at somerset house unites film fans and filmmaking talent with a series of special guest appearances from superstars of the screen. Currently in contention for the prestigious palme dor award at cannes film festival, the highlyanticipated the square takes the centrepiece premiere of film4 summer screen at somerset house. Film4 summer screen at somerset house film festival. May 24, 2016 the true beacon of summers arrival is the announcement of film 4 s annual summer screen event at londons somerset house and this years lineup promises three premieres and a 20thanniversary. Whether youre watching a band or catching a film, theres nothing better than sitting on the grass with. Film4 summer screen at somerset house has been going for 10 years, giving londoners a chance to watch classic and contemporary films. And a night stay at the bloomsbury hotel in london. Please click here for all our ticketing terms and conditions. The georgian quadrangle, which was built on the site of a tudor palace belonging to the duke of somerset, was designed by sir william chambers in 1776. All the films being shown on film4 summer screen at somerset. Glenn close will be at somerset house to introduce the film and you could be there too, thanks to our exclusive competition, just click below for a chance to win two tickets for the premiere, plus a night at the bloomsbury hotel in london. Londons largest and most beautiful openair cinema returns to the courtyard at somerset house from 8th to 21st august, with an exciting and inspiring programme of uk premieres, bigscreen classics, cult favourites and recent releases all shown under the stars with perfect projection on a giant screen and immersive surround sound.
Somerset house events, exhibitions and installations dezeen. Film4 summer series is one of londons more successful annual pop up cinemas, being set as it is in the eyecatching courtyard of somerset house. Film4 summer screen at somerset house tickets events in 2020. The season kicks off on august 16th with the uk premiere of on the road jack kerouac fans will no doubt be jumping for joy. The majestic team are all registered for updates and we look forward to entering the competition when it opens and helping a local homeowner fulfil their ambitions. This summer, somerset house celebrates the impact of 50 years of black creativity on britain and beyond with a landmark exhibition showcasing art, film, photography, music, literature, design and fashion. What to bring to somerset house for film4 summer screen. All stuff were friendly and helpful when asking any questions good fun to get everyone hyped for the film. For a strictly limited season in august, the ultimate openair cinema experience film4 summer screen at somerset house returns, bringing film fans and film making talent together inside a reallife movie set. The season opens with sihlangene emoyeni, a film by johannesburgs queer art collective faka, exploring memory and the colonised body.
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