Classic Matinee: CABARET

Name: Classic Matinee: CABARET
Start: 2024-09-08T13:30:00+08:00
Location: Windsor Cinemas

Schedule

Sun Sep 08 2024 at 01:30 pm

UTC+08:00

Location

Windsor Cinemas | Perth, WA

CABARET (1972)
Directed by Bob Fosse and based on the Broadway musical of the same name, Cabaret unfolds in Berlin during the early 1930s, against the backdrop of the rise of the Nazi party. The film centres around the Kit Kat Klub, a seedy and decadent nightclub where patrons come to escape the harsh realities of the world outside. The focal point of the club is the enigmatic Master of Ceremonies (Joel Grey), who presides over the cabaret's risqué performances with a mix of charm and cynicism. Into this world comes American writer Cliff Bradshaw (Michael York), who arrives in Berlin seeking inspiration for his novel. Cliff befriends the spirited English performer Sally Bowles (Liza Minnelli), who dreams of becoming a famous singer and actress. As Cliff and Sally become embroiled in a passionate but tumultuous romance, their lives intertwine with those of the colourful characters who frequent the Kit Kat Klub. Meanwhile, the rise of the Nazi party looms ominously in the background, threatening to engulf them all in its destructive path.