The Annihilation of Fish
classified 12A"His voice was the earth-shaking basso rumble coming from behind the forbidding mask of Darth Vader in the Star Wars saga, starting with the original 1977 film, and the stentorian growl of Mufasa, King of the Pride Lands and father of Simba in The Lion King." The Hollywood Reporter
In celebration of the late James Earl Jones - considered to be one of the greatest stage and screen actors of our time - we've brought back the sensational The Annihilation of Fish, following its Bristol premiere at this year's Cinema Rediscovered.
Charles Burnett playfully ruminates on ageing and romance via the guise of a sweet and sincere comedy, as we follow two new tenants (James Earl Jones and Lynn Redgrave) in an apartment building, both with their own peculiar eccentricities.
Earl Jones's character has been recently released from an institution for fighting with a figment of his imagination; Redgrave's has recently broken up with her ‘lover’ the long-dead 19th-century composer Puccini.
As the two grow closer together, Burnett uncovers their unique humanity amidst the hijinks and whimsical humour - yet without sensationalising or poking fun at their life experiences.
- Screenings of The Annihilation of Fish on Tue 22 Oct are part of our Cinébites deal: get 30% off any main dish in the Café & Bar with a valid cinema ticket.