Science fiction classic in the Kinodrom Bocholt

For the 45th anniversary of the series "The Special Film", the Department of Culture and Education will present the classic film "2001: A Space Odyssey" at the Kinodrom Bocholt on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. At 6:15 pm, a special will be shown first, the actual film starts at 7:15 pm. Tickets cost 6 euros, the 2G rule applies to protect against the spread of infection.

One of the most influential films of all time

The classic "2001: A Space Odyssey" describes a research trip to Jupiter by five scientists. The reason for the journey is a mysterious black monolith that seems to influence human evolution. The film, which has been nominated for four Oscars, offers plenty of scope for individual interpretations. It deals with existentialism, human evolution, technology, artificial intelligence and the existence of extraterrestrial life. The film became famous for its detailed and realistic depiction of space travel and its special effects, which were groundbreaking for the time. Today, the film is considered a milestone in film history.

Exhibition in the City Museum

In keeping with the film, the traveling exhibition on the theme of "The Adventure of Space" can be experienced in a playful way at the City Museum until April 3. This includes not only the elaborately designed information material, but also the self-experiments with the help of VR glasses, which make outer space virtually tangible.

Schedule and tickets

The film starts at 7:15 pm in the Kinodrom Bocholt. However, interested visitors have the opportunity to participate in a short film introduction with the musician Annette Oehmen and the cultural manager of the city of Bocholt Oliver Brenn before the film from 18:15. There will be a small surprise for all participants on site. Tickets are available on the Kinodrom website www.kinodrom.de or at the box office.

Film series "The special film

The film series "KINO Bocholt - the special film" has been taking place since 1977. On the initiative of the Department of Culture and Education of the City of Bocholt, selected films are shown every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month in cooperation with the Kinodrom Bocholt. The aim is to present extraordinary films - which are not usually shown in the cinemas of Bocholt - to an interested audience of any age.