OpenAir Cinema Festival - The Immigrant
Director James Gray (We Own the Night) delivers a powerful and intimate exploration of the American dream in this Palme d’Or nominated drama.
In search of a new start, Ewa Cybulska (Marion Cotillard, Inception, The Dark Knight Rises) and her sister Magda sail to New York from their native Poland. When they reach their new home, doctors discover Magda is ill, and the two women are separated, with Ewa released onto the mean streets of Manhattan while her sister is quarantined.
Alone, with nowhere to turn and desperate to reunite with Magda, she quickly falls prey to Bruno (Joaquin Phoenix), a charming but wicked man who takes her in and forces her into prostitution. And then one day, Ewa encounters Bruno's cousin, the debonair magician Orlando (Jeremy Renner, American Hustle), who quickly becomes her only chance to escape the nightmare in which she finds herself.
New this season, you'll also get a FREE Ben & Jerry's Shorty per ticketholder at our second screenings on Wednesday and Thursday nights, so you can get dessert with your movie to top off a great night at South Bank!
“The Immigrant has many moments of exceptional power and rare delicacy.” ROGER EBERT
“This rich, beautifully rendered film boasts an arrestingly soulful performance from Marion Cotillard.” VARIETY
Director: James Gray
Cast: Marion Cotillard, Joaquin Phoenix & Jeremy Renner
Duration: 118 minutes
Rating: M
