La Chimera

Wednesday, 15.11.2023 – Friday, 01.12.2023

Singapore

La Chimera
La Chimera © SGIFF 2023

The Swiss Embassy in Singapore invites you to catch the Singapore Premiere of La Chimera, a special screening of the latest film by acclaimed Italian director Alice Rohrwacher at the 34th edition of the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), held in Singapore from 30 Nov to 10 Dec 2023. La Chimera is a period romantic drama set in the 1980s, starring Josh O’Connor and Isabella Rossellini that explores the theme of archaeological looting and the illegal trade of ancient artifacts. The film was selected to compete for the Palme d’Or at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, where it received a standing ovation. Don’t miss this opportunity to watch a masterpiece of cinema and learn more about the fascinating history and culture of the Etruscans. Book your tickets now at this link.

Title: La Chimera by Alice Rohrwacher

Synopsis: A youthful British archaeologist becomes entangled in a global syndicate dealing in pilfered Etruscan relics. "La Chimera" is a period romantic drama film released in 2023, penned and helmed by Alice Rohrwacher. The movie features Josh O'Connor and Isabella Rossellini in leading roles. "La Chimera" was chosen to contend for the prestigious Palme d'Or at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, making its debut on May 26, 2023.

Director’s Bio: Born in 1982 in Fiesole, Tuscany, Italy, Alice Rohrwacher is a renowned director and writer, recognized for her work on "Happy as Lazzaro" (2018), "The Wonders" (2014), and "Corpo Celeste" (2011).

Co-production: Italy, Switzerland, France

Date and Time: 1 Dec, Fri 7:00PM / 133 min

Venue: Golden Village x The Projector at Cineleisure, Yangtze Hall 4

Language(s): Italian, English

Subtitle: English

Runtime: 133 min

Advisory: PG13 (Some Coarse Language)

Premiere: Singapore Premiere

 

Location: Golden Village x The Projector at Cineleisure, Yangtze Hall 4, Singapore