Ventnor Film Society presents Caesar Must Die

Winner of the Golden Bear at the Berlinale, Paolo and Vittorio Taviani's Caesar Must Die deftly melds narrative and documentary in a transcendently powerful drama-within-a-drama. The film was made in Rome's Rebibbia Prison, where the inmates are preparing to stage Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. After a competitive casting process, the roles are eventually allocated, and the prisoners begin exploring the text, finding in its tale of fraternity, power and betrayal parallels to their own lives and stories. Hardened criminals, many with links to organised crime, these actors find great motivation in performing the play.

As we witness the rehearsals, beautifully photographed in various nooks and crannies within the prison, we see the inmates also work through their own conflicts, both internal and between each other.

It is essential to reserve a seat by emailing [email protected].

Screenings take place on alternate Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7.30pm and latecomers are not admitted.

Entrance is £5 payable at the door and is not necessary to be a member of the Arts Club to attend.