Dark City

  • February 3, 2024 / 16:00
  • February 16, 2024 / 18:30

Director: Alex Proyas
Cast: Rufus Sewell, Jennifer Connelly, William Hurt, Kiefer Sutherland
USA, Australia, 1998, 100', DCP, color
English with Turkish subtitles

Dark City, combining the neo-noir and science fiction genres, did not receive the attention it deserved when it was released, much like many other works that boldly blended different genres to create a new fusion. Over time, the film developed a loyal fan base and became a cult classic. It follows the protagonist, John Murdoch, who has lost his memory. Murdoch finds himself as the prime suspect in a series of gruesome murders and is pursued by both the police and a mysterious group known as "The Strangers." He struggles to regain his lost memory while unravelling the dark secrets of the enigmatic city he encounters.

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Dark City

Dark City

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