- Sun Screens
From 4 July to 17 August, the Palace will be offering its Sun Screens summer programme. Alongside its weekly programme, the Palace will be showing the must-see films of the summer, along with classics, new releases, repeats and special events.
To mark the occasion, we are delighted to present IKIRU by Akira Kurosawa, starring Takashi Shimura, Shinichi Himori and Haruo Tanaka.
The film will be introduced by Wouter Hessels, film historian and professor at INSAS and RITCS.
IKIRU
Akira Kurosawa
JP, 143′, 1952, VO JP ST FR/NL
CAST: Takashi Shimura, Shin’ichi Himori, Haruo Tanaka
‘The narrative is carefully paced, the central performance magnificent, the final effect overwhelming in a manner that recalls the great Russian writers Kurosawa admired.’ – The Guardian
Synopsis: A bureaucrat tries to make sense of his life after discovering he has terminal cancer.
Special rate for students: 5 euros
This rate is available at the Palace box office only. (not available online)