Cine-Excess V Presents: Arthouse Atrocities: Franco Nero Introduces A Quiet Place in the Country (Elio Petri 1969)

The Italian Cultural Institute, Friday 27th May 8.30pm-11pm

Cine-Excess are proud to be working with our partners at the Italian Cultural Institute to programme a series of additional screenings and talks for our fifth annual event.

On the evening of Friday 27th May at 8.30pm, the Italian Cultural Institute will be presenting an exclusive screening of Elio Petri’s rarely seen and disturbing avant-garde horror movie A Quiet Place in the Country. In this innovative but illusive classic, Franco Nero plays Leonardo Ferri, a tortured painter haunted by disturbing and sadomasochistic memories, which he attempts to evade by isolating himself in a remote country retreat at the behest of his seductive female companion (played superbly by Vanessa Redgrave). 

Here, Ferri’s unsound mind is pushed beyond its limits when it appears that this ideal rural local and his female have become the target of a female spectre murdered during the fascist era. 

Boasting an incredible psychedelic collage of imagery that perfectly reflects the male character’s fractured psyche, Petri’s stunning visual palette is complimented by a deliriously thumping soundtrack by Ennio Morricone, which adds to this unique cinematic experience.  Part arthouse intrigue, part giallo precursor, A Quiet Place in the Country is pure Cine-Excess! We are delighted that Cine-Excess V Guest Franco Nero, who provides such a powerful performance in the movie, will be introducing this very special screening of Elio Petri’s lost classic. 

A Quiet Place in the Country Screening is Courtesy of Park Circus

This screening is open to cinema goers over the age of 18, and tickets are priced at £7.

Early booking is strongly advised. Please Book Online or Ring the Following Ticket Hotline for tickets: 020 7396 4406