- Film
Calle Malaga
Multiple dates
Country
United States
Year
1950
Language
English spoken, Dutch subtitles
Actors
Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, Marilyn Monroe, George Sanders
Director
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Duration
138 min
'Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night.' A perfect summary of the arch-vile story about the aging Broadway star Channing, who appoints admirer Eve Harrington as her personal assistant.
The film follows celebrated actress Margo Channing, who, at the height of her career, is suddenly confronted with her own vulnerability. When the young, seemingly modest Eve Harrington enters her life as both an admirer and an assistant, a subtle yet ruthless game of ambition, jealousy, and manipulation ensues.
With sharp dialogue, layered characters, and a rock-solid cast, All About Eve is a classic that still feels surprisingly relevant today. Themes such as aging, power, identity, and the price of success are explored with elegance and humor. The film won no fewer than six Academy Awards.
At the time of this film, Monroe was still at the beginning of her career. Her role in All About Eve is therefore one of her early film appearances, before she rose to become one of Hollywood's biggest stars.
Agenda
Friday 10 July
7:00 PM - 9:28 PM
€ 13.00
Camera 1
Sunday 12 July
4:00 PM - 6:28 PM
€ 13.00
Camera 2
Marilyn Monroe Movies
From May 30 to October 25, 2026, you will 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 – a star who was much more than her image.
