From May 30 to October 25, 2026, you can get to know the woman behind the Marilyn Monroe myth at Forum Groningen in the exhibition Marilyn. Naturally, her most iconic films cannot be missing!
With this film program, we celebrate the enduring appeal of Marilyn Monroe – a star who was much more than her image. Monroe grew into the ultimate symbol of Hollywood glamour, but behind that image lies a multifaceted actress with a sense of timing, vulnerability, and sharpness.
In the sparkling comedy Some Like It Hot, Monroe displays her unparalleled sense of humor, while in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes she shines as the iconic Lorelei Lee – seductive, witty, and surprisingly clever. In The Seven Year Itch, she plays with her own star persona in a role that became one of the most famous images in film history.
At the same time, this program also shows another side of Monroe. In The Misfits, we see a fragile, searching woman in a raw and melancholic drama that underscores her dramatic power. And in All About Eve, she appears in an early supporting role – a glimpse of the star she would become.
Together, these films form a rich and multifaceted portrait of an actress who was far ahead of her time. Discover Monroe on the big screen: sparkling, complex, and still irresistible.
