White Wall Cinema Presents – HAROLD & MAUDE – Alt. Valentine Special

Famed counter-culture director Hal Ahsby who would go on to create a list of era defining classics including The Last Detail, Shampoo, Bound For Glory, Coming Home, and Being There, first rose to prominence with his unorthodox but heart-warming tale of two societal misfits. Both riotously morbid and joyously life-affirming  it follows the friendship of the young well to do oddball suicide-faking Harold who is suffocated by his wealthy family’s societal expectations and his new companion the equally kooky soon to be octogenarian Maude who offers a bohemian and generous vision of life that gently coaxes Harold away from his existence of alienation. Initially a box office flop it has blossomed into one of THE true all time cult classics beloved by audiences and influencing the likes of Wes Anderson, Judd Apatow and Sophia Coppola. With its dark humour and earnest sentiment combined with brilliant direction, superbly charming performances, societal commentary and iconic Cat Stevens soundtrack, Harold & Maude makes for perfect alternative Valentine’s day viewing. 

DOORS: 7.40pm*

START TIME: 8.10pm*

RUN TIME: 91 mins

CERT: 15