John Cassavetes

Thanks to the BFI, audiences across the UK can enjoy beautifully restored new prints (on HD Digital and 35mm) of these classics from the father of American Independent cinema whose work has influenced so many. You can also catch Cassavetes icons Gena Rowlands and Ben Gazzara in PARIS, JE T’AIME.

Thanks to the BFI, audiences across the UK can enjoy beautifully restored new prints (on HD Digital and 35mm) of these classics from the father of American Independent cinema whose work has influenced so many.

Previously in this season

A Woman Under the Influence

A construction-worker struggles to support his wife as her behaviour becomes increasingly wayward. But who is crazy, and why? One of John Cassavetes' greatest successes.

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Opening Night

An actress suffers an emotional crisis after a fan dies trying to see her.One of the unsung masterpieces of the 70s.

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The Killing of a Chinese Bookie

A charismatic strip club owner unable to settle his gambling debts to gangsters is faced with a decision that will have a permanent impact on…

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Faces

John Cassavetes' second independent film. A chronicle of the events leading to a marital crisis.

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