The Illiac Passion
A loose interpretation of Prometheus Bound featuring a cast of New York's underground superstars.
- 15 Mar 20:40 NFT3 not available online
A pivotal figure in the New American Cinema, Markopoulos' shimmering, lyrical, complex films, explore memory, desire and the nature of creativity. This loose interpretation of Prometheus Bound takes the mythology surrounding New York's underground superstars to another level, with Andy Warhol as Poseidon on an Exercycle, Taylor Mead a Demon unbound, and Jack Smith a bohemian Orpheus relaxing at home with Eurydice.
Introduced by Robert Beavers
Joint ticket available with Robert Beavers programme: £13.75, concs £10.25 (Members pay £1.50 less). This offer is not available online, please call the Box Office on 020 7928 3232 to book.
| Director | Gregory Markopoulos |
| Country | USA |
| Year | 1967 |
| Running time | 92min |
BFI Southbank Programme Update - 22 May (No.32)