The Prince Charles Cinema

Naked

  • 1993
  • 131mins
  • UK
  • (18)
  • Comedy / Drama
Directed by Mike Leigh Starring David Thewlis, Katrin Cartlidge, Lesley Sharp

Featuring Post-Film Q&A with Director Mike Leigh

Johnny (David Thewlis) is a frenetic and destructive outsider who tears through the lives of others like an emotional tornado. On the run from Manchester, he seeks sanctuary with his ex-girlfriend Louise (Lesley Sharp) in London, where he immediately targets her vulnerable housemate Sophie (Katrin Cartlidge) with his unique blend of predatory charm. From there he embarks on a nocturnal odyssey across the city, dragging other disaffected souls into his orbit as he spirals towards his own personal apocalypse.

Mike Leigh’s Cannes-winning film is a masterful, controversial, and totally unforgettable exploration of society in free-fall at the tail end of Thatcher’s Britain.

BLEAK WEEK : CINEMA OF DESPAIR is co-presented by the American Cinematheque.

Saturday 21st June