Fear, jealousy, guilt and violence bubble under the surface of the outwardly civilised characters in Patricia Highsmith’s trademark tightly-plotted thrillers, many of which have made for compelling cinema. This season showcases the very best of them.
Adapting Miss Highsmith is presented by Filmhouse, in partnership with Waterstones, and supported by the BFI, awarding funds from the National Lottery.
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Previously in this season
Cinema
The American Friend
New German Cinema auteur Wim Wenders’ adaptation of Ripley’s Game, the third of Patricia Highsmith’s five Ripley novels.
Cinema
The Glass Cell
An architect imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit struggles to find work upon his release, and – like many a Highsmithian protagnonist – soon…
Cinema
This Sweet Sickness
An accountant is hopelessly obsessed with the woman he’s held a torch for since his youth, despite the fact she’s now married to another man.
Cinema
Deep Water
Middle-aged perfumer Vic Allen lives on the island of Jersey with his young wife Mélanie and their daughter Marion. Mélanie embarks on a string of…
Cinema
The Cry of the Owl
Robert and Juliette have an unusual relationship, which develops after Robert, a draughtsman and part-time artist, admits to having spied on her for several months.