BFI Melodrama “All About My Mother” + Live Flamenco Guitar by Adrián Solá

In collaboration with the BFI's nationwide "Too Much: Melodrama on Film" season, Theatreship presents a series of nights dedicated to getting swept away by the power of emotion on the big screen. Our season, "Never Too Much," champions the genre's unapologetic intensity, celebrating its enduring influence and emotional depth. We'll explore iconic and forgotten melodramas from around the world, inviting audiences to cast aside their cynicism and embrace the passion, drama, and glorious excess of the cinematic experience. Each film will be paired with a bespoke live performance, a talk, or a new short film, making each night a unique, immersive exploration of the genre's timeless appeal.

Doors open at 1pm for drinks in the bar. This event is not suitable for children. The event will start at 2pm without adverts so please arrive before.

All About My Mother

Duration: 101 minutes
Rating: 15

To celebrate one of melodrama’s greatest contemporary masters, Theatreship will screen a mini-series of key works by the legendary Pedro Almodóvar - “All About Almodóvar”. And this evening is dedicated to quintessential Almodóvar melodrama, All About My Mother (1999).

A powerful and deeply moving tribute to motherhood, cinema, and female solidarity, this film follows a heartbreaking tragedy and a mother's quest to find her late son's transgender father. Along the way, she forms a new, unconventional "family" with a series of vibrant and extraordinary women. The film, is a dizzying whirlwind of passion and chance, celebrating the resilience of the human spirit.

The screening will be paired with a live performance by Flamenco guitarist Adrián Solá. Originally from Barcelona and based in London since 2006, Adrián has become a highly accomplished and sought-after musical collaborator in the UK's flamenco and music scenes. He is currently the Musical Director and composer for the Lourdes Fernández Flamenco Company and Afro-Spanish artist Jordana Mba. His extensive credits include performing at major UK venues and events such as Ronnie Scott's (for España on Fire), Flamenco Festival, and Instituto Cervantes.

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