The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Brief

Per Haddal in conversation with Jan Erik Holst about the book Kinominner, prior to the screening of Woody Allen’s romantic comedy. For more than 120 years, films have been shown in Oslo’s cinemas. The new book Kinominner explores this rich history through analyses and anecdotes, spanning popular culture and high art. We meet editor Jan Erik Holst in conversation about the book. This is followed by The Purple Rose of Cairo, Woody Allen’s playful and romantic classic about cinema colliding with reality. When a film character literally steps off the screen to meet the waitress Cecilia (Mia Farrow), love and chaos ensue. Warm, witty, and elegantly imaginative, it stands as one of Allen’s most tender and entertaining films. Good to know: * Language: English * Subtitles: Norwegian * Age rating: 12 years