Comics Come Alive: Oldboy

Based on the Japanese manga of the same name, Oldboy is a visceral masterpiece of South Korean cinema and the violent second instalment of Park Chan-wook’s Vengeance Trilogy. 

The film follows Oh Dae-su (Choi Min-sik), a man inexplicably imprisoned in a hotel-like cell for fifteen years, who embarks on a frantic, violent quest for vengeance upon his release. Directed with immense flair by Park Chan Wook Oldboy blazed a trail at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival where it was lauded by that year’s President of the Jury, Quentin Tarantino. The film went on to become a huge international smash, thrilling audiences with its visceral concoction of filmmaking virtuosity, ingenious plotting, pathos and violence.

35mm screenings

We're thrilled to offer the option of seeing Oldboy on 35mm film. The 35mm screening will take place on Sat 21 Nov. 

A 35mm screening means that you are watching a projection from film, offering a warm, textured, and traditional viewing experience. 

The beauty of 35mm is that each screening is unique. In the unlikely event of a difficulty with our projector or the film print, we will switch to a digital projection instead to ensure you receive an excellent cinematic experience. 

Comics Come Alive

Comics Come Alive brings together a selection of live-action film adaptations from a range of alternative comic-book sources - some may be familiar and hopefully some will surprise.

Cinema Rediscovered

Cinema Rediscovered on Tour is a Watershed project in association with Wiper & True and collaboration with principal sponsors Park Circus and StudioCanal. With support from BFI Audience Project Fund awarding National Lottery funding.