UK Premiere

Dorothy Arzner: Pioneer, Queer, Feminist

+ panel discussion

The UK premiere of a new documentary about Dorothy Arzner, followed by an illustrated panel discussion looking at the life, loves and legacy of Hollywood’s most prolific woman director.

We are delighted to announce that film historian Pamela Hutchinson, academic Lies Lanckman and artist filmmaker Michelle Williams Gamaker will join the discussion hosted by season curator Caroline Cassin.

  • Director

    Clara Kuperberg, Julia Kuperberg

  • France 2023. 53min. Total running time 110min

  • Digital

Dive into the work of Dorothy Arzner with this new documentary, which traces the filmmaker’s groundbreaking Hollywood career. Following the screening, season curator Caroline Cassin and an expert panel will have an illustrated discussion about Arzner’s life and legacy, the dynamics of her professional collaborations and romantic relationships with other women in Hollywood, and her pivotal role as a star-maker.

Ticket £6.50.

Joint ticket available with the screening of Merrily We Go to Hell on Wednesday 7 February £16, concessions £13 (Members pay £2 less).