Tuesday 25 November 2025 19:00
languages : locations : Théâtre des Capucins
synopsis
In the 18th century in Ireland, upon his father’s death, young Redmond Barry dreams of climbing the social ladder. He kills his rival — a British officer in love with his cousin — in a duel, but is then forced into exile.
One of the most beautiful of all Stanley Kubrick’s films, originally released in 1975, this slyly savage tale of social climbing in the 18th century is also arguably his funniest.
The Observer
Ryan O’Neal’s excellent performance captures the shallow opportunism endemic to the title character who is brought down as much by his own flaws as by the mores of the ordered social structure of 18th-century England. Casting, concept and execution are all superb.
Variety
