IV. The Horse Hospital
The Horse Hospital showcases the link between underground film and its direct and indirect inspirations from mainstream Hollywood cinema. Highlights include a mystery celebration of one of cinema’s greatest wizards, a screening of James Bidgood’s stunning oeuvre Pink Narcissus (1971) and Robert Siodmak’s trashy exotica Cobra Woman (1944) starring Jack Smith’s idol Maria Montez.
Come as Your Own Madness
Wednesday 1 December, 19:00 | The Horse HospitalYou absolutely must come dressed as your own madness if you wish to be admitted to the Fashion in Film Festival's opening ceremony, a special film club night co-hosted exclusively for your pleasure by the brilliant Ken Hollings and a pair of London legends Princess Julia and Felicity Hayward. Includes a mystery double bill screening.
James Bidgood: Double Bill
Thursday 2 December, 18:45 & 20:15 | The Horse HospitalA double bill pairing Bidgood's camp classic Pink Narcissus (1971) with Robert Z. Leonard's Ziegfeld Girl (1941), which served as a life-long source of inspiration for the filmmaker. With introductory notes by Ryan Powell, lecturer in Film Studies at King's College London.
Maria Montez: Late Night Tribute
Friday 3 December, 21:15 | The Horse HospitalFeaturing a screening of Cobra Woman (1944) with Montez in a dual role as Tollea of the South Seas and her evil sister Naja. Plus a DJ set by turntable goddesses The Broken Hearts who will follow the screening with ‘Stranded in the Jungle’, a selection of wildly primeval tracks featuring voodoo magic, jungle drums and swinging from the tree tops. Cannibals, savages and feral wildcats all welcome.
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