Dir. Billy Wilder, US, 1950, 110 mins. Cast. William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim.

Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond, an aging silent film queen, and William Holden as the struggling writer who is held in thrall by her madness, created two of the screen's most memorable characters in Sunset Boulevard.

Winner of three Academy Awards, director Billy Wilder's orchestration of the bizarre tale is a true cinematic classic. From the unforgettable opening sequence through the inevitable unfolding of tragic destiny, the film is the definitive statement on the dark and desperate side of Hollywood.

Meticulously restored in 4K from rare archival elements, with unmatched visual clarity and a newly expanded 5.1 sound mix, this restoration honors every frame of Billy Wilder’s masterpiece.

Too Much: Melodrama on film is a UK-wide season, supported by BFI National Lottery funding, celebrating the vivid visual language, heightened dramatics and emotional pathos at the heart of film melodrama.

• Wednesday 17th Dec 2.30pm (with free mince pies!)

• Friday 19th Dec 6pm

• Saturday 20th Dec 5.30pm

• Tuesday 23rd Dec 8.30pm

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