12.09.2024 | SKATEBOARD (US 1978, George Gage)

Special | MILIEU-KINO

US 1978, D: George Gage, A: Allen Garfield, Kathleen Lloyd, Leif Garrett, 97’, English OV, 35mm

Of skateboards and roller skates

Then SKATEBOARD on 12 September: a film that defies gravity and captures the burgeoning skateboarding culture of the 70s. Sun-drenched and dynamically filmed images from Southern California and Arizona show rollers on all kinds of surfaces, from empty swimming pools to sewage pipes. The comedy SKATEBOARD is the first major studio film dedicated to the subject: Manny Bloom, a financially strapped manager, puts together a skateboard team to take part in a major competition. He recruits talented youngsters such as the charismatic Jason, the ambitious Chrissie and the unpredictable Johnny. The film tells of individual struggles and growing together as a team. With breathtaking skateboarding stunts and a portrayal of the rebellious spirit of the era, SKATEBOARD offers a glimpse into the origins of this likeable sport.

Thu 12 Sept	Milieu Kino at Rabet Park
4 pm	€ Free admission

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