Saturday 4 April 2009, 19.00

Andrzej Żuławski, Poland 1976/1987, 155 min

One of the earliest cosmic odysseys and science fiction superproductions, the film begins and ends with off-screen commentary by Żuławski on the failure of the film's twelve-year-long production, left unfinished due to bureaucratic intervention. The film's self-referential commentary, amazing costumes, hysterical and ecstatic cinematography and montage, and unforgettable performances, are all typical of Żuławski's unique and shamanic film language.

Introduced by Andrzej Żuławski and followed by Q&A.

Tate Modern  Starr Auditorium
£5 (£4 concessions), booking recommended