Jezebel — The History of the Sinner | Circulatory Cinema — Movie Classics

On October 19, we invite you to “Jezebel” (1938) by William Wyler - a classic melodrama with Bette Davis awarded an Oscar for this role.

If you have Izabela Łęcek in your head after “Doll”, it is worth taking a look at Julie Marsden. Both come from a world where a woman's position is determined by birth, money, reputation and conventions. Julie, like Łęcka, however, is not a heroine who easily fits into the designated framework.
“Jezebel” interestingly shows the tension between her temperament and the rules that govern New Orleans society, and here Bette Davis is given the space to create a character proud, ambiguous and far from the Hollywood ideal.

Film description:

New Orleans, 1850s. Julie Marsden lives a life among a wealthy New Orleans socialite. Her relationship with Preston Dillarde is put to the test when differences in their characters and expectations begin to come to the fore.

***

Circular cinema is a series dedicated to classics - we hope to fulfill our and your cinephile dreams of showing your favorite classic films on the big screen.

The screening will take place in a cinema hall equipped with a Barco SP2K-9S laser projector.

We ask for punctuality - there will be a short lecture before the screening.

***

What will we show in the next shows? We leave the decision to you!

Before entering the screening, you will receive voting cards from us — you will be able to choose the next title from the list prepared by us or enter your own proposal.

Curator of the series: Karolina Fornal